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International Business Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code MAAAAQ

This major is recommended for students wishing to enhance their knowledge and focus their studies toward a career in international business. It is relevant for all internationally focused business professionals who aspire to succeed in modern global organisations. The major develops students' theoretical and practical understanding of cultural differences, business relationships, foreign direct investment, human resource management, strategy, and negotiation to prepare our graduates for the complex, competitive and dynamic global business environment. Alongside content-specific knowledge, students gain valuable employability skills including critical thinking, teamwork, cultural intelligence, problem solving and effective communication.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Ecu Sri Lanka, Joondalup
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Hossein ALI ABADI

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.

Related Careers

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

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.

Major 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

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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