Business
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Business
CRICOS course code
019479E
Length
3 years
Campuses
Melbourne (Bundoora), Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course helps students build the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in a wide range of areas within the private and public sectors. The course adopts a problem-focused approach that helps students develop the important problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant in any business.
Course structure
Students complete a core of ten foundation subjects, providing fundamental skills and knowledge in accounting, macroeconomics, microeconomics, management, information systems, commercial law, sustainability in global business or climate, sustainability and society, business statistics, finance and marketing. They also complete at least one major or two minors in business, and further subjects in additional majors, minors or elective areas. Outside majors may include a language or other pre-approved sequences.
Handbook
Major areas of study
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus: Business economics, financial management, human resource management, management, and marketing.
Bendigo campus: business law, economics, human resource management, international business, information technology, and marketing.
Albury-Wodonga campus: management, marketing, sustainable resource management. Minor sequence: Logistics.
Mildura campus: management (not available to international students).
Shepparton campus: human resources management, management. Minor sequence: marketing (not available to international students).
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
18 200
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe University Language Centre; for more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or
TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 213 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20; or
Satisfactory completion of an English language subject at Year 12 or equivalent level. This must have been completed in the last two years and at an academic level acceptable to the University; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
LTU Foundation Studies - 65
Aust. Yr 12 (ENTER) 2009 (indicative only) - 74.6
International Baccalaureate - 24
Cambridge A Levels/STPM - 6
Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC
MICSS (UEC) - 3A 3B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 65
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5
Sweden Slutbetyg - G
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8
National (China) Gao Kao - 500
Shanghai (China) Gao Kao - 410
Guangzhou (China) Gao Kao - 550
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 2.6
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3
If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe International College website.
Subject prerequisites
Mathematics determined to be equivalent to VCE Units 1 & 2 (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduates are prepared for careers in the management of large, medium and small businesses. There are career opportunities in the government and private sectors, both domestically and internationally. Areas of potential employment include small business management, marketing, management, human resource management and international business.
Professional recognition
Students completing with a Human Resource Management major: Admission to the Australian Human Resource Institute (subject to relevant work experience).
Students completing with a Marketing major: Eligible to join the Australian Marketing Institute or the Marketing Research Society of Australia as associate members.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au