The University of Newcastle

Master of Business Administration (International Business)

The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic, and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing, and management. Analytic and problem-solving skills are emphasized through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation, and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems, and organisational change and development.

Compulsory Courses

• Students must complete the following four courses to achieve a specialisation:
• GSBS6003 - Globalisation

This course analyzes the challenges and opportunities presented by the globalization of markets and production for both domestic and multinational firms. The environment for global business is divided into three aspects; social and cultural; government and political; economic and technological.

• GSBS6008 - Global Business Management

This course focuses on the management of international business organizations, comprising both equity (wholly-owned and JV) and non-equity business organizations (strategic alliances).

• GSBS6009 - Cross-Cultural Management

This course examines the ways in which cultural differences impact on the process of doing business and managing internationally. A range of conceptual frameworks are developed, including mental models and schemata as the source of cultural differences and difficulties in managing intercultural interactions.

• GSBS6481 - International Business Strategy

This course analyzes how multinational enterprises (MNEs) develop and leverage their capabilities and competencies to create competitive advantages in international markets. A key purpose of this course is to understand how managers design and implement international business strategies.