Global Business

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Western Australia

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Business (Global Business) at UWA equips you with core business skills set firmly in a global context — ideal for students who want to understand how companies work across borders. You’ll learn how to navigate international markets, work effectively in culturally diverse teams, and make strategic decisions informed by global economic trends.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in business essentials — exploring units like Foundations of Global Business and Management and Organisations. You’ll also learn the basics of economics and data analysis, giving you a well-rounded start and preparing you for more advanced global business concepts. Alongside, you’ll get to know your classmates, start team-based projects, and develop a mindset for thinking beyond local markets.

Year 2
In Year 2, you’ll dive into the heart of international business with courses such as Rise of the Global Economy and International Management. Here, you’ll explore how globalisation shapes industries, and study how different cultural, social, and economic systems influence business strategy. You’ll also engage in practical exercises that simulate running a company across countries — learning how to lead, adapt, and make decisions in a cross-cultural environment.

Year 3
By your final year, your learning becomes even more applied. You may take advanced units that allow you to integrate everything you’ve learned — for example, strategy in global firms, international entrepreneurship, or cross-cultural negotiation. You’ll work on real-world case studies, capstone projects, or internships through UWA’s work-integrated learning programs, gaining meaningful experience before graduation.

Focus Areas:
International Management · Global Strategy · Cross-Cultural Leadership

Learning Outcomes:
You will develop the ability to understand and manage across borders, communicate and lead in diverse cultural environments, and design business strategies that respond to global economic challenges.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The UWA Business School holds EQUIS and AACSB accreditation, which means your degree is recognised and respected by employers worldwide — ensuring your qualification carries weight no matter where your career takes you.

Reputation (Employability Rankings):
UWA’s Business School is ranked among Australia’s top institutions — known for its strong reputation, excellent career support, and high employability for graduates, thanks to its global partnerships and industry-aligned curriculum.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

That’s an excellent choice — UWA’s Global Business major is all about giving you hands-on, real-world experience. Instead of just learning theory, you’ll tackle real international management challenges, explore cultural differences in business, and understand the complexities of globalisation. You’ll develop skills to communicate across cultures, make strategic decisions, and solve the kinds of problems that global companies actually face. And because UWA is deeply connected with industry, many of your classes involve practical experience through placements, projects, and work-integrated learning.

Here are some of the key experiential opportunities you can expect as a Global Business student at UWA:

Work-Integrated Learning and Internships: You can take units that let you intern or do work placements with companies in Australia — and sometimes even overseas — gaining practical insights while building your professional network.

Real-Time Financial Trading Room: You’ll have access to UWA’s Rosemarie Nathanson Financial Markets Trading Room, which features 50 terminals and real-time data from over 400 global markets, including ASX, NYSE, and LSE. It’s an amazing way to see market dynamics in action.

Student Consultancy and Social Enterprise Projects: Get involved with student-run organizations like Enactus, working on entrepreneurial and social innovation projects that address real business and societal challenges.

Global Perspectives Through Cultural Learning: Your course emphasizes interpersonal communication across cultures and how personal and cultural values shape business decisions — giving you a strong edge in cross-cultural intelligence.

Career Networking and Corporate Exposure: UWA Business School has an extensive network of corporate supporters, including EY, KPMG, BHP, and Chevron, and runs regular career-connection events — perfect for meeting industry professionals early in your studies.

Learning with Cutting-Edge Business Tools: Beyond the trading room, you’ll get access to powerful financial and business databases like Bloomberg, LSEG (Refinitiv Eikon), and Capital IQ, so you can analyse real-world finance and international business scenarios.

Creative Communication Resources: UWA also provides resources like the One Button Studio and Lightboard, helping you present, record, and communicate your ideas in professional and modern formats.

Professional Development via Career Connect: Through events, lunches with executives, and networking nights, you’ll build both your soft skills and your professional connections — essential tools for a successful career in global business.

In short, UWA’s Global Business major doesn’t just teach you about the global marketplace — it immerses you in it. You won’t just study international business; you’ll experience it firsthand.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating with a Global Business major from UWA opens you up to meaningful, globally-relevant career paths. You’ll be well‑positioned to join organizations operating across borders, and to contribute in roles that demand both business acumen and cultural fluency.

Here are some typical job roles you might step into:

International Management Consultant
Global Marketing Analyst or Brand Manager
Export / Trade Manager
Business Development Executive in multinational firms

Here’s what this means for you:

Industry Connections & Work Experience: UWA strongly emphasizes work‑integrated learning. As part of this program, you’ll have access to internships and professional experience units, giving you real-world exposure and the chance to build a network.
Global Recognition: The UWA Business School is accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB, which are among the top business school accreditations globally. That means your degree is very well respected by employers around the world.
Strong Employer Network: UWA’s Business School has over 30 corporate partners — companies like KPMG, EY, BHP, Chevron and others — which helps in networking, internships, and recruitment.
Graduate Outcomes: According to UWA’s graduate outcome data, a healthy proportion of business graduates secure full-time employment; the school’s graduates also report median salaries that compare favorably with national benchmarks.
Support Services: Throughout your time at UWA, you’ll have access to the Business School’s career services, including mentorship, career coaching, and networking events — all designed to boost your employability.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you complete your Bachelor of Business in Global Business, you’ve got solid pathways to postgraduate study at UWA. For example, you could go on to a Master of Commerce or an MBA, both of which are offered by UWA’s Business School. These further studies can deepen your specialization, broaden your leadership capabilities, and significantly enhance your career flexibility — whether you aim to work in corporate strategy, international operations, or entrepreneurship.