About

If you have an undergraduate degree in a non-business discipline or a business degree in an unrelated field, this programme has been designed to kick-start your career in international business. The MIntBus will give you the applied knowledge and skills to launch your career through an experientially based programme. You will graduate with an appreciation of how businesses, government and the global economy interact and a strong platform for professional skills.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

An undergraduate degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Taught 180 points

You must have completed a BCom or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as humanities, engineering, technology, or science. You will need a GPA of 5.0 in 60 points or higher above Stage II.

If you have completed advanced course(s) in an undergraduate degree that are considered substantially similar to courses in this programme you will be required to complete substitute course(s). Advice will be provided to you on a case-by-case basis.

Programme requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

An undergraduate degree.
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0.

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Taught 180 points

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in business or a non-business degree in a relevant discipline such as humanities, engineering, technology, or science. Your study must be from a recognised university (or similar institution) and you will need a GPE of 5.0 in the most advanced courses taken.

If you have completed advanced course(s) in an undergraduate degree that are considered substantially similar to courses in this programme you will be required to complete substitute course(s). Advice will be provided to you on a case-by-case basis.

Other pathways to study

Our Business Masters programmes are taught entirely in English. You must be able to understand, speak and write fluently in English. If your English does not meet the required standard, our English Language Academy offers the following courses customised for the Business Masters:

English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS): suitable if you need to increase your IELTS Academic score by 0.5
Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): suitable if you need to increase your IELTS Academic score by 1.0

Career

Where could this programme take you?

Master of International Business graduates will be well-equipped to enter internationally oriented organisations such as exporters, global consumer or industrial goods manufacturers, and trade development and promotion agencies.

Jobs related to this programme

Business development manager
Export analyst
International business analyst
International marketing representative
International relations consultant
International trade policy adviser

Student career planning service

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

Our Business School ASB Careers Centre will help get your career in business off to a strong start. You can access programmes, workshops and one-on-one support. You will be given opportunities to network with employers to increase your knowledge of the local business environment. Visit the Business School ASB Careers Centre.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

34,721 / year

Master of International Business MIntBus