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Work on the international stage
The world economy is increasingly moving toward a global economy, and concurrently business is increasingly becoming international business. It's no wonder companies place such importance on business professionals with the knowledge and skills to successfully operate with and in international markets.
It takes a special set of skills to engage the international business community and nobody understands this better than Griffith's 40+ international business experts. By opening the door to information and ideas from both home and abroad, Griffith is continually helping to develop specifically-skilled graduates and create more opportunities for Australian businesses to successfully engage with foreign markets.
Key dates
You can talk to us about your study options just about anytime.
See our key dates page for information on upcoming events.
Study international business at Griffith
Learn from the best
Griffith is a recognised leader in the field, ranking in the top 100 for political and international studies in the QS World University Subject Rankings. Our international business degree will give you critical business skills and knowledge with an international perspective. You’ll learn about the social, cultural and political dimensions of global business from our award-winning teachers and benefit from their knowledge, experience and connections.
Hands-on learning
You’ll develop practical skills through specialist courses designed to prepare you for your future career. Get out of the lecture theatre and into the field with local and global internships. You’ll gain professional experience working on a project for a real company or community organisation, plus credit towards your degree.
Expand your skill set
You’ll have the option to learn a language as part of your international business degree including Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Modern Greek, Russian or Spanish. You can also complement your studies with a major or minor:
- Asian business
- Finance
- Human resource management
- International relations
- Logistics and supply chain management
- Management
- Marketing.
Study your way
You can start your international business degree in February, July or October. Build your studies around your lifestyle — with the flexibility of studying part-time or full-time, over two or three trimesters each year, you can manage your student life.
5-Star Rated
Griffith Business School is rated 5-stars for Educational Experience and Teaching Quality in Business and Management by the Good Universities Guide 2018, a leading independent provider of high-quality education and career information.
Sarah Bairstow
International business and law graduate Sarah Bairstow joined Santos in 2010 as a corporate lawyer on the $18.5 billion Gladstone Liquefied Natural Gas project. She later took on the role of corporate lawyer with the project's LNG marketing team before being promoted to the commercial position of LNG marketing manager where she is directly responsible for the negotiation of long-term sale and purchase agreements with some of the world's largest LNG corporations. Sarah highlights her training at Griffith as a key factor to her professional progress. 'I learnt to think critically and to challenge the status quo.'
Study options
| Degrees | Campus | OP rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business | Gold Coast | 15 |
| Bachelor of Business | Nathan | 15 |
| Bachelor of Business (Honours) | Gold Coast Nathan |
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| Bachelor of International Business | Gold Coast | 15 |
| Bachelor of International Business | Nathan | 15 |
| Master of Business | Gold Coast Nathan |
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| Master of Global Development | Nathan Online |
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| Master of International Business | Nathan |
Expand your qualifications and your career options with our range of double degrees. As a double degree graduate, you’ll have a special skill set that will help you stand out with future employers.
It is important to check the degree requirements including placement requirements, before you apply.
Career outcomes
Take your career to the global stage
Due to the nature of international business, careers in this area are extremely varied
International business graduates can be found in nearly every industry including the public, private, government and not-for-profit sectors. You'll find opportunities in international trade administration, corporate and government relations, business intelligence, foreign affairs, international marketing, import and export, international banking, travel and tourism, international freight, strategic planning, research, public relations, global operations, economic development, insurance, foreign exchange, mergers and acquisitions, international aid and logistics.
Life at Griffith
You can gain more than just a degree at Griffith. With plenty of opportunities to balance life and study, you can make memories and mates to last a lifetime.
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Key dates
Monday 5 February — Friday 21 December
Ongoing Q&A sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more
Tuesday 19 June
Discover Griffith - Nathan campus
Join us at our Nathan campus for a fun and informative day with family and friends. You'll have the opportunity to tour our campus with a student ambassador, hear from program staff about your preferred degree and chat with our recruitment team about entry requirements and pathways to Griffith. Find out more
Thursday 21 June
Discover Griffith - Gold Coast campus
Join us at our Gold Coast campus for a fun and informative day with family and friends. You'll have the opportunity to tour our campus with a student ambassador, hear from program staff about your preferred degree and chat with our recruitment team about entry requirements and pathways to Griffith. Find out more
Saturday 21 July — Sunday 22 July
TSXPO (Tertiary Studies Expo)
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Tertiary Studies Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Tuesday 24 July
Sunshine Coast Daily Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Sunshine Coast Daily Careers and Employment Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Monday 6 August
Townsville Careers Expo
Visit the Griffith University stand at the Townsville Careers Expo to find out about your study options, how to apply and university life. Find out more
Sunday 12 August
OPEN DAY - Nathan, Gold Coast and South Bank campuses
Discover what's possible at Griffith at Open Day. Visit our Gold Coast, Nathan or South Bank campus to attend information sessions and activities, chat with academics about your preferred degree, find out about services and support, and tour our campuses. Find out more
Monday 17 September — Friday 28 September
Q&A Sessions
Book a 30 minute, personalised appointment with a member of our student recruitment team, to help find the right degree for you and get personalised advice about your study options. You can also find out about scholarships and discover pathways to university. Find out more
Tuesday 13 November
Mature Student Open Evening - South Bank campus
If you’re considering returning to university for postgraduate study, or starting for the first time, come along to a Griffith University Mature Student Open Evening to speak to our specialist advisers about pathways to study and support for non-school leavers and mature age students. Find out more
Thursday 15 November
Mature Student Open Evening - Gold Coast campus
If you’re considering returning to university for postgraduate study, or starting for the first time, come along to a Griffith University Mature Student Open Evening to speak to our specialist advisers about pathways to study and support for non-school leavers and mature age students. Find out more
Saturday 15 December — Thursday 20 December
Explore Your Options - Online
Chat online with our expert study advisers after you have received your entry score, to discuss your study options. Find out about pathways, entry requirements and program options, plus what you can do if your score was higher or lower than expected.
*Excluding Sunday 16 December Find out more