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Bachelor of Business (International Business) - Queensland University of Technology |
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TEL: 0207 193 7932
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| QTAC code: | | 413021 |
| | Domestic entry: | | February and July |
| | Past OP cut-off: | | 12 |
| | Past rank cut-off: | | 76 |
| | Assumed knowledge: | | English (4, SA) |
| | Preparatory studies: | | ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study. |
| | OP Guarantee: | | Yes |
| | CRICOS code: | | 003491G |
| | International fees: | | 2009: $9,750 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review) |
| | International entry: | | February, July and November* (*conditions apply) (International students can only study at Gardens Point) |
| | Course duration (full-time): | | 3 years |
| | Course duration (part-time): | | 6 years |
| | Total credit points: | | 288 |
| | Standard credit points/full-time semester: | | 48 |
| | Campus: | | Gardens Point |
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Why choose this course?
Your favourite music store is on the other side of the globe yet accessible from your lounge room. While you're downloading an mp3, someone in Germany is buying components made in South-East Asia from Australian iron ore, for a luxury car to be sold through a car dealership in New York. Every day, companies sell goods, buy components, and deliver services and products to people and countries internationally. If you've ever wondered how one business can operate in hundreds of countries around the world, and would like to open yourself up to career options in global industries, consider study in international business.
More about international business
A major in international business will give you expertise and skills that are in demand by local and foreign firms, both in Australia and around the world.
Regardless of their industry, companies that compete for business throughout the world must have business strategies that can succeed with different people and places. Rules, regulations, government policy and the diversity of cultures, tastes and consumer needs and preferences all impact on how companies do business across borders.
International business knowledge skills are in high demand. They incorporate ethics, sensitivity and responsiveness to local cultures in new and diverse markets - while at the same time providing the planning, decision making and strategic management these highly competitive operations need.
A major in international business will give you the practical skills to take on these challenges around the world. You'll have options early in your career, gain lifelong career mobility and be ready for promotion and opportunities wherever they arise within international firms.
Overseas links
QUT also gives you the opportunity to complement your study with real international experiences through our exchange programs, study abroad and study tours. Previous study tours have visited businesses, universities and government agencies in Thailand, China and India.
Our emphasis on fostering internationalisation and diversity throughout all our programs means QUT is a great choice for this study area.
Recommended course combinations and career outcomes
As key activities of multinational businesses, marketing or finance are good course combinations with an international business major. Marketing skills are sought after to manage the marketing communications and logistics of international firms. Financing an international business activity is a specialised area, taking into account international money markets, risk, and banking functions.
You could take studies in a language to complement your international business major. As a scarce and practical skill, a language will increase your employment opportunities not only through the linguistic skill but also through the opportunity to truly understand different people and cultures.
Combining international business with management will give you greater scope to add value to the organisation through the ability to motivate staff and co-workers, provide strategic vision and direction, and assist in achieving competitive advantage.
Further studies in international business will see you gain practical skills such as negotiation, logistics and international business strategy.
Other Majors
See also separate entries for the following majors in this course: Accountancy, Advertising, Banking and Finance, Economics, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, and Public Relations.
Professional Recognition
You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Export depending on the units chosen.
Course Structure
With its flexible course structure, our Bachelor of Business allows you to tailor your studies to suit your own needs and career aspirations. The four distinct components within the degree give over 140 combinations of majors and specialisations.
1. Eight Faculty core units give you a broad-based introduction to business principles.
2. Your primary major of six units will provide the overall direction for your future career path.
3. Your second area of study of six units will hone your career decision.
- Maximise your career options with an added breadth of knowledge by completing another of the business majors
- Add a depth of knowledge in your area of interest with further study within your primary business major
- Or add a flavour or emphasis to your business degree with study in another of our business areas, or a foreign language.
4. Four elective units can be chosen from any degree course at QUT. You can consider taking an approved university Minor from business or another faculty.
Languages Option
The course structure for both full-time and part-time International Business students varies depending on whether languages are selected as an option. Alternative course structures are included: one outlines the course structure if no languages are taken, the other outlines the structure for those who wish to undertake a language specialisation. If languages are taken as a specialisation, language units should commence in the first semester of the first year to maintain continuity from earlier pre-QUT language studies. All language units must normally be taken in the same language. International students must take a language that is not their native tongue.
Potential careers
Business Analyst
International Business Specialist
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