International Business
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.
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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.
Learn about export-oriented service industries from a supply and demand perspective. You'll examine how they're marketed to the consumer, the economics that shape their supply, techniques to improve customer satisfaction and industry productivity, and how to lead in a dynamic global economy. International Business specialisations are:
- Tourism Management
- Event Management
- Marketing
- Retail Commerce
- Music Industry
- International Hospitality Management
- International Trade
- International Business
- Hospitality Management
- Culinary Management
Our BBus Hospitality and Tourism Management courses are EPAS Accredited
Our Bachelor of Business Hospitality and Tourism Management 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.
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
Degrees magazine online
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:
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
- School of International Business
- A515, Footscray Park Campus
- Phone:+61 3 9919 4430
- Fax: +61 3 9919 4931
- Email: ib@vu.edu.au