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Melbourne Business School
Master of International Business
Melbourne Business School
Course Overview
Melbourne Business School's Master of International Business is delivered jointly by MBS and the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Business and Economics — a school ranked #1 in Australia (FT and QS) and consistently in the global top 30 for Business and Management Studies. The 1.5-year programme is open to fresh graduates and early-career professionals (versus the MBA which targets 3-5+ years of experience), and structures around four pillars: international economics, global strategy, cross-cultural management, and international finance/marketing — with a global immersion module (recent cohorts to Shanghai, Singapore, and Berlin) and a capstone consulting project.
Sri Lankan applicants choose MBS International Business because it offers an elite Australian business credential WITHOUT requiring 3+ years of work experience (the MBA bar), tuition at AUD 53,500/year is roughly half of the MBA, and graduates qualify for the 2-year 485 Temporary Graduate Visa (3 years in regional Victoria). Melbourne is Australia's corporate headquarters city — home to ANZ, NAB, BHP, Telstra, Coles, and the major consulting firms' Australian offices — providing the strongest graduate hiring pipeline of any non-Sydney location.
Entry Requirements
Academic
- check_circle Sri Lankan Bachelor's (Hons) in any discipline — minimum Upper Second-Class (2:1 / GPA 3.0+).
- check_circle MINIMUM 0 years of work experience required — this programme is designed for fresh graduates, distinguishing it from the MBA.
- check_circle GMAT or GRE is NOT required for fresh graduates with strong Bachelor's results; required for applicants with 3+ years' experience seeking advanced standing.
- check_circle Personal statement (500 words) outlining career goals and international interests.
- check_circle Two academic / professional references; CV; transcripts.
English Proficiency
- check_circle IELTS Academic: 6.5 Overall (no band below 6.0).
- check_circle TOEFL iBT: 79 Overall (min 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking).
- check_circle PTE Academic: 58 Overall (min 50 in each section).
- check_circle Waived if your Bachelor's was taught and assessed entirely in English (most Sri Lankan applicants from UoC, UoP, UoM, UoK, SLIIT, NSBM, NIBM, or international universities qualify).
Estimated Cost of Study
| Expense Category | Amount (AUD) | Approx. LKR |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per year) | AUD 53,500 | Rs. 11,235,000 |
| OSHC Health Cover (18 months) | AUD 1,050 | Rs. 220,500 |
| Living Expenses (18 months, Melbourne) | AUD 44,565 | Rs. 9,358,650 |
| Student Visa & Application Fees | AUD 2,100 | Rs. 441,000 |
| Total Programme Investment | AUD 127,965 | Rs. 26,872,650 |
*LKR conversion based on current bank rates. Subject to change.
Career Outcomes & PR
Eligible for the Australian 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for 2 years on completion (3 years if completed at a regional Victorian campus). MBS Master of IB grads place into ANZ Bank, NAB, BHP Group, Telstra Strategy, Coles Group Strategy, EY-Parthenon, Deloitte Consulting, PwC Strategy&, Accenture, and into the Australian arms of McKinsey, BCG and Bain. Sri Lankan returnees route into the strategy and international business teams at JKH, Brandix, MAS Holdings, Hayleys, Dialog Axiata, Hutch, and the major banks (HNB, Commercial Bank, Sampath). Median starting salary: AUD 78,000 (LKR 16.4M/yr).
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