Bachelor of Advanced Computing and Bachelor of Commerce - International Business

The University of Sydney

In a globalised world, corporate survival and growth are dependent upon knowledge and experience of international business. Our International Business major is designed to help you expand your skills to meet the growing demands of a globalised business world.The major provides the knowledge and skills relevant to the development, strategy and management of international business organisations and the institutional context for their development, growth and operation.This major will help you to understand how multinational and transnational industries work, and will propel you forward in your career. You will learn essential tools for cross-cultural communication as well as business strategies to succeed in a multinational business environment.Our programs and research encompass the extensive domain of international business studies, including:multinational and transnational business activities,strategic and managerial processes that cross national boundaries,joint ventures and strategic alliances,mergers and acquisitions, and the interaction of international businesses and organisations with their economic, political and cultural environment.There is a strong emphasis throughout the degree on cultural understanding and comparing how business works in Australia with other countries in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. There is also the opportunity to focus on entrepreneurship skills in an international business context.

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