The modern business world is one of express global transportation and almost instantaneous worldwide communication. This has increased demand for graduates equipped to tackle the international nature of today’s marketplace. International business experts may be in charge of the finances, marketing and human resources of a global corporation, or involved in the import and export of their company’s goods, finances and personnel.
Our Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) is a vocationally oriented degree designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge for a global career.
Students will discover the importance of culture, politics, trade and business policies, time zones, economic systems, currencies and business customs, and their effects on an organisation with international interests.
In addition to the university’s graduate attributes, Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) graduates will be:
For completion of the Bachelor of Commerce (International Business) students are required to complete a total of 24 units of study (300 credit points). This normally consists of:
Professional Major Units
Capstone Units
Plus one not-for-credit unit, HBG0004 Careers in the Curriculum
Students must take another eight (8) units of study (100 credit points). These units can be undertaken either as a co-major (8 units) or two minors (4 units each) in any discipline; or as pathways credit.
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two terms during your degree. Swinburne’s Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Graduates may find rewarding work in international trade, finance, marketing, tourism, hospitality, government departments, multinational firms and financial institutions that seek to serve international clients. Just some of the roles graduates could find employment in are: international trade expert, Asian business specialist, European business specialist and government trade sector roles.
| Level of study | Foundation and Diploma | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 (no individual band below 5.0) | 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0) | 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0) # 7.0 (no individual band below 6.5) |
| TOEFL (Paper based) a (Internet based)b |
527 |
550 |
575 |
| SPM * | B | – | – |
| UEC ** | A2 | A2 | – |
| MUET *** | 4 | 4 | – |
| GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level | Score of ‘C’ or better for ‘O’ level English**** | Score of ‘C’ or better for ‘A’ level English | – |
| International Baccalaureate | Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level) | – | |
| * | Students with a C+ or C English grade are required to enter the Intensive English program at UIIE; students with a D or E English grade are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine the level of Intensive English program they must enter |
| ** | Students with B3 to B6 English grades are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes |
| *** | Students who obtain band 1 to 3 in MUET are required to sit the Swinburne Sarawak English Placement Test to determine whether they require additional English classes |
| **** | Not applicable for “English as Second Language” |
| a | Foundation and diploma programs – minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 4.5 Undergraduate programs – minimum Test of Written English [TWE] score of 5.0 Postgraduate programs – minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5.0 |
| b | Foundation and diploma programs – with no band less than 18 Undergraduate programs – with no band less than 20 Postgraduate programs – with no band less than 20 |
| # | Entry requirement for Master of Arts (TESOL) |
Source : SwinBurne University Of Technology