Master of International Business
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business
| Program Code: DMIB Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
1.5 |
Program director/s
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
To find out more about the Master of International Business, visit the International Graduate School of Business website.
Orientation details for Study Period 6 can be found at http://www.unisa.edu.au/business/postgrad/program.asp
Aim
The Master of International Business (MIB) is designed to provide graduates with skills and expertise to manage a business in a global environment.
Entry requirements
For admission to the MIB, prospective students must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications as determined by NOOSR guidelines.
Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.
Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.
Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
Postgraduate
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English Language Test (see Note 1) |
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) |
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·Reading and Writing |
6.0 |
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·Overall Band Score |
6.5 |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) |
90 with no band less than 21 |
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·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test) |
577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5 |
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English Language Programs |
Score |
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Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program |
Level 5 |
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Other Qualifications | |
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·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or | |
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·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University. | |
Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Content/structure
The Master of International Business is a 54 unit program, comprised of 12 courses of 4.5 units each.
The structure for the MIB is as follows:
- Four Division core courses; and
- A number of specialised International Business courses.
Fee information
Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
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| FIRST YEAR | |||
| Study Period 1 | |||
| BUSS 5300 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
Advanced Marketing New title from 2010: Marketing Management | MARK 5025 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Study Period 3 | |||
| BUSS 5114 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| ACCT 5011 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Study Period 4 | |||
| BUSS 5349 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5348 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Study Period 6 | |||
| BUSS 5301 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5034 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| SECOND YEAR | |||
| Study Period 1 | |||
Doing Business in Asia or Elective | BUSS 5347 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Principles of Finance or Elective | BUSS 5314 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
| Study Period 3 | |||
International Human Resource Management or Elective | BUSS 5302 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Marketing Across Borders or Elective | MARK 5078 | 4.5 | 0.125 |
Rules
The program rules are as follows:
- Global Business Environment is a prerequisite for International Business Management;
- Accounting for Management M is a prerequisite for Principles of Finance;
- Advanced Marketing is a prerequisite of Marketing Across Borders;
- People, Organisation & Leadership is a prerequisite for International Human Resource Management;
- Global Business Environment, Accounting for Management M, and Advanced Marketing are prerequisites for International Business Strategy;
- Enrolment in the listed electives, including any other electives offered in the Division of Business, requires the approval by the Head of School or Program Director.