Master of International Business

The Master of International Business takes 1.5 years (18 months) full-time, or equivalent part-time. However, a fast-track option is available: students with proven relevant working experience and cognate learning can complete the course in 1 year, while those with proven relevant cognate learning can complete it in 1.5 years.

Applicants need a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline plus a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience, OR successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Social Impact, OR completion of the Postgraduate Qualifying Program plus a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience (for international applicants). Applicants must also submit a CV and documents substantiating relevant experience.

International students must satisfy one of the following: an IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0, or Swinburne's English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with an overall 70% and all skills 65% or above, or equivalent measures as listed on Swinburne's English language requirements page.

Yes. Credit transfer is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course, with applicants assessed on a case-by-case basis. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) also allows students to gain credit towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. However, where relevant experience is used as the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

The course offers a wide range of specialisations including Accounting, Business Analytics, Business Information Systems, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Financial Technologies, Human Resource Management, International Business, Project Management, Research, and Supply Chain Innovation. The International Business specialisation specifically focuses on doing business within an international context, including innovation study tours or internship placements in Europe, America, or Asia.