Master of Business (International Business)
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 Business (International Business) (Global Leadership Program)
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Master of Business (International Business) |
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Focus
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Trade and finance |
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Suitable for
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People who wish to develop a greater understanding of the factors which are shaping global business activity and to develop the know-how to build an international business career |
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Average duration
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Master of Business (International Business) |
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Location |
Hawthorn campus |
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Entry requirements |
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Bachelor degree at credit level* |
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Work experience |
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Preferred but not essential |
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English Proficiency |
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IELTS results - 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0*** |
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Structure |
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12 units for the Master |
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2008 Fees |
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Local students: AUD$1,850 per unit (FEE-HELP available) |
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Intake |
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February, August |
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* Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work
experience (normally 5 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.
**Please note: International student visa holders are required to study full-time.
*** If English is not your first language, you must produce evidence of an advanced level of
proficiency in written and spoken English.
