MBA
Why study MBA?
This degree is internationally accredited and designed to deliver modern and responsible business leaders who have the expertise to develop and sustain competitive advantages for their organisations.
In line with this aim, the curriculum encompasses the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and a comprehensive personal and professional skills development component. The program is structured to suit the lifestyle of the working professional, with classes taught either at evenings or in block mode across weekends.
An intensive summer semester allows every student to tailor the MBA to suit their specific needs. The introduction of the new structure and curriculum makes our MBA an outstanding competitor among the best business schools on the global stage. We look forward to you joining us.
Meet the MBA
You are always welcome to contact us to organise an appointment with a qualified staff member to discuss the MBA. Please email mba@latrobe.edu.au or call +61 3 9479 3118 to make an appointment.
Fairs and expos
You can meet our MBA staff at a range of fairs and expos around Melbourne and the world. See upcoming opportunities below.
| Event | Date | Time | Venue | Registration |
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MBA Information Evening |
5 June 2012 | 6pm-7pm | The Westin Melbourne | Info and Registration |
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MBA and Postgraduate Expo |
20 September 2012 | TBC | Melbourne Town Hall | TBC |
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Master of Business Administration |
Melbourne
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1.5 years full-time or 4 years part-time. | Semester 2 (July) |
Master of Business Administration continued…
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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
| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Master of Business Administration (075421C) |
Melbourne
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18 months | Semester 2 (July) | $29 280 (120 credit points) |
Master of Business Administration continued…
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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.
MBA subjects for 2012
Timetables for 2012 MBA subjects are available here.
Ranking and achievements
Our reputation for cutting-edge teaching and research has greatly contributed to La Trobe University’s esteemed international status. The MBA program continuously ranks highly among students, alumni, and employers.
In the 2012 Hobsons Good Universities Guide to MBAs, La Trobe MBA academic staff received 5-star ratings ‘Academic qualifications’ and ‘International experience’, placing our teaching staff in the top 20% in Australia. The program also received a 5-star rating for ‘Salary on graduation’, an indication of the attractiveness of La Trobe MBA graduates.
The Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA) awarded the La Trobe MBA a 5-star rating in 2011. This is an overall rating of the standard and value of Australian MBAs.
As a first-time entrant, the La Trobe MBA ranked in the Top 100 of the 2011 global Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking, the only MBA ranking focused on social and environmental impact. Only four Australian MBAs ranked in the top 100, and only two in Victoria.
The La Trobe MBA holds the prestigious EPAS accreditation, awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development – and is one of a small number of programs worldwide to hold this accreditation.
In 2010, QS TOPMBA ranked the La Trobe MBA as number 22 overall in Asia and Australia, 10 in Australia and number 3 in Victoria .
In 2009, La Trobe University was ranked the top Victorian university for student satisfaction (Sweeney Uni Student Report, 2009).
Important factors in all of these reports are student and teaching quality, with top universities demonstrating their capacities to attract high calibre students and faculty members. As you embark upon your career in business management, we encourage you to think carefully about these factors.
The students and staff that you will encounter at La Trobe Business School are likely to form the basis of your future career network, and each brings with them a wealth of experiences and competencies that you can learn from.
La Trobe Business School was one of the first 100 business schools and universities from around the world to actively endorse the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). PRME is a UN-backed global initiative developed to promote corporate responsibility and sustainability in business education.
La Trobe staff overseas
La Trobe University has permanent staff based in China, India, and Indonesia as well as numerous staff and academics who travel regularly around the world to talk to students.
Find out if there is a staff member near you.
La Trobe works with many agents in all regions. Find an agent in your country.
Contacts
Program Director
Professor Gavin Jack
Senior Development Officer (Executive)
David Robertson
E: david.robertson@latrobe.edu.au
P: +61 3 9479 3118
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