International Business

Studying an International Business major at the University of Sydney Business School provides students with the knowledge and skills relevant to the development, strategy and management of international business organisations and the institutional context for their development, growth and operation.

There is a strong emphasis throughout the major on cultural understanding and comparing how business works in Australia with other countries in the Asian region and beyond. In addition, there is the opportunity to focus on entrepreneurship skills in an international business context.

Options for studying International Business

Both the International Business major and minor are available as Table S (shared pool) options.

Pathways through the major and minor

The requirements for a major/minor in International Business are spread out over three years of the degree (possibly four years if students are completing a combined Bachelor of Advanced Studies degree).

(i) International Business major

To achieve a major in International Business, students must complete 48 credit points comprising:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units of study;
• 12 credit points of 2000-level core units of study;
• 6 credit points of 2000-level selective units of study;
• 12 credit points of 3000-level core units of study; and
• 6 credit points of 3000-level selective units of study.

A sample pathway for the International Business major (over three years of a degree) is listed below.

Sample pathway – International Business major (48 credit points)

** Capstone unit for major – completed in final semester of study

Please Note. This sample progression is meant as an example only. Depending on unit prerequisites, students may be able to complete these units in a different sequence to that displayed in the table above.

For details of the core and selective units of study required for the major or minor please refer to the International Business section of the unit of study table, Table S, in this handbook.

(ii) International Business minor

To achieve a minor in International Business, students must complete 36 credit points comprising:

• 12 credit points of 1000-level core units of study;
• 12 credit points of 2000-level core units of study;
• 6 credit points of 2000-level selective units of study; and
• 6 credit points of 3000-level selective units of study.

A sample pathway for the International Business minor (over three years of a degree) is listed below.

Sample pathway – International Business minor (36 credit points)

Please Note. This sample progression is meant as an example only. Depending on unit prerequisites, students may be able to complete these units in a different sequence to that displayed in the table above.

For details of the core and selective units of study required for the major or minor please refer to the International Business section of the unit of study table, Table S, in this handbook.

Honours

Students enrolled in a degree combined with the Bachelor of Advanced Studies who complete a major in International Business (within the first three years of their degree) may be eligible to complete honours in International Business as their fourth year of study in this program.

For details the requirements for admission to honours and the structure of the honours program, please refer to Business School Honours.

Further information

For further information regarding study in international business at the University of Sydney, please refer to the Discipline of International Business.