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Master of Commerce (International Business)

CMIB640  069137B



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$21,250 (annual for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

The Master of Commerce (International Business) provides a unique opportunity for students to gain specialised knowledge through coursework or a combination of coursework and research to apply their learning in both simulated and real work international business environments.


The Master of Commerce (International Business) forms the final stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

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At the completion of  the course, 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

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Full-time students undertake four units of study per semester, part-time students undertake two units of study per semester*. Each unit of study is of 12 weeks duration with a minumum three hours of class contact time each week or equivalent. In addition to formal class time, students are expected to spend a minimum of the equivalent class contact hours per week in private study, assessment preparation and team project work where applicable.
 
*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.

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HBI590 European Union Study Tour
HBI591 Asia Pacific Rim Study Tour

Stage 3 - Master
Option 1 - Coursework
HBI550 Trends in International Business
HBI650 Global Business Strategy
HBI651 International Case Studies
One elective chosen from other units of study in the program (refer to Stage 2)
or
Option 2 - Coursework and research
HBM620 Research Methodology** 
 
*In addition to the approved International Business electives students can choose from:
  • A range of formal international programs such as study abroad, international work placements and exchanges, subject to approval from program director.
  • Any other unit from of any masters program approved by the program director
Satisfactory completion of pre-requisites for the electives would be enforced prior to commencement of any elective.
 
**Students choosing Option 2 within the master level must successfully complete HBM620 Research Methodology in either the Winter Term or Summer Term prior to commencing HBI660.

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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 whilst 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.

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

 

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

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Completion of an approved undergraduate degree at credit level, from a recognised tertiary institution equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree
or
with an approved undergraduate degree with less than a credit average. In addition applicants submit a 500 word statement demonstrating their suitability for the program.
or
Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Commerce (International Business) with a credit average
or
Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business) with a credit average in the final four units

Special Non-Graduate Entry
A special entry provision is available for those applicants who do not have an approved undergraduate degree, but have at least a minimum of five years approved work experience.

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Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Phone: +613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

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A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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