Program Requirements

The Bachelor of International Business requires completion of 144 units, of which:

A maximum of 60 units may come from completion of 1000-level courses

A minimum of 18 units must come from the completion of 3000-level courses in BUSI and/or MGMT subject areas.

A minimum of 12 units must come from completion of courses tagged as Transdisciplinary Problem-Solving

The 144 units must include:

36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

BUSI2025 International Business (6 units)

BUSI3020 International Strategic Management (6 units)

BUSN1001 Business Reporting and Analysis (6 units)

ECON1101 Microeconomics 1 (6 units)

ECON1102 Macroeconomics 1 (6 units)

STAT1008 Quantitative Research Methods (6 units)

A minimum of 6 units from completion of a course from the following compulsory Transdisciplinary course list:

BUSI3024 Export Business Planning (6 units)

MGMT3025 International Human Resource Management (6 units)

A maximum of 12 units from completion of courses 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)

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)

MGMT2004 Negotiation (6 units)

Either:

18 units from completion of the following compulsory courses in the Asian Business stream:

ASIA1025 Asia and the Pacific: Power, diversity and change (6 units)

ASIA1030 Asia and the Pacific in Motion (6 units)

BUSI2023 Dynamics of Asian Business (6 units)

A minimum of 36 units from completion of courses in a single Asian language from the following subject areas:

CHIN - Chinese

HIND - Hindi

INDN - Indonesian

JPNS - Japanese

KORE - Korean

THAI - Thai

VIET - Vietnamese 

Or:

6 units from completion of the following compulsory course in the European Business stream:

BUSI2034 Dynamics of European Business (6 units)

12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

HIST1214 Empires in Global History (6 units)

HIST2110 Approaches to History (6 units)

HIST2136 World at War, 1939-1945 (6 units)

HIST2141 The Cold War: 1945-1989 (6 units)

HIST2206 The Great War’s Battlefields: A Study Tour of Gallipoli, the Western Front and Paris (12 units)

HIST2214 The Great War. The Conflict that Changed the World (6 units)

HIST2226 Nazi Germany (6 units)

HIST2227 Australian Political History (6 units)

HIST2240 Democracy and Dissent: Europe Since 1945 (6 units)

HIST2242 The Soviet Union: From the Russian Revolution to the Collapse of Communism (6 units)

HIST3007 Making History (6 units)

HIST3012 Topics in History (6 units)

POLS1005 Introduction to International Relations Foundations and Concepts (6 units)

POLS2069 Politics in Russia (6 units)

POLS2094 International Political Economy (6 units)

POLS2133 Global Cooperation and Institutions (6 units)

POLS3002 Comparative European Politics (6 units)

A minimum of 36 units from completion of courses in a single European language from the following subject areas:

FREN - French Studies

GERM - German Studies

ITAL - Italian Studies

SPAN - Spanish  Studies

Or:

6 units from completion of a course from the following list in the Middle Eastern Business stream:

BUSI2024 Dynamics of Business in the Middle East (6 units)

MEAS1002 Islam: History and Institutions (6 units)

MEAS3009 Modern Arabian Peninsula: Politics, Security and Society (6 units)

12 units from completion of courses from the following list:

MEAS1001 Introduction to the Modern Middle East (6 units)

MEAS2105 The Political Economy of the Middle East (6 units)

A minimum of 36 units from completion of courses in a single Middle Eastern language from the following subject areas:

ARAB - Arabic

PERS - Persian  

A maximum of 12 units from completion of additional 1000-, 2000- and/or 3000-level courses from the following subject areas:

ANTH - Anthropology

ARCH - Archaeology

ARTH - Art History & Curatorial Studies

ARTV - Visual Arts

ASIA - Asian Studies

BIAN - Biological Anthropology

CLAS - Classics

CHST - Chinese Studies in Language

DEMO - Demography

DESN - Design

CRIM - Criminology

ENGL - English

GEND - Gender and Sexuality

HIST - History

HUMN - Humanities

INDG - Indigenous Studies

INTR - International Relations

LANG - Language Studies

LING - Linguistics

MEAS - Middle Eastern and Central Asian Studies

MUSI - Music

PASI - Pacific Studies

PHIL - Philosophy

POLS - Political Science

SCRN - Screen Studies

SOCR - Social Research

SOCY - Sociology

STST - Strategic Studies

Either:

12 units from completion of courses from the following list of courses and/or subject areas:

AATD - ANU (Graduate) Attribute Transdisciplinary

ANIP - Australian National Internship 

CBEA2001 Australian Indigenous Perspectives in Business and Economics (6 units)

CBEA3001 College of Business and Economics Special Industry Project (6 units)

CBEA3070 ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program (UG) (6 or 12 units)

12 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

Or:

24 units from completion of elective courses offered by ANU

The minor in Business and Economics Essentials will not be listed on transcripts for students completing the Bachelor of International Business.

For majors and minors, students may count a course towards multiple majors and minors. If a minor is a subset of all stated courses and/or prerequisites for a major, the completion of the major overrides completion of the minor, and only the major is regarded as having been completed. If all major and/or minor courses are compulsory courses in the degree, the major and/or minor will not be listed on the transcript.

Capstone Courses

Minors

Elective Study

Once you have met the program requirements of your degree, you may have enough electives to complete an additional elective major, minor or specialisation.

Study Options

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.

The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs and change admission requirements as needed.

Domestic applicants

Before applying for a program, you should review the general information about domestic undergraduate admission to ANU programs and how to apply, and the program-specific information below.

• Applicants with recent secondary education are assessed on:
  • completion of the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent and the minimum Selection Rank (from their academic qualifications, plus any adjustment factors) requirement for this program; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with higher education study are assessed on:
  • previous higher education studies; or secondary education results if the applicant has completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of higher education; or the results from a tertiary preparation program; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are assessed on:
  • previously completed VET qualifications at AQF level 5 or higher (i.e. a Diploma or above); or secondary education results if the VET qualification is not completed; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.
• Applicants with work and life experience are assessed on:
  • secondary education if the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (AQF) or equivalent was completed; or the Work and Life Experience Based entry scheme; and
  • English language proficiency; and
  • any program-specific requirements listed below.

International applicants

Applicants who complete a recognised secondary/senior secondary/post-secondary/tertiary sequence of study will be assessed on the basis of an equivalent selection rank that is calculated upon application. A list of commonly observed international qualifications and corresponding admission requirements can be found here. Applicants must also meet any program specific requirements that are listed below.

Diversity factors & English language proficiency 

As Australia's national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. If required, competitive ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.

Further information is available for English Language Requirements for Admission

Prerequisites

There are no formal program prerequisites. But assumed knowledge is:-ACT: Mathematical Methods (Major)/Further Mathematics/Specialist Mathematics (major)/ Specialist Methods or NSW: HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. More information about interstate subject equivalencies can be found here.

Adjustment Factors

Adjustment factors are combined with an applicant's secondary education results to determine their Selection Rank. ANU offers adjustment factors based on equity, diversity, and/or performance principles, such as for recognition of difficult circumstances that students face in their studies.

To be eligible for adjustment factors, you must have:

• achieved a Selection Rank of 70 or more before adjustment factors are applied
• if you have undertaken higher education, completed less than one year full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) of a higher education program
• applied for an eligible ANU bachelor degree program

Please visit the ANU Adjustment Factors website for further information.

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are.  Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates from the Bachelor of International Business go on to have successful careers in roles such as:

International trade specialist/global sourcing specialist

Locates sources of supplies (components, raw materials) and prepares import or export documents for transportation intermediary companies such as freight forwarders or customs-house brokers, and for commercial banks to ensure compliance with domestic and foreign government regulations. Training for this position requires knowledge of specialised legal regulations, a foreign language, international trade credit practices, and business customs in other countries. Normally, the regulatory specifics related to international transportation are learned on the job.

Research Analyst

Requires interaction with decision-makers by providing background data on new business opportunities (foreign environmental screening and international market research). While these positions may start with solely domestically related projects, they evolve to require the ability to assess data for internationally oriented business opportunities. Thus, familiarity with a foreign language, area studies and international business practices will be an asset. In addition, concentrating on business finance, marketing and e-commerce would improve an individual's chances of obtaining this type of position.

Marketing Representative

Typically oriented to the generation of sales for manufacturers or service companies. Responsibilities may include developing relationships with agents, dealers, distributors, licensees and/or strategic alliance partner firms in other countries. Typically, such opportunities develop after a proven period of success in developing one or more domestic market segments. A concentration in marketing is a helpful complement to an international business major.

Import/export

Importer: Importers bring goods into a country. This requires specialised knowledge of transportation, the customs and regulations of the country into which goods are imported, and knowledge of international business and languages.

Exporter: Exporters send goods to other countries. This requires specialised knowledge in transportation and the markets where the goods are to be exported. Knowledge of international business and languages is needed.

A range of work-integrated and experiential learning courses are also available as electives, such as:

• CBE Internship Project (6u or 12u)
• Australian National Internships Program Internship
• Special Industry Project
• Global Business Immersion
• Australian and First Nations Business Immersion

Learning Outcomes

1. review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, from both Indigenous Australian peoples' and non-indigenous peoples' perspectives, as well as locally and globally
2. demonstrate a broad understanding of international business knowledge with depth in some areas
3. present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of international business knowledge and ideas
4. exercise expertise in critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence
5. demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship
6. adapt knowledge and skills in diverse international business contexts
7. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
8. employ discipline-based knowledge in transdisciplinary problem-solving.

Further Information

Electives: 

Students have 24 units of ANU-wide electives in a single degree program. Electives can be selected from CBE or other Colleges.

No more than 10 courses at 1000 level.

Student Responsibility:

It is the student's responsibility to select electives in such a way that:

• they satisfy prerequisites for the corresponding course/s.
• they conform to the rules set out in Programs and Courses, or if unsure, seek advice from the CBE Student Services team.

It is the student's responsibility to select the courses appropriate for their program.

Alternative Course Study:

On a case-by-case basis, the Program Convenor may approve alternative courses to be counted towards the program study requirements. Such reasons may be (but are not limited to) the following:

• Supporting 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 program

Requests are to be made to the Program Convenor via email to CBE Student Services (info.cbe@anu.edu.au), 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 the Bachelor of International Business
• 1–2 sentences to explain how the alternative course supports your future career ambitions/prospects