The major in International Business incorporates a range of disciplines to analyse the principal issues and considerations in the growth and functioning of international businesses. Students are introduced to important concepts and practices in analysing the international business environment, and in operating and growing international businesses. The core courses in the major aim to develop skills and competencies in international business relating to the international business environment, as well as strategic management, societal business systems, marketing and human resource management in an international business context. Depending on the electives chosen, students have the option of developing their understanding of specific societal business systems, as well as developing their understanding of cross-cultural, supply chain and human resource management issues in an international business context.
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates with a major in International Business will demonstrate the application of international business knowledge and skills:
- with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship;
- to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts; and,
- with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters.
Learning Outcomes
- Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise international business knowledge;
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of international business knowledge with depth in some areas;
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence; and
- Present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of international business knowledge and ideas.
Other Information
Alternative Course Study
On a case-by-case basis, the RSM Deputy Director (Education) may approve alternative courses to be counted towards the major restricted choice study requirements. Such reasons may be (but are not limited to) the following:
- Supporting applications for global exchange opportunities for overseas study
- Unexpected change in course class offerings that impact study plans
- New (or other) courses being offered that complement existing courses within the major
Requests are to be made to the Convenor via email to ANU Student Central, and for each alternative course nominated, please include the following details:
- Course code and course name
- 1–2 sentences to justify the relevance of the alternative course to this major
- 1–2 sentences to explain how the alternative course supports your future career ambitions/prospects
Requirements
This major requires the completion of 48 units, which must consist of:
12 units from the completion of the following compulsory courses:
BUSI2025 International Business (6 units)
BUSI3020 International Strategic Management (6 units)
6 units from the completion of a course from the following list:
BUSI2023 Dynamics of Asian Business (6 units)
BUSI2024 Dynamics of Business in the Middle East (6 units)
BUSI2034 Dynamics of European Business (6 units)
12 units from the completion of courses from the following list:
BUSI3024 Export Business Planning (6 units)
BUSI3030 International Supply Chain Management (6 units)
MGMT3025 International Human Resource Management (6 units)
18 units from the completion of courses from the following list:
ANIP3003 Australian National Internships Program Internship A (6 units)
BUSI2023 Dynamics of Asian Business (6 units)
BUSI2024 Dynamics of Business in the Middle East (6 units)
BUSI2034 Dynamics of European Business (6 units)
BUSI3024 Export Business Planning (6 units)
BUSI3028 Business in China (6 units)
BUSI3029 Cross-Cultural Management (6 units)
BUSI3030 International Supply Chain Management (6 units)
CBEA3066 Global Business Immersion (6 units)
CBEA3070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Project (UG) (6 or 12 units)
MGMT2004 Negotiation (6 units)
MGMT3025 International Human Resource Management (6 units)
12 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI2025 | International Business | 6 |
| BUSI3020 | International Strategic Management | 6 |
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 2022: Dynamics Business Americas | ||
| BUSI2023 | Dynamics of Asian Business | 6 |
| BUSI2024 | Dynamics of Business in the Middle East | 6 |
| BUSI2034 | Dynamics of European Business | 6 |
6 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI3024 | Export Business Planning | 6 |
| MGMT3025 | International Human Resource Management | 6 |
24 units from completion of the following course(s):
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BUSI 2022: Dynamics Business Americas | ||
| BUSI2023 | Dynamics of Asian Business | 6 |
| BUSI2024 | Dynamics of Business in the Middle East | 6 |
| BUSI 2027: Development Mod Bus | ||
| BUSI2034 | Dynamics of European Business | 6 |
| BUSI3024 | Export Business Planning | 6 |
| BUSI3028 | Business in China | 6 |
| BUSI3029 | Cross-Cultural Management | 6 |
| BUSI3030 | International Supply Chain Management | 6 |
| MGMT2004 | Negotiation | 6 |
| MGMT2005 | Career Planning and Management | 6 |
| MGMT3025 | International Human Resource Management | 6 |