Broaden the scope of your studies and get a truly global education. Benefit from the vast international industry experience of our teaching staff, and the cross-cultural experiences of your fellow students.

Our local, community, and trans-national partnerships offer unique work-integrated learning opportunities. Our industry-specific programs produce career-ready graduates with skills that really translate.

Courses

A specialisation from the School of International Business will round out your Bachelor of Business degree. You’ll graduate with a wider perspective on the workplace, no matter where in the world you end up employed.

Study in the fields of Tourism, Events, Retail, Music Industry, International Trade, International Business, Hospitality and Culinary Management. Learn about these important, export-oriented service industries from a supply and demand perspective. You'll examine:

• how they are marketed to the consumer
• the economics that shape their supply
• techniques to improve customer satisfaction and industry productivity
• how to lead in a dynamic global economy

Our Bachelor of Business courses are EPAS Accredited. They are the first courses in Australia to receive this quality from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). The accreditation process involves an in-depth review of programs through international comparison and benchmarking.

The EPAS accredited courses are:

• Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
• Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
• Bachelor of Business (International Hospitality Management)

View a list of courses offered by the School of International Business, or search the VU course finder.

View contact details for School of International Business Course Coordinators.

Music industry and event management

Our Bachelor of Business Music Industry and Event Management students talk about how the course has helped them launch VU's 4th edition of the Potential Unlimited CD.

Watch the video below or download the music industry video transcript.

Research activities

Our academic staff members undertake research that informs theory, policy, curriculum and practice. The School of International Business focuses its research in the following areas:

• economics of tourism and tourism development
• marketing of services and experiences
• events as a major economic and marketing activity
• career development in hospitality

For more information on our research areas, view the Summer 2012 issue of our bi-annual newsletter, Degrees. You can also access past issues online.

Research is also undertaken by the faculty's research centres:

• Centre for Tourism and Services Research (CTSR)
• Centre for Strategic Economic Studies (CSES)

Higher degrees by research

Research degrees can be obtained by undertaking a Master by Research, PhD or Professional Doctorate.

To find a supervisor with similar research interests to you, email ib@vu.edu.au

To find out more about post-graduate programs offered by the Faculty of Business and Law, visit the Victoria Graduate School of Business.

Work Integrated Learning

The Centre for Work Integrated Learning was designed to support and assist Business and Law students in preparing for employment.

Our coordinators work with employers to secure positions for registered students. We offer CV and interview workshops, networking advice, industry expos and more.

Contact us