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Master of International Business
Duration
18 - 24 months10 - 12 subjects
Intakes
Winter - January |
Spring - April |
Autumn - September |
Fees*
AED 9,415.35 / USD 2,565 per subject
*VAT 5% inclusive
Our Master of International Business (previously known as Master of Business in International Business), will help you broaden your knowledge of the international business environment.
The program will help you to address management issues in cultural and global contexts. You will also be able to synthesize complex information in order to develop and justify innovative business solutions.
You will gain an understanding of how companies, markets, human resources, and information flow across borders and how culture affects businesses. You will learn about accounting and financial management, cross-cultural management, marketing management, business strategies, organisational behaviour, economics, and more in a global business context.
A degree in international business will prepare you for a global and diverse career, with opportunities across many sectors and industries around the world.
Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:
Country | Direct Admission | Probationary Admission* ( GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent) |
Conditional Admission** (GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent) |
---|---|---|---|
Australia | 65% | 57% | 50% |
China | 75% | 63% | 50% |
Egypt | 65% (Good) | 57% | 50% (Pass) |
India | 50% | 45% | 40% |
10 Point System: 7.0/10.0 | 10 Point System: 6.0/10.0 | 10 Point System: 5.0/10.0 | |
4 Point System: 3.0/4.0 | 4 Point System: 2.5/4.0 | 4 Point System: 2.0/4.0 | |
Iran | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Jordan | 70% | 60% | 50% |
Kenya | 50% | 45% | 40% |
Lebanon | 11 | 10.5 | 10 |
Nigeria | 50% | 45% | 40% |
Pakistan | 50% | 45% | 40% |
Russia | Average of 4 | Average of 3.5 | Average of 3 |
UAE | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
UK | 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) | Average 3.5/5 | Average 3/5 |
USA | 3 | 2.5 | 2 |
* Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.
** Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.
Note:
[1] Unless otherwise stated, the entry requirements above are based on Section I institutions. Further details on alternate entry requirements can be obtained by contacting the Admissions department.
At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:
English Language Test | Entry Score |
---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | Overall score of 6.0 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.0 in Listening and Speaking |
Internet based TOEFL | 79 with not less than 20 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 16 in Speaking |
Computer based TOEFL | 213 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing |
International paper based TOEFL | 550 with a 4.0 TWE/Essay Writing |
EmSAT Achieve – English | 1400 |
Note: Students who have achieved an overall Academic IELTS score of 6, but with a minimum of 5 in reading and writing for their relevant program, may opt to take Academic Writing as an additional subject during their first semester at an additional fee of AED 1,050/USD 286. A 50% pass rate is required to clear the post enrolment condition. Alternatively, the student may opt to retake the IELTS test.
In some cases your prior learning may be recognised by exempting you from completing specific subjects at UOWD on the basis of work you have already completed at another recognised institution or if you have a completed a bachelor degree in a relevant area from an accredited institution. In the case of Master of International Business, credit for prior learning may also be considered if you have a UOWD Graduate Certificate in Business.
If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system, or proof of your work experience or further training. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD's Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.
To make an application for your chosen program, complete the online application form and submit it along with all your supporting documentation (see below) prior to the application deadline.
Late applications may be accepted subject to the availability of places but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
The following records are required to process your application. Please ensure that all these documents accompany your UOWD application for admission form submittal:
- The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
- A Certificate of Completion
(If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)
- Proof of your english language proficiency
(Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)
- Your current resume or CV
- A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
- A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).
Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program:
Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.
If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by:
- The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education
- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country
- The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.
Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD.
Program Structure
The maximum requirement to graduate from Master of International Business degree is twelve (12) subjects. However, if you have completed a bachelor's degree in a relevant business area or a UOWD Graduate Certificate in Business, you may be able to complete the this degree in a total of ten (10) subjects in line with UOWD’s policy on Credit for Prior Learning decided in consultation with UOWD’s Faculty of Business office prior to the beginning of the program.
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Operations Management
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Principles of Marketing Management
Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior learning from all four common business subjects, you will be required to complete two further elective subjects from within your specialisation.
- Insights into Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Global Business Strategies
- Cross-Cultural Management
- International Marketing Strategy
- Managerial Finance
- Business Research Capstone
Any two elective subjects can be chosen from any of the business specialisations in line with the official degree planner. Students may choose to complete Contemporary Issues in International Business or Supply Chain Management as elective subjects.
Accreditation and Recognition
All degrees at the University of Wollongong in Dubai are accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) of the UAE Ministry of Education and are licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). In addition, the degree is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia.
Also, all business degrees of the University of Wollongong are accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Students will be issued a UOW Australia degree upon graduation.


Professional Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) provides an international seal of approval for business programs that ensures the educational needs of students are met through high quality, continuous improvement and excellence in education. This globally recognised accreditation has been awarded to only the top five percent of the world’s business schools.

Dr Flevy Lasrado
Program Director
With a plethora of experience in both academia and industry along with a keen interest in business excellence and innovation, Dr Flevy has extensive knowledge of quality assurance and institutional effectiveness. She is an active researcher and employs blended learning and case-based teaching approach in her classroom.
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