International business has become a prominent field due to the economic agreements between Vietnam and partner countries. These agreements have opened numerous new opportunities, fostered economic growth and enhanced international integration.
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The field of international business revolves around the commercial activities conducted between individuals, enterprises and economic organisations among countries. It is characterised by its global nature and high level of integration.
International business encompasses activities such as the exchange and trade of goods, services, resources, people, ideas and technology between different countries. It involves cross-border commercial transactions, facilitating the global flow of economic activities.
This field of study provides comprehensive knowledge on business administration, as well as cross-national business strategies and tactics.
What are the principles of international business? Students in this field will learn both fundamental and advanced knowledge about business activities between countries in the context of the global digital technology development. The program includes nine mandatory core subjects*:
*The Bachelor of Business program is subject to change over time, refer to the program page for the most up to date details.
To be prepared for future careers, in addition to foundational knowledge, international business students are also trained in professional skills such as international payment, foreign trade insurance, international trade dispute resolution, and methods of entering foreign markets. These courses equip students with negotiation, compromising, and problem-solving skills when dealing with real-world situations.
The nature of the Bachelor of International Business program requires students to have a strong proficiency in English. Consequently, almost all universities currently place a key priority on language training. However, with RMIT students, English proficiency is not a challenge as it is also one of the entry requirements of the university.
A degree in international business opens a wide range of attractive job opportunities, such as:
The international business sector currently has a high demand for young, dynamic and high-quality professionals. Recent graduates have no need to be concerned about job prospects. The salary level largely depends on the job position, the candidate's capabilities and the salary policies of each company. Salaries in international business range from 8 to 30 million VND*, depending on qualifications, experience, position and whether the company is domestic or international..
Compared to both domestic and international standards, the salary levels in the international business sector are notably attractive.
*as of 2025.
At other universities, international business is an independent program. At RMIT Vietnam, International Business (often referred to as global business) is one of the nine majors within the Bachelor of Business program.
In addition to the majors, there are minor specialisations that provide a broad understanding of various fields. This equips students with diverse skills to meet the increasing demands of the market and adapt to changes, opening numerous career opportunities. Students have the freedom to choose from various subjects within the economic disciplines, including the global business major. This flexibility allows students to tailor their study program over the three-year course.
When opting for the Global Business specialisation within the Bachelor of Business program, students will learn to understand business indicators, analyse situations and propose appropriate solutions for the international operations of enterprises. The subjects covered may include:
For the most up to date subject offerings, please refer to the Bachelor of Business program page.
From their first year, students benefit from the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) approach offered at RMIT Vietnam. Work Integrated Learning allows learners to work directly on projects for businesses - RMIT's partner companies and corporations - enabling them to apply their acquired knowledge in real-world settings and engage with potential employers while being a learner.
For more detailed guidance, please contact RMIT Vietnam for further consultation. We wish you the best in finding a clear career direction and selecting a suitable study path at university!