MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
KPT / JPT( R3 / 340 / 7 / 0168) 04 / 29- MQA / SWA0111
1-2 years( full-time) 2-4 years( part-time)*
Part-time classes are usually held on weekdays.
Establish yourself as a leader in the exciting world of international business.
If you’ re an aspiring graduate looking to carve a business-oriented career on the global stage, the Master of International Business is designed for you. The course will equip you with an in-depth understanding of how global firms operate and teach you critical skills for real-world scenarios in the international business environment.
You will become adept at communicating across cultures and navigating diverse socio-political landscapes, master corporate strategy and learn to develop solutions to problems unique to the international business environment.
Global study tour
A highlight of this course is the Global Study Tour, an elective course component that is not offered in any other study program. Over two weeks, you will visit selected countries in Asia and Europe and engage with established international businesses for a hands-on experience, observing how local politics, culture, institutions and environments impact businesses, and gaining an insightful understanding of global business practices.
Credit exemptions
This course caters to students from a variety of backgrounds. If you have not previously studied business, the course includes preparatory units that will give you the necessary knowledge. If you already have a degree in a related discipline, you may be able to accelerate your study and graduate in 1 or 1.5 years on full-time study.
Course structure
PART A. ADVANCED PREPARATORY Four units( 24 points) from the following:
• Accounting for business
• Economics
• Business statistics
• Marketing and the international consumer.
PART B. MASTERY KNOWLEDGE Eight core units( 48 points) as follows:
• International business theory and practice
• International management
• International business strategy
• International trade law
• Ethics and global corporate governance
• Data analytics for business
• International marketing
• Accounting and finance for international managers.
PART C. APPLICATION STUDIES Four graduate-level units( 24 points), subject to approval from the course coordinator, and a maximum of two units( 12 points) that may be taken from other schools:
• International economics
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Global supply chain management
• Asian business systems
• Current issues in international finance
• International study program in international business.
February and July
Coursework
RM62,640 Malaysian student
RM72,000 International student 2025 fees for full course
CAREER PATHS Graduates develop deep knowledge and analytical skills that can be applied in a variety of organisational settings including the corporate, governmental and non-profit sectors. Career opportunities are available in a range of private firms and multinational enterprises across the manufacturing and service, export and trade, travel and tourism, consulting and research sectors. Employment opportunities also arise in government departments and institutions, non-profits, and international organisations.
* Part-time study is not available for international students.
1 Relevant disciplines include any major within management, business, and economics with approval from the course coordinator.
QUALIFICATION
Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline 1
Undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline 1
Honours degree in a relevant discipline 1
Honours degree in an unrelated discipline 1
Course Structure Parts B and C
Parts A, B and C
Part B
Parts A and B
Monash’ s curriculum both challenging and practically grounded, directly applicable to the real-world challenges I now face in my career. A highlight of my academic journey was building friendships with peers from diverse cultures and backgrounds, includiing those with extensive work experience. These relationships have greatly enriched my understanding of global business practices and helped bridged the gap between theory and practice.”
WONG WEI JIE
Bachelor of Civil Engineering( Honours) Master of International Business
Business Analyst( Risk Advisory), Deloitte Business Advisory( Malaysia) 17