Bachelor of International Business
Enter the commercial world on a global level. Develop your international awareness of business across key areas including management, marketing, and accounting.
About the Course
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 policy and technical aspects. Specialised courses also include managing across cultures, corporate responsibility for global business, and marketing to the world. Additionally, students develop analytical and decision-making skills needed for professional 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.
Course Entry Requirements
Start small with no entry requirements
Yes, you can get into this degree!
Gain entry through single subjects, regardless of your ATAR or study history. Here’s how:
Single subjects
Enrol and pass subjects from this degree. You can get access to HELP loans if you’re eligible. This enrolment option is only available through Open Universities Australia.
Continue to the Bachelor of International Business
Enter the degree with full credits from your subjects. You’ll study for the same amount of time as students who go straight into the degree.
Beyond the first 4 subjects, enrolment is only available to students admitted into this degree.
Higher Education
Successful completion of the International Business pathway four (4) core Open Access courses with a minimum GPA of 4.0.
- COM1001OUA Managing Organisations and People
- ENT1000OUA Business Lifecycles
- ENT1002OUA Personal Professional Development
- ENT1011OUA Entrepreneurship Foundations and Mindset
Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirements
- The 4.0 GPA requirement equates to four Passes.
- Be aware that if you fail a subject it is included in your GPA calculation and means you will need to achieve higher grades to obtain admission to the degree.
- For this reason, we recommend students consider their study load and academic skills before attempting a subject.
For more information on GPA requirements, please refer to The University of Adelaide
website.
All subjects are conducted in English.
Recognition of Previous Work or Study
You may be eligible for credit toward your degree if you have completed study at another institution, or have relevant work or informal experience. You can apply for credit once you have been made an offer of admission into an undergraduate program. Due to the vast range of possible prior studies you may have, we cannot formally assess your credit application until you have been admitted into an undergraduate program at The University of Adelaide.
Credit applications will be assessed according to The University of Adelaide policy.
Course Structure
Recommended study pattern
Students must complete four core Open Access subjects as outlined below and achieve a minimum GPA of 4.0 to be eligible to gain admission to the degree. The four core subjects are:
- COM1001OUA Managing Organisations and People
- ENT1000OUA Business Lifecycles
- ENT1002OUA Personal Professional Development
- ENT1011OUA Entrepreneurship Foundations and Mindset
In total, students must complete 24 subjects and meet the following requirements:
- Complete four compulsory core subjects
- Complete nineteen subjects in International Business
- Complete one capstone course (UAD-ENT3900OUA eChallenge)
Award requirements
Students must successfully complete 24 subjects which equate to 72 units.
- Complete four compulsory core Open Access subjects
- Complete nineteen subjects in International Business
- Complete one capstone course
Choose your subjects
Majors
A major in International Business to the value of 36 units of credit (12 Subjects).
Electives
Electives to be completed to the value of 21 units of credit (7 subjects).
On successful completion of the Bachelor of International Business graduates will have:
- Broad and coherent knowledge about the theory and practice of international business matters.
- Well-developed cognitive and technical skills in international business.
- Well-developed judgement to provide specialist advice and functions.
- Broad understanding of routine and evolving ethical considerations in the practice of international business matters.
- Effective communication skills to interpret and transmit technical advice, knowledge, and ideas.
