Master of Commerce (International Business)
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There are a number of trends that business must face. Globalisation, downsizing/rationalisation, the new economy, privatisation, and diversity present themselves as the significant challenges that converge on management today. Many industries throughout the world are facing these global forces. Global competitors and global markets also present challenges to organisations in countries such as Australia that were significantly protected due to physical and cultural distance. This distance is no longer the natural barrier it once was.
The advent of eBusiness enables ease of crossing borders often without regard to the nuances of intercultural or international business practices. This trend also highlights the speed in which 'going global' has changed from a more careful and considered approach to going global once a web site goes 'live'. Entrepreneurial behaviour, in part stimulated by the 'new economy' has also added a new dimension to business with new products and services as well as new markets being exploited with more ease than ever before to areas previously untried by more conventional means. Diversity of the work and market place is also of significance with many work groups linked through a common communication network but without cultural commonality.
International Business operators need to be up to date and capable of delivering results with these trends in mind. Swinburne's international business programs offers individuals the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge and the means to recognise and take advantage of the opportunities and deal with the challenges inherent in international business environments.
Also available Master of Commerce (International Business) (Global Leadership Program)
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Master of Commerce (International Business) |
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Focus
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Trade and finance |
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Hawthorn |
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Course duration |
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1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time* |
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Completion of Bachelor degree at an appropriate academic level** |
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Work experience |
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Preferred but not essential |
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Master of Commerce (International Business) |
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Intake |
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February, August |
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* Please note: International student visa holders are required to study full-time.
** Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work
experience (normally five years or more) are encouraged to apply. In some cases, additional preliminary
study may be required. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results.