Monash University
Master of Global Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop a greater awareness of the global context and its impact on business, strategy, government, diplomacy, trade, sustainability, social responsibility, intercultural communication and more.
Course overview
The more we move into the future, the more intertwined the international business landscape becomes. Driving positive and sustainable progress for organisations and people alike takes a deeper understanding of the economic, political and social forces at play in the world of business – as well as a clearer perspective on how to use your insights and experience to respond to these forces.
This multidisciplinary master's program builds your awareness of the global business environment, while progressing your practical expertise as well.
In as little as one year, you’ll have developed a greater awareness for the global context – and how this context impacts business, strategy, government, diplomacy, trade, sustainability, social responsibility, intercultural communication and more.
Complementing this deeper understanding of cross-regional, cross-cultural challenges and opportunities is an altogether stronger business skillset. The program elevates your ability to think critically, solve innovatively and impact sustainably. So by the time you’ve completed your study, you’ll be ready to find practical ways forward to complement your understanding.
Flexibility is a key component of the program – and you can choose to hone in your focus on specific areas of study, or take part in a broader set of electives. Whichever path you choose, one thing’s certain. You’ll have equipped yourself with the knowledge – and practical know-how – to influence positive change to the world of business in a global scale. While taking your career in exciting new directions too.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master Global Business, students must fulfil a total of 72 credit points based on the courses listed below.
Part A. Mastery knowledge
a. Core units
- Global Trade Governance (six credit points)
- Global Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Management (six credit points)
- International Trade Policy (six credit points)
- Global Business (six credit points)
- Geo-politics and Business Globalisation (six credit points)
- Intercultural Communication and Negotiation (six credit points)
b. Additional units
Complete 12 credit points from the following units
- Policy Advocacy and Communication (6 credit points)
- Field Studies in Urban Policy and Governance (6 credit points)
- Comparative Health Policy and Politics (6 credit points)
- Digital Technology and Public Policy (6 credit points)
- Social Impact Lab (12 credit points)
- Global Policy Challenge (12 credit points)
- Sustainability and the Green Economy (6 credit points)
- Applied Research Project: Social Impact Lab (6 credit points)
- Poverty, Inequality and Opportunity (6 credit points)
- Global Health Care Delivery: Principles and Challenges (6 credit points)
Part B. Electives
You must complete four units (24 credit points) of electives at either Level 4 or 5 from units not already completed in Part A.b, or from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University as long as you have met the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units. To complete units offered at an alternative campus, please consult with your Course Director.
Entry requirements
Entry level 1: 72 points to complete
Duration: 1.5 years full-time, three years part-time
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor** in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience***.
Entry level 2: 48 points to complete
Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor** in a cognate discipline* with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and Australian graduate certificate/honours degree (or equivalent).
- An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor** in a cognate discipline* and two years relevant professional experience***.
*Cognate disciplines include arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, science or social science disciplines
**A minor is at least four units (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points).
***Applicants applying based on work experience must provide a detailed curriculum vitae outlining their employment history and professional experience.
English language requirements
To enter Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed on their website.
If you've completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted as long as it's been taken within the required time limitations.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Be critical and creative scholars who:
- Produce innovative solutions to problems.
- Apply research skills to business challenges.
- Communicate effectively and perceptively.
Be responsible and effective global citizens who:
- Engage in an internationalised world.
- Exhibit cross-cultural competence.
- Demonstrate ethical values.
- Be able to incorporate a diversity of world views.
- Develop and build solutions that address the issues of sustainable development, social development, social responsibility and strategic decision-making.
- Have the ability to critically appraise and apply the knowledge gained to a broad range of firms and organisations operating globally.
- Have acquired the necessary reflective and analytical skills to engage in lifelong learning.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative 2026 first-year fee: $38,000 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 48 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.
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.