Macquarie University

Master of International Business and Master of International Relations

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Understand how international business, politics and economic forces intersect while developing the strategic, cross-cultural and analytical capabilities to navigate complex global environments.

Course overview

Macquarie University’s Master of International Business and Master of International Relations prepares you to understand how organisations, governments and international institutions respond to an increasingly interconnected world. Combining commercial insight with a sophisticated understanding of global affairs, the double degree supports careers spanning business, trade, policy, diplomacy and international development.

You will explore international strategy, finance, trade, marketing, supply chains and cross-cultural management alongside security, political economy, international law and the forces shaping key global regions. An international business project connects your learning with contemporary organisational challenges, while opportunities to engage with students from around the world and potentially undertake a supervised workplace internship add practical and international perspectives to your studies.

Delivered in person at Macquarie University’s North Ryde campus, the double degree can be completed in two years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. You will graduate with two qualifications and multidisciplinary capabilities relevant to international business, consulting, government, policy, intelligence, trade and diplomatic settings. Macquarie Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,575
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Macquarie North Ryde
Intake
22nd February, 2027
26th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of International Business and Master of International Relations, you must successfully complete units totalling 160 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 10 credit points.

Master of International Business

Core units

Complete the following:

  • International Financial Management
  • International Trade
  • Globalisation and Supply Chain Management
  • International Business Strategy
  • International Human Resource Management
  • Managing Cultural Diversity
  • International Business Project
  • International Marketing
Master of International Relations

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this double degree, applicants must satisfy one entry option for the Master of International Business and one entry option for the Master of International Relations:

Master of International Business

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree in a related field or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification and have at least two years of relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.

Related fields include accounting, actuarial studies, advertising, banking, business, commerce, communications, economics, finance, hospitality management, insurance, international business, management, marketing, media studies, public relations, public or healthcare administration, supply chain and valuation.

Relevant experience may include professional work in business, commerce, trade, international business, marketing, strategy, business analysis, consulting, public service, consular services, foreign affairs, immigration or banking.

Master of International Relations

Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • Hold an AQF level 8 bachelor honours degree or graduate diploma in a related field, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • Meet at least two of the following three criteria:
    • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree in a related field or a recognised equivalent qualification.
    • Have relevant approved professional experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning.
    • Hold an AQF level 7 bachelor’s degree or a recognised equivalent qualification with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65.

Related fields include political science, policy studies, philosophy, religious studies, human society, social work, welfare studies, behavioural science, law, linguistics, literature, economics, criminology, communication, media studies, anthropology, international relations, history, security studies, business, social science and humanities.

Relevant experience may include employment or volunteer work involving advisory services, advocacy, consulting, representation, analysis, research or management within public service, community organisations, government relations, political or social organisations, international bodies, professional organisations, institutes or associations.

Note: Successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees.

Supporting documents

Applicants seeking admission based partly on professional experience must provide:

  • A current résumé.
  • A workplace reference letter demonstrating their relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

Applicants must provide evidence of at least one of the following:

  • A bachelor’s degree completed in a recognised English-speaking country.
  • An IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no individual band score below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
  • Other accepted evidence of English language proficiency.

Contact the university for further information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Development Assessor
  • Diplomat
  • Import or Export Manager
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • International Licensing or Franchising Manager
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • International Trade Specialist
  • Joint Venture Project Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Paralegal
  • Policy Adviser
  • Policy Analyst
  • Regional Business Manager
  • Researcher

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2027: $36,600 (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.