Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

About

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) program provides you with technical and critical knowledge and skills in international business to apply in diverse global contexts.

A broad-based curriculum incorporates:

international business, finance, trade, logistics, responsible business, cross-cultural management, political economy of international business, and creativity, innovation and design.

The program focuses on professional training in contemporary international business.

In addition to the core program courses you can take a range of minors and electives from across the School of Management and College of Business, as advised by your local institution.

Over the duration of this program you will participate in a variety of learning experiences which are designed to support you in developing skills as an International Business graduate.

Learning and teaching approaches for this program may include lectures and tutorials, problem-based learning, case studies, work-integrated learning, assignments, projects and examinations.

Activities and assignments are designed to facilitate theory application and peer learning in a friendly, open atmosphere.

The final year of the program includes the capstone course BUSM4696 Political Economy of International Business which will provide you the opportunity to critically reflect on and consolidate your theoretical and practical learning.

The program will prepare you to work as a professional in a wide range of industries, government and non- government organisations that increasingly require high level international skills.

This program is available for on-campus study.

Structure

All courses listed may not be available each semester

Year One of Program

Complete the following Nine (9) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Introduction to Management 12 BUSM4185 RMIT University Vietnam
Marketing Principles 12 MKTG1205 RMIT University Vietnam
Accounting in Organisations and Society 12 ACCT2105 RMIT University Vietnam
Business Information Systems 12 ISYS2109 RMIT University Vietnam
Business Statistics 1 12 ECON1193 RMIT University Vietnam
Prices and Markets 12 ECON1194 RMIT University Vietnam
Commercial Law 12 LAW2447 RMIT University Vietnam
Macroeconomics 1 12 ECON1192 RMIT University Vietnam
International Business 12 BUSM3311 RMIT University Vietnam
AND

Year Two of Program

Complete the following Five (5) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Financial Markets 12 BAFI3182 RMIT University Vietnam
Managing International Business Responsibly 12 BUSM4692 RMIT University Vietnam
Global Trade Operations 12 OMGT2321 RMIT University Vietnam
International Trade 12 ECON1269 RMIT University Vietnam
Creativity, Innovation and Design 12 BUSM4553 RMIT University Vietnam

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from any:

AND

Year Three of Program

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Cross Cultural Management 12 BUSM4699 RMIT University Vietnam
Political Economy of International Business 12 BUSM4696 RMIT University Vietnam

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from:

Select and Complete Two (2) courses from any:

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements:

For the RMIT Vietnam program you will have to have received the Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) with a Minimum Grade of 7.0 to enter the program.

For entry via the Diploma of Commerce RMIT Vietnam, you must have successfully completed all of the requirements of this Diploma to be given entry to the program. Some students may enter the program with credit granted on the basis of studies already completed at an equivalent level. This cohort of students typically enters the program in the second year

English Language Requirements:

For information on English Language Requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see: www.rmit.edu.au/international/english-equivalent

Learning outcomes

In this program you will learn and apply the relevance and utility of a range of international business theories dealing with complex issues in international trade, finance and management. You will gain knowledge about the influences of political, economic, social and cultural factors on international business, and socially responsible business practice globally. You will develop skills and abilities to manage business in a variety of contexts, and apply your knowledge and skills to think critically, creatively and morally about functions and strategies of international business organisations in competitive business environments. On the successful completion of this program you will be equipped to:

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