Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Globalization has created increasing economic interdependence between countries and regions, such that companies today need to integrate with the world economy for carrying out their business activities. Growing importance of international business can be gauged from World Trade Organization statistics, which indicates trade across borders have grown steadily since 1950 by almost 40 times.

To be successful in international business, it is important for business managers to understand how international business operations can be leveraged to benefit from global ‘connectedness’. UOWD’s Bachelor of International Business would help students develop the global perspective to understand the operation of markets, people and information across different countries. The program also prepares students for a career to work in multinational companies and organizations that are engaged in business operations on a global scale.

Our Bachelor of Business major in International Business degree (previously known as Bachelor of Commerce: International Business) offers a unique approach to managing in the global context, with an in-depth and rigorous learning experience. The program provides specialized knowledge and skills related to international economics, international financial management, cross-cultural management, international marketing and international human resource management. Learning is embedded in practice thorough industry based projects and simulations that provide opportunities to solve real challenges faced by organizations operating in a worldwide arena, and thus develop practical skills much sought after by business. Students would also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad tour and gain exposure to the global context.

The curriculum would allow students to learn about Responsible Business Management practices in alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Students would also have the opportunity to pursue internship in companies to gain valuable practical experience, enhancing their employability.

Students also have the opportunity to graduate with a double major by choosing one more specialisation from the list of specialisations offered under Bachelor of Business. Students opting for double major are required to complete an additional 48 cp of subjects from the second specialisation.