BP253 - Bachelor of Business (International Business)

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RMIT program code: BP253
Plan name: Bachelor of Business (International Business)
Plan code: BP253
Campus: City Campus
Credit points per semester:
Full time: 48
Part time: 24
CRICOS code: 063096K

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2024 Enrolment Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following:

   Year One of Program
 
AND   Year Two of Program
 
AND   Year Three of Program
 

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) degree requires completion of 24 x 12 credit points of study, which includes 8 Business common core courses, 8 International Business major courses and 8 Flexible courses.

8 flexible courses allow you to undertake one of the following three options:

  • Option A: Complete a second major in a business discipline comprising 8 courses (or 96 credit points). The second major will be identified on your transcript of results

OR

  • Option B: Complete 2 minors in a business discipline comprising 4 courses (or 48 credit points) each

OR

  • Option C: Complete a minor in a business discipline comprising 4 courses (or 48 credit points), and four (4) university electives. University Elective courses can be from any discipline area within RMIT University.

 

If you choose Option B or Option C you MUST complete a full Business minor.

 

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program, in order to graduate.

 

Capstone Courses

Capstone Courses are compulsory courses designed to consolidate the learning undertaken throughout the program and should be taken in your final semester of study. Applications for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning will not be accepted for Capstone courses.

 

The capstone course for this program is: 

 

Global Intensives, Student Exchange, and Cross-campus Study

As part of your flexible option, you may consider undertaking one of the below to enrich your student experience:

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Year One of Program

IMPORTANT NOTE: The BP253 Bachelor of Business (International Business) program has been formally discontinued since Semester 2, 2022, and the final intake for admission into the BP253 Bachelor of Business (International Business) program was Semester 1, 2022. 

The program will be taught out to current students until Semester 2, 2030. 

Current students have the option to either:
 
Option 1 - Remain in your current program

Recommended for students in the second or third year of your current program.

If you remain in your current program, you must complete the program by the end of Semester 2, 2030. Please refer to the course teach-out schedule to ensure you complete all core courses prior to their final offering.

If you commenced the program before Semester 1 2022, please refer to the following transition rules, which are Course Title changes only:

  • If you have completed LAW2442 Commercial Law, you do not need to complete LAW2442 Business Law, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM1222 International Business, you do not need to complete BUSM1222 Global Business, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BAFI1002 Financial Markets, you do not need to complete BAFI1002 Financial Markets and Institutions, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4687 Managing International Business Responsibly, you do not need to complete BUSM4687 Global Corporate Responsibility, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed ECON1086 International Trade you do not need to complete ECON1086 Business in the Globalised Economy, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4550 Creativity, Innovation and Design, you do not need to complete BUSM4550 Innovation Management, as this is a course title change only.
  • If you have completed BUSM4689 Political Economy of International Business, you do not need to complete BUSM4689 Political Economy of Global Business, as this is a course title change only.

 

Option 2 - Transfer to the BP343 Bachelor of Business or any other available RMIT program

Recommended for students in the first year of your current program. 

The equivalent major in the new program to your existing degree is Global Business.  

Note: entry will be subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.  

 

 

In year one of your program, you will study seven (7) of your business common core courses and one (1) of your International Business major courses.

It is highly recommended that you repeat any failed course(s) in the next available semester.

 

Semester 1 2024 Final Offering

Please be advised that the below courses will have its final offering in Semester 1 2024. If you have not previously completed these courses, please ensure that you enrol and complete the courses in Semester 1 2024 to meet the requirements of the program.

  • BUSM4176 Introduction to Management
  • ECON1010 Macroeconomics 1
  • ECON1020 Prices and Markets
  • ECON1030 Business Statistics 1

Complete the following Eight (8) Core Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Prices and Markets 12 Yes ECON1020 City Campus 1994
Introduction to Management 12 BUSM4176 City Campus 1712
Marketing Principles 12 MKTG1025 City Campus 2013 1995
Accounting in Organisations and Society 12 Yes ACCT1046 City Campus 1839 1806
Macroeconomics 1 12 ECON1010 City Campus 1993
Business Information Systems 12 ISYS2056 City Campus 1878 1904
Business Statistics 1 12 ECON1030 City Campus 1995
Global Business 12 BUSM1222 City Campus 1704 1661
 
AND

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Year Two of Program

In year two of your program, you will complete your final business common core course, three (3) of your International Business major courses, along with four (4) courses from one of the flexible options, as listed above (Option A, B or C). 

 

Majors, Minors and University Electives

  • A list of disciplines and prescribed courses for each available second major and minor can be found on the Majors & Minors list. Note: Not all courses are available every semester. 
  • Information about University Elective courses at RMIT is available on the University Electives web page.
  • The College of Business and Law also offers an Undergraduate Business Internship elective.

 

Please note: All courses listed may not be available each Semester, this is important to note when planning your enrolments.You must ensure that you satisfy the academic requirements of your program. 

Complete the following Four (4) Core Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Business Law 12 LAW2442 City Campus 2058 2042
Financial Markets and Institutions 12 BAFI1002 City Campus 1964 1932
Global Corporate Responsibility 12 Yes BUSM4687 City Campus 1718
Business in the Globalised Economy 12 ECON1086 City Campus 2000 1978
AND

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
AND
{

Option 1: Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minor
OR

Option 2: Select and Complete Two (2) courses from any:

University Elective
}
 
AND

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Year Three of Program

In year three of your program, you will complete the remaining four International Business major courses and the other four (4) courses from one of the flexible options listed above (Option A, B or C).

 

Note that you must take at least one (1) business minor if you choose either option B or C. 

Make sure you note the prerequisite relationships between courses to enable you to advance through your program.

It is highly recommended that you repeat any failed course(s) in the next available semester.

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title

Credit Points

Prereqs/ Coreqs

Course Code

Campus

Semester 1 Class

Semester 2 Class
Global Trade Operations 12 OMGT2243 City Campus 1942 1925
Innovation Management 12 BUSM4550 City Campus 1715 1671
Cross Cultural Management 12 Yes BUSM4688 City Campus 1673
Political Economy of Global Business 12 Yes BUSM4689 City Campus 1802 1768
AND

Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
AND
{

Option 1: Select and Complete Two (2) Courses from a Business Discipline or Other Discipline minor.

Business Discipline Minors
Other Discipline Minor
OR

Option 2: Select and Complete Two (2) courses from any:

University Elective
}
 

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Program structure enquiries

 

Contact Details

Contact Business Connect via the following options: 

Phone: +61 3 9925 5000 (Select the option to 'Speak to your School' then 'Business or Law Studies'.)

Webchat: Click on the 'Chat with Business Connect' box at the bottom right of this page

Online: Click here to lodge a query online.

In Person: Building 80, Level 7, 445 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000 (in line with COVIDSafe guidelines and subject to government restrictions)

 

Enrolment Load

The maximum standard enrolment load per semester is 48 credit points. 

 

Overloading

You will only be permitted to overload by a maximum of 12 credit points in the final semester of your program, upon approval from the College.

 

Credit and Pathways

If you have completed an RMIT College of Business Vocational Education program and you are continuing your studies into an RMIT College of Business Higher Education program, you will be eligible to receive advanced standing for approved courses. Please refer to the College of Business Advanced Standing webpage for more information.

If you have other previous learning or experience, you can apply for credit or recognition of prior learning to count towards your RMIT program. Please read the information provided on the Apply for Credit web page.

 

Timetabling

Please go to the Class timetables web page to access timetabling information.

 

Material fees

Some courses and programs have material fees (fees for field trips, goods or services) associated with them. In most cases these charges are not compulsory, but are levied by the teaching school for materials they purchase on your behalf for use in your studies. Go to the Material Fees web page to check the material fees for your program and courses.

Enrolment

For more information about enrolment at RMIT University, please go to the Enrolment home page.

*Semester 1 classes generally commence in February and Semester 2 classes generally commence in July. Please contact your school for more information about specific class start days.

Policies

For more information about other RMIT University policies, please go to the Policies web site.

Student Electives

University Electives are available to Undergraduate students, and in selected Postgraduate programs.

Information about University Elective courses at RMIT is available on the University Electives web site.

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