Specialisation overview
When business operations cross borders, international managers must overcome the challenges of different cultural, social, economic and legal environments. Successful international managers thrive in such situations – they understand the varying ways of doing business and appreciate the different value sets they encounter.
This specialisation focuses on doing business globally, within the overarching themes of sustainability and responsible business – which are critical for business to succeed in the globalising world. During your studies you will have opportunities to work on contemporary case studies aiming for real-life solutions.
A knowledge of this discipline opens up career opportunities in multinational firms, financial institutions, international organisations and government.
This specialisation provides a good overview of international business principles to complement your chosen major. If you'd like international business to be your primary focus, choose the International Business major.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this specialisation
A specialisation is a set of four units you study to complement your degree. It helps you broaden your expertise and tailor your degree to your career goals. To study this specialisation, you’ll need to apply for one of the courses listed below.
You may also be able to study this major as part of a different degree, depending on the course structure. Contact a Future Students Advisor for more information.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Foreign service officer
- Logistics manager
- Trade coordinator
- Business development director
- Sales manager international
- International business analyst/consultant
- Policy analyst
- Non-profit director
Industries
- Diplomatic services
- Public sector
- Hospitality
- Mining
- Oil and gas
- Manufacturing
- Procurement
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