Master of Business Administration / Master of International Business

Become a business leader in the global market with a combined Masters.

This combined program allows you to undertake studies in general business disciplines to complement your Master in International Business qualification.

Our International Business program focuses on developing your knowledge and skills required to be a successful manager for organisations with an international focus. These skills will prepare you to form and implement strategic decisions that operate in the global business environment.

Our program is hosted at NUspace, in Newcastle's CBD. Flexible study options are available to help you study at a pace that suits you. You may also be able to gain credit for your work experience to fast-track completion of your studies.

Combine this with a range of analytic, strategic, and leadership skills through concurrent study of the MBA. Study fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, and marketing, for a comprehensive understanding of business strategy.

what you will study

Our program focuses on developing skills and understanding required to be a successful manager for organisations with an international focus. This is achieved by enriching student’s knowledge on various areas of a global business including:

• International strategy
• Marketing across countries
• International human resources management
• Cross cultural negotiation.

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Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

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Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

You will learn the complex dynamics of multinational firms and the global economic environment in which they operate. You will be able to conduct strategic analysis of business opportunities in an international context. You will also be able to comprehend how national and international economic, political, legal and commercial organisations and institutions impact upon multinational and domestic enterprises.

Our approach to the study of international business ensures that you can aspire to careers in wide variety of organisations. These include:

• Multinational firms
• Domestic firms
• Non-government and not-for-profit organisations
• Educational institutes and international bodies, such as the World Bank and UN.

On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• Account Executive
• Business Consultant
• Business Development Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Finance Advisor
• Industry Specialist Manager.

On completion, you’ll be able to work in roles such as:

• Account Executive
• Business Consultant
• Business Development Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Finance Advisor
• Industry Specialist Manager.