Highlights

  • Prepare for national and international career opportunities across a diverse range of industries and organisations. 
  • Build practical skills across international marketing, finance, logistics, strategy and cross-cultural management. 
  • Develop the cultural intelligence and global leadership skills to collaborate effectively across countries, markets and cultures. 
  • ​Gain practical experience throughout your degree by working on real-world international business challenges with industry and community partners. 

In this course you will

  • Prepare for national and international career opportunities across a diverse range of industries and organisations. 
  • Build practical skills across international marketing, finance, logistics, strategy and cross-cultural management. 
  • Develop the cultural intelligence and global leadership skills to collaborate effectively across countries, markets and cultures. 
  • ​Gain practical experience throughout your degree by working on real-world international business challenges with industry and community partners. 

What to expect

International business is the study of how organisations operate, compete and grow across international markets. With businesses increasingly operating beyond domestic markets, demand is growing for individuals who understand global regulations, cultural differences, purchasing behaviour, logistics and ethical considerations. 

In this major you will gain the essential knowledge, experience and skills to thrive as a business leader or entrepreneur in today’s interconnected world. 

What you will learn 

From your very first semester, you'll engage in practical, real‑world learning experiences with our industry and community partners, ensuring you graduate with a portfolio showcasing your first‑hand business expertise. 

Through core business units, you'll develop a strong foundation in critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, business ethics and professional communication - skills that are in high demand. 

In your major, you will: 

  • Take specialised units in marketing, finance, logistics, accounting, cultural and business practices and management. 

  • Understand how economic, political and legal systems, regulatory frameworks and ethical considerations shape business decisions. 

  • Learn to identify opportunities and potential risks and make informed decisions to help organisations achieve their goals. 

  • Cultivate cultural intelligence and develop the competencies required to navigate complex cross-cultural environments. 

  • Develop practical skills in international marketing, logistics and international business strategy. 

  • Strengthen your global leadership capabilities and learn to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse national, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. 

  • Explore cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence and neural networks, and gain an understanding of how digital innovation is transforming international business. 

  • In your final-year capstone unit, collaborate with real-world clients to address challenges related to international market expansion. 

  • Engage with real-world international business challenges to develop strategic thinking, digital fluency, cultural agility and global networking capabilities. 

In addition, our WIL program offers internship opportunities with leading organisations, helping you build valuable professional networks and gain practical industry experience. 

Is this major for you? 

This major is for those with a global mindset, who are adaptable, open-minded and ambitious about building a career that extends beyond borders. If you’re drawn to understanding how businesses operate across different markets, navigating cultural complexity and expanding organisations into new parts of the world, international business could be the major for you. 

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

Expect to be in high demand across industries, from consulting and finance to marketing and supply chain management, the opportunities are endless. 

Possible careers

  • Cross-cultural adviser
  • Diplomat
  • Global supply chain manager
  • International business development manager
  • International business specialist
  • International marketing manager
  • Policy adviser
  • Procurement specialist
  • Supply chain manager

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2027 fees

2027: Fee available from October

2027 fees

2027: $46,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2026 fees

2026: CSP $17,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2026 fees

2026: $45,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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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.

Find out more about government loans

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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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 Australian 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

International Talent Scholarship

A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance