The University of Newcastle

Bachelor of Business (International Business)

This program gives students a broad understanding of Australian and global business environments. You will graduate with skills and attributes valued by employers in disciplines.

These are courses currently available in "International Business Major".

Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiations
National as well as organisational culture plays an important role in managerial effectiveness and business performance of firms engaged in cross-border operations. The theory and practice of management and negotiation in a cross-cultural international context is examined with models of cross-cultural management critiqued and applied to contemporary business cases

Global Trade and Finance
This course introduces students to the basic theories of international trade and trade policy with an emphasis on contemporary global policy issues. Students will examine why and how nations gain from international trade in goods, services, and assets.

International Business Strategy
Multinational firms leverage their capabilities and competencies to create competitive advantage in international and global markets. This course analyzes how and also studies equity and non-equity strategic alliances as forms of global competition

International Human Resource Management
Aims to develop a critical understanding of the role and functions of the various human resource activities within multinational corporations (MNC). It provides an overview of the impact of globalization and varieties of capitalism in shaping international human resource management practices in MNCs.

International Marketing
Remaining competitive in a changing environment requires organizations to continuously adapt to market forces. The complexities of marketing in an international environment are examined while addressing local market characteristics.

International Trade Logistics
This course introduces you to practical operational issues in International Trade Logistics. The focus is on problem-solving and appreciation of contemporary issues in International Trade Logistics. Case reports and analyses are used to provide an integrative understanding of international logistics operations and process designs.

Managing International Business Risk
Global companies continually face an increasing variety of business, political, economic, and security risks that can directly impact both operation and profit. This course identifies and analyzes the multi-level risk environments facing today's global businesses and investigates strategies to identify, assess, manage, and mitigate international and geopolitical risk.