Bachelor of Business in International Business and Management

Course Introduction

Organisations are looking for ways to expand and operate across international borders. This programme equips you with the skills and experience you need to succeed in the world of international business.
As you develop your strategic decision-making abilities, put your cross-cultural skills into practice and explore new ways of thinking, you will build a skill set essential to practically any business operation.
You will explore management, marketing and finance, which will provide you with a global perspective, and help you achieve results doing business across international borders.
Students have the option to enrol in either Single or Double Majors.

Area of Studies

Core Modules
International Business

• Business Negotiations: An International Perspective
• Comparative Corporate Governance and International Operations
• International Logistics
• Introduction to International Finance
• Global Strategic Management*
• International Business*

Management

• Business Analytics
• Change Management
• Scaling Agile Projects
• Organisational Theory and Behaviour
• Cultures of Innovation
• Global Strategic Management*
• International Business*

*Modules common to both majors need only be taken once.
Common Modules
Students are required to complete the following common modules:

• Career Learning: Managing Your Career^
• Building Employability Skills OR Consulting and Freelancing

Applicants may be required to complete general elective modules to fulfil the required credit points.
^3-year Polytechnic Diploma holders are exempted, subject to University’s approval.
 

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
Applicants with a Polytechnic Diploma may be exempted from up to 12 units and can gain entry to Year 2 of the programme. Applicants with a Murdoch University-recognised Kaplan Diploma or a private Diploma may be exempted from up to 8 units and can also gain entry to Year 2 of the programme.
This Degree programme accepts the following qualifications, which includes:

Year 2 Entry

• Kaplan Diploma; OR
• Polytechnic Diploma; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications awarded by other Singapore-registered Private Education Institutions.

Year 1 Entry

Applicants admitted to the Bachelor’s Degree programme may be required to undertake bridging modules to fulfil the prerequisite knowledge.
English Language Requirements

• An approved Diploma qualification or higher, where the language of instruction was English, OR
• GCE O-Level English Language or Literature in English with Grade C or better; OR
• IELTS 6.0 (with no band below 6.0)*; OR
• Kaplan Diploma in Professional Business English (PBEP) with a score of 75% (Distinction) or higher*; OR
• Any other equivalent English language qualification.

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the university.
*Applicable for international student.
 

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$23,914.60 payable in 4 instalments 
(12 units with exemptions) 
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$26,094.60 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^) 
S$26,770.40 payable in 4 instalments 
(16 units) 
(Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$28,950.40 minus Education Grant of S$2,180^) 
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$400 referral fee when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
^The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
NTUC members are eligible for funding support under the Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP). The maximum claimable is capped annually at S$250 for NTUC members below 40 years old and S$500 for NTUC members aged 40 and above.

Non-Refundable Application Fee
​S$239.80​
Fee inclusive of 9% GST

Student Development Fee
S$283.40* ​
Fee inclusive of 9% GST
*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. 

GST
All fees indicated are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the prevailing rate of 9%. For more information on the GST revision, please refer to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website. Please refer to the official price list for a detailed breakdown.
Fees remain subject to change. Applicant will be charged the prevailing fees and GST at the time of application. For more information about the programme, please contact our programme consultant.

Education Loan
Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs.

• Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
• Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
• Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.

Education Grant
This Education Grant aims to provide financial assistance to Murdoch University students pursuing selected Degree programmes.

Study Mode & Duration

Part-time Programme
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme, and they have the flexibility to plan their study schedule and attend classes once or twice a week depending on their study load. Classes are conducted on weekday evenings or weekends to suit the busy schedules of students enrolled in this programme.
The Pro Vice Chancellor of Transnational Education & Singapore Dean at Murdoch University is based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and to ensure a high standard of academic delivery.
 
Full-time Programme
Students will attend a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops in this programme and have the flexibility to plan their study schedule based on their study load. Students are expected to be on campus for classes, workshops and self-study.
The Pro Vice Chancellor of Transnational Education & Singapore Dean at Murdoch University is based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and to ensure a high standard of academic delivery.