Bachelor of International Business ((BIntBus))

Program Code
BINTB

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2018

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Bachelor of International Business is designed to produce graduates who want to pursue a career in international business management. All students develop a broad business knowledge in accounting, finance, marketing, management business statistics and commercial law. Within the major, students undertake specialised studies in international business learning to navigate its environment, operational side and legal aspects. Specialised courses also include managing across cultures, global corporate responsibility and international marketing. Students may even elect to take an international study tour. Additionally students develop advanced analytical and decision-making skills needed for leadership roles. Alongside the professional knowledge and skills, students have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking, communication skills and reflective practice. Graduates will be career ready for the business world of today and have the interpersonal skills to adapt to the demands of a future economy.

The Bachelor of International Business is an AQF Level 7 program with a standard full-time duration of 3 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Faculty before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of International Business

There shall be a Bachelor of International Business.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of International Business, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study not less than 72 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 24 units
  2. A major in International Business Major to the value of 24 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 24 units which may include at least one minor as listed below or any other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.
  4. the Adelaide Graduate Award
Students may choose to undertake a Double Major from the following:
  • Business Management
  • Marketing
Students may choose to undertake at least one Minor to the value of 12 units from the following:
  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Creativity & Critical Thinking
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management Consulting
  • Marketing
  • Marketing in South Australia
  • Organisational Cybersecurity
  • Project Management
  • Public Administration
  • Small and Family Business Management

Core Courses

Major

Double Major

  • Business Management

    To satisfy the requirements for Business Management students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    COMMGMT 1001 Introduction to Management I 3
    COMMGMT 2500 Organisational Behaviour II 3
    COMMGMT 2511 Business Operations Management 3
    COMMGMT 2512 Business Information Systems and Management 3
    COMMGMT 3501 Strategic Management III 3
    COMMGMT 3502 Human Resource Management III 3

    Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    COMMGMT 3005 Small and Family Business Perspectives 3
    COMMGMT 3500 Managing Across Cultures III 3
    COMMGMT 3506 Managing Conflict and Change III 3
    COMMGMT 3509 Professionalising Small & Family Business 3
  • Marketing

    To satisfy the requirements for Marketing students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.

    All of the following courses must be completed:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    MARKETNG 1001 Introduction to Marketing I 3
    MARKETNG 2010 Marketing Strategy 3
    MARKETNG 2501 Consumer Behaviour II 3
    MARKETNG 3004 Marketing Planning Project 3

    and

    12 units from the following, including 9 units at level III

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    MARKETNG 2506 Building & Managing Brands 3
    MARKETNG 2012 Creativity & Innovation in Marketing 3
    MARKETNG 3003 Business to Business Marketing 3
    MARKETNG 3005 Communicating in a Digital World 3
    MARKETNG 3006 Delivering Customer Insights 3
    MARKETNG 3501 Marketing to the World 3
    MARKETNG 3504 Service Design and Marketing 3
    MARKETNG 3510 Contemporary Issues Marketing 3

Minor

Electives

  • Electives

    To satisfy the requirements for Electives, students must complete courses to the value of 24 units. Electives may comprise any of the courses available as a Minor, or any other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.