Murdoch University
Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationSpecialise in international business and learn how to build a successful business career anywhere in the world. Develop your skills through international placements, and analysing international markets and business systems. In Australia and across the world, organisations are looking for ways to expand and operate across international borders. This course is the only one of its kind in WA, giving you the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of international business.
As you develop your strategic decision-making abilities, put your cross-cultural skills into practice and explore new ways of thinking, you’ll build a skillset that would be essential to practically any business operation. You’ll explore management, marketing and finance, which will provide you with a global perspective and allow you to get results doing business across international borders.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
- Dixon Road, Rockingham
- Education Drive, Mandurah
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
- TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
- An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
- English ATAR
- Literature ATAR
- English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester)
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course
- Introduction to Academic Communication unit
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study, or vocational education.
English Proficiency Requirements:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall
International students can also use the internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) for direct entry into our courses for all intakes in 2023 and for intakes in T1 and S1 of 2024.
Higher Education
- You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.
Recent Secondary Education
- You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.
Vocational Education & Training
- You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Certificate IV AQF level 4
Work & Life Experience
- You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Course fees
$44,982
$92,520
$44,982
$92,520
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Business (International Business) will prepare you for the following roles.
Import/Export Manager
An Import/Export Manager oversees the operations of a business doing international trade. You might look for potential business opportunities and l...
International Banker
An International Banker manages financial transactions and relationships across global markets. You might work in a major financial institution, ha...
International Trade Specialist
International Trade Specialists identify overseas business opportunities and provide advisory services to wholesalers, retail companies, manufactur...
Supply Chain Manager
Supply Chain Managers ensure the consistent supply of raw materials and goods for sale. They are responsible for the quality, cost, and integrity o...
Trade Manager
A Trade Manager conducts business deals with suppliers and distributors. You might work with local customers or focus on international trade. Trade...
About Murdoch University
From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.
With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
