Master of International Business
Course code: MC-IB
March, July
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
Access Melbourne is available
March, July
AUD $60,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0
Entry requirements
Domestic student
You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.
International student
You are considered an international student if you are not a citizen or permanent resident of Australia or New Zealand.
Admission criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must:
- Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.
Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.
Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
English language requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
| Cards (stat) | |
|---|---|
|
IELTS 6.5 |
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0 |
|
TOEFL 81 |
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16 |
|
PEARSON 64 |
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60 |
|
CAMBRIDGE 169 |
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163 |
|
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC 67 |
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57 |
|
MET 58 |
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56 |
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.
About selection
When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance
The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional information
Guaranteed pathway
For those applicants with a bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of International Business, a place in the online Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum average WAM of 70%, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of International Business. Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.
There is a pre-approved Advanced Standing arrangement for students who complete the Graduate Certificate of Business prior to commencing this Masters. To receive maximum Advanced Standing (credit) to enter the 150 point program, you must undertake the following subjects within the Graduate Certificate of Business:
- MGMT90239 Business Analytics for Decision-Making
- MKTG90038 MKTG Value Creation Strategies
You must choose the remainder of your subjects from this list:
- ACCT90040 Accounting Analysis and Decisions
- ECON90077 Econ of Markets and Organisation
- ECON90076 Empirical Method for Business
- FNCE90075 Managerial Finance
Exit award information
If you discontinue from the Master of International Business but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in International Business or the Graduate Diploma in International Business, you will be eligible to receive relevant award as an exit award.
Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)
We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.
GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.
Advanced Standing
Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
If you have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a business/commerce or related discipline you may be awarded up to 50 points of credit.
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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