Flinders University
Master of Business Administration (International Business)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Acquire a solid foundation of business knowledge, skills and attitudes to effectively support ethical and global management of organizations, including private sector businesses, non-profit organizations and public entities.
Course overview
The Master of Business Administration (International Business) provides a comprehensive foundation in core business principles, with a specialisation in international business. With sustainability built into every topic, industries 4.0 and 5.0 will come to life beyond the concepts.
This specialisation is designed to prepare leaders to work on a global scale, taking on positions in multinational organisations. It emphasises international business strategy, management, marketing and finance and covers a multitude of contemporary business issues in a global context.
The MBA (International Business) is designed for the future, with sustainability built in. For instance, this means you will learn how to apply artificial intelligence and understand its impact on the future of supply chains. This MBA course incorporates industry engagement, offering a total of up to 36 weeks of experience through Work Integrated Learning and industry programs.
Chief executive and corporate services manager positions are in high demand across all sectors. They plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate all activities within organisations.
Key facts
July, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
You must complete 16 core topics (72 units). Each topic is valued at four and a half units.
- Economic Environments: Assessing Current and Future Markets
- Driving Financial Performance
- Marketing in a Digital Age
- Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
- Business Analytics
- Legal Signposts for Decision Makers
- Creating Resilient Supply Chains and Procurement
- Emerging Business Models: Disruptions, Collaboration and Competition
- Building Teams and Networks
- International Business Finance and Banking
- International Human Resources Management
- Trends in Business Finance
- Researching Markets
- Leading a Future Workforce
- International Business in the Asia Pacific Region
- International Marketing and Export Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
- A completed Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Flinders University.
English language requirements
For international students, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Potential occupations include:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operations Officer (COO)
- General Manager
- Director
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Manager
- People and Culture Manager
- Finance manager
- Corporate Services Manager
- Senior Business Development Manager
Learning outcomes
- Formulate solutions to complex international business problems.
- Critically appraise evidence to support decision-making.
- Assess risks for strategic planning.
- Evaluate opportunities for change.
- Adopt contemporary leadership theories and practices to real-life settings.
- Apply technical and international business-specific knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fee in 2026: $36,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 36 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.