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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Bachelor of Business (International Business)

A UniSA business degree with a specialisation in international business will give you the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed on the world stage.

In your studies you’ll focus on many different business types, from micro-organisations to large multinationals and high-growth organisations. You’ll develop the skills and the professional perspective to navigate the challenges these organisations face in their everyday business operations. You will also learn about operating across different socio-economic and institutional environments, working with state-owned enterprises, and doing business in Asia.

Employers look for graduates who can apply theory to real industry challenges. During your degree you will access career-focused electives and internships in industry, building your confidence and getting valuable industry experience.

The degree starts with core courses in business. These will give you a solid grasp of business fundamentals such as economics, accounting, management and entrepreneurship. 

You will also study specialist courses in areas such as:

international management ethics and values
business across Asian communities
Australia in the Asian century

Campus Information

Adelaide- City West

On the edge of Adelaide’s central business district, City West houses studies in business, law, art, architecture, design, Indigenous cultures and Australian society.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Our quality teaching and experiences beyond the classroom will ensure you graduate career ready.

There are many global career paths for an international business professional to aspire to. You could consider careers such as:

  • Business analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it, making recommendations based on research findings and applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data.
  • Foreign policy adviser: researching issues such as trade, energy and human rights, and providing the government with findings to inform decision-making.
  • Foreign services officer: promoting and protecting a country’s interests and citizens overseas; responsibilities can be political, commercial or consular, such as: monitoring political and economic developments in other countries, assisting citizens who are overseas, processing visa applications.
  • Import & export coordinator: understanding domestic and world economies; customer service; acting as a point of communication between national and international stakeholders; arranging shipments, administering orders, pricing and invoice management.
  • International business development officer: working with business and advising on business plans; advising on investment, finance and marketing strategies; analysing domestic and global economic factors on business; advising businesses on growth opportunities.
  • International business manager: planning and directing the operations of business units; duties can include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.
  • International economist: researching and analysing economics issues; conducting surveys, collecting data and preparing reports; interpreting and forecasting market trends; advising government and industry bodies on important economic issues
  • Project coordinator: ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; managing vendors and suppliers; managing budgets.
  • Public relations specialist: working with organisations and individuals to build and maintain a positive image; developing and implementing PR campaigns; combining international communication skills with local know-how.

PSW Opportunity

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education

  • Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
    AND
  • Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
  • Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE,
    or
  • Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points

Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study

  • Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
  • Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
    OR

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

  • Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Diploma level or above
    OR

Work and life experience

  • Qualify for Special Entry, or
  • Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
  • Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past.