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 involves a cross-faculty collaboration between Monash Business School and the Faculty of Science to build 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 Sustainable Development Education team, BehaviourWorks Australia and the Sustainability Transitions Lab will guide you through powerful change-oriented theory and practice. You will learn how to collaboratively design, implement and evaluate 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 to complex global problems. It is a great next step for strategic and impact-oriented careers in government, business and not-for-profit organisations.

Ready to make change happen at a truly global scale?


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Course Details

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

Information about fees

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

This double master's program will prepare you to navigate the complexities of the business world, and to design innovative solutions for implementation within and beyond the business context. You'll explore the complex global context in which business operates, from geopolitics and security to business-government relations and trade governance. Additionally, you will build the skills to manage interconnected challenges like global supply chains, sustainability, social responsibility, community impacts and cross-cultural communication.

Drawing on multidisciplinary theories, tools and practices, you will develop skills to respond to the unique and challenging operating environments faced by global businesses. You will graduate with the skills to 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 (International 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 entry requirements

Level A
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 or Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 or TOEFL iBT:

0 - 120 scale:
79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21

1 - 6 scale:
4 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 3.5, Listening 3, Speaking 3.5 and Writing 4.5

 or Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply)

Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified)

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.

International fee

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

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

A$59,900

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.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: 115585C

International course guides

If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.

International Study Grants

International study grants

International Study Grants valued at up to $10,000