Global Business and Behaviour and Systemic Change - B6062

Global Business and Behaviour and Systemic Change

Master's degree/Master's degree

Organisations – and the people within them – have the power to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Achieving that change at an organisational level requires both a truly global perspective and a commitment to progressing systems and structures toward a more positive, sustainable future.

This program builds on your skills and understanding of global business and how to address both behaviours and systems, so you can make change happen sooner.

Experts from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute will guide you through powerful change-oriented theory and practice drawn from behavioural psychology, systems transformations and more. You will learn how to collaboratively design, implement, and evaluate targeted change projects so you can make an impact at an individual, organisational, and societal level, to address the great challenges of our time.

Since contemporary business plays a pivotal role in enabling this impact, the Master of Global Business is the ideal complement to the forward-thinking toolkit you are building. Enhance your understanding of the global business environment while progressing your practical expertise. You will develop a greater awareness of the global context and its implications for business by being exposed to subject areas such as global business, geopolitics, trade, supply chains and their sustainability, trade governance and intercultural communication.

This program provides a deeper and interdisciplinary understanding of cross-regional, cross-cultural challenges and opportunities. It enhances your ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions while empowering you to deliver meaningful, sustainable change. It is a great next step for strategic and impact-oriented careers in government, business and not-for-profit organisations.

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Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time & part time
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Start date
Start Date: First semester (February) and Second semester (July)
Qualification
Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change, Master of Global Business

Are you seeking to advance your ability to address the global issues and challenges faced by business and society?

This double master's degree will prepare you to navigate the complexities of the business world, and to creatively design innovative solutions for implementation within and beyond the business context. Throughout the degree, you'll explore the global context in which business operates and how it deals with issues of geopolitics, security, business-government relations, trade governance, global supply chains, sustainability, social responsibility, community impacts, and cross-cultural communication.

You will develop the ability to draw on multidisciplinary theories, tools and practices to respond to the unique and challenging operating environments faced by global businesses and be empowered to help organisations navigate transformative changes currently underway in our global economy, societies and environment.

You'll emerge as an effective leader, able to adopt and initiate cutting-edge practices that benefit businesses, society and the environment in a variety of worldwide contexts.

Please select a specialisation for more details:

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a major or minor* in a cognate discipline** with at least a high credit (65%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA).

or

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and at least two years of relevant professional experience.***

*A minor is at least four units (equivalent to 24 Monash credit points).

**Cognate disciplines include: arts, business, commerce, economics, engineering, law, management, humanities, public health, sustainability, climate change, science or social science disciplines.

***Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.

English requirements

Monash Level A, that is:  IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except that electives may be reduced or redirected.

Master of Global Business

The Master of Global Business is structured in two parts, Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Electives. In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Mastery knowledge

The focus of these studies is to develop your knowledge and skills as a critical and creative professional who can apply their understanding and knowledge of the global business and politics environments in order to contribute to solutions that address contemporary global issues

Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change

The course is structured in two parts. Part A. Core Studies and Part B. Specialist Study.  In the double degree course you complete:

Part A. Core Studies 

In these studies you will establish the core concepts, skills, theories and methodologies required to research and practice behavioural and systemic change in complex contexts. Together, they provide a comprehensive toolkit to develop and apply a solution-focus to any sustainable development or societal challenge.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B6062.

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B6062.

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Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Note Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2026 rates and should only be used as a guide.

Full fee

Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:

A$38,000

Fee assistance

As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.