Start your career in the demanding and growing world of international business. The Advanced Diploma will establish you to pursue a career at the operational management level in international business.

You’ll learn to:

• assess the viability of overseas markets and the potential markets for imports
• co-ordinate all aspects of contracts relevant to import and export procedures
• solve logistical problems
• develop cultural awareness relevant to business operations
• generate new business

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson
• Faculty:
  Faculty of Workforce Development
• School:
  School of Business Services
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, On-line Flexible and Industry
• Course code:
  22039VIC
• Duration:
  0.5 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• trade executive
• senior supply chain co-ordinator (purchasing and imports/ exports)
• international trade co-ordinator/line manager
• export co-ordinator/line manager
• international salesperson/facilitator
• import-export shipping co-ordinator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The course aims to provide skills and knowledge for students wishing to pursue a career in an area of International Business and/or articulate into the relevant area of higher education. This is an entry level qualification for a career at the operational /management level in an organisation involved in international business.

Core Units

• Plan and Implement a Transport and Logistics System for an International Trade Organisation

  Unit code

  VBP162

• Apply Contract Law to International Business Activities

  Unit code

  VBP163

• Review the Financial Structures and Processes in International Business

  Unit code

  VBP166

• Manage and Research Import and Export Venture

  Unit code

  VU20067

• Manage Economic Trends in the Global Market

  Unit code

  VU20069

Elective Units

• Manage Operational Plan

  Unit code

  BSBMGT515A

• Establish Supply Chains

  Unit code

  TLIY1508A

• Manage International Purchasing

  Unit code

  BSBPUR503B

To attain the Advanced Diploma of International Business, participants are required to successfully complete a total of eight (8) units of competency comprising:

• Five (5) core units of competency

• Three (3) elective units

• TAFE: Course transfer applications on merit in relation to specific course content
• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE and or extensive VETiS courses
• International: IELTS 5.5
• Mature: Direct applications and industry background information