International Business Minor

​​​​​​​By completing the International Business Minor overseas, you’ll gain a globally recognised qualification that will appear on your academic transcript- highlighting your international experience and cross-cultural skills to future employers.

This minor is currently not available at Swinburne’s Hawthorn campus, making it a unique opportunity to diversify your degree while studying in Malaysia or Vietnam. You’ll also benefit from a fresh academic environment, new perspectives, and the chance to build a global professional network.
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You can find more information about the program here:
International Business Minor | Swinburne

• Be enrolled into a Bachelor of Business at Swinburne Hawthorn
  
• Have a minimum academic average of 60% (credit average),
• Be in your second year of study.

​​​​​​​This minor must be completed in:

• Year 2, Semester 2; or 
• Year 3, Semester 1

Choose between two of Swinburne's partner teaching locations:

• Swinburne Vietnam Alliance Program (SVAP) - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• INTI International University and College - Subang, Malaysia

This program is offered from Semester 2, 2026.
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For Semester 2, 2026 at INTI International College, Subang Malaysia
Internal application deadline: 1 April 2026
Semester dates: 10 August to 08 December 2026
(including final assessment period)

For Semester 1, 2027 at Swinburne Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Internal application deadline: 31 August 2026 (applications will open early June)
Semester dates: 05 January to 13 April 2027
(including final assessment period)

International Business Minor Units

• International Business Operations
• Global and Digital Marketplaces
• Asian Regionalism and Global Business
• Sustainable International Business Strategy*

• Bahasa Malaysia or Vietnamese language classes available with international students
• International student trips & clubs available 
• Buddy programs with local students 

• No on-campus housing; the partner can assist students in finding accommodation and provide housing list & contacts

A range of funding opportunities are available to help you undertake an overseas experience- Australian Government scholarships, grants and loans may be available to you, as well as Centrelink payments.

Eligible students may apply for:

• A$10,130 OS-HELP Loan (2026 amount)
• A$15,000 New Colombo Plan Travel Grant.

OS HELP Loan

• A loan of up to $10,130* that gets added to your HECS-HELP debt. The money is deposited into your bank account, and you can use it to help cover all your travel-related expenses like flights, visas, accommodation and more. Plus an extra loan for Asian language study in preparation for study in Asia (amount current as of 2025). 
• Other Swinburne Travel Grants and Scholarships*.

*All loans and funding subject to eligibility
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Visit Overseas Program Fee Help & Scholarships | Swinburne for more information