Business

BusinessWhy study Business?

Our world-class business and management education is academically rigorous, professionally relevant and recognised overseas. Choose an MBA or a specialist qualification in accounting, corporate responsibility or international business. Many of our degrees can be taken as double master programs combining business with a second specialisation. We offer postgraduate programs for business and non-business graduates. Many of our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as the ACS, CPA, EFMD, ICCA and FINSIA.

EPAS Accreditation

epas thumbOur MBA is the first MBA program in Australia to be awarded EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development.This world-class recognition from one of the leading global accreditation bodies in the field of business and management offers an assurance of quality and excellence. 

Career opportunities

Career opportunities depend on your area of study and level of specialisation. Further information and support is available from course coordinators.

Courses

Local students

Business courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2011 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Melbourne
3 months full-time or 1 year part-time January, April, July, September

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Course description
This management program provides the skills needed for working within contemporary organisations. It offers a broad knowledge of today's business environment and a rigorous background in the techniques of management, business and administration, through integration of theory and previously acquired workplace experience. Students with a grade average of 65 per cent or above in this course may also use it as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with full Advanced Standing (credit). Please note this program is currently unavailable at the Bendigo campus until 2013.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent, and/or relevant work experience. Students must also submit two referee reports with their application; download proforma reports at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gsm/future-students/apply
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $8645 (60 credit points).
Additional costs
Books and stationery, approximately A$600.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.
Full course details
Business Administration (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Certificate in Corporate Responsibility Melbourne
1 year part-time January, April, July, September

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Course description
This program provides managers and leaders with a sound and systematic body of knowledge and skills based on the latest research in corporate responsibility (CR). It seeks to broaden and deepen their understanding of the issues and dilemmas surrounding the management of CR, and to provide them with an integrated approach to CR theory and practice that incorporates business, environment and social imperatives. The course is suitable for people who would like to be working in CR, would like to obtain a greater professionalisation in CR, or who want a clearer pathway into the CR profession.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline or approved international equivalent, and five years' work experience or significant level of business experience, equivalent to 8 years.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $11,235 (per 60 credit points)
Additional costs
Approximately $600 for books and stationery.
Additional information
Students must also submit two referee reports with their application. Download the proformas (PDF 430 KB).
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.
Full course details
Corporate Responsibility (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Melbourne
Melbourne (City)
1 semester full-time or 2 years part-time January, April, July, September

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Course description
This management program provides candidates with a range of skills and a broad business knowledge essential for working within contemporary organisations. The course offers students a rigorous background in the techniques of management, business and administration, through integration of theory and previously acquired workplace experience. Please note this program is currently unavailable at the Bendigo campus until 2013.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent and/or relevant work experience.Applicants must also submit two referee reports; download report proformas at: www.latrobe.edu.au/gsm/future-students/apply
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $17,290 (per 120 credit points)
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$1 000. Students can purchase these from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.
Full course details
Business Administration (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Diploma in Business Studies Melbourne
Bendigo
Shepparton
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course enables graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing, and assumes no previous business studies. Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, both at individual and team levels. The problem-focused approach helps students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills that lead to effective management and marketing of a range of businesses.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $10,200 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Full course details
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
2012 Graduate Diploma in Business Studies Bendigo
Melbourne
Shepparton
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing, and assumes no previous business studies. Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, both at individual and team levels. The problem-focused approach helps students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills that lead to effective management and marketing of a range of businesses. Major study areas Melbourne and Shepparton: human resources management, management. Bendigo: human resources management, international business, marketing.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Full course details
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
2011 Graduate Diploma in Corporate Responsibility Melbourne
2 years part-time January, April, July, September

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Course description
This course provides managers and leaders with a sound and systematic body of knowledge and skills based on the latest research in the rapidly growing field of governance and corporate responsibility. It seeks to broaden and deepen their understanding of the issues and dilemmas surrounding the management of corporate responsibility, and to provide them with an integrated approach to governance and corporate responsibility theory and practice that incorporates business, environmental and social imperatives.
Prerequisite
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent and a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience. Exceptionally, where the application does not have an undergraduate degree, a significant level of business experience, equivalent to 8 years practice in a managerial role.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $22,470 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.
Full course details
Corporate Responsibility (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management Melbourne
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course enables graduates of any discipline to combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills. It is part of a three-tier postgraduate program in which students may articulate into the Master of Information Systems Management or the Master of Business Information Management and Systems. Students learn to develop business solutions in areas such as customer relationship, management, marketing, accounting and finance using industry based enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS). They also develop an understanding of the analysis, design, and application of business information systems and gain knowledge and skills in data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT, information systems management and business intelligence.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $19,220 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University by 15 January for Semester 1 start or 29 June for Semester 2 start.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management holds Associate level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS) recognised both nationally and internationally for excellence in information and communication technology.
Full course details
Information Systems Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012 Graduate Diploma in Information Technology Bendigo
1 year full-time or up to 5 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

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Course description
This course aims to provide a general professional qualification in information technology (IT) to graduates with a grounding in the discipline who seek to broaden or deepen their knowledge of using computers. Core subjects provide a foundation in information systems, software development and computer networking.
Prerequisite
Undergraduate degree in IT, or any discipline other than IT and successful completion of the subjects Business Programming Concepts and Information Systems or their equivalents.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Professional recognition
The course is accredited for associate level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Full course details
Information Technology (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
2011 Master of Business Administration Melbourne
1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time January, April, July, September

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Course description
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to enhance students' existing skills, and to increase their potential for creating value in the world of business and/or government organisations. The course is the first MBA in Australia to have been awarded three-year EPAS Accreditation. The program aims to provide participants with training in the essential techniques of management, to extend this fundamental knowledge into various areas of specialisation, and to achieve a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide variety of experience in commerce, industry and government.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or approved international equivalent, and at least two years' postgraduate work experience. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from another institution may receive full Advanced Standing (credit) and gain direct entry.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $17,290 (per 120 credit points)
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$2 000.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.
Full course details
Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Business Administration Melbourne
1.5 years full-time or 4 years part-time. Semester 2 (July)

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Course description
The La Trobe MBA is the first in Australia to have been awarded the prestigious EPAS Accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. It is also ranked in the global top 100 MBA programs in the Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking. The curriculum is designed to deliver modern and responsible business leaders who have the expertise to develop and sustain competitive advantages for their organisations. The program focuses on the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education, general management skills and comprehensive personal and professional skills development. The program is structured to suit the lifestyle of working professionals, with most classes taught during evenings, weekends or in block mode across weekends. An intensive summer semester allows every student to tailor the MBA to their needs. The course builds on a long tradition of flexible delivery, with two intakes per year and different delivery modes (standard, flexible and accelerated options) allow students to shape their studies to match their interests and goals.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent, with a minimum C grade average in the final year and three years' relevant postgraduate work experience. Applicants with more than eight years' management experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $29,280 per 120 credit points.
Additional costs
Students must pay all costs related to international study tours, including travel, meals and accommodation. Costs vary depending on location (all accepted students are eligible to apply for travel grants).
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please note you must also submit two referee reports and a detailed resume.
Professional recognition
The La Trobe MBA holds current EPAS Accreditation, awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development.
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Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration Melbourne
2-2.5 years full-time Semester 1 (March)

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Course description
This course is a comprehensive study package for professionals in health service settings who want to expand their career pathway into senior management roles in the public or private sectors. It also provides an entry into the health sector for managers working in non-healthcare settings.
Prerequisite
Undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years' professional work experience. All applicants must submit a one-page statement on their reasons for applying, and provide two references in support of their application. Some applicants may be required to attend an interview. Those who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or Health Services Management and are seeking to progress to the Master's degree require a B average.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $17,050 per 120 credit points.
Additional information
Start date for subjects in the MBA program is early January. Start date for subjects in the MHA program is early March.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Please also complete the Supplementary Form and submit it to the relevant campus. Applications close 31 October 2011 for semester 1 commencement. Late applications accepted until the end of January 2012 (full-fee places only).
Professional recognition
The MHA is accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives. It is also accredited by the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. The MBA is an internationally recognised professional qualification in business.
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Business Administration/Health AdministrationMelbourne
2011 Master of Business Administration / Master of Electronic Engineering Melbourne
2 years full-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This program equips students with various professional skills that are highly sought after by the electronic engineering industry. This skill set allows graduates to fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
Prerequisite
Four-year Australian electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved international equivalent that includes the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $16,880 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October 2010.
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Business Administration/Electronic Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Business Administration / Master of Electronic Engineering Melbourne
2 years full-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This program equips students with various professional skills that are highly sought after by the electronic engineering industry. This skill set allows graduates to fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
Prerequisite
Four-year Australian electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved international equivalent that includes the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $17,890 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Full course details
Business Administration/Electronic Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2 years full-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
In this double MAster's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
Prerequisite
Four-year electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved equivalent, covering the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $16,880 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October 2010.
Full course details
Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2012 Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2 years full-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
In this double Master's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
Prerequisite
Four-year electronic or communication/telecommunication engineering degree, or approved equivalent, covering the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $17,890 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Full course details
Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2011 Master of Corporate Responsibility Melbourne
3 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
In addition to completing coursework for the Graduate Diploma in Corporate Responsibility, Master's students complete a formal research methods paper and a three-subject equivalent research paper.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Corporate Responsibility, normally with an overall weighted average mark of 75% across all subjects attempted.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $22,470 (per 120 credit points)
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Students can only articulate into this course via the Graduate Diploma of Corporate Responsibility. Contact the School (below) for more infomation.
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Corporate Responsibility (Masters)Melbourne
2011 Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business Melbourne
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Semester 2 (July)

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Course description
This degree aims to combine the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business influencing and shaping the rapidly changing global economy. The MFA program aims to facilitate entry into a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the finance sector, as well as providing a pathway to several widely recognised designations of professional excellence within the investment industry. The MIB aims to provide an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in various aspects of international management.
Prerequisite
La Trobe University three-year Bachelor degree or approved equivalent, with grade average above 60% in the final year.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $18,030 (per 120 credit points).
Additional information
Advanced Standing for Foundation subjects is available to . Students who sit a challenge exam and obtain more than 60%. . Students who have passed CFA Level 1. . Students who have at least two years' relevant professional experience. A summer semester offering allows students the option of commencing study in summer.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis is a CFA Program Partner. The CFA Charter is the most widely recognised professional accreditation in finance globally.
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Financial Analysis/International BusinessMelbourne
2012 Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business Melbourne
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

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Course description
This degree aims to combine the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business influencing and shaping the rapidly changing global economy. The MFA program aims to facilitate entry into a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the finance sector, as well as providing a pathway to several widely recognised designations of professional excellence within the investment industry. The MIB aims to provide an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in various aspects of international management.
Prerequisite
La Trobe University three-year Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent, with grade average above 60% in the final year.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $19,110 per 120 credit points.
Additional information
Advanced Standing for Foundation subjects is available to . Students who sit a challenge exam and obtain more than 60%. . Students who have passed CFA Level 1. . Students who have at least two years' relevant professional experience. A summer semester offering allows students the option of commencing study in summer.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis is a CFA Program Partner. The CFA Charter is the most widely recognised professional accreditation in finance globally.
Full course details
Financial Analysis/International BusinessMelbourne
2011 Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration Melbourne
2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This program combines a specialist postgraduate degree in information technology with the broad-based foundation in business and management offered by the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology or computer engineering.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $18,680 (per 120 credit points)
Additional information
The MBA start date is 21 September.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 11 February for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2.
Professional recognition
Graduates are elegible for Professional Level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Full course details
Information Technology/Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration Melbourne
2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This program combines a specialist postgraduate degree in information technology with the broad-based foundation in business and management offered by the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, information technology or computer engineering.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $19,800 per 120 credit points.
Additional information
The MBA start date is 21 September.
How to apply
Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Professional recognition
Graduates are elegible for Professional Level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
Full course details
Information Technology/Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of International Business Melbourne
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course emphasises an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to the ways in which international business is shaping the rapidly changing global economy. It provides students with a grounding in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management. Encompassing the entire spectrum of international business, the MIB program is designed to provide a basis for understanding the global business environment and the role of the manager within it. The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into the international business environment.
Prerequisite
Bachelor degree or equivalent at a high level, with an average grade of Credit or above in the final year of study.Those already working in a professional setting are also encouraged to apply.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $17,800 (per 120 credit points)
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$1000.
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Full course details
International Business (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of International Business Melbourne
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course emphasises an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to the ways in which international business is shaping the rapidly changing global economy. It provides students with a grounding in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management. Encompassing the entire spectrum of international business, the MIB program is designed to provide a basis for understanding the global business environment and the role of the manager within it. The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into the international business environment.
Prerequisite
Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with minimum C Grade average in final year.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $18,860 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
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International Business (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of International Business (Honours) Melbourne
1.5 years full-time or up to 5 years part-time Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course provides graduates of La Trobe's Master of International Business with the opportunity to strengthen and deepen their conceptual thinking and theoretical understanding of the discipline, and improve their capacity for critical reflection.
Prerequisite
Master of International Business, with an overall weighted average mark of 70% across all subjects.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2011): $17,800 (per 120 credit points).
Additional costs
Books and stationery approximately A$2 000
How to apply
Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Full course details
International Business (Master - Honours)Melbourne
2012 Master of International Business (Honours) Melbourne
1.5 years full-time or up to 5 years part-time. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

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Course description
This course provides graduates of La Trobe's Master of International Business with the opportunity to strengthen and deepen their conceptual thinking and theoretical understanding of the discipline, and improve their capacity for critical reflection.
Prerequisite
Master of International Business, with overall weighted average grade of 70% across all subjects.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $18,860 per 120 credit points.
Additional costs
Books and stationery approximately A$2 000
How to apply
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July.
Full course details
International Business (Master - Honours)Melbourne

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

  • Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
  • CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Business international courses
Offer yearCourse title (CRICOS)Campus(es)DurationSemester startsAnnual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (027508E) Melbourne
3 months January, April, June, September $ 18 920

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This management program provides the skills needed for working within contemporary organisations. It offers a broad knowledge of today's business environment and a rigorous background in the techniques of management, business and administration, through integration of theory and previously acquired workplace experience. Students with a grade average of 65 per cent or above in this course may also use it as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with full Advanced Standing (credit). Please note this program is currently unavailable at the Bendigo campus until 2013.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
Special requirements
Students must also submit two referee reports with their application. Please visit this website for instructions two referee reports
Additional costs
Books and stationery, approximately A$600.
Additional information
This course has four intakes: January, April, June and September.
Course details
Business Administration (Graduate Certificate)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (019984K) Melbourne
6 months January, April, June, September $18 920

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This management program provides candidates with a range of skills and a broad business knowledge essential for working within contemporary organisations. The course offers students a rigorous background in the techniques of management, business and administration, through integration of theory and previously acquired workplace experience. Please note this program is currently unavailable at the Bendigo campus until 2013.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelors degree in any discipline, or an approved international equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
Special requirements
Students must also submit two referee reports with their application. Please visit this website for instructions two referee reports
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$1 000. Students can purchase these from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Additional information
This course has four intakes: January, April, June and September.
Course details
Business Administration (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011 Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (034371C) Bendigo
Melbourne
Shepparton
1 year Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $19 470

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Year
2011
Course description
This course enables graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing, and assumes no previous business studies. Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, both at individual and team levels. The problem-focused approach helps students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills that lead to effective management and marketing of a range of businesses.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent.
Course details
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
2012 Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (034371C) Bendigo
Melbourne
Shepparton
1 year Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $20 630

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Year
2012
Course description
This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing, and assumes no previous business studies. Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, both at individual and team levels. The problem-focused approach helps students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills that lead to effective management and marketing of a range of businesses. Major study areas Melbourne and Shepparton: human resources management, management. Bendigo: human resources management, international business, marketing.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent.
Additional information
Major study areas in Melbourne and Shepparton include human resource management and management. Major study areas in Bendigo include human resource management, international business and marketing.
Course details
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
2011 Graduate Diploma in Information Systems Management (059107B) Melbourne
1 year Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $20 750

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Year
2011
Course description
This course enables graduates of any discipline to combine their existing skills with industry-driven, business-focused IT skills. It is part of a three-tier postgraduate program in which students may articulate into the Master of Information Systems Management or the Master of Business Information Management and Systems. Students learn to develop business solutions in areas such as customer relationship, management, marketing, accounting and finance using industry based enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP) and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS). They also develop an understanding of the analysis, design, and application of business information systems and gain knowledge and skills in data warehousing, entrepreneurship and IT, information systems management and business intelligence.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or an approved international qualification.
Professional recognition
The diploma has associate level accreditation with the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Course details
Information Systems Management (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011 Master of Business Administration (015109G) Melbourne
15 months January, April, June, September $18 920 (annual) 37 840 (total)

Master of Business Administration continued…

Year
2011
Course description
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to enhance students' existing skills, and to increase their potential for creating value in the world of business and/or government organisations. The course is the first MBA in Australia to have been awarded three-year EPAS Accreditation. The program aims to provide participants with training in the essential techniques of management, to extend this fundamental knowledge into various areas of specialisation, and to achieve a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide variety of experience in commerce, industry and government.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent and at least two years' postgraduate work experience. Applicants who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may receive full credit and gain direct entry.
Special requirements
Students must also submit two referee reports with their application. Please visit this website for instructions two referee reports
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$2 000.
Additional information
This course has four intakes: January, April, June and September.
Course details
Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of Business Administration (015109G) Melbourne
18 months Semester 2 (July) $29 280 (120 credit points)

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Year
2012
Course description
The La Trobe MBA is the first in Australia to have been awarded the prestigious EPAS Accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. It is also ranked in the global top 100 MBA programs in the Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking. The curriculum is designed to deliver modern and responsible business leaders who have the expertise to develop and sustain competitive advantages for their organisations. The program focuses on the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education, general management skills and comprehensive personal and professional skills development. The program is structured to suit the lifestyle of working professionals, with most classes taught during evenings, weekends or in block mode across weekends. An intensive summer semester allows every student to tailor the MBA to their needs. The course builds on a long tradition of flexible delivery, with two intakes per year and different delivery modes (standard, flexible and accelerated options) allow students to shape their studies to match their interests and goals.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's Degree, or international equivalent, with a minimum of a C Grade Average in the final year, and three years of relevant postgraduate work experience. Applicants with more than eight years of management experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.
Special requirements
Applicants must submit two referee reports for download here and a detailed resume.
Additional costs
Students must pay all costs related to international study tours, including travel, meals and accommodation. Costs vary depending on location (all accepted students are eligible to apply for travel grants).
Additional information
The program includes two compulsory professional experiences, the E-Portfolio and the Boardroom Simulation. Summer semester allows students to accelerate the program and complete the course in 12 months. Short-term international study tours are available.
Course details
Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of Business Administration / Master of Electronic Engineering (061683G/ 020934K) Melbourne
2 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $22 030

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Year
2011
Course description
This program equips students with various professional skills that are highly sought after by the electronic engineering industry. This skill set allows graduates to fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A four-year Australian Electronic or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering degree, or approved international equivalent that includes the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Additional information
MBA start dates: January, April, June and September. MEE start dates: Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Course details
Business Administration/Electronic Engineering (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of Business Administration / Master of Telecommunication Engineering (061682G/ 039169J) Melbourne
2 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $22 030 (135 credit points per year)

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Year
2011
Course description
In this double MAster's program, gradauates gain various professional skills that are highly sought after by the telecommunications industry. Graduates can fast-track their careers into senior management positions in high-technology companies, or to form their own technology start-up company.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Students must have completed a four-year Electronic or Communication/Telecommunication Engineering degree, or approved international equivalent, that includes the fundamentals of analogue and digital communication techniques and systems.
Additional information
MBA start dates: January, April, June and September (for further information, contact the Graduate School of Management on +613 9479 3100). MTE start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Course details
Business Administration/Telecommunication Engineering Melbourne
2011 Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business (073441D) Melbourne
2 years See additional information $20 750

Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This degree aims to combine the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business influencing and shaping the rapidly changing global economy. The MFA program aims to facilitate entry into a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the finance sector, as well as providing a pathway to several widely recognised designations of professional excellence within the investment industry. The MIB aims to provide an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in various aspects of international management.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A La Trobe University three-year bachelor degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with an average in excess of 60% in the final year.
Additional information
This course has commencement dates in July and September.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis is a CFA Program Partner. The CFA Charter is the most widely recognised professional accreditation in finance globally.
Course details
Financial Analysis/International BusinessMelbourne
2012 Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business (073441D) 2 years See additional information $21 990

Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business continued…

Year
2012
Course description
This degree aims to combine the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business influencing and shaping the rapidly changing global economy. The MFA program aims to facilitate entry into a wide range of challenging and rewarding careers in the finance sector, as well as providing a pathway to several widely recognised designations of professional excellence within the investment industry. The MIB aims to provide an education in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in various aspects of international management.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A La Trobe University three-year bachelor degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with an average greater than 60 per cent in the final year.
Additional information
This course has commencement dates in February, July and September.
Professional recognition
The Master of Financial Analysis is a CFA Program Partner. The CFA charter is the most widely recognised prefessional accreditation in finance in the world. Established in 1962, the CFA charter sets the global standard for investment knowledge, standards and ethics. The CFA charter is obtained by successfully completing examinations at three levels set by the CFA Institute and having four years of work experience in the investment industry. In addition, the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA) offer membership at the level of Senior Associate to accredited Masters' graduates who have three years of experience in the industry.
Course details
Financial Analysis/International BusinessMelbourne
2011 Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration (061685E) Melbourne
2 years Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $24 600 (150 credit points per year)

Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This program combines a specialist postgraduate degree in information technology with the broad-based foundation in business and management offered by the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree, or approved international equivalent, in computer science or information technology or an equivalent discipline.
Additional information
MBA start dates: January, April, June and September (for further information, contact the Graduate School of Management on +613 9479 3100). MIT: Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Professional recognition
This course is accredited by the Australian Computer Society, and its graduates are eligible for professional level membership.
Course details
Information Technology/Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of International Business (052342C) Melbourne
1 year Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $25 950

Master of International Business continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This course emphasises an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to the ways in which international business is shaping the rapidly changing global economy. It provides students with a grounding in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management. Encompassing the entire spectrum of international business, the MIB program is designed to provide a basis for understanding the global business environment and the role of the manager within it. The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into the international business environment.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a C Grade average or above in final year.
Additional costs
Books and stationery: approximately A$1000.
Course details
International Business (Master)Melbourne
2012 Master of International Business (052342C) Melbourne
1 year Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $27 500

Master of International Business continued…

Year
2012
Course description
This course emphasises an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to the ways in which international business is shaping the rapidly changing global economy. It provides students with a grounding in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management. Encompassing the entire spectrum of international business, the MIB program is designed to provide a basis for understanding the global business environment and the role of the manager within it. The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into the international business environment.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a C Grade average or above in final year.
Additional information
In addition to the requirements for the Master of International Business, Honours candidates complete a four-subkject equivalend research paper worth 60 credit points.
Course details
International Business (Master)Melbourne
2011 Master of International Business (Honours) (065934E) Melbourne
18 months Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $25 950

Master of International Business (Honours) continued…

Year
2011
Course description
This course provides graduates of La Trobe's Master of International Business with the opportunity to strengthen and deepen their conceptual thinking and theoretical understanding of the discipline, and improve their capacity for critical reflection.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Successful completion of the Master of International Business degree with an overall weighted average mark of 75 per cent across all subjects attempted.
Additional costs
Books and stationery approximately A$2 000
Professional recognition
The Master of International Business with Honours degree may be viewed as an innovation in the standard offering and, in light of our market research, should allow for greater academic and professional recognition.
Course details
International Business (Master - Honours)Melbourne
2012 Master of International Business (Honours) (065934E) Melbourne
18 months Semester 1 and 2 (February and July) $27 500

Master of International Business (Honours) continued…

Year
2012
Course description
This course provides graduates of La Trobe's Master of International Business with the opportunity to strengthen and deepen their conceptual thinking and theoretical understanding of the discipline, and improve their capacity for critical reflection.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a C Grade average or above in final year.
Additional costs
Books and stationery approximately A$2 000
Additional information
In addition to the requirements for the Master of International Business, Honours candidates complete a four-subject equivalent research paper worth 60 credit points.
Course details
International Business (Master - Honours)Melbourne

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