Master of International Business (MC-IB) // Notes

Graduates of the Master of International Business can progress to an advanced Master’s program with a research component if they wish to seek admission to a PhD.

Duration

Part-time, full-time and accelerated study plan options:

The 200 point study plan can be completed in 18 to 24 months of full-time study.

• Full-time students take four subjects per standard semester for four semesters (approximately 2 years) and may opt to take additional subjects in summer and winter semesters to reduce the duration of their program.
• Part-time students usually enrol in one or two subjects per semester.

The 150 point study plan can be completed in 12 to 18 months of full-time study.

• Full-time students take four subjects per standard semester for three semesters (approximately 1.5 years) and may opt to take additional subjects in summer and winter semesters to reduce the duration of their program.
• Part-time students usually enrol in one or two subjects per semester.

Graduate Certificate in International Business

Students enrolled in the Master of International Business program who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Certificate in International Business.

• Master of International Business students enrolled in the 200 point program who wish to exit with the Graduate Certificate must complete 100 points of Master of International Business subjects (50 points of which must be core subjects).
• Master of International Business students with cognate backgrounds who are following the 150 point study plan and wish to exit with the Graduate Certificate must complete 50 points of Master of International Business subjects (25 points of which must be core subjects).

Graduate Diploma in International Business

Students enrolled in the Master of International Business program who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in International Business.

• Master of International Business students enrolled in the 200 point program who wish to exit with the Graduate Diploma must complete 150 points of Master of International Business subjects (75 points of which must be core subjects).
• Master of International Business students with cognate backgrounds who are following the 150 point study plan and wish to exit with the Graduate Diploma must complete 100 points of Master of International Business subjects (50 points of which must be core subjects).

Master of International Relations (MC-IR)

Students who have completed the Master of International Relations (MIR) program in the Faculty of Arts with a WAM (weighted average mark) of 70% will be eligible to enrol into and receive up to 100 points of credit towards the Master of International Business (MIB) program in the Faculty of Business and Economics. Upon successful completion of 100 points of specified subjects from the MIB program**, MIR students will be awarded the MIB degree. **MIR students will need to complete 100 points of MIB subjects, comprised of the following subjects:

MIR applicants are required to choose the core subject they want credit for between:

Option 1: MGMT90140 Management Competencies
Option 2: MGMT90038 Global Corporate Governance

Option 1
If MIR students request credit for Management Competencies, they must complete the following MIB subjects:

Core
MGMT90280 Managerial Decision Analytics
IBUS90003 The Multinational
IBUS90004 Cross Cultural Management and Teamwork
and three of:
MGMT90038 Global Corporate Governance
IBUS90002 Managing in Asia
MGMT90146 Strategic Management
IBUS90008 Global Value Chains

Capstones
IBUS90001 Global Strategy
and one of:
MGMT90148 Consulting Fundamentals
BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum
BUSA90473 Business Practicum
BUSA90525 Business and Economics Internship
ENGR90039 Creating Innovative Professionals

Option 2
If MIR students request credit for Global Corporate Governance, they must complete the following MIB subjects:

Core
MGMT90280 Managerial Decision Analytics
MGMT90140 Management Competencies
IBUS90003 The Multinational
IBUS90004 Cross Cultural Management and Teamwork
and two of:
IBUS90002 Managing in Asia
MGMT90146 Strategic Management
IBUS90008 Global Value Chains

Capstones
IBUS90001 Global Strategy
and one of
MGMT90148 Consulting Fundamentals
BUSA90485 Global Business Practicum
BUSA90473 Business Practicum
BUSA90525 Business and Economics Internship
ENGR90039 Creating Innovative Professionals

Students who have completed any of the required MIB subjects specified above as part of the MIR may be eligible for non-credit exemptions and would undertake alternative subjects from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Last updated: 24 April 2024