MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

PROGRAM DIRECTOR DR HARI BAPUJI Contact E: hari.bapuji@unimelb.edu.au P: 8344 9867 Office hours: by appointment

THE DISCIPLINE Why study international business? Careers in international business

THE PROGRAM The Master of International Business provides students with wide ranging skills that will build their effectiveness as managers working in international business. Students develop a solid grounding in strategic thinking, relative to international and global market operations, and an understanding of how operating across borders impacts on functional areas (such as marketing, accounting, finance and HRM). The program has an Asia-Pacific emphasis.

MIB 2018 STUDENT PROFILE 79 New students + 126 Continuing students Educational backgrounds: Arts, Commerce, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Science, Management, International Relations/Trade Gender: F 66%, M 34% Average age: 24.8 years

GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY Students from 33 Countries Commencing students from: China - 16 India - 15 Australia - 11 Indonesia, Mongolia, Mexico - 5 Malaysia - 4 Taiwan - 3 Bangladesh, The Philippines - 2 Bahamas, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, UAE, Tanzania, Finland, UK, New Zealand, Germany, Mauritius - 1 + Continuning students from: Italy, USA, Japan, Iran, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei, Singapore, Mongolia, Norway, Turkey.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STUDIES AT MBS Plan your studies Do your reading and class preparation Ask questions in class Participate in team activities Follow assessment guidelines Read your university emails - they contain important information Approach staff if you need help! REMEMBER: We want you to succeed and are here to facilitate your learning. The more you put in to your studies, the more you will get out!

BE AN ACTIVE LEARNER Workload Every student should devote no less than 9 hours study per subject per week outside of the classroom. A full-time study load of 4 subjects per semester requires at least 48 hours study per week (12 hours in class + 36 hours outside of class). Study Skills The University s Academic Skills team provide online resources, workshops and individual tutorials to improve your study skills and help you reach your academic potential. Visit the website for more information: services.unimelb.edu.au/academicskills 8

PROGRAM STRUCTURE: 16 SUBJECT PROGRAM The Master of International Business 16 subject program consists of: 3 Foundation subjects 8 Core subjects To be completed in the first semester of study International business subjects 3 Electives Choose from international relations, economics, accounting, management, marketing, HR, or finance 2 Capstone subjects Strategic Management and Global Corporate Strategy (taken in the third or final semester)

16 SUBJECT PROGRAM - RECOMMENDED COURSE PLAN SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Business Analysis & Decision Making FOUNDATION Issues in Managing the Multinational CORE Managerial Economics Accounting for Decision Making Financial Management or Fundamentals of Finance Managing People Managerial Psychology Managing for Value Creation FOUNDATION (1 OF) FOUNDATION (1 OF) Cooperation and Conflict in World Trade (Intensive) Cross Cultural Management and Teamwork (Intensive) CORE CORE Management Competencies CORE International Human Resources CORE SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Asian Business Management CORE *Global Corporate Strategy CAPSTONE International Marketing Management CORE Global Corporate Governance CORE Strategic Management CAPSTONE MIB elective ELECTIVE MIB elective ELECTIVE MIB elective ELECTIVE

PROGRAM STRUCTURE: 12 SUBJECT PROGRAM The Master of International Business 12 subject program consists of: 1 Foundation subjects 6 Core subjects To be completed in the first semester of study International business subjects 3 Electives Choose from international relations, economics, accounting, management, marketing, HR, or finance 2 Capstone subjects Strategic Management and Global Corporate Strategy (taken in the third or final semester)

12 SUBJECT PROGRAM - RECOMMENDED COURSE PLAN Students who have received 50 points credit must follow the 12 subject study plan SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 3 Management Competencies or Business Analysis & Decision Making FOUNDATION (1 OF) Global Corporate Strategy* CAPSTONE Issues in Managing the Multinational CORE Asian Business Management CORE Cross Cultural Management and Teamwork CORE (Intensive) MIB elective ELECTIVE Cooperation and Conflict in World Trade CORE (Intensive) MIB elective ELECTIVE SEMESTER 2 Global Corporate Governance International Human Resources or International Marketing Management Strategic Management MIB elective CORE CORE CAPSTONE ELECTIVE Download your recommended course plan @ mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning

TIPS ON CHOOSING ELECTIVES Identify the subjects you have an interest in Check the pre-requisites Challenge yourself! MIB students are eligible to take up to 37.5 points from a select range of elective subjects from the Master of International Relations MIB ELECTIVE LIST: uom-handbook.herokuapp.com/master-ofinternational-business-electives 13

COURSE PLANNING WEBSITE The MBS Course Planning website contains important study planning information for your program VISIT THE SITE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT: Subject selection Class registration Advanced Standing Student Support Recommended study plans mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/course-planning

My Unimelb My Unimelb is your personal portal to your enrolment (study plan) and email. It can be accessed at my.unimelb.edu.au using your University email account username and password. After your have completed your online enrolment, you can use My Unimelb to register for classes, change subjects and even update your address details.

CREATING YOUR CLASS TIMETABLE Students must enrol in subjects for the whole year Once enrolled, you must register in classes for Semester 1 only To register, log into the student portal my.unimelb.edu.au and select your preferred classes from the options available Trouble registering in classes? PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to register for an elective because classes are full or clash with another subject, you must choose a different elective. If you are unable to register for a compulsory subject because classes are full or clash with another compulsory subject, log a CREM request. Log a CREM Request: students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/registration

STUDENT CARD You will need a UoM student card for administrative transactions, proof of identification for exams, access to study spaces and your library account. You should have your student card with you whenever you are on campus. How to get your student card You will need to: 1. Complete your course enrolment, including enrolling into subjects. 2. Upload your photograph via the CaptureME portal. 3. Wait for a confirmation email (this can take up to 24 hours). The email will let you know how to receive your student card (i.e. via post or collection). More info: students.unimelb.edu.au/admin/student-card 17

OPEN ACCESS STUDENT COMPUTING SPACES THE SPOT FACILITY 198 Berkeley Street (The Spot) Level 1 Student Lounge Professional Space Level 2 Student Lounge Professional Space Level 3 Student Lounge Professional Space Level 6 Student Lounge Professional Space The Spot - Opening hours Mon - Fri: 8.00am - 11.00pm Weekends: 8.00am - 6.30pm Closed on University Holidays Teaching spaces are also available to students when no classes are scheduled BOUVERIE STREET FACILITY Room G03, 233 Bouverie Street Opening hours: Mon-Sun 9.00am-9.30pm Closed on University Holidays

ORIENTATION SKILLS WORKSHOPS Tue 20th - Fri 23 rd Feb Registration essential: Seats allocated on a first come first served basis Specifically designed to prepare you for your first semester at MBS mbs.unimelb.edu.au/students/orientation/program HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

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