Major Undergraduate

International Business

Major details for:
Murdoch code
MJ-INTBA
Study mode
Full Time or Part Time
What is a Major?
A major is your primary area of focus within a degree. It determines the core subjects you'll study and the skills you'll master.

Major overview

In Australia and across the world, organisations are looking for ways to expand and operate across international borders. This course is the only one of its kind in WA, giving you the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of international business.

As you develop your strategic decision-making abilities, put your cross-cultural skills into practice and explore new ways of thinking, you’ll build a skillset that would be essential to practically any business operation.

You’ll explore management, marketing and finance, which will provide you with a global perspective and allow you to get results doing business across international borders.

3 reasons to study International Business at Murdoch

  1. Work with real international organisations on real projects as part of our elective Work Integrated Learning program.
  2. Learn how about logistics, international governance, negotiations operate in international business.
  3. Future proof your career. Gain the kind of management, negotiation and problem-solving skills that will help you in any career path you choose, in a rapidly changing world.

What you’ll learn

Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:

  • International marketing
  • International finance
  • International business management
  • Global strategic management
  • Comparative corporate governance
  • International logistics

Your future career

You could work in practically any industry or sector for state and federal government agencies, nongovernmental organisations, not-for-profit organisations or major international brands. Your future career options could include:

  • Business Manager
  • International Marketing Manager
  • Import or Export Advisor
  • International Engagement Officer
  • Foreign Affairs Advisor
  • Entrepreneur and business designer

For more details about this course, please download our information pack.

Start dates

Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No
Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes Yes No

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Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode
Semester 1, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 2, 2026 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 1, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No
Semester 2, 2027 Murdoch Yes No No

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Start dates (Transnational)

Starting period Location Face to Face Online Mixed mode
Trimester 1, 2026 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes
Trimester 2, 2026 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes
Trimester 3, 2026 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes
Trimester 1, 2027 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes
Trimester 2, 2027 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes
Trimester 3, 2027 Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte. Ltd No No Yes

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Major Structure

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Unit code Unit name Credit points

How to Apply

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