Graduate Certificate in International Business - Griffith University

Program overview

About this program

The Master of International Business is a 12-course program comprising eight core courses and four approved electives.

The core program is explicitly international in focus and not limited to the immediate Asia-Pacific region. Students who have previously covered this foundation content in advanced undergraduate courses may apply for up to four core courses (or equivalent) of credit and reducing the length of the Masters degree to eight courses.

In addition to the core component, students may choose from the following approved elective options:

• an additional four approved Master of International Business elective courses;
• OR complete two approved Master of International Business elective courses and apply to complete the remaining two elective courses from approved postgraduate courses offered within the Griffith Business School;
• OR complete an International Business Internship (equivalent to four courses);
• OR complete Language courses (equivalent to four courses).

The Graduate Certificate in International Business may be awarded after the successful completion of any four (or equivalent) core courses.

The Master of International Business with Honours program aims to develop advanced knowledge and skills in specialist areas through the completion of a dissertation. Students opting to develop their knowledge through advanced research may be eligible for admission into a research higher degree program.

Career opportunities

With a focus on Asia , students completing the Master of International Business will develop the thought leadership and strategic international business skills necessary in a global economy. This Masters program will appeal to organisations that require individuals with the policy formulation and implementation knowledge skills appropriate for facilitating sustainable international business and trade practices in a dynamic global environment. Such organisations are likely to include (but not limited to) the following:

• Multi-national firms
• Public sector organisations
• Firms engaged in country risk analysis
• International trade and investment

This program was the first international business program in Australia. It builds upon eight courses as its core and then offers students a range of cutting edge electives or provides opportunities for students to participate in supervised internships and exchange programs in Asia, North America and Europe through its world-wide alliances.