Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Applied)

4 years full-time

Learning and teaching

RMIT’s new Swanston Academic Building offers interactive lecture and tutorial spaces, lectorial theatres, small-group rooms and other innovative spaces.

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

Year 1

You’ll do 7 of the compulsory common business core courses plus 1 international business major course.

Year 2

You’ll study the final compulsory common business core course, and focus on your major by completing 7 international business courses including studies in global marketing issues, international human resources, global entrepreneurship, strategic management, international political economy, and Asian culture and business practice.

Year 3

The third year involves a compulsory work-integrated learning (WIL) component in the form of a cooperative education placement.

Year 4

You’ll complete courses in your major area of study, flexible courses, and the Business Design Project courses - capstone courses that relate to your supervised work placement.

In the Business Design Project courses you’ll need to produce a brief that outlines a current or potential business issue. You must then reflect on theory, test creative solutions, communicate the issue; and demonstrate your ability to analyse and problem-solve in a coherent manner.

Flexible courses can be selected from a business minor that is different from your major area of study, or a minor from another discipline, or from Student Electives.

Business minors include:

• accountancy
• business information systems
• economics
• economics and finance
• entrepreneurship
• finance
• human resource management
• logistics and supply chain management
• marketing
• sustainable enterprise.

Other minors can be chosen from many disciplines offered across RMIT.

You are advised to check detailed information about which elective and minor courses are offered each year, as well as general information about the program structure at www.rmit.edu.au/bus/academicprograms.

Check our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information on the 4-year Bachelor of Business programs.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

This four-year program includes a compulsory (full-time) industry placement through the cooperative education program where you will integrate work experience and networking with your learning activities at RMIT.

Guiding the development of the College of Business, both nationally and internationally, is an Industry Advisory Board of high-profile executives chaired by Gerhard Vorster, Chief Strategy Officer, Deloitte. The Board creates a strategic bridge between the latest in technology and design thinking and business.

In addition, professional representatives actively participate in the Program Advisory Committee to maintain current international business practice and industry standards. Professional representatives actively participate in the Program Advisory Committee to maintain current international business practice and industry standards.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Graduates are typically employed in:

• finance, marketing, public relations, or logistics of corporations whose core business is export/import
• trade-related consultancies advising the private and public sectors
• government departments and authorities including those involved in trade facilitation, diplomatic and foreign affairs, and economic research.

Two-week study tours during the Australian summer or winter vacations and can be credited towards your degree. There's also the opportunity for an exchange for one semester or one year, or an international work placement.

Destinations include Canada, China, France, Germany, Thailand, the USA and Vietnam.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

Program entry requirements

Prerequisites

Current Year 12 prerequisite units 3 and 4—a study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or at least 25 in any other English.

Selection tasks

None

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

Equity access

If circumstances have interrupted or disadvantaged your access to education, RMIT offers equity access schemes that allow selection officers to give applicants extra consideration, which may improve your prospects of studying at RMIT.

Tuition fees vary according to program and are adjusted annually.

In a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) your tuition fee is shared between you and the Commonwealth Government - if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Fee assistance

As a Commonwealth supported student, you may be able to either:

• pay all or part of your student contribution up front and receive a 10% discount, or
• defer your tuition fees through the HECS-HELP loan scheme.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds. Learn more about RMIT Scholarships.

Other fees

In addition to tuition fees you will also pay the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

There may be other additional expenses and administrative fees associated with your studies.

Graduates of the following programs may be eligible to apply for exemptions:

• Advanced Diploma of Accounting
• Advanced Diploma of Advertising
• Associate Degree in Business
• Diploma of Business Administration
• Diploma of Financial Planning
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Adanced Diploma of International Business
• Diploma of Logistics
• Diploma of Management
• Advanced Diploma of Marketing.

An Honours year program is available to exceptional students. Upon completion you may be eligible to undertake further studies in business postgraduate programs including the Master of Commerce and the MBA.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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