Accounting and Finance

Master of International Management

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

International business managers help different types of organisations to benefit from the complex and dynamic forces of globalisation.

The University of APSB takes a practical approach to equip students from all around the world with the skills needed to manage these complexities and impact the international market.

What will you do?

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You will:

  • learn to spot and seize international business opportunities, get the best out of the culturally diverse workforce, negotiate across cultures, and deliver value to different types of organisations
  • benefit from diverse cohorts and small class environments
  • build advanced business, communication and leadership skills
  • expand your cultural awareness.

You’ll also gain real-world experience through one of the following:*

  • a domestic internship with an international project
  • an international internship
  • an international study tour.

Where could it take you?

Your role on the global stage is dictated only by your own ambitions. You might advance to a leadership position within a multi-national organisation. You could land a management role in import and export trading. Perhaps you’ll even end up working in the diplomatic corps or a government body that looks after international trade and investment.

Master of International Management (1.5years) SATAC code 3CM242:
If you have completed an undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management or equivalent we have the shorter 1.5 year or part-time equivalent option available for you. Please refer to the degree structure for more detail.
*Subject to any travel restrictions. 


Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM205, 3CM242
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJanuary and September
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyMaster of International Management (2 years) 3CM205: Bachelor degree or equivalent. Master of International Management (1.5 years) 3CM242: A completed cognate Bachelor degree (e.g., Commerce, Business, Marketing, Management, Human Resource Management) or equivalent with a GPA of 4.5.
    How to Apply
    Apply via SATAC using the relevant SATAC codes below. SATAC Code: Master of International Management (2 years) 3CM205, Master of International Management (1.5 years) 3CM242 If you are interested in the Master of International Management we recommend you place the 1.5 year option (3CM242) as your first option and the 2 year option (3CM205) as your second preference in your SATAC application.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students8100.0%
    All students8100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS096132E
    IntakeJanuary and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students8100.0%
    All students8100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $37,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $49,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Master of International Management graduates are career ready and able to differentiate themselves in the job market. Their skills are highly sought by organisations in all industries that deal with the challenges and opportunities created by the increasing globalisation of the world economy.

Employment opportunities are most likely to arise with multinational corporations, government departments dealing with cross-border issues such as foreign trade and investment, international consulting firms and small-to-medium-sized organisations with an international scope to their operations.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Professional Accreditation

APSB Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.

* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business  

Potential careers

Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Policy Adviser, Entrepreneur, Export / Import trade, Strategist, International Trade or Business Analyst

Degree Structure

To qualify for the Master of International Management, the student eligible for:

  • the 2 year program must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 16 courses
  • the 1.5 year program must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 12 courses.*

* Only students with a Bachelor degree in a related discipline approved by the School are eligible for this program option.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses

All students must complete the following core courses:

  • COMMERCE 7039 : Business Research Methods 
  • INTBUS 7500 : Fundamentals of International Business 
  • INTBUS 7015 : Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation 
  • INTBUS 7506 : International Business Strategy 
  • INTBUS 7501 : Global Business Analysis 
  • INTBUS 7016 : Managing Multinational Corporations 
  • INTBUS 7503 : International Entrepreneurship and Innovation 
  • TRADE 5001 : International Trade: Strategies and Opportunities

In addition, students enrolled in the two year program must complete the following:

  • COMMGMT 7006 : People and Organisations
  • ACCTING 7025 : Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers 
  • ECON 7200 : Economics Principles 
  • MARKETNG 7104 : Marketing Management 

Electives

Students must complete:

  • one course from the Internships category below and three courses from General ElectivesOR
  • four courses from General Electives if undertaking an approved international exchange or an approved international double degree with partner institutions, OR
  • both courses comprising the Research Specialisation category below.

Internships:

  • PROF 7500 : Postgraduate Professions Internship
  • PROF 7502 : Postgraduate Professions Internship: Overseas
  • INTBUS 7509 : International Management Internship

General Electives:

  • MARKETNG 7024 : Developing Global Markets 
  • TRADE 5000 : International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements
  • TRADE 7004 : Principles of International Trade and Development
  • TRADE 7005 : Agriculture and Food in International Trade
  • TRADE 7007 : Multinational Corporations (MNCs), Trade and Sustainable Development
  • TRADE 7008 : Services Trade
  • TRADE 7009 : International Aid and Trade
  • ECON 7052 : East Asian Economies llD
  • ECON 7058 : Development Economics
  • ECON 7036 : International Trade and Investment Policy llD
  • ECON 7044 : International Finance
  • ECON 7072 : International Trade
  • AGRIBUS 7054 : Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis
  • AGRIBUS 7055 : Global Food and Agricultural Markets
  • AGRIBUS 7056 : Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
  • AGRIBUS 7057 : Trends and Issues in the World Food System
  • LAW 7009 : Mining and Energy Law
  • LAW 7040 : International Environmental Law
  • LAW 7059 : European Union Law
  • LAW 7061 : Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work
  • LAW 7065 : International Commercial Arbitration
  • LAW 7066 : Private International Law
  • LAW 7068 : International Energy Law
  • LAW 7070 : International Trade Law
  • LAW 7076 : International Economic Law
  • LAW 7150 : European Business Law
  • COMMLAW 7012 : Business and Corporations Law
  • COMMGMT 7003 : Family Business Fundamentals
  • WINE 7003 : Australian Wine in the Asian Century
  • WINE 7004 : Contemporary Issues in Wine Business
Research Specialisation:

  • INTBUS 7510 : Research Project in International Business (A)
  • INTBUS 7511 : Research Project in International Business (B)

Assessment

May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, action learning projects, presentations, tests and reflective journals.


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