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Master of International Business and Master of Commerce

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The combined Sydney Master of International Business and Master of Commerce offers students the opportunity to complete two master’s degrees in a shorter time than it would take to study them independently.

The Sydney Master of International Business is a tailored specialist program designed for students seeking to build a career with a global outlook. It is also appropriate for more seasoned managers who are looking to progress their global learning curve and to advance their skills in managing culturally diverse employees and teams.

In contrast, the Sydney Master of Commerce (MCom) is a flexible program which will give you the opportunity to tailor the entire program to meet your individual professional interests. The program first provides foundational business knowledge and then allows you to develop a specific focus in an area that most interests you.

Specialisations

Units of study

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

Full units of study list

Further course information

Study plan

The combined Master of International Business and Master of Commerce requires the completion of 120 credit points in separate International Business and Commerce components. For the Master of Commerce component students complete:
(i) two core units of study: BUSS5000 Critical Thinking in Business and BUSS6000 Succeeding in Business (capstone);
(ii) a maximum of three foundational units of study;
(iii) a specialisation (30 credit points) which consists of a foundational unit, compulsory and elective advanced units.

Foundational units introduce students to the different fields of study and articulate towards specialisations. Students complete one specialisations from the following: accounting, banking, business information systems, business law, econometrics, economics, finance, logistics and supply chain management, management and organisations, marketing, project management, quantitative business analysis, quantitative finance or strategy and innovation.

For the Master of International Business component students complete:
(i) four core units of study: MIBS6001 Global Business Environment, MIBS6002 Global management and Culture, MIBS Global Strategy and MIBS6004 Managing Global Operations;
(ii) four elective units of study selected from a wide range specialist international business areas; and
(iii) a capstone international business project completed at the end of their degree.

Progression rules

Students complete a minimum of eight units of study in the Master of Commerce component of the combined degree prior to commencing the core units in International Business.

The Master of International Business component of the program must be completed in a prescribed sequence as outlined in the University of Sydney Business School handbook.

Capstone experience

For the Master of Commerce component, students complete the capstone unit of study, BUSS6000 Succeeding in Business, which is designed to provide an integrated learning experience. This unit will consolidate the student’s learning and teach them how to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world business problems.

High-performing students in the Master of Commerce may also be able to take their study one step further by completing an internship.

For the Master of International Business component, all students complete a capstone international business project at the end of the program over a five to seven week period.

Course outcomes and further study

Graduate opportunities

Sydney Master of international Business graduates pursue roles such as export and import manager, international strategy manager, government officer - Department of Foreign and Trade Affairs, international management consultant, international travel manager, consultant: United Nations.

Sydney Master of Commerce graduates will acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue high-level positions in industry or government, in areas relevant to their specialisation/s. For example, the degree can prepare you for positions in accounting, marketing or other specialist fields. It also gives you a thorough understanding of commerce for use in many business fields.

Course accreditation

Depending on units of study completed in the Master of Commerce, students may complete accreditation requirements for the Australian Computer Society (ACS), the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) or CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) in this degree.

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 the Master of Commerce degrees are entry pathways 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 Master of Commerce 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 Master of Commerce 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 Master of Commerce.

Annual review

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

*(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.