MBA (Global Business Management)

Get a global perspective

Gain the competitive edge with one of Australia’s largest MBAs. You will learn about change and sustainability across global markets and contexts, as well as areas of contemporary business management.

The emphasis is on developing advanced analytical and process skills, helping you to understand and make critical decisions about change, and developing strategies to address such changes.

You can choose to supplement your generalist skills by exploring an area of management in depth, in this case Global Business Management.

Why Global Business Management?

In today’s economy, most economic boundaries have already disappeared and those remaining will continue to diminish. Ultimately, most business professionals will be in some way impacted by international influences. If you want to progress in a career in business, understanding the managerial, legal and cultural intricacies of doing business with partners from other countries in or outside Australian borders is a great way to fast track your career.

Learn how to understand and research potential international business partners but, also, the culture, tradition and business practices of current partners and become an asset to any global company.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core courses8

plus 1 x specialisation4

Total12

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

ACC5502Accounting and Financial Management

CIS8000Global Information Systems Strategy

ECO5000Economics for Managers 

MBA8000Applied Business Research and Ethics 

MGT5000Managing Organisational Behaviour 

MGT8022Project-Based Management 

MGT8033Leading Organisational Change 

MKT5000Marketing Management 

Global Business Management Specialisation: 

ECO8060Business in the International Economy 

LAW8118International Business Law 

MGT8032International Management 

MGT8002Strategic Management 

Entry requirements

• Graduate Certificate with a GPA of 4 on a 7 point scale
• plus
• Minimum of 2 years full-time work experience1

*USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides a pathway into the Master of Business Administration for students who meet the work experience requirements but do not hold a Graduate Certificate at AQF level 8 or equivalent.

Supporting evidence for program admission

Academic qualifications are proven by certified copies of completed qualifications.

Evidence of work experience is proven through:

• Curriculum vitae or professional LinkedIn profile which provides evidence of work experience, including:
  • Organisation name
  • Position title
  • Start and end dates of employment for each position
  • Type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
  • Key duties, responsibilities and achievements.
• Names, position titles and contact details of referees (employers or supervisors) who will be able to verify the nature of your work for the period of 2 years. Referees may be contacted by USQ and should be able to provide details on responsibilities including but not limited to: managing people or client accounts, managerial responsibilities for any major projects and/or financial delegation accountabilities.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Supporting evidence for program admission

Academic qualifications are proven by certified copies of completed qualifications.

Evidence of work experience is proven through:

• Curriculum vitae or professional LinkedIn profile which provides evidence of work experience, including:
  • Organisation name
  • Position title
  • Start and end dates of employment for each position
  • Type of employment (full-time, part-time or casual)
  • Key duties, responsibilities and achievements.
• Names, position titles and contact details of referees (employers or supervisors) who will be able to verify the nature of your work for the period of 2 years. Referees may be contacted by USQ and should be able to provide details on responsibilities including but not limited to: managing people or client accounts, managerial responsibilities for any major projects and/or financial delegation accountabilities.

Prerequisites

• Graduate Certificate with a GPA of 4 on a 7 point scale
• plus
• Minimum of 2 years full-time work experience1

*USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides a pathway into the Master of Business Administration for students who meet the work experience requirements but do not hold a Graduate Certificate at AQF level 8 or equivalent.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.