Why Bachelor of International Business?
Create your global business career.
In Adelaide University's 100% online Bachelor of International Business, you’ll learn how to conduct business on an international scale.
Thrive as an agile professional with specialist business skills and expertise. You’ll gain a deep understanding of accounting, finance, marketing, business statistics and commercial law – while acquiring the analytical and decision-making skills to succeed in business.
Enhance your critical thinking, communication, and reflective practice techniques. Learn the people skills to adapt to the demands of a future economy. Explore a business landscape shaped by global trends and regional opportunities.
Overview
In our 100% online international business degree, you’ll become the multi-skilled business professional the industry is seeking.
Gain expertise in management, data analytics, marketing, international trade, entrepreneurship, business systems, human resources, and accounting. Learn about cultural awareness – and how to manage individuals, groups and organisations in a diverse workforce.
You’ll study how to use statistics and communicate outcomes persuasively. Understand how to conduct business and trade across international borders and cultures. Identify and evaluate international business opportunities and threats. You’ll also develop effective strategies to address them.
Investigate today’s ethical and corporate responsibility issues in a global context and build real-world business skills in the Australian eChallenge. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop an entrepreneurial mindset – learning how to create, assess, and launch your own business.
Key features
Learn to conduct business and trade across international borders and cultures.- Upscale your communication skills by providing technical advice, knowledge and ideas.
- Develop negotiation and leadership skills to implement business strategies.
- Identify international business opportunities and threats – and create strategies to address them.
- Understand contemporary ethical and corporate responsibility issues in a global context.
- Apply entrepreneurial and real-world business skills in the Australian eChallenge.
What you'll learn
Immerse yourself in the theory and practice of international business. Be prepared to take the stage with your refined communication skills. Get equipped to provide targeted business advice.
With our Bachelor of International Business, you’ll become a multi-skilled business professional with key expertise in management, marketing, accounting, strategic thinking and cultural awareness.
In first year, you’ll explore the business lifecycle. Understand where marketing, finance, management, and law fit in. Learn to transform business ideas into entrepreneurial opportunities. You’ll learn about statistics, test your skills in a real-world scenario, and gain the confidence to innovate, create, and negotiate. Examine management theory and practise making confident and ethical decisions backed by data.
In second year, you’ll start examining global market conditions and marketing strategies. Using actual case studies and the latest research from global brands, you’ll apply current events and real-world scenarios to different marketing strategies. Understand the impact of trade in the contemporary world. Examine the roles of global institutions in trading systems. Construct policy arguments and analyse international trade issues. You’ll also refine your writing, research and presentation skills.
In your final year, you’ll develop cultural awareness from a business context. Analyse the drivers and impacts – political, economic, socio-cultural, technological, legal, and ecological – of globalisation. Consider the effect around the world. Apply critical thinking to global corporate responsibility. Apply global marketing theories and concepts.
You’ll also participate in an Australian eChallenge, where you’ll identify an entrepreneurial opportunity and create, develop, assess and action your ideas. Determine a practical marketing strategy and build an entrepreneurial support team with access to mentoring and support from global industry experts. At the end of the challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to present the new venture to stakeholders and investors and have the potential to win cash and prizes.
Study future-focused courses, such as:
- Entrepreneurship foundations and mindset
- International trade: negotiations and agreements
- Managing across cultures
- Data analytics
- Corporate responsibility for global business
- Marketing to the world
- Business information systems and management
- Strategic management
- Human resource management
- Marketing communications in a digital world.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 102 units for all Core courses, and
- 42 units for Electives
Complete 102 units for ALL of the following:
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Course name
Introductory Accounting
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Course code
ACCT1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
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Course code
BUSI1013
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Organisations and People
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Course code
HRES1001
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Units
6
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Course name
International Business Environment
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Course code
IBUS1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Marketing
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Course code
MARK1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Personal and Professional Development
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Course code
PSYC1016
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics I
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Course code
STAT1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Lifecycles
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Course code
BUSI2007
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Units
6
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Course name
International Business Operations
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Course code
IBUS2006
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Units
6
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Course name
International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements
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Course code
POLI2012
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Units
6
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Course name
International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities
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Course code
POLI2013
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Units
6
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Course name
Systems Thinking for a Complex World
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Course code
BUSI3044
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Units
6
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Course name
eChallenge
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Course code
BUSI3045
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Units
6
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Course name
Internationalisation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
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Course code
IBUS3007
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Across Cultures
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Course code
IBUS3009
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Units
6
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Course name
Corporate Responsibility for Global Business
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Course code
IBUS3010
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing to the World
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Course code
MARK3014
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Units
6
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Complete 42 units comprising:
- 42 units for all Program electives
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Business Information Systems and Management
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Course code
BUSI2025
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Units
6
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Course name
Building and Managing Brands
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Course code
MARK2013
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Management
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Course code
BUSI3013
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Conflict and Change
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Course code
BUSI3043
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Resources Management
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Course code
HRES3006
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing Communications in a Digital World
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Course code
MARK3009
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Units
6
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Course name
Industry Project
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Course code
HRES5900
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Units
6
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Career outcomes
With strong growth predicted across multiple industries, graduates can look forward to a promising future. Business managers are in demand across sectors like professional services, financial services and public administration, where they are pivotal in guiding organisations through digital transformations and optimising processes (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2024)
Imagine yourself managing the international division of a major Australian company? With our Bachelor of International Business, you could work as a trade analyst or business developer. Perhaps you’ll use your entrepreneurial skills to establish new international ventures and partnerships.
You could work in a career such as:
- Manager
- Business manager
- International trade analyst
- Business analyst
- Business development manager
- Global marketing specialist
- International operations coordinator.
Industry trends
With Australia’s focus on digital transformation and international market connectivity, professionals with strategic and analytical skills are in demand. With more businesses adopting data-driven strategies, there is a surge in demand for professionals with expertise in digital tools and systems – particularly in the fintech and e-commerce industries (Jobs and Skills Australia, 2024).
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.
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Your study experience and support
Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.
Student support services
Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.
As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.
Online academic support
From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.
Tech support
We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.
Study hours
Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:
- An industry-relevant project or case study
- An online presentation
- Essays and reports.
