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- This course combines the standard three-year Bachelor of Business degree with one year of compulsory overseas studies
- Choose one of 12 majors: accounting, advertising, behavioural economics, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations
- Your year of overseas study can either offer you a second degree, cultural immersion or flexible exchange program
- Enhance your international knowledge and intercultural skills
- Employers are looking for graduates who can bring an international experience to their job.
Highlights
- This course combines the standard three-year Bachelor of Business degree with one year of compulsory overseas studies
- Choose one of 12 majors: accounting, advertising, behavioural economics, economics, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, financial planning, human resource management, international business, management, marketing or public relations
- Your year of overseas study can either offer you a second degree, cultural immersion or flexible exchange program
- Enhance your international knowledge and intercultural skills
- Employers are looking for graduates who can bring an international experience to their job.
Why choose this course?
The world of business is increasingly global, whether it is through the sourcing of goods, selling to international customers, partnering with international companies or just dealing with an increasingly international and intercultural workforce and customer base.
The Bachelor of Business – International is designed to enhance students’ international knowledge and intercultural skills through the embedding of intercultural skills and by requiring you to live and study in an international setting. Whether it is by studying business from a different cultural perspective or by undertaking an intensive cultural immersion program, you will have a set of skills that will take you further.
Employers are looking for graduates with a difference and recent international surveys have shown that more than 50 per cent are looking for employees who can bring an international experience to their job.
Real-world learning
The Bachelor of Business – International is made up of four distinct parts over 32 units:
1. Nine core business units covering the major functional areas and skills in business
2. Eight units in your chosen major. Choose a major in one of our twelve professional areas:
- Accounting
- Advertising
- Behavioural Economics
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Financial Planning
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
3. Eight units of your choice to match the international study option you have chosen
4. Seven optional units allowing you to complete a second major, minor or extension of your choice.
In the semester before you go overseas, you will study a dedicated intercultural skill development unit, Bridging Cultures – International, with assessment continuing throughout your year overseas. The unit is designed to help you assess your own intercultural development personally, socially and within your chosen business field.
The first of its kind in Australia, QUT’s Bachelor of Business – International combines the three-year Bachelor of Business with one year of compulsory international studies. The combination gives you all of the outcomes of the standard degree plus international skills developed during your international study year.
International study year options
You will have a range of options to choose from for your overseas study year, including:
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Second degree program — If you are interested in getting a second degree from an internationally recognised university then there are a number of options available at:
By completing a set program of study at QUT, and completing one year of study overseas at one of these schools, you can earn degrees from two AACSB and EQUIS accredited schools. Note that places may be limited with some partners.
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Language and cultural immersion — Are you interested in living or working in China, Japan, Korea, Chile or another country? Why not undertake a year of studies, concentrating on developing language, cultural and business skills relevant to that region.
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Special programs — Undertake a certificate program at selected partners and you can be awarded a certificate for studies in a related area, or apply to undertake an internship on exchange for credit.
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Flexible exchange studies — Maybe you just want to spend a year living in a country of interest, or studying something we don’t offer at QUT. You can use this option to complete a year of international study while keeping all of your QUT study options open.
Careers and outcomes
Career outcomes are the same as those associated with the Bachelor of Business (see individual majors). The advantage of the Bachelor of Business – International is that it gives you enhanced international skills increasing your ability to work globally, or in a globally engaged firm.
Professional recognition
See individual majors:
Accounting
Advertising
Behavioural Economics
Economics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Management
Marketing
Public Relations
Possible careers
- Account executive
- Accountant
- Administrator
- Advertising professional
- Banking and finance professional
- Business analyst
- Business development officer
- Economist
- Financial advisor/analyst
- Financial project manager
- Financial risk manager
- Human resource developer
- Human resource manager
- Information officer
- International business specialist
- Investment manager
- Manager
- Market research manager
- Marketing officer/manager
- Project developer
- Project manager
- Public relations officer/consultant
- Statistician
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $17,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are additional costs associated with travelling to and living in another country. This includes visa’s, airfares, accommodation, health cover and other associated living costs. These costs will vary depending on your destination. Information on indicative costs and financial support available are available on the Student Exchange website.
You will continue to pay or defer fees through QUT while you are on your international study year. You won’t have to pay any tuition fees at your exchange university.
2025 fees
2025: $36,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are additional costs associated with travelling to and living in another country. This includes visa’s, airfares, accommodation, health cover and other associated living costs. These costs will vary depending on your destination. Information on indicative costs and financial support available are available on the Student Exchange website.
You will be required to pay international tuition fees at QUT while you are on your international study year. You won’t have to pay any tuition fees at your exchange university.
2024 fees
2024: CSP $16,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are additional costs associated with travelling to and living in another country. This includes visa’s, airfares, accommodation, health cover and other associated living costs. These costs will vary depending on your destination. Information on indicative costs and financial support available are available on the Student Exchange website.
You will continue to pay or defer fees through QUT while you are on your international study year. You won’t have to pay any tuition fees at your exchange university.
2024 fees
2024: $33,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are additional costs associated with travelling to and living in another country. This includes visa’s, airfares, accommodation, health cover and other associated living costs. These costs will vary depending on your destination. Information on indicative costs and financial support available are available on the Student Exchange website.
You will be required to pay international tuition fees at QUT while you are on your international study year. You won’t have to pay any tuition fees at your exchange university.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
QUT Excellence Scholarship (Academic)
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding academic achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Faculty of Business and Law Excellence Scholarship
A scholarship for future undergraduate students who want to study business, property economics or law.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
QUT Elite Sport Scholarship
QUT's premier offering for students with outstanding sporting achievement.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Sporting excellence
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Budding Entrepreneur Scholarship
A scholarship for innovative individuals who are engaged in their passion for entrepreneurial action.
- Scholarship eligibility
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance