Master of International Management

Program Overview

The Master of International Management program at the University of Adelaide equips students with the skills and knowledge to navigate global business complexities. Through core courses and electives, students develop expertise in cross-cultural management, international business strategy, and global trade. Practical experience is emphasized through internships and international study tours, preparing graduates for careers in multinational corporations, government agencies, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of International Management program at the University of Adelaide equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary to manage the complexities of global business and make an impact in the international market. Students will learn to identify and capitalize on international business opportunities, leverage cultural diversity in the workforce, negotiate across cultures, and deliver value to diverse organizations. The program emphasizes practical experience through internships, international study tours, or domestic internships with an international project component.

Outline:

The program consists of 48 units, including core courses and electives.

Core Courses:

• Business Research Methods
• Fundamentals of International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation
• International Business Strategy
• Global Business Analysis
• Managing Multinational Corporations
• International Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• International Trade: Strategies and Opportunities
• People and Organisations
• Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers
• Economics Principles
• Marketing Management

Electives:

Students can choose electives from the following categories:

Internships:

• Postgraduate Professions Internship
• Postgraduate Professions Internship: Overseas
• International Management Internship

General Electives:

• Developing Global Markets
• International Trade: Negotiations and Agreements
• Principles of International Trade and Development
• Agriculture and Food in International Trade
• Multinational Corporations (MNCs), Trade and Sustainable Development
• Services Trade
• International Aid and Trade
• East Asian Economies llD
• Development Economics
• International Trade and Investment Policy llD
• International Finance
• International Trade
• Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis
• Global Food and Agricultural Markets
• Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
• Trends and Issues in the World Food System
• Mining and Energy Law
• International Environmental Law
• European Union Law
• Globalisation and the Legal Regulation of Work
• International Commercial Arbitration
• Private International Law
• International Energy Law
• International Trade Law
• International Economic Law
• European Business Law
• Business and Corporations Law
• Family Business Fundamentals
• Australian Wine in the Asian Century

Research Specialisation:

• Research Project in International Business (A)
• Research Project in International Business (B)

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include examinations, group assignments, individual assignments, research projects, consulting projects, action learning projects, presentations, tests, and reflective journals.

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty members with expertise in international business. The program uses a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, case studies, simulations, and guest speakers.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including multinational corporations, government departments, international consulting firms, and small-to-medium-sized organizations with international operations. Potential career paths include:

• Manager / Business Management
• Market Researcher
• Marketer / Marketing Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Policy Adviser
• Entrepreneur
• Export / Import trade
• Strategist
• International Trade or Business Analyst