Start your career in international relations and business in Australia
Internationally recognised, a combined degree combined degree in International Relations and Business will set you up with an extensive range of knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare you for an exciting career that could see you as a diplomat, government official, entrepreneur, or business leader anywhere in the world.
Not only will you graduate with career-ready experiences, you will also graduate sooner with Bond’s accelerated degrees. Bond University offers three semesters per year instead of the usual two, meaning Bond students graduate in two years.
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The Transformer: be a game changer.
As part of your degree, all Bond students are given the opportunity to participate in the new Transformer program. This fee-free, co-curricular program is designed to expand your entrepreneurial skills, dive deep into big picture thinking and embrace creative problem solving so you can make a real difference in the community, your own business or an existing one. Learn more.
Key features
- Access to the Bond Business Commercialisation Centre and the Bond Business Accelerator that collectively offer a broad array of tools and networking opportunities
- Smaller classes and personal mentoring – learn in groups of around 20 to 30, delivering more interaction and more support
- Access to the Business School’s formal mentor program where you will be supported by academic staff, senior students and alumni
- Bond Business and International Relations degrees are internationally recognised and accredited worldwide
About the program
The Bachelor of International Relations prepares students for a career in a globalised economy. Global and regional interdependence means that no nation – least of all Australia – is unaffected by developments beyond its borders. National survival is now based on international orientation; businesses, governments and organisations need people equipped not only with relevant professional skills, but also with competencies in international relations. Show more
The Bachelor of International Relations prepares students for a career in a globalised economy. Global and regional interdependence means that no nation – least of all Australia – is unaffected by developments beyond its borders. National survival is now based on international orientation; businesses, governments and organisations need people equipped not only with relevant professional skills, but also with competencies in international relations. The Bachelor of Business prepares you for leadership roles in today’s global businesses. New subjects in Business Model Generation and Business Model Execution will develop every student’s entrepreneurial and innovation abilities. All students in this program will be involved with ideation, creation, validation and execution of a business. This gives you the edge over other business graduates. Show less
| Mode | On Campus |
| Duration | 8 semesters (2 years 8 months) |
| Starting semesters |
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| Program type | Bachelors Degree |
| Study area | Business and Commerce, International Relations and Humanities |
| Program code | HB-21149 |
| CRICOS code | 088310C |
| Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
Graduates of this program will have a global perspective which will suit their areas of interest and professional goals whilst having developed the skill base necessary to operate in a global environment. Graduates could expect to find employment in Defence, Diplomacy, Foreign Affairs, International Business, Media, Trade. The Bachelor of Business is a broad-based qualification accepted nationally and internationally by leading employers in a wide range of corporate disciplines. Graduates often attain roles in advertising, human resources, information technology, marketing, public relations and research.
The Bachelor of International Relations and Bachelor of Business program comprises 32 subjects, as follows:
University core subjects (3)
Business core subjects (9)
Business major subjects (6)
International Relations major subjects (12)
Elective subjects (2)
View the Program structure and sequence plans for page or all semesters of commencement.
University core subjects (3)
- CORE11-001 Critical Thinking and Communication
- CORE11-002 Leadership and Team Dynamics
- CORE11-003 Ethical Thought and Action
Plus: CORE11-004 Beyond Bond: Professional Development and Community Engagement
Business School core subjects (9)
- ACCT11-100 Accounting for Decision Making
- ECON11-100 Principles of Economics
- BUSN13-331 Business Model Generation
- BUSN13-332 Business Model Execution
- FINC12-200 Fundamentals of Finance
- INFT11-120 Digital Transformation of Business
- LAWS10-100 Business Law
- MKTG11-100 Marketing
- ALTERNATE CHOICE You must complete one of the following two subjects:
Business Major (6)
You must complete either one of the Business majors.
International Relation Majors (12)
Students must complete two of the International Relation majors.
Electives (2)
Students must choose two (2) elective subjects
Students may also choose one of the following opportunities to use one or more of your elective subjects to have an international experience or an Internship opportunity provided you meet the requirements. Please discuss with the Enrolment Advisor in the Student Business Centre.
- Study Tour
The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject). - Business Internship
The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre. - Individual Study Topic
The Individual Study Topic is only available in exceptional circumstances and requires Program Director's approval.
Important note for first semester students
You will be registered in the Bond Business Mentoring Program designed for all new undergraduate students; please be advised the first scheduled gathering is in the Bond Business School orientation, If you require further information please email [email protected]
The below fees are based on an average per semester cost, fees may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester:
- 2019 fees: $19,080 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
- 2020 fees: $20,040 per semester (based on 4 subjects per semester)
When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than if you went to another university.
This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.
Find out your financing options and other living costs to consider.
Academic requirements
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Applicants must meet the University's general minimum admission criteria.
In the January semester 2019 there were fewer than five OP/ATAR offers made in this program hence no comparative information on previous OP/ATAR intake scores is available.
Visit our Faculty of Society & Design student profile and Bond Business School student profile if you are interested in the profile of all students who commenced undergraduate study at the Faculty in the January semester 2019.
International Secondary School students
For more information for International Students, including the International Baccalaureate, please go to the International Secondary School equivalency page.
Alternative entry pathways
For those applicants who do not currently have the required academic qualifications, there are a number of alternative entry pathways:
- Bond University Tertiary Preparation programs
- Bond University Diploma programs
- Other institutional Tertiary Preparation Programs
- Vocational education and training qualifications (Certificate IV and above)
- Prior higher education experience (at this university or another)
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Professional or para-professional qualifications/experience
- Employment experience verified by a statement of service from the employer stating the position title and length of service and a very brief statement on the tasks undertaken.
For more information on what is required please visit our how to apply page.
English language proficiency requirements
As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English language proficiency requirements for university study.
Credit for prior study
Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information
Key dates
How to apply
In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the online application form. To find out more about the application process please refer to how to apply.
Business majors
Complete six subjects from one of the following majors:
You must complete the following three subjects:
- ENFB12-205 Enabling Creativity and Innovation in Business
- ENFB13-300 Entrepreneurial Growth
- ENFB13-302 Managing Innovation
Plus three subjects from the following options:
- ENFB13-301 Understanding Family Enterprise
- ENFB13-305 Venture Capital and Private Equity
- ENFB13-306 Bond Business Accelerator
- Study Tour The Study Tour requires approval from the Faculty. (Please note that Additional Costs are associated with this subject).
- Business Internship The Internship requires a GPA credit average and requires approval from the Faculty with an application to the Career Development Centre.
You must complete the following two subjects:
Plus four subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following three subjects:
- MGMT13-305 Human Resource Management
- IBUS12-251 Concepts of Strategy
- MGMT13-311 Managing Strategic Change
Plus three subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following three subjects:
- MKTG12-301 Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
- MKTG13-303 Market Research and Analysis
- MKTG13-320 Strategic Marketing
Plus three subjects from the following options:
You must complete the following two subjects:
Alternate Choice: You must also complete one of the following two subjects:
- ADVT11-100 Advertising Principles and Practice or
- PUBR11-100 Public Relations Principles and Practice
Plus three subjects from the following options:
- ADVT12-200 Direct Response and Writing for Advertising
- ADVT12-241 Advertising Communications and Channel Planning
- ADVT13-101 Advertising, Brand Image and Cultural Space
- MKTG13-312 Internet and Social Media Marketing
- PUBR12-235 Media Relations
- PUBR12-250 Public Relations Writing
- PUBR13-312 Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies
Students taking the Marketing Communication major MUST Choose Advertising Principles and Practice (ADVT11-100) before taking either Advertising, Brand Image and Cultural Space (ADVT13-101) or Media Relations (PUBR12-235). Students wanting to take either Media Relations (PUBR12-235), Public Relations Writing (PUB12-250) or Public Relations Campaigns and Strategies (PUBR13-312) MUST first complete Public Relations Principles and Practice (PUBR11-100).
You must complete the following four subjects:
- HRTM12-204 Contemporary Issues in Hospitality and Tourism Management
- HRTM12-206 Tourism and Hospitality Economics
- HRTM12-209 Event Operations
- HRTM12-212 WHS Risk Management
Plus two subjects from the following options:
International Relations majors
Complete 2 majors of six subjects from each of the following majors:
The major comprises six (6) subjects drawn from the list of INTR subjects.
INTR11-101 Introduction to Geopolitics
INTR12-200 Australian Public and Foreign Policy
INTR12-201 Strategic India
INTR12-203 The United Nations
INTR12-206 Global Institutions and Conflict Resolution
INTR12-208 Public Diplomacy and Social Media
INTR12-210 East-West International Diplomacy
INTR12-213 Global Development: Theory and Practice
INTR12-214 Global Political Economy
INTR12-221 Latin America in the International System
INTR12-230 Terrorism
INTR13-301 Strategic China
INTR13-303 Chinese Defence Policy
INTR13-304 Eurasia
INTR13-305 Australia and the Asia-Pacific
INTR13-306 Prospects for Global Politics
INTR13-309 Diplomacy: Theory and Practice
INTR13-310 Alternative Globalisations
INTR13-700 International Relations Practicum
The major comprises of six (6) subjects and must include:
- INTR11-100 Introduction to International Relations
- INTR11-101 Introduction to Geopolitics
- INTR13-309 Diplomacy: Theory and Practice
plus three (3) of the following:
- INTR12-200 Australian Public and Foreign Policy
- INTR12-201 Strategic India
- INTR12-203 The United Nations
- INTR12-210 East-West International Diplomacy
- INTR12-213 Global Development: Theory and Practice
- INTR13-301 Strategic China
- INTR13-700 International Relations Practicum
OR two (2) subjects drawn from the list above plus one Foreign Language subject.
The major comprises of six (6) subjects and must include:
and either
Plus four (4) subjects drawn from the following:
- INTR11-100 Introduction to International Relations
- INTR11-101 Introduction to Geopolitics
- INTR12-201 Strategic India
- INTR12-210 East-West International Diplomacy
- INTR12-214 Global Political Economy
- INTR12-221 Latin America in the International System
- INTR13-301 Strategic China
- INTR13-304 Eurasia
INTR13-305 Australia and the Asia-Pacific
Program variations
- Bachelor of International Relations
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Social Science
- Bachelor of Business (3 Year Program)
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Business / Bachelor of Laws
- Bachelor of International Relations (3 Year Program)
- Bachelor of International Relations/Bachelor of Laws