Bachelor of Business Administration with the degree of Bachelor of Arts with a major in International Business
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Overview
Business Administration with Arts will give you a comprehensive understanding of corporate strategy and all business functions.
In this double degree you'll combine business studies with critical thinking and communications skills.
You'll study business areas including marketing, human resources and management. You'll also choose complementary arts subjects such as politics, media and communications giving you a cutting edge in your career.
A major in international business will allow you to:
- consider the implications of business decisions on a global scale, and for Australian business
- study the social sciences.
You’ll study marketing, business economics, financial accounting, statistics, international business environment, international business strategy and global business, society and environment.
And can consider demography, geography, geographic information systems, anthropology and politics.
Degrees offering International Business
Key features
- Think like a global businessperson
Location
North Ryde
Suitable for
Students interested in business within a broad international context.
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Entry requirements
- HSC General Mathematics (Assumed Knowledge)
- Introductory units and bridging courses are available for students without the assumed prior knowledge.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points for the degree | 96 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 200 level or above | 60 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 300 level or above | 30 |
| Minimum number of credit points designated as commerce | 42 |
| Completion of a Qualifying Major for the Bachelor of Arts | |
| Completion of a designated People unit | |
| Completion of a designated Planet unit | |
| Completion of a designated Participation unit | |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Double degree requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this double degree.
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Required | ACST101 | Techniques and Elements of Finance | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA102 | Principles of Management | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | HRM107 | Introduction to Human Resources | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | one of | STAT170 | Introductory Statistics | ||
| STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | ||||
| PSY122 | Design and Statistics I | 3 | |||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | ACCG200 | Fundamentals of Management Accounting | 3 | ||
| Required | AFIN253 | Financial Management | 3 | ||
| Required | BBA216 | Business Communications | 3 | ||
| Required | BUSL250 | Business Law | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BBA360 | C/P | Business Project | 3 | |
| Required | BBA350 | Strategic Management | 3 | ||
| Required | 6cp from | BBA units at 300 level | |||
| DEM units at 300 level | |||||
| HRM units at 300 level | |||||
| MKTG units at 300 level | 6 | ||||
| Required | 6cp from | 300 level Commerce designated units | 6 | ||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 33 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- Units marked with a P are Participation units.
Major requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this major
| 100 level | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | either | ACCG100 | Accounting IA | ||
| or | ACCG106 | Accounting Information for Decision-Making | 3 | ||
| Required | ECON111 | Microeconomic Principles | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG101 | Marketing Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| Required | one of | STAT170 | Introductory Statistics | ||
| STAT171 | Statistical Data Analysis | ||||
| PSY122 | Design and Statistics I | 3 | |||
| 200 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Required | BUS201 | Introduction to Global Business | 3 | ||
| Required | BUS202 | International Business Operations | 3 | ||
| Required | MKTG209 | Global Marketing | 3 | ||
| 300 level | Credit Points | ||||
| Capstone | BUS303 | C | International Business Project | 3 | |
| Required | BUS301 | Global Business Strategy | 3 | ||
| Required | BUS305 | Global Business, Society and Environment | 3 | ||
| Required | 3cp from | BBA320 | Asian Business Environment | ||
| BBA340 | Cross Cultural Management | 3 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this major | 33 | ||||
Notes
- Units marked with a C are Capstone units.
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
- Account executive
- Associate management consultant
- Business analyst
- Business development officer
- Communications manager
- Financial officer
- Graduate accountant
- Human resource administrator
- Import/export manager
- International relations manager
- International political adviser
- International trade adviser
- Marketing analyst
- Office manager
- Operations analyst
- Sales and marketing officer
Employers
- Large and small businesses
- Business analyst firms
- Government organisations
- Management consultancy firms
- Marketing and PR firms
- Not-for-profit institutions
Average starting salary
Business graduates can expect competitive salaries that compare well to salaries within other fields. According to Graduate Careers Australia, the median salary for business graduates is $47,500.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Katie Barter
The International Business major at Macquarie University is a fantastic way to gain an understanding of how business works both locally and internationally. The course provides excellent structure, enabling students to understand big business strategy from a detailed viewpoint. The degree also allows enough flexibility in order to specialise in specific areas of business or other subjects. I would recommend the International Business major to anyone who wants more from a Business degree, because it takes the boring out of Business.
Our Expertise
Dr Rob Jack
Rob is the program coordinator for the International Business major. He received his PhD in international business from Monash University. Hs professional experience has comprised of senior managerial positions in event and venue management. He has also been involved in developing and implementing key marketing strategies and procedures for some of Melbourne's most prestigious venues.
Rob has taught International Marketing and Research, International Business Strategy and International Business Theory and Practice at Monash and the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne University.
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