Bachelor of Business (International Business)

This course offers a multidisciplinary approach to analysing the main issues and considerations in the growth and functioning of international businesses. It has a strong emphasis on trade and investment in an international context, and places significant emphasis on managerial issues and perspectives. You'll develop skills and competencies in the understanding of business systems, and the cross-cultural or supply chain issues affecting them from an international business perspective.

The program covers a range of subjects including globalisation; international trade; regional blocs and markets; free trade agreements; international dimensions of marketing, strategic management and e-business; and the geographical, cultural and institutional factors affecting business decisions and economic development. At the end of your degree, you'll possess robust qualities which will stand you in good stead for a career in international business, whichever form that may take.

• integrate theory and practice in international business and articulate the impacts of recent developments within the field
• critically evaluate a range of core business skills to find solutions to future work challenges in legal, economic and global business environments
• analyse and apply a range of contemporary approaches to business innovation and organisational change
• develop experience of professional management in work and organisations demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations
• apply a range of ethical, socially responsible and sustainable solutions in a changing business environment
• reflect upon levels of personal autonomy and accountability associated with the decision-making process
• locate and evaluate a range of research frameworks and skills within international business
• explain how geographical, legal, financial and institutional forces shape international trade
• evaluate the performance of projects in an international context.

On campus

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) integrates theory with real-world practice through UC's Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, designed to prepare students for their future careers. UC provides diverse WIL options, including industry case studies, guest speakers, internships, work placements, industry projects, competitions, exhibitions, study tours, virtual experiences and more.

Previous International Business students have undertaken internships across a range of sectors, with organisations such as the Australia China Business Council, the US Embassy, Kokonut Pacific, Getaboutable.com and PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canberra.

Online

Students who choose to study online can access virtual WIL opportunities. This content includes on-demand guest lectures, industry case studies and industry projects.

Internships and the International Business Study Tour options require either in-person placement hours in a business or on an overseas study tour and are not offered wholly online.

Students studying both face-to-face and online will have access to support services including Careers UC, who are available to assist with employment pathways and personal development.

• International business development manager
• Global account manager
• Import/export specialist
• International business consultant
• Government policy adviser (international)
• International trade coordinator
• International management consultant
• Trade and international economics officer
• International finance manager
• Business intelligence manager
• International trade administrator
• Strategic planning manager
• Foreign affairs officer
• International investment analyst
• Industry association analyst
• International insurance adviser

High-achieving students can enrol in the Bachelor of Business, Government and Policy (Honours).

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