Business
Why 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
Our 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
2013
Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing.
Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, 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 amount
- Indicative (2013): $11 670 per 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Visit our postgraduate website download an application form to download an application form. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or up to 5 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
- Campus:
- Bendigo
- Year
- 2013
- 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 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. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form . Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Professional recognition
- The course is accredited for associate level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
- Full course details
- Information Technology (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Master of Business Administration
- Duration :
- 1.5 year full-time or 4 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Other
- Year
- 2013
- 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's 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.
This Master's 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 allowing students to shape their studies to match their interests and goals. - Prerequisite
- Australian Bachelor's degree or international equivalent, with a minimum C-grade (60 per cent) average in the final year and three years' relevant postgraduate managerial experience. Applicants with more than eight years' relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $30 000 per 120 credit points (MBA indicative total tuition fee: $45 000).
- 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
- Visit our Apply Now page to initiate the application process. Please note that as part of the application you will be asked to submit a detailed CV and contact details for two professional referees.
- Professional recognition
- The La Trobe MBA holds current EPAS Accreditation, awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development.
- Full course details
- Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration
- Duration :
- 2.5 years full-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- 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
- Applicants are required to have completed a 3 year undergraduate degree in a business or health field and have a minimum of 2 years relevant management experience in the health sector.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $18,750 per 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply direct to the University by 4 January 2013 for Semester 1 commencement and 9 July 2013 for Semester 2 commencement. Please also complete the Supplementary Form Supplementary Form.
- Professional recognition
- The MHA is accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives and the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. The MBA is an internationally recognised professional qualification in business.
- Full course details
- Business Administration/Health AdministrationMelbourne
Business Administration/Health AdministrationCity
Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program is a combination the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business that influence and shape 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. - Prerequisite
- A La Trobe University three-year Bachelor's degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with an average in excess of 60 per cent in the final year.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $20 630 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 directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- 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
Master of Information Technology / Master of Business Administration
- Duration :
- 2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- 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 amount
- Indicative (2013): $20 790 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. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Professional recognition
- Graduates are elegible for Professional Level membership of the Australian Computer Society.
- Full course details
- Information Technology/Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
Master of International Business
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Issues surrounding international business and how it shapes the rapidly changing global economy are the centre of this course. 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.
The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into an international business environment. - Prerequisite
- An undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian college or university, or a comparable degree from a recognised or accredited institution outside Australia and proficiency in English, with a C Grade average or above in final year.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $20 360 for 120 credit points.
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 5 July. Applicants can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- Full course details
- International Business (Master)Melbourne
Master of International Business with Honours
- Duration :
- 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- 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
- Successful completion of the Master of International Business, with an overall weighted average grade of 75 per cent across all subjects attempted.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2013): $20 360 per 120 credit points.
- Costs
- Books and stationery approximately A$2 000
- How to apply
- Apply directly to the University. Applications for Semester 1 close 31 January. Applications for Semester 2 close 15 July. You can download an application form from our postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
- 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
2013
Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (034371C)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 22 160
- Campus
- Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing.
Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, 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. Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written
English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage
5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information
please visit the La Trobe Melbourne
website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be
accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no
band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative
skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline or an approved international equivalent. Bendigo, Melbourne, Shepparton
- Full course details
- Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Bendigo
Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)Shepparton
Master of Business Administration (075421C)
- Duration :
- 18 months
- Semester starts :
- Monday 25 February 2013
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 30 000 (MBA indicative total tuition fee: $45 000)
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- 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's 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.
This Master's 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 allowing students to shape their studies to match their interests and goals. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a minimum C grade (60 per cent) average in the final year and three years of relevant postgraduate managerial experience. Applicants with more than eight years of relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry. Melbourne
- 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). Melbourne
- Additional information
- This course may be offered at a campus in the Melbourne city centre subject to CRICOS approval. Please check the course status before making an application.
Also note this course commences prior to the official Semester 1 (March) start date, on Monday 25 February 2013. Melbourne - Full course details
- Business Administration (Master)Melbourne
Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration (075421C/ 030972K)
- Duration :
- 2.5 years
- Semester starts :
- February
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 24 210
- Campus
- Melbourne, City
- Year
- 2013
- 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. Melbourne, City
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne, City - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have a three-year undergraduate Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of two years professional experience in the health system or approved international equivalent. Applicants are also required to submit a one-page statement of reasons for study and be supported by two referees. Melbourne, City
- Additional information
- Please note this course may be offered in 2013 subject to CRICOS approval. International students need to check the course status before making an application.
Please also note that this course is also held at the Melbourne city - now known as Franklin Street - campus.
This course is held at both the Melbourne and Franklin Street (Melbourne city) campuses, and it commences earlier than the official Semester 1 (March) start date.
Applications for this course close end of 30 November 2012. Melbourne, City - Professional recognition
- The MHA is accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives and the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. The MBA is an internationally recognised professional qualification in business. It is the first MBA in Australia to have been awarded the prestigious EPAS accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development. Melbourne, City
- Full course details
- Business Administration/Health AdministrationMelbourne
Business Administration/Health AdministrationCity
Master of Financial Analysis/Master of International Business (073441D)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 23 600
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program is a combination the specialist knowledge necessary for success in the finance industry with an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to international business that influence and shape 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. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- A La Trobe University three-year Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with a 60 per cent Grade average or more in the final year. Advanced standing for Foundation subjects is available to: students who sit a challenge exam and obtain more than 60 per cent; students who have passed CFA Level 1; students having completed relevant Master's-level subjects, or; students with at least two years of relevant professional experience. Melbourne
- Additional information
- These courses are based on a defined body of knowledge of proven relevance to the finance industry. They are designed as a pathway to the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter - the designation of professional excellence within the global investment industry.
Lecturers and practitioners help students to develop the knowledge, skills and analytical thinking suitable for professional accreditation as a CFA charterholder and a career in investment, banking or finance.
The program also offers students the opportunity to achieve RG146 compliance, which allows them to offer financial advice to private individuals in Australia. Melbourne - 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. Melbourne - Full course details
- Financial Analysis/International BusinessMelbourne
Master of International Business (052342C)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 29 450
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- Issues surrounding international business and how it shapes the rapidly changing global economy are the centre of this course. 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.
The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into an international business environment. Melbourne - English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An undergraduate or graduate degree from an Australian college or university, or a comparable degree from a recognised or accredited institution outside Australia and proficiency in English, with a C Grade average or above in final year. Melbourne
- Full course details
- International Business (Master)Melbourne
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
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