Program Overview

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International Business Major

Overview

The International Business Major is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the global business environment. This major focuses on developing an understanding of international business practices, cultural competency, and the ability to adapt to different business environments.

What can I do with a degree in International Business?

• Innovation and market expansion: Help businesses identify new international markets, driving responsible growth and creating meaningful job opportunities.
• Contribute to international operations: Collaborate on projects that develop communities, create job opportunities, provide employment, and improve infrastructure.
• Improve cross-cultural relations: Contribute to fostering better understanding and relationships with people from different cultures and countries, promoting mutual understanding and collaboration among nations.

Course Outline

Qualification

• International Business Major

Credit

• A full-time study load usually consists of 200 credits (approximately eight units) per year, with 100 credits (approximately four units) in each semester.

Parent Degrees

• You can study this major under the following degrees:
  • Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced) (as a single or double major)
  • Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
  • Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)

Double Degrees

• You can study this major as part of the following double degrees:
  • Arts and Commerce
  • Law and Commerce

What jobs can the International Business course lead to?

• Exporter
• Foreign investment analyst
• Foreign trade consultant
• Global supply chain manager
• Importer
• International development manager
• International marketing manager
• International sales executive
• International trader

What jobs can an International Business double major lead to?

• Foreign affairs and trade consultant (with Economics or International Relations)
• International policy analyst (with International Relations or Business Law)
• International risk analyst (Security and Strategic Studies)
• International trade specialist (with Law)
• Supply chain consultant (with Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
• International travel consultant (with Tourism and Hospitality)
• International marketing manager (with Marketing)

What you'll learn

• Apply knowledge, principles and concepts to understand and appreciate management issues and challenges in managing career and conducting business globally (especially in the Asia Pacific region)
• Think critically, creatively and reflectively by engaging with industry to manage and lead effectively in international environment and cross-cultural situation (including first nation peoples globally)
• Access, evaluate and synthesise information from relevant sources and communicate in ways appropriate to the management discipline for cross-cultural audiences and contexts
• Use and apply technologies, recognising their advantages and limitations when applied to managing internationally
• Actively support the value of ethical practice, professional integrity and cultural diversity in improving business and professional practices globally

Why study International Business at Curtin?

• Industry-aligned: Our business courses are reviewed by an Advisory Network, made up of more than 50 members of industry, ensuring that you’ll graduate with a skillset aligned with industry needs.
• An elite business school: Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
• Professionally recognised: You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Professional recognition and accreditation

Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Fees and scholarships

Please view the Bachelor of Commerce degree for indicative fees.

Course structure

View course structure

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree.

Testimonials

I chose this course to get out of my comfort zone – I’m from Germany, so I wanted to see how being away from my friends and family would shape me. I enjoyed the cultural diversity of my classes; it developed my intercultural communication skills. I also learned to think differently and challenge the status quo.

Marco Feelisch

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