Master of International Business Program Brochure

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BUSINESS SCHOOL

MASTER OFINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS


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The Master of International Business(MIB) is a world-class, academicallyrigorous postgraduate program forlocal and international students at theUniversity of Adelaide Business School,the premier provider of postgraduateprograms in Adelaide. The MIB has beendesigned to deal with the most relevantand timely contemporary issues with aglobal perspective, which will provide you

with the necessary breadth and depth ininternational business studies througha program of core study in economics,management, trade and strategy togetherwith elective units chosen from a range ofbusiness disciplines in global marketing,international exchange, international law,and regional trade.

Our MIB emphasises problem-solvingand communication skills, leadershipand analytical abilities by offering youa unique international opportunity. Bycombining technical knowledge of

international business with the possibilityof overseas experience throughoverlapping options such as a dedicatedStudy Abroad Program, and an IndustryPlacement with a tailored Internship,through overseas exchange with our keypartner institutions, we provide you withthe real possibility of applying what you

learn through workplace-based projectswithin the program, essential to gaininghigh-level international work experience.

These unique features of the MIB willhelp you develop and expand yourpersonal international business networks,and allow you to tap into our extensiveUniversity of Adelaide Business Schoolalumni, essential for managers who

will be faced with complex internationalbusiness issues. We also provide youwith a solid theoretical grounding ininternational business through ourestablished and highly respected formalVisiting Professor Program to deliver anumber of the courses to provide you witha truly global experience and perspective.

I am very pleased to invite you to review ourMIB program and contact us to discussyour future plans and career directions.

Associate Professor Susan Freeman

Discipline Leader

International Business and Marketing

WELCOME ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SUSAN FREEMAN


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THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

Through commitment to continuous

improvement and the achievement of best

practice business standards.

FITNESS, INTEGRITY & RESPONSIBILITY

Encourage these values in relation to the

Business Schools behaviour and practices and

those of the business, community professionals,

and researchers the School educates.

COLLEGIALITY

Collaborative and cooperative relationships and

practices among staff within and across the

Business School for the purpose of promoting a

positive work-place culture.

RIGOROUS & HONEST INTELLECTUALENQUIRY & EXPRESSION

Quality of scholarship is at the centre of the

Schools activities.

ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL, NATIONAL,AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ANDCOMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS

For the purpose of mutual enhancement of

learning.

INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY

In the Schools behaviour and practice and to

encourage the same for the professionals and

researchers the School develops.

Our ValuesOur Mission

The University of Adelaide Business

School aims to excel in leadership

and innovation in business education,

scholarship and research.

The School is committed to high quality

education by providing internationally

recognised undergraduate and

postgraduate course work degrees and

higher degrees by research.

The academic staff of the Business School

are committed to quality research that

leads the development and dissemination

of business and management knowledge

and informs teaching. Our staff seek to

create a learning environment that promotes

students growth as professionals and

researchers with the highest intellectualand ethical standards.

BUSINESS SCHOOLMISSION & VALUES


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MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

Designed for pre-experience and early

career professionals, the Master of

International Business provides students

with an understanding of the key concepts

of international business with a global

perspective, and a particular focus on the

Asian context.

Students will acquire relevant analytical

skills to examine the forces that shape

the changing of international business

environments and operations, at both the

macroeconomic and firm levels.

Adelaide Advantage

The University of Adelaide has a number

of distinct competencies which allow it

to differentiate its Master of International

Business as a high quality offering both

nationally and internationally:

Ranked 73 in the world and 4th in

Australia in the Times Higher Education

World University Rankings

Part of the Go8 group of Australias

leading research intensive universities

International partnerships in Asia,

Europe, Scandinavia and USA

Partnership with Ngee-Ann Adelaide

Education Centre in Singapore, a highly

respected foundation actively involved in

educational, cultural and welfare activities

Highly research active and qualified

staff (PhD)

Positive career outcomes of graduates

Internationally recognised qualifications

Networking opportunities through the

alumni networks

South Australian context which offersstrong links to the wine, mining and

construction industries; and the

international service sectors comprising

tourism, hospitality, performing arts and

management consultancy

Very liveable and culturally rich city with the

central campus setting ideally located near

heritage sites such as the museum, art

gallery, state library, the Houses of State

Parliament and State Governors residence

Safety for international students

Admission

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent

IELTS of 6.5 overall with individual band

scores of 6.0

Duration: 1.5 years

Intake: February and July

Tuition Fees

2011 International Student Fee: $27,500.

For Indicative Annual Local Fees pleasevisit www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/

feepaying/tuition.


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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The program structure has two main

components and is based on a semester

and/or summer offering:

6 core courses in International Business

6 elective courses in thematic areas of

international Business

6 CORE COURSES (18 UNITS)

Theory and Practice of International

Business

Economic Principles for International

Business

Cross Cultural Management and

Negotiation

International Trade and Investment Policy

Doing Business in Asia*

International Business Strategy (capstone)

* Students are encouraged to undertake a period of

overseas study as part of this program. To facilitate

this opportunity, the School plans to offer the course

Doing Business in Asia via Ngee Ann Adelaide

Education Centre in Singapore. In the event ofinsufficient enrolment demand or that students are

unable to undertake offshore study, a substitute

course - Contemporary Issues in International

Business will be offered in Adelaide.

6 ELECTIVE COURSES (18 UNITS)

Students will choose 6 elective courses

from an extended range of courses

related to international business, or focus

in an area to specialise in international

law, international trade or global food

and agricultural business. International

exchange would be the ultimate compliment

to the Master of International Business and

students will be encouraged to consider

embarking on a semester of study overseasat one of our partner Business Schools.

International Business can be

extended with:

Services Internationalisation

International Human Resource

Management

International Entrepreneurship

and Innovation

International Marketing

Global Branding

Corporate Governance and Globalisation

Or any other approved course from the

Master of Commerce

International Law courses will be taken from

the Master of Laws including International

Trade Law, International Trade Transactions

and the Law, Contractual Relations* and

Principles of Australian Law*.

Courses marked with (* ) are compulsory for

students without a background in law.

Global Food and Agricultural Business

courses will consider international markets,

policy analysis and trends and issues

in the world food system, including the

management and performance of global

food chains.

An extensive number of electives can be

taken from within the Master of International

Trade and will provide students with a solid

understanding in issues faced by importing

and exporting companies, graduates with this

profile will be well suited to positions within

state or federal government organisations.

A maximum of 2 elective courses can be

chosen from other faculties (e.g. cultural

studies, languages).


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Higher Degree by Research

This degree may serve as a pathwayto a higher degree by research.Students considering a researchdegree are advised to consult thecourse coordinator prior to makingan application.

Further Information

For further details regarding enrolment

please contact the ProfessionsPostgraduate Hub. Phone 8303 6455 oremail [email protected].

Useful Links

Studying in Adelaidewww.studyinaustralia.gov.au

Student Accommodation Servicewww.adelaide.edu.au/accommodation

Virtual Campus Tourwww.adelaide.edu.au/vtours/uni

Disclaimer

With an aim to continual improvementthe University of Adelaide is committedto regular reviews of the courses andprograms it offers to students. As aresult, the specific courses available tostudents may vary from year to year.

The University of Adelaide assumes noresponsibility for the accuracy of theinformation provided by third parties.

The University of Adelaide 2010

ADDITIONALINFORMATION

CRICOS Provider Number 00123M

INDUSTRY INTERNSHIP& EXCHANGE / CAREERS

Industry Internship & Exchange

The University of Adelaide Business

School prides itself on its prestigious

Business School partners across Europe,

Canada and Asia. Students will be

encouraged to consider taking either

a full semester of exchange overseas

to enhance their international business

education or if time is of the essence

short term summer or winter courses can

be considered.

The Business School has partners with

Aarhus School of Business in Denmark;

Aalto University in Finland, ESCP_EAP in

Paris, Audencia School of Management

in Nantes, France, Leipzig and the

European Business School in Germany,

HEC_Montreal in Canada and various

universities in America and Asia.

Students that meet the eligibility criteria

set out by Adelaide Abroad will have

the opportunity to discuss an exchange

study plan with the Program Director to

best suit their career aspirations.

Enrolment may also be approved in

languages and the work integrated project,

or internship program on a case by

case basis.

Students with fluency in a second language

may be eligible for an international

internship with the option to enrol in a

major market-based Research Project

in International Business overseas

for a semester of full-time study. An

international internship of this nature

cannot be taken in an international

students home country. The requirement

is met by a supervised work program

conducted at an organisation outside

Australia. International students may

intern with organisations in Australia.

The director of the International Business

Discipline will assist students in locating

internships. Students are encouraged to

be active participants in this process.

The internship must be for at least one

semester of full time work and must

be related to the students program of

study. Fluency in the business language

of the host country must be established

before being approved for an internship.

Certification of fluency is by examination

or by completion of the recognisedbusiness communication skills in the

relevant language discipline provided

by an accredited Australian language

training provider e.g. Alliance Francaise.

All internships must be approved

in advance by the director of the

International Business Discipline.

Careers

The Master of International Business is a

postgraduate degree specifically designed

to develop the capabilities and resourcesof managers operating in the global

economy. It is designed primarily for those

graduates seeking to establish or accelerate

a career in international business. As there

are no work experience requirements it is

especially suitable for recent graduates

planning on working in a multinational

environment. Career possibilities include

general management, export and import

management, management consulting,

international licensing, business policy

consulting, joint venture management,

foreign exchange trading, international

marketing. This course is especiallyrelevant for students intending to work

in the commercial, inter-governmental

and non-profit sectors, and others who

wish to extend their skills in the analysis

and interpretation of the global business

environment.


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The Faculty of the Professions

The University of Adelaide

South Australia 5005 Australia

Telephone + 61 8 8303 4652

Facsimile + 61 8 8303 4521

Email [email protected]

Web www.business.adelaide.edu.au

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