Monash University Malaysia - KPT/JPT (R3/340/7/0168) 04/29 - MQA/SWA0111
Master of International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 1 year
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). This part-time or full-time course is designed for recent graduates and working professionals. No business background is required.
Course Overview
The Master of International Business seeks to advance your understanding of the global business landscape, exploring topics like international trade and operational internationalisation.
Students will develop the ability to communicate and negotiate across cultures, and enhance their analytical skills of firm internationalisation, corporate strategy and more. You'll also learn to lead companies through the internationalisation process.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB accreditation)
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a signatory of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.
Flexible learning
Choose between full-time or part-time study. As a part-time student, you’ll have access to the same resources as your full-time peers.
Course benefits:
- No business background needed. If you have not previously studied business, the course includes preparatory units that will give you the business knowledge needed for the remainder of the course.
- Credit exemption. If you already have a degree in a relevant discipline, you can accelerate your study with a credit exemption from the preparatory units in the course. This means that you can graduate in 1.5 years on full-time study.
- Study tours. Over two weeks, you will visit selected countries in Asia and Europe and engage with established international businesses for a hands-on experience, observing how local politics, culture, institutions and environments impact businesses, and gaining insights into global business practices.
- Diverse student community. Our student community consists of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. This will help prepare you for the global workplace.
This programme is designed to produce business professionals who are able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of international business by integrating and applying its principles in the practical business environment.
- apply global perspectives to improve a business' understanding of social responsibility, sustainability and strategic decision making.
- understand and critically appraise the broad range of organisations engaged in international business.
- acquire the necessary reflective and analytical skills to engage in life-long learning.
Career paths
Graduates will have extensive career opportunities, including in areas such as:
- strategy planning and analysis
- strategic management
- consultancy
- international business
- export-import strategy within businesses and industries that have an international focus.
Key Facts
July, 2024
Course Structure
Students will complete the program structure that corresponds to their prior qualification.
*Relevant disciplines include any major within management, business, and economics with approval from the course coordinator.
| Prior Qualification | Course Structure |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline | Core Subjects and Electives II |
| Undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline | Core Subjects, Electives I and Electives II |
| Honours Degree in a relevant discipline | Core Subjects only |
| Honours degree in an unrelated discipline | Core Subjects and Electives I |
- International business theory and practice
- International management
- International business strategy
- International trade law
- Ethics and global corporate governance
- Data analytics for business
- International marketing
- Accounting and finance for international managers
Intake Dates
- February
- July
Fees
Local Students
RM61,200
International Students
RM68,400
Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for the Master of International Business, you must meet either one of the criteria below:
- An Australian bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification, with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60.
- An Australian bachelor degree, or an equivalent qualification, and a minimum of five years relevant employment subject to the School's approval*.
*Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.
English Language Requirement
You can demonstrate your English language proficiency through one of the following:
- studying English at Year 12 or equivalent.
- studying at an institution where English is the language of instruction.
- English Proficiency Tests.
- Monash English Bridging course.