Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
This course is available for Mid-Year Intake
Course Description:
The Master of Commerce (International Business) 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 University of Technology and the other from Northeastern University, Boston, US. The program is based in Melbourne and offered through the Faculty of Business and Enterprise, 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 Commerce (International Business) Global Leadership Program 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; entrepreneurship 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 Global Leadership Program 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 (2) year program of study and gain two master degrees on graduation. Students complete eight (8) units of study from the Swinburne Master of Commerce (International Business) program and eight (8) units of study from the Northeastern Master of Science in Leadership via the Leadership Stream. Upon successful completion of all sixteen (16) units of units of study (200 credit points), subject to pre-requisite requirements, students will be awarded: Master of Commerce (International Business) from Swinburne University of TechnologyMaster of Science in Leadership from Northeastern UniversityTo be eligible for the award of both the Swinburne and Northeastern degrees, students will need to meet the academic requirements outlined by both institutions. Academic and graduation requirements can be found at the Centre for Global Programs website.
Units of Study:
Year 1Semester 1: February - June (12 weeks) HBI450 Introduction to International BusinessHBM470 International Marketing and Research Plus one elective Winter Term: June - July (6 weeks)HBULDR6100 Developing your Leadership Capability HBUHRM6005 Creating a High-Performance Organisation: Strategic Organisational and HRM Choices* Semester 2: August - November (12 weeks) HBI553 Australian Trade and Investment HBULDR6120 Creating Leadership Capacity: Developing Bench Strength HBULDR6110 Leading Teams Year 2Semester 1: February - June (12 weeks)HBI552 Business in Asia, the Americas and EuropeHBI550 Trends in International BusinessPlus one elective Winter Term: June - July (6 weeks)HBUFIN6120 Building Financial Relationships*^ HBULDR6135 The Ethical Leader^ Semester 2: August - November (12 weeks)HBI650 Global Business StrategyHBULDR6125 Managing Organisational Culture HBULDR6140 Developing the Strategic Leader Electives HBL450 International Commercial Law HBI451 International Trade and Finance HBI560 Asia - Business ContextInternational Finance (HBI564) HBI651 International Case Studies HBI566 International Investment and Economic DevelopmentInternational Entrepreneurship (HBI528) HBI561 European Union - Business Context HBI562 International Business in the Italian Context HBI563 Ethical Issues in International Business HBI590 European Union Study Tour HBI591 Asia Pacific Rim Study Tour * Units are delivered online ^ Units may be undertaken as part of the Global Leadership in Boston program Note: Program can commence in February, June or August Rules: Students cannot exit this program with either the Master of Commerce (International Business) or the Master of Science in Leadership without completing all sixteen (16) units as above.
Education Abroad:
This program offers the opportunity for students to undertake Winter Term units at Northeastern in Boston.
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:
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. These skills include: teamwork skillsanalysis skillsproblem solving skillscommunication skillsability to tackle unfamiliar problemsability to work independently 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:
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.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.
Credit Transfer:
Credit transfer is not applicable to this program. Students cannot exit the Global Leadership Program with any award without completing all subjects as listed in the units of study above.
Course Fees:
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/ly/
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
