Master of International Business (MIB)
The business world is no longer bound by the borders of the country in which they operate. The globalization of the marketplace introduces a new set of challenges which managers of today must face and overcome. The growth of multinational corporations has created a need for a set of professionals who can combine management skills along with an understanding of the cultural and economic dynamics of different countries.
The UOWD MIB is intended for both new graduates as well as graduates with work experience who want to focus on global management issues. The UOWD MIB is an 10-subject flexible program primarily aimed at international management issues.
The MIB program aims to:
- Prepare students for the international business world, in the Middle East and beyond
- Enable students to acquire knowledge of the international economic environment for business
- Develop amongst students an understanding and awareness of local culture in the UAE in comparison with the international environment
- Enable students to learn the application of international business principles in their own organizations
- Enable students to learn the analytical tools used in international
- Facilitate the development of teamwork skills and will learn how to function as a team-member, being able to synthesize the work of others to produce clear and comprehensive class presentations through active co-operation
- demonstrate an appreciation for learning as a life long process
| Duration | The course is normally 5 semesters in length. Based on 3 semesters per year, and 2 subjects per semester, this degree can be completed in 1.5 years. Candidates may overload or underload per semester. Students on a University sponsored visa must take at least 2 subjects per semester. There are 10 teaching weeks per semester. | ||
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| Recognition | This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education in addition to being accredited by the Australian Government. It is fully recognised within the UAE, in GCC nations and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors. | ||
| Intakes | There are three intakes each year (Autumn, Spring and Summer).
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| Attendance | Attendance is compulsory. Each subject requires one evening of attendance per week. Classes are held 6.00pm – 9.00pm, Sunday to Thursday. | ||
| Subjects | 10 subjects - normally 2 per semester 7 Compulsory subjects:
3 Elective subjects: Chosen from the list provided each semester | ||
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