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Become a leader who can design innovative solutions to the world’s most challenging problems, while having the freedom to explore what you’re passionate about through our wide range of majors.
You’ll learn the practical skills needed to design innovative solutions to some of the business world’s most challenging problems. Our Bachelor of Business takes an enquiry-based learning approach to help you develop the problem-solving and decision-making skills essential to success in business.
As a business student, you’ll spend your first semester studying key business areas. Experience accounting, economics, business and marketing subjects to gain the practical skills you’ll need to work across all industries. By semester two, you’ll identify your area of interest and choose the ultimate direction of your degree.
Areas of specialisation include business economics, business law, financial management, financial planning, international business, macroeconomics, marketing and sustainable resource management.
We’re flexible. You can study the Bachelor of Business throughout our metropolitan and regional campus network.
La Trobe is in the top 1% of universities worldwide.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2021, World University Rankings 2022; Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2021, Ranking Web of Universities
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La Trobe Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
We're in the top five per cent of business schools worldwide to have earned an AACSB accreditation for delivering excellence in every aspect of our work.
A qualification in business is your key into a career in any sector or industry. Graduate with the transferable skills and knowledge to stand out in a competitive field. You could consider working in such areas as:
We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.
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Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
Start dates: Study Block 1 (January), Study Block 2 (February), Study Block 3 (March), Study Block 4 (April), Study Block 5 (May), Study Block 6 (June), Study Block 7 (July), Study Block 8 (August), Study Block 9 (September), Study Block 10 (October), Study Block 11 (November)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Start dates: Study Block 1 (January), Study Block 2 (February), Study Block 3 (March), Study Block 4 (April), Study Block 5 (May), Study Block 6 (June), Study Block 7 (July), Study Block 8 (August), Study Block 9 (September), Study Block 10 (October), Study Block 11 (November)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Start dates: Study Block 1 (January), Study Block 2 (February), Study Block 3 (March), Study Block 4 (April), Study Block 5 (May), Study Block 6 (June), Study Block 7 (July), Study Block 8 (August), Study Block 9 (September), Study Block 10 (October), Study Block 11 (November)
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 55.2Sydney: N/P
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
ATAR and location:Online: 64.05
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent3 years full-time
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Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 81.95
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.4
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 80.3
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 82.65
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 83
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 85.85
Start dates: Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)
Duration: 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent4 years full-time
ATAR and location:Bendigo: 86.85
Start dates: Semester 1 (February)
Duration: 5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
ATAR and location:Melbourne: 90.4
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Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
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Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent1 year full-time
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Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
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Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Online
Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
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Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne
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Start dates: Multiple start dates at various locationsMultiple start dates at various locations
Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent2 years full-time
Location: Melbourne Bendigo Sydney
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Find out about the experiences of one of our business students.
Our recent graduates have started their careers within mid-tier and local firms, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations, and have risen to high-level positions as company directors in commercial organisations such as:
The wage of a business graduate can vary greatly based on your specialisation, position and organisation you find work in. Below is an estimation of the salary of an business graduate:
*Average salary range for roles located in Melbourne and Sydney, as advertised on SEEK, 2017.
Industry links are organisations that work with us to shape our curriculum and provide partnership and placement opportunities. We look for strong links with industry, schools, community groups and other stakeholders to ensure you develop the best theoretical and practical skills required in your chosen career.
Our business industry links consider La Trobe graduates for internships, placements and employment opportunities, as they know our teaching and content standards. Our business industry links include:
Find out more about La Trobe Business School.
Going straight from school to university isn't an option for everyone. If you have not completed year 12, didn't get the score you needed or are working on ways to transition into tertiary education, we have options for you.
* Other than Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics of Bachelor of Laws.
** Minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) required for entry into some courses. You may also be eligible for Advanced Standing
If you'd like some more information, contact our future students team on:
Or see alternative course pathways.
Experience the business industry in the classroom. You’ll learn from academics and Professors of Practice who have expertise across a range of industries and sectors. Our staff work with industry to:
Be career ready. Extend your learning beyond the classroom by testing your knowledge in a ’real world’ role. Create your industry network and gain practical skills through Work Integrated Learning (WIL) and placement subjects. Work with your course coordinator to find opportunities that best suit your skills and interests. Previous students have found internship opportunities within organisations such as:
Refer to course specifics above to see what placement opportunities exist for you.
Give your qualification an global edge with international study. As a part of La Trobe Business School, you may be eligible for a number of opportunities, including study tours and international exchange. Previous International Study Programs have visited:
