Master of International Business
KPT/JPT (R3/340/7/0168) 04/29 - MQA/SWA0111
Lead with a global perspective.
Specifically designed for recent graduates and those in the early stages of their career, this course will build on your undergraduate credentials and further strengthen your business skills.
This course has a business-oriented focus, seeking to advance your knowledge of the international environment in which firms and their managers operate, considering issues such as international trade and the internationalisation of operations.
You’ll develop expertise in communicating and negotiating across cultures, and enhance your capacity for advanced analysis of firm internationalisation, corporate strategy, and more. You'll have the skills to lead your company through the internationalisation process, making this course extremely relevant especially if you're seeking career advancement in ambitious organisations and companies.
Duration
1-2 years (full-time) or 2-4 years (part-time)
Type
Coursework
Intakes
February and July
Fees
In 2024, the tuition fees for the full course are:
- RM61,200 for Malaysian students
- RM68,400 for international students.
General fees:
- Application (once only) - RM100
- Registration (once only) - RM200
- General amenities (per semester) - RM100
- International student pass application - Click here.
Credit exemption
If you have a previous business qualification, you may be able to accelerate your study and graduate in 1 or 1.5 years. Click the Course Structure tab to learn more.
SECTION A
- Accounting for business
- Economics
- Business statistics
- Marketing and the international consumer.
SECTION B
- 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.
SECTION C
- International economics
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
- Global supply chain management
- Asian business systems
- Current issues in international finance
- International study program in international business
Credit exemption
You'll complete the program structure that corresponds to your prior qualification:
Qualification | Program structure |
---|---|
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline | Sections B and C |
Undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline | All sections |
Honours degree in a relevant discipline | Section B |
Honours degree in an unrelated discipline | Sections A and B |
Relevant disciplines include any major within management, business, and economics with approval from the course coordinator.
More information
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the course structure and requirements.
Top 55 in the world
Your degree will be recognised wherever you want to work or study in the world. Monash University is ranked (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023):
- No. 34 in the world for Economics and Econometrics
- No. 36 in the world for Accounting and Finance
- No. 54 for Business and Management Studies.
Quality assured
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and is a signatory of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.
Everyone's welcome
You don’t need a background in business to excel in this course. Our students come from a wide range of fields and specialisations. 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
A highlight of this course is the Global Study Tour, a course component that is not offered in any other study program. 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 an insightful understanding of global business practices.
Our students have been to China, Japan, Hong Kong, India and Korea where they’ve visited companies such as Boeing, Crédit Agricole, Hewlett-Packard and Samsung.
Diverse student community
Our student community is a rich and diverse mix of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. This will help prepare you to thrive in the global workplace.
Flexibility
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.
Be supported
If you’re a Monash graduate, you’ll receive a 10% tuition fee waiver for this course.
Your career opportunities are extensive, including in areas such as strategy planning and analysis, strategic management, consultancy, international business, and export-import strategy within businesses and industries that have an international focus.
You'll also be suitably trained for employment by multinational corporations.
To enter Monash University, you must satisfy particular academic, English language and age requirements.
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, or
- 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.
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Get in touch
For more information about this degree, including how to apply, contact us.