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Graduate Coursework

Master of International Business

  • Course code: MC-IB
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Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
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On Campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February, July
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Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

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English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
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  • If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

    • IELTS

      7.0

      with no band less than 6.5

      TOEFL

      94+

      with writing 24; speaking 20; reading 19; listening 20

      PEARSON

      65+

      with writing 75; speaking 54; reading 61; listening 57

      CAMBRIDGE

      185+

      with no skill less than 176
    *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

If you are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne equivalent entry score requirement for entry into the Master of International Business, a place in the wholly online Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business with a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70%, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of International Business. Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where the subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of the Master of International Business.

If you discontinue from the Master of International Business but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in International Business or the Graduate Diploma in International Business, you will be eligible to receive relevant award as an exit award.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

If you have an undergraduate degree in business/commerce or a related discipline, you may be awarded up to 50 points of Advanced Standing.

There is a pre-approved Advanced Standing arrangement for students who complete the Graduate Certificate of Business prior to commencing this Masters. To receive maximum Advanced Standing (credit) to enter the 150 point program, you must undertake the following subjects within the Graduate Certificate of Business:

  • MGMT90239 Business Analytics for Decision-Making
  • MKTG90038 MKTG Value Creation Strategies

You must choose the remainder of your subjects from this list:

  • ACCT90040 Accounting Analysis and Decisions
  • ECON90077 Econ of Markets and Organisation
  • ECON90076 Empirical Method for Business
  • FNCE90075 Managerial Finance
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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