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International Business Major

Code MAAAAQ

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About this Major

In this exciting and challenging major, you’ll learn the basics of management and then delve into cross-cultural business, international human resource management, negotiation, strategy, foreign direct investment, market entry, global production networks and foreign trade. You’ll also gain exposure to real-world case studies, practices and environments, and enhance your critical thinking, teamwork, cultural intelligence, problem-solving and effective communication skills.

Code MAAAAQ

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Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAN1100Management 15
INB2102International Business15
SBL2100Cultural Business Intelligence15
MAN3246International Human Resource Management15
MAN3315Negotiation15
INB3303Global Trade15
MAN3503Strategic Management15
INB3202International Business Project 15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in international business contexts.
  3. Solve complex international business problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in international business contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in international business contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

There are career opportunities in administrative positions within international organisations across government, trade, banking and logistics. You might become a Business Manager, an Exporter and Importer, an International Business Consultant, a Trade Manager, or a Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer, among many other possibilities.

Possible future job titles

Business Manager, Exporter & Importer, International Business Consultant, Trade Manager, Foreign Affairs and Trade Officer

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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