Major overview
Because different countries and cultures have different ways of doing business, multinational enterprises need business professionals to manage their overseas business operations.
In this course, you will develop high-level skills in management, problem-solving, and planning and managing change, with a global business perspective.
The interdisciplinary nature of this course means you'll gain expertise that can be applied across many different areas, including logistics, marketing, sales, procurement, and finance.
With a degree in International Business, you can help businesses identify new international opportunities and foster better understanding and relationships with people from different cultures and countries.
How to study this major
A major is a set of eight or more units you complete as part of a degree, including at least two in your final year. To study this major, you’ll need to apply for one of the degrees listed below.
Career outcomes
Graduates have the interdisciplinary skills that are relevant to many different areas of international business – including business and project management, strategy, ethical business practices, supply chain management and marketing. Overall, importer/exporter and wholesaler jobs are expected to grow by more than 16% by 2035.¹
What jobs can the International Business course lead to?
- International business development/trade manager
- Importer/exporter
- Foreign investment analyst
- Foreign trade consultant
- Global supply chain manager
- International marketing manager
- International sales executive
What jobs can an International Business double major lead to?
- Foreign affairs and trade consultant (with Economics or International Relations)
- International policy analyst (with International Relations or Business Law)
- International trade specialist (with Law)
- Supply chain consultant (with Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
- International travel consultant (with Tourism and Hospitality)
- International marketing manager (with Marketing)
¹ Source: Jobs and Skills Australia – Employment Projections.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.
Why study at Curtin?
Industry-aligned
Our business courses are reviewed by an Advisory Network, made up of more than 50 members of industry, ensuring that you’ll graduate with a skillset aligned with industry needs.
An elite business school
Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
Professionally recognised
You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.
Major structure
What you’ll learn
In this course, you’ll expand your horizons, learning to work across different cultures, markets and business practices.
You’ll learn how to analyse international markets and business systems, and navigate international business environments. You’ll also gain the communication skills that enable you to work in cross-cultural teams.
This course has a significant focus on practice and includes industry-based case studies.
In addition, you have the flexibility to complete a cultural studies specialisation, such as Asian Studies (which includes Chinese and Japanese languages), Korean Studies or Japanese Language.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Parent degrees
You can study this major under the following degrees:
- Bachelor of Commerce (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Commerce (Advanced) (as a single or double major)
- Bachelor of Innovation (as a single major)
- Bachelor of Arts (as a double major with an Arts major)
Your choice of parent degree can influence the type of career you might have.
Our Commerce degree also offers additional opportunities to customise your course by offering specialisations as well as majors.
How to apply
This major is part of a degree. To apply, choose the degree you want to study and review its entry requirements. Then, prepare any required documents and submit your application before the deadline for your chosen intake.
After you receive and accept your offer, you can enrol in this degree either at the start of your degree or later in your studies, depending on your course structure.
Choose your degree
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