Australian National University (ANU)
3 years full-time
Develop expertise in international business with specialization in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, or Latin America. This three-year degree combines business fundamentals with language training and cultural studies, preparing you for global leadership roles in multinational organizations.
Domestic applicants require an ATAR of 80 or International Baccalaureate score of 30. Assumed knowledge includes HSC Mathematics Advanced or equivalent. International applicants must demonstrate equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency. No formal prerequisites required, but mathematical background is assumed. Applicants may also qualify through higher education study, VET qualifications, or work and life experience.
The program requires 144 units across three years. Core courses include Business Reporting and Analysis, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Quantitative Research Methods, International Business, and International Strategic Management. Students complete 36 units of language study in their chosen region (Asian, European, Middle Eastern, or Latin American languages). Regional specialization includes area-specific business courses such as Dynamics of Asian Business, European Business, or Middle Eastern Business, complemented by regional history, politics, and culture courses. Additional electives allow students to pursue work-integrated learning through internships, industry projects, and global business immersion experiences.
ANU ranks among the world's finest universities with nearly 100,000 alumni in leadership positions globally. The program is offered by the prestigious College of Business and Economics and provides access to world-class language training, international business expertise, and extensive work-integrated learning opportunities. Students benefit from ANU's global reputation, diverse student cohort, and strong connections with international business organizations.
Graduates pursue careers as international trade specialists, research analysts, marketing representatives, import/export professionals, and global business managers. Roles leverage language skills and cultural knowledge to work with multinational corporations, government agencies, international organizations, and trading companies. Career paths include international sourcing, foreign market research, cross-cultural management, supply chain management, and diplomatic or development work.
