Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Business (International Business) (Leadership Stream) is part of the unique Global Leadership Program offering students the opportunity to gain two professionally recognised master qualifications in two years of full-time study from two high-ranking institutions; one from Swinburne - Master of Business (International Business) and the other from Northeastern University, Boston, US - Master of Science in Leadership. The program is based in Melbourne and offered through the Swinburne Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, with the Northeastern component taught by Northeastern academics. Students also have the option of applying to Northeastern to take part of their program on-campus in Boston (they must also apply for US student visa). This Master of Business (International Business) offers students the opportunity to gain specialist knowledge in international business. There are a number of developments that international business operators must be equipped to face. Globalisation; e-business practices; downsizing/rationalisation; enrepreneurship and the new economy; privatisation; and diversity in the marketplace present themselves as the significant trends that converge on management today. To succeed in the international business environment you need to be up-to-date and capable of delivering results with these trends in mind. This program provides the means to recognise and take advantage of the opportunities and deal with the challenges inherent in international business environments.
Aims & Objectives:
The traditional concept that leadership skill resides solely with a small handful of top executives has given way to contemporary collaborative models where influence and decision-making authority is distributed throughout an organisation. Today's workforce continues to diversify, and the tasks to be accomplished become more complex. The Leadership Stream is designed to assist today's leaders and prepare emerging leaders in meeting these challenges. The units taught in this program incorporate an action-learning approach that is intended to leverage the interdisciplinary backgrounds of participants and to help build leadership competencies.
Course Structure:
The structure of this program enables students to complete a two year program of study and gain two master degrees on graduation. Students complete eight units of study from the Swinburne Master of Business (International Business) program and eight units of study from the Northeastern Master of Science in Leadership via the Leadership Stream. Upon successful completion of all 16 units of units of study (200 credit points), subject to pre-requisite requirements, students will be awarded: Master of Business (International Business) (Leadership Stream) from Swinburne Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern
Units of Study:
Year 1 Semester 1: February - June (12 weeks) HBI450 Introduction to International Business HBM470 International Marketing and Research Plus one elective Winter Term: June - July (6 weeks) HBULDR3300 Developing your Leadership Capability HBUHRM3100 Creating a High Performance Organisation Semester 2: August - November (12 weeks) HBI551 Australian Trade and Investment with the World HBULDR3320 Creating Leadership Capacity HBULDR3310 Leading Teams Year 2 Semester 1: February - June (12 weeks) HBI552 Business in Asia, the Americas and Europe HBI550 Trends in International Business Plus one elective Winter Term: June - July (6 weeks) HBUFI3121 Building Financial Relationships HBULDR3340 The Ethical Leader Semester 2: August - November (12 weeks) HBI650 Global Business Strategy HBULDR3350 Managing Organisational Culture HBULDR3330 Developing the Strategic Leader Electives HBL450 International Commercial Law HBI451 International Trade and Finance HBI560 Asia - Business Context HBI651 International Case Studies HBI565 International Investment and Taxation HBM528 Entrepreneurship & Innovation in Marketing HBI561 European Union - Business Context HBI562 International Business in the Italian Context HBI563 Ethical Issues in International Business HAM411 Globalisation: Media and Telecommunications
Education Abroad:
This program offers the opportunity for students to undertake Winter Term units at Northeastern in Boston. Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
This program provides an avenue for graduates to achieve professional recognition as an international business operator. As many candidates may already be established in a business career, the key vocational outcomes will arise from better current job performance together with new opportunities opening in the international business areas. This master program also provides the opportunity for international and Australian graduates to position themselves for employment in multiple international labour markets.
Graduate Attributes:
At the completion of the program, graduates can expect to: have developed a strategic approach and further honed analytical skills to effect change in an international business environment be equipped to make a suitable contribution to the theory of international business or application in an international business environment become a competent global business leader
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should hold a bachelor degree taught in English in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent institution. Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1900 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Applications for mid-year entry will be accepted until Friday 17 July 2009. Applications submission details can be found on the application form and can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Information Sessions:
Postgrad City Session Question Everything in the one spot Wednesday 1 July 2009 6.00pm - 8.30pm Melbourne CBD Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Q&A night in the city to find out more about Mid-year entry for postgrad programs. Register online now www.swinburne.edu.au/citysession
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
