Develop a strong knowledge of the international scene, and local and global economic trends. You’ll gain an understanding of how the choices made by government, producers and consumers impact on economic growth, unemployment, inflation, poverty and wealth. You’ll learn, in detail, about foreign policy and politics as well as international relations and political history. Topics include economic globalisation, regional studies with an emphasis on Asia, international security, human rights and environmental change.
Through Industry Connection students are given opportunities to experience the real business world. As a Curtin Business School student you will have opportunities to connect with successful business and community leaders, helping you gain a competitive edge, with the potential to enhance your professional prospects.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin Business School (CBS) to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their business degree, these internships are for course credit and provide real-world exposure to our students.
These business internships will not only give students credit towards their degree, they will receive the industry experience and practical skills needed to achieve great things after graduation and give employers the opportunity to support and lend their expertise to the students, encouraging the future workforce, whilst being assisted to meet their business goals.
Industry engagement and internship opportunities
The International Relations major is usually offered as part of a Bachelor of Arts, however when combined with the Economics major it can be completed as part of a Bachelor of Commerce instead. If you enrol in the Bachelor of Commerce you will gain broad business knowledge through your first year by completing common core business units. These units provide an introduction to the various aspects of business.
Alternatively, you can also choose to undertake the combination of Economics and International Relations as part of the Arts and Commerce Double Degree, which will allow you to complete both a Bachelor of Commerce and a Bachelor of Art.