The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time according to candidate choice.

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.

The embedded courses in this sequence are:

the Master of International Business

the Graduate Certificate in International Business

Available places in the Master of International Business will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:

an Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 or higher qualification in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; or

an Australian Qualifications Framework level 7 or higher qualification in a non-cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and a minimum of three years relevant work experience; or

completion of the qualifications and experience specified in (i), (ii) or (iii) with a minimum pass average (or equivalent) and performance in an admissions test approved by the Business School to a standard considered satisfactory by the Business School; and

satisfaction of the English language requirements; and

any other minimum standards specified by the Business School.

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in International Business is only by transfer from the master's degree.

In exceptional circumstances the Business School may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Business School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: International Business.

To qualify for the award of the Master of International Business a candidate must complete 60 credit points, comprising:

24 credit points in core units of study; and

24 credit points in elective units of study; and

a 12 credit point international business project.

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in International Business a candidate must complete a minimum of 24 credit points from the Table of postgraduate units of study: International Business.

Unless otherwise permitted, candidates must complete the units of study for the Master of International Business in a prescribed sequence as specified by the Business School.

Candidates for the Master of International Business may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the graduate certificate, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the embedded award have been met.

Waivers may be granted or the volume of learning may be reduced in recognition of prior learning.

Candidates for the Master of International Business may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 30 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made.

Notwithstanding any reduction in the volume of learning granted on the basis of work completed or prior learning, in order to qualify for an award a student must complete at least 50 per cent of the requirements prescribed for the award course at the University of Sydney.

These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2018.

Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2018 complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2023. The Business School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.