- How long it takes
- 2 to 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 40.9
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2020
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Taught by
- 5 providers
- 4 states and territories
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of International Business asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how businesses work across countries
- good communication skills for dealing with different cultures
- curiosity about global trade and world markets
- patience for learning about other languages and customs
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

Importer and Exporter
Importers and exporters buy goods from overseas suppliers or sell Australian products abroad, and carry the freight, customs paperwork and payment arrangements behind each shipment.
Median pay$90,000 (estimate)
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 5 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Monash University (opens in a new tab)

Monash University
Caulfield, City, VIC
4.3from 1,955 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 67.05 lowest
- (77.05 median, 2024)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are supportive and resolve issues quickly
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
- Feedback from teaching staff can be limited
- Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)

La Trobe University
Melbourne, Sydney, NSW, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 40.9 lowest
- (56.3 median, 2020)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
- Website for The University of Adelaide (opens in a new tab)
The University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
4.4from 869 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 62.2 lowest
- (72.05 median, 2020)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Website for The Australian National University (opens in a new tab)
The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
4.4from 702 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 72.45 lowest
- (80.3 median, 2025)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- People are friendly and supportive
- Website for AIBI Higher Education (opens in a new tab)

AIBI Higher Education
Sydney, NSW
4.7from 64 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Lecturers are engaging, supportive and knowledgeable
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of International Business.
- International trade and economics
- Cross cultural management
- Marketing and finance
- Commercial law
- Global business environment
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?