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International Business

¸ßÇ帣ÀûƬing anÌýInternational Business major at the University of Sydney Business School provides students with the knowledge and skills relevant to the development, strategy and management of international business organisations and the institutional context for their development, growth and operation.

There is a strong emphasis throughout the major on cultural understanding and comparing how business works in Australia with other countries in the Asian region and beyond. In addition, there is the opportunity to learn about the role and importance of entrepreneurship in an international business context.

Options for studyingÌýInternational Business

Major and minor inÌýInternational Business

International BusinessÌýis available as Table A major and minor options inÌýthe Bachelor of Commerce and the Bachelor of Commerce combined degrees

TheÌýInternational Business major and minor are also available to students not enrolled in a Commerce degree through the shared pool (Table S) - see theÌýInterdisciplinary Studies HandbookÌýfor details.

Please note.ÌýStudents cannot complete both a major and a minor inÌýInternational Business for their degree.

The requirements for the major and minor inÌýInternational Business can be found in the Unit of study table.Ìý

Honours inÌýInternational Business

Honours study inÌýInternational Business is available to eligible students. For eligibility requirements and details of the admissions application process, students should refer to the Current Students HonoursÌý±è²¹²µ±ð.

The units of study required for Honours inÌýInternational Business can be found in the Honours unit of study table.
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Major learning outcomes

On successful completion of theÌýInternational Business major students will be able to:

Major learning outcome
1. Define and explain key theories and concepts in international business management.
2. Identify and solve unique problems that emerge when firms cross cultural, national, and political borders.
3. Apply various international business strategies to identify risks and justify courses of actions.
4. Communicate effectively and professionally by using appropriate and context specific business terminology in written and oral communication.
5. Evaluate data and information from a range of academic sources and media by distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information.
6. Recognise cultural differences and apply cultural knowledge to adapt strategies to multiple international business contexts.
7. Illustrate the complexity of management in the global economy via a range of real-world examples.
8. Apply and evaluate concepts of business ethics and social responsibility in international business dilemmas.
9. Work effectively in diverse cross-cultural groups by demonstrating respect, integrity, and open-mindedness.

Further information

For further information regarding study inÌýInternational Business at the University of Sydney, please refer to the ¸ßÇ帣ÀûƬ international business page.