Bachelor of Business (International Business)

This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to analysing the main issues and considerations in the growth and functioning of international businesses.

It has a strong emphasis on trade and investment in an international context, and places significant emphasis on managerial issues and perspectives.

You’ll develop skills and competencies in the understanding of business systems, and the cross-cultural or supply chain issues affecting them from an international business perspective.The program covers a range of subjects including globalisation;

international trade;

regional blocs and markets;

free trade agreements;

international dimensions of marketing, strategic management and e-business;

and the geographical, cultural and institutional factors affecting business decisions and economic development.

At the end of your degree, you’ll possess robust qualities which will stand you in good stead for a career in international business, whichever form that may take.The Bachelor of Business (International Business) integrates theoretical learning with practice thanks to regular authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences.

Academics and industry work together to facilitate a range of diverse opportunities for you, including work simulations, internship workshops and placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, overseas study tours and more.

Previous International Business students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as the Australia China Business Council, the US Embassy, Kokonut Pacific, Getaboutable.com and PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra.High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program.

Bachelor of Business (International Business) (72 credit points) Required - Must pass 48 credit points as follows

• CM0014 Core Major in Business (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 11009 - Business Decision Making - 3 cp, Level 1 11011 - Professional Orientation (Business) - 3 cp, Level 1 11172 - Business Research Methods - 3 cp, Level 1 11173 - Professional Evidence (Business) - 3 cp, Level 3 11174 - Introduction to Management - 3 cp, Level 1 11175 - Introduction to Economics - 3 cp, Level 1 Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following 9628 - International Business Study Tour - 3 cp, Level 2 10158 - Business, Government & Law Extended Internship - 6 cp, Level 3 10236 - Business, Government & Law Professional Internship - 12 cp, Level 3 11166 - BGL Internship (Commerce) - 3 cp, Level 3 11167 - BGL Internship (Business and Management) - 3 cp, Level 3 11168 - BGL Internship (Government and Policy) - 3 cp, Level 3 11169 - Organisational Communications, Culture and Change - 3 cp, Level 3 11170 - Business Communication - 3 cp, Level 2 11379 - Social Enterprise - 3 cp, Level 2 Note: Credit Points: Students who want to do more than 6 credit points from this list may count them towards Open Electives. International Exchange: Students may also choose to undertake units at an international institution, subject to approval by the Program Director.
• SM0023 Specialist Major in International Business (24 credit points) Required - Must pass 24 credit points as follows 11176 - Marketing Fundamentals - 3 cp, Level 1 11182 - International Marketing - 3 cp, Level 3 11204 - Introduction to International Business - 3 cp, Level 1 11205 - Global E-Business - 3 cp, Level 2 11206 - Asia Pacific Business - 3 cp, Level 2 11207 - International Economics - 3 cp, Level 3 11208 - Cost Benefit Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 11209 - Economic Development - 3 cp, Level 3

Open Electives - Must pass 24 credit points from the following

• Must pass 24 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a breadth major, a breadth minor and/or as individual units.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: GBCA" target="_blank">http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entryGBCA Melbourne Admission:Admission is only open to applicants articulating with a 1 year Diploma.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.