Program

International Business/Global - 8370

Program Summary

Faculty: UNSW Business School

Contact:  UNSW Business School Student Centre

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Typical Duration: 2 Years  

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 6

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 96

Award(s):

Master of International Business

Master of International Business (Specialisation)

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Program Description

The handbook provides you with information on the degree structure you would need to follow for the year you commence your study.

If you are a prospective student researching your study options, please visit UNSW Business School website for more information.


The Master of International Business Global offers students a comprehensive postgraduate study program in international business incorporating depth of study in the disciplinary knowledge of international business in the context of other disciplines, and broad scope of business knowledge and skills. The Master of International Business Global dual degree program requires study overseas at a partner institution chosen from leading international universities.

The Master of International Business Global program enables students to develop knowledge and skills from studying in a varied international cultural context, gaining knowledge and experience of other national and business environments. After successfully completing the program, candidates will obtain two degrees - graduating from UNSW with the Master of International Business Global and a further degree awarded by the partner institution. The latter is selected on entry to the program of study. The program provides a unique experience of internationally based learning, as well as knowledge and skills for business at the global level.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

Who should study this program?

The Master of International Business Global degree is designed for those seeking a professional career in business in a global context. It seeks to enhance the knowledge, skills and experience of candidates based on their initial postgraduate work experience in providing a unique type of qualification to develop career opportunities.

Program Structure

The Master of International Global Business program consists of 96 Units of Credit:
  • 48 UOC completed at UNSW-with 5 core courses and 3 elective options
  • 48 UOC completed at the partner university.
Students are awarded the MIBG and a second degree awarded by a partner university, depending on the option selected. The overseas study component enhances the educational breadth and scope of the MIBG. The current partner programs for the latter are the Master of Business Administration (MBA), awarded by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, and the Master of Business Administration, awarded by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Korea.

UNSW core courses:

Plus 3 UNSW elective courses from the following list:

Plus 48 UOC of program study completed in the partner institution – with options of:
  • Shanghai Jiao Tong University at the Antai College of Economics and Management (award is an MBA from this University)
  • Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology at the College of Business (award is an MBA from this University)

Academic Rules

Entry to the program will generally be available in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.

Students need to satisfy any additional entrance requirements as stipulated by a partner university.
Students need to apply separately for enrollment into partner university program at commencement at UNSW once they have successfully enrolled into the MIB program.

The Shanghai Jiao Tong University ANTAI program requires a satisfactory GMAT score for entry and 1.5 year to complete both course work and thesis.

Chinese Citizens and Permanent Residents of Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan are not permitted to undertake the ANTAI program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  UNSW Fee Website.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution, with a minimum of a credit average overall as determined by the UNSW Business School, a graduate for at least 3 years, and 2 years relevant postgraduate work experience. Admission requirements for partner institutions are GPA3.0 and may include GMAT.

Please refer to the UNSW Business School website for further details.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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