Master of International Business

Masters by Coursework

Engage critically and reflectively with contemporary knowledge and skills relating to

international business and apply it to professional practices.

About the course

This course enables you to gain the knowledge and expertise needed to advance in the field of international business and management. It entails both independent study and team projects across a range of relevant, internationally focused subjects. You may also have the opportunity to plan and experience an international study tour.

During your course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a cross-disciplinary stream of four units. This is a multi-faculty initiative, linking the MIB with a wide choice of specialisations. The cross-disciplinary nature of these streams means you will have the opportunity to interact with students from other faculties.

 

Choose from the available streams:

Human Rights
International business career opportunities with world aid organisations, NGO and UN projects.

Project Management
International business career opportunities heading projects/virtual projects with MNCs.

Predictive Data Analytics
International business with data analytics for big data management and strategic decision making in automation/remote/virtual environments etc.

More info about the course

Study Method Full-time or Part-time
Study Mode On-Campus
Intake February or July
Duration 12 months (fast-track) – 18 months

Course Approval Code and Validity: JPT/BPP(N/345/7/1119) 01/26

Advanced standing / Credit transfer / Recognition of prior learning

Credit for recognised learning (CRL) is the term Curtin uses to describe advanced standing, academic credit or recognition of prior learning.

You may be entitled to credit for recognised learning for formal, non-formal or informal learning.

Formal learning is learning that takes place through a structured program of learning that leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially recognised qualification. Recognised institutions include, but are not limited to, RTO providers and universities. Non-formal learning is adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience.

English language proficiency

English Requirement IELTS 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in each section, or other proficiency equivalent. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in which English was the language of instruction can also be viewed as satisfying the English requirement. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Prerequisites

Certificate in Advance English (CAE): Grade C.
Pearson Test of English Academic: 60

 

Our Master of International Business was ranked the 4th best international management master’s degree in Oceania in the prestigious EdUniversal Best Masters Ranking in International Management in 2021.

Master in International Business (by Coursework)

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

  • MKTG5002 International Marketing for Managers
  • MGMT5007 Management and Organisational Behaviour
  • MKTG5004 Business Research Methods
  • MGMT5003 Culture and Ethics in Business

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

  • MGMT6010 Corporate Strategy
  • MGMT6011 Managing Multinational Enterprises
  • MGMT 6003 Global Business Dynamics
  • *IBUS6000 International Business Strategy Research

YEAR 2

Master of International Business Course Streams Miri and respective units

Project Management
(STRP-PROJM v.1)
  • PRJM6000 Project Management Overview
  • PRJM6001 Project Cost Management
  • PRJM6003 Project Risk Management
  • PRJM6002 Project Time Management
Human Rights Stream
(MC-INTBUS v.2)
  • HRIG5001 Human Rights and Development
  • HRIG5013 Human Rights Theory and Philosophy
  • HRIG5014 Human Rights History Across Cultures and Religions
  • HRIG5002 Human Rights Instruments and Institutions
Predictive Data Analytics Stream
(STRP-PREDA v.1)
  • ISYS5007 Data Management
  • COMP5005 Fundamentals of Programming
  • ISEC5006 Fundamental Concepts of Data Security
  • STAT5009 Decision Methods and Predictive Analytics

Structure is based on availabilities and there will be flexibility in students determining the core and stream unit mix. *IBUS6000 has a pre-requisite of MKTG5004.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information.

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