International Business

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Year

2010

Award

Bachelor of International Business

Length

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Course description

This course offers students the opportunity to study the international economic environment in which businesses operate. A generalist first year provides a basic platform of knowledge spanning accounting, economics, management, information systems, law and business statistics. There is some flexibility to enable students to complement studies in international finance, international management and international marketing, with studies in areas of personal interest including a foreign language and culture.

Course structure

Students complete subjects totalling 360 credit points (all subjects are worth 15 credit points), including at least 255 credit points from subjects offered by the Faculty of Law and Management. First year: Seven compulsory subjects and one elective. Second year: Four compulsory subjects and four electives. Third year: Four compulsory subjects and four electives.

Handbook

Melbourne (Bundoora)

Major areas of study

Accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing, business law, human resource management, international business, international management, international finance and international marketing.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/mid-year).

Fee type

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.html

Middle Band

Completion of Business Management, Accounting or Economics facilitates an additional aggregate point to a maximum of 2 points. Performances in prerequisite studies and Business Studies (any) also considered.

Selection

ENTER 75.35

Extra requirements

Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form for work experience to be considered.

Prerequisites

VCE Units 1 and 2: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either). Units 3 and 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any).

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates can opt for a generalist or specialist career in any organisation operating in the international arena. Career opportunities exist in multinational companies, government departments, financial institutions, and import/export businesses.

Professional recognition

Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.

Contact information

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Email: study@latrobe.edu.au
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All students may pay a Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for Overseas Student Health Cover