Griffith University
Masters of International Business and International Relations
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop academic skills, professional capacities and knowledge in world affairs, while also teaching best practices in public policy environments.
Course overview
The Master of International Business/Master of International Relations provides a unique opportunity for students to gain two postgraduate awards at Master's level over a two year period.
Students will diversify their knowledge and skills by studying across complementary discipline areas, graduating with a clear industry advantage. In particular, graduates will have an appreciation of the integration of strategies, business processes and systems within an evolving global context.
This program will appeal to those looking for an innovative, research-informed and practical program, designed to meet the changing needs of business, community and government enterprises. Graduates will be equipped with current knowledge and practical expertise, coupled with the ability to gain a critical appreciation of the role and practice of supply network management in local and global business.
With globalisation, many domestic areas of public policy have come to incorporate an international dimension. The priorities and agendas of domestic politics are increasingly shaped and contextualised by events, pressures and constraints at the regional and global levels. For postgraduate students of international relations, gaining an understanding of the world of business will equip them with the professional knowledge, analytical tools and organisational skills to significantly enhance their graduate outcomes, whether in government, international organisations or domestic/international non-government organisations. For international policy practitioners and AusAID scholarship recipients, the program will develop academic skills, professional capacities and knowledge in world affairs, while also teaching best practice in public policy environments.
This double degree program will equip graduates to analyse and make strategic decisions with an understanding of international business and international relations, in a rapidly expanding and dynamic global environment.
Key facts
13th July, 2026
What you will study
Complete 160 credit points comprising:
- 120 credit points for all Core Courses, and
- 40 credit points for one Major from Majors
Complete 120 credit points for ALL of the following:
- The Culturally Competent Workforce
- The Digital Economy
- International Organisations and Peacebuilding
- International Relations: Ideas and Issues
- Engaging with International Business
- Global Business Strategy
- Negotiation Strategy and Skill
- Trade, Strategy and Risk in Asia
- International Business Dynamics
- Entrepreneurial Leadership
- Global Security
- Foreign Policy
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Business/Master of International Relations, a student must hold:
- A related Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).
- A related Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 scale).
FROM 2025:
To be eligible for admission to the Master of International Business/Master of International Relations, you must have:
- A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a *related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
Related Discipline: Business, Commerce, Communications, International Business, International Relations, Government/Politics, Economics, Asian Studies.
A higher qualification refers to a qualification at a higher level than a Bachelor qualification, which includes any of the following: a Bachelor Honours Degree; Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, MPhil or PhD.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:
- Credit transfer
Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.
- View credit precedents for this program
Outcomes
Career Outcomes
This program is designed to provide students with a broad range of skills and expertise relevant to the conduct of politics, government, diplomacy and international aid and development. Graduates of this program can be found in a wide variety of occupations, including:
- Political and policy advisers, public servants and public managers throughout federal, state and local government and international organisations.
- Researchers, political and policy advisers, public servants and managers in aid and development, defence, intelligence and security policy sectors.
- Policy advisors and implementation specialists in a variety of non-government organisations, both domestic and international.
- Positions in industry organisations and lobby groups both nationally and internationally, consultants to the private sector, and large private sector firms conducting extensive amounts of business with the public sector.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $32,000 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 80 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.