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Master of International Business and Law

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The Sydney Master of International Business and Law will provide you with marketable expertise in the economic and political dimensions of the global business system. In an age of globalisation, issues relating to international business and law are fundamental to managers and business professionals around the world. Knowledge of the international framework within which companies operate is imperative for corporate survival.

This specialist program will develop your skills in the areas of risk assessment, compliance and legal troubleshooting. Open to students with little or no background in business or law, this unique program is an ideal entry point for those seeking to broaden their career into fields such as international trade and taxation law. The program draws from the interdisciplinary strengths of both the University of Sydney Business School and the Sydney Law School.

Units of study

Unit of study information for the Master of International Business and Law

Full units of study list

Further course information

Study plan

The Master of International Business and Law requires the completion of 72 credit points comprising four components:
(i) core international business requirements;
(ii) elective international business options;
(iii) core law requirements; and
(iv) elective law options.

Completion of the following three international business core units is a requirement of this degree:
- IBUS5001 Strategy, Innovation and Global Business ,
- IBUS6001 International Business Strategy, and
- IBUS6002 Cross-Cultural Management.

Candidates also complete two core law units:
- LAWS6252 Legal Reasoning and the Common Law System; and
- LAWS6059 International Business Law.

Completion of seven elective options from an extensive range of international business and law units of study is a requirement of the Master of International Business and Law. Three electives are selected from the international business options and four from the law options.

Progression rules

Students without a common law background must enrol in LAWS6252 Legal Reasoning and the Common Law System. The unit LAWS6252 is the prerequisite for all elective law units of study in this program. Students therefore must have either completed this unit prior/whilst undertaking other law units of study This unit is run as a one-week intensive unit in the first week of the semester.

A recommended progression guide for this degree can be found in the University of Sydney Business School Handbook.

Course outcomes and further study

Graduate opportunities

The Sydney Master of International Business and Law is an ideal entry path for those seeking to broaden their career into international trade, taxation law and other related fields. There are a wide range of career options open to graduates who combine specialist knowledge of business law with studies in business, accounting, marketing, economics, finance or government.

Further study

The University of Sydney Business School has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its research across a wide range of academic disciplines. The Master of International Business and Law is an entry pathway to our higher degree by research programs], the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil). The postgraduate research programs offered by the faculty attract a large number of domestic and international students each year. With more than 180 research students currently enrolled, we have one of the largest and most diverse higher degree by research programs in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more information about Sydney research: http://sydney.edu.au/business/research.

How to apply

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Business School. On-time applications for the March Semester close on the last working day of November. On-time applications for the July Semester close on the last working day in May.

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of International Business and Law will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Please Note. Completed applications submitted after the deadline for each semester may still be considered, subject to course availability and sufficient time to process the application. At the Business School’s discretion, applications submitted too close to the start of a semester will not be considered, and will instead be processed for the following semester.

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of International Business and Law will hold the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average. Qualifications awarded outside Australia can also be used for admission but equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution and qualification. You can find a guideline of the most common international entry requirements at
http://sydney.edu.au/business/futurestudents/postgraduate_study/pg_coursework_studies

Fee disclaimer

Domestic students

*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount

*(1)Indicative Postgraduate Student Contribution Amount not available for Master of International Business and Law.

Annual review

Annual review not available for Master of International Business and Law.

*(2)Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2012 tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2012 tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFSTL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Student's online webpage at http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_coursework or http://sydney.edu.au/future_students/international_postgraduate_research

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

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