Master of International Management
A global perspective
International business managers help different types of organisations to benefit from the complex and dynamic forces of globalisation.
The University of Adelaide takes a practical approach to equip students from all around the world with the skills needed to manage these complexities and impact the international market.
What will you do?
With a combination of foundation and specialised courses, this degree is suited to entrants from non-business backgrounds. A shorter, 1.5 year option is available for entrants with an undergraduate degree in related fields. These might include accounting, business management, human resources management, banking and finance.
You will:
- learn to spot and seize international business opportunities, get the best out of the culturally diverse workforce, negotiate across cultures, and deliver value to different types of organisations
- benefit from diverse cohorts and small class environments
- build advanced business, communication and leadership skills
- expand your cultural awareness.
You’ll also gain real-world experience through one of the following:
- a domestic internship with an international project
- an international internship
- an international study tour.
Where could it take you?
Your role on the global stage is dictated only by your own ambitions. You might advance to a leadership position within a multi-national organisation. You could land a management role in import and export trading. Perhaps you’ll even end up working in the diplomatic corps or a government body that looks after international trade and investment.
Note: The program is offered in trimester mode, with intakes in January and September only.
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Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3CM205 Deferment Yes - 2 year Intake January and September Enquiries Future Students team Selection Criteria
Graduate entry
Graduate Entry 36 unit extension pathway: Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline and a GPA of 4.5. 48 unit conversion pathway: Bachelor degree or equivalent. How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3CM205International applicants
Not an international applicant?
CRICOS 096132E Intake January and September Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6 TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50 Cambridge Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169 Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements Academic Entry Requirements
Tertiary Qualifications - 36 unit extension pathway: Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline and a GPA of 4.5
- 48 unit conversion pathway: Bachelor degree or equivalent
How to Apply
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Fees and Scholarships
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I am a:International applicants
Not an international applicant?
Annual tuition fees International student place: $42,000 Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
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Careers
Career Readiness
Master of International Management graduates are career ready and able to differentiate themselves in the job market. Their skills are highly sought by organisations in all industries that deal with the challenges and opportunities created by the increasing globalisation of the world economy.
Employment opportunities are most likely to arise with multinational corporations, government departments dealing with cross-border issues such as foreign trade and investment, international consulting firms and small-to-medium-sized organisations with an international scope to their operations.
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Professional Accreditation
Adelaide Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessPotential careers
Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Policy Adviser, Entrepreneur, Export / Import trade, Strategist, International Trade or Business Analyst
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Study Overseas
A Study Overseas Experience is an integral component to your academic journey at The University of Adelaide. The university is committed to offering its students the opportunity to study overseas through a range of degrees offered via Study Overseas, including student exchange, study tours, short study degrees, internships and placements. There are many exciting opportunities in Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania ranging from a few weeks to a full academic year.
To find Study Overseas opportunities available in your study area click Global Experiences.
Study Overseas Experience
Master of International Management students also have the opportunity to complete an internationally accredited double degree that allows them to spend a year living, studying, and working abroad with one of our exchange partners, and upon completion, students are awarded a Masters qualification from both the University of Adelaide and the chosen partner institution.
Through direct exposure to the world of international business, students experience a broad range of business contexts, which provide an unrivalled opportunity to learn and appreciate the complexities and challenges of conducting business around the globe.
Exchange partners currently include:
- EM Strasbourg Business School
- Corvinus University of Budapest
- Ca' Foscari University of Venice.
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Degree Structure
To qualify for the Master of International Management, the student eligible for:
- the 2 year program must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 16 courses
- the 1.5 year program must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 12 courses.*
* Only students with a Bachelor degree in a related discipline approved by the School are eligible for this program option.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.
Example Study Plan
Core Courses
All students must complete the following core courses:
- COMMERCE 7039: Business Research Methods (M)
- INTBUS 7500: Fundamentals of International Business (M)
- INTBUS 7015: Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation (M)
- INTBUS 7506: International Business Strategy (M)
- INTBUS 7501: Global Business Analysis (M)
- INTBUS 7016: Managing Multinational Corporations (M)
- INTBUS 7503: International Entrepreneurship and Innovation (M)
- TRADE 5001: International Trade: Strategies and Opportunities
In addition, students enrolled in the two year program must complete the following:
- COMMGMT 7006: People and Organisations (M)
- ACCTING 7025: Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M)
- ECON 7200: Economics Principles (M)
- MARKETNG 7104: Marketing Management (M)
Electives
All students must complete one course from the following
- PROF 7500: Postgraduate Professions Internship
- PROF 7502: Postgraduate Professions Internship: Overseas
- PROF 7XXX International Study Tour: International Management
Students who undertake approved international exchange or approved international double degrees with partner institutions are exempted from this requirement.
All students must complete three courses from the following:
- COMMERCE 7036: Knowledge Management and Measurement (M)
- MARKETNG 7024: Developing Global Markets (M)
- COMMGMT 7011: Corporate Governance and Globalisation
- TRADE 5000: International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements
- TRADE 7004: Principles of International Trade and Development
- TRADE 7005: Agriculture and Food in International Trade
- TRADE 7007: Multinational Corporations (MNCs), Trade and Sustainable Development
- TRADE 7008: Services, Trade and Developing World Labour Markets
- TRADE 7009: International Aid Trade
- ECON 7052: East Asian Economics llD
- ECON 7058: Development Economics PG
- ECON 7036: International Trade and Investment Policy llD
- ECON 7044: International Finance PG
- ECON 7072: International Trade PG
- AGRIBUS 7054: Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis
- AGRIBUS 7055: Global Food and Agricultural Markets
- AGRIBUS 7056: Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
- AGRIBUS 7057: Trends and Issues in the World Food System
- LAW 7040: International Environmental Law
- LAW 7059: European Union Law
- LAW 7061: Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work (PG)
- LAW 7065: International Commercial Arbitration
- LAW 7066: Private International Law
- LAW 7068: International Energy Law
- LAW 7070: International Trade Law (PG)
- LAW 7150: European Business Law
- LAW 7076: International Economic Law
- LAW 7009: Mining and Energy Law
- COMMLAW 7012: Business and Corporations Law
Assessment
May include, but not limited to: examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, action learning projects, presentations, tests and reflective journals. -
Further Information
Further enquiries
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Last updated: Friday, 15 Feb 2019