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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.

Business at La Trobe

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.

Be confident that your university is among the top three universities in Victoria for research in accounting, auditing and accountability and in banking finance and investment (Excellence in Research for Australia 2015-2016).

We’re flexible. You can study the Bachelor of Business throughout our metropolitan and regional campus network.

Career opportunities

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:

  • economics
  • business law
  • financial management
  • international business
  • financial planning
  • sustainable resource management
  • macroeconomics
  • marketing
  • banking
  • accounting
  • advertising.

Short courses

We also offer single subject study. Visit our short courses page to find out more.

Courses

Bachelor of Accounting

Popular course

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 65.2 Sydney: 42.35

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent (all campuses), 2 years fast-track full-time (Sydney Campus only) 3 years (all campuses) or 2 years fast-track (Sydney campus only)

Bachelor of Business

Popular course

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 50.05 Albury-Wodonga: 51.4 Bendigo: 50.75 Mildura: 52.05 Shepparton: N/P Sydney: 50.9

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent (all campuses), 2 years fast-track full-time (Sydney Campus only) 3 years (all campuses) or 2 years fast-track (Sydney Campus only)

Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 50.95 Albury-Wodonga: 56.95 Bendigo: 54.35 Mildura: 52.05 Shepparton: 61.45

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 3 years full time or part-time equivalent 3 years

Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)

Popular course

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 50.45 Albury-Wodonga: 50

Start dates: March (Melbourne and regional), July (Melbourne Campus only), November (Melbourne Campus only) 2018 March (Melbourne and regional), July (Melbourne Campus only), November (Melbourne Campus only) 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent 3 years

Bachelor of International Business

ATAR and location: Melbourne: 50.05 Sydney: 53.1

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent (all campuses), 2 years fast-track full-time (Sydney Campus only) 3 years (all campuses) or 2 years fast-track (Sydney Campus only)

Diploma in Business

ATAR and location: Albury-Wodonga: N/A Bendigo: N/A Mildura: N/A Shepparton: N/A

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent 1 year

Doctor of Philosophy

Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo City

Start dates: Anytime 2018 Anytime 2018

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time 4 years

Master of Arts

Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Shepparton

Start dates: Anytime 2018 Anytime 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time. 2 years

Master of Biotechnology Management

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent 2 years full-time

Master of Business (Research)

Location: Melbourne Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Shepparton

Start dates: Anytime 2018 Anytime 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time 2 years

Master of Business Administration

Popular course

Location: Albury-Wodonga Bendigo City Mildura Other Shepparton

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 1.5 year full-time or 4 years part-time. 1.5 years

Master of Business Administration (Advanced)

Location: Albury-Wodonga Bendigo City Mildura Shepparton

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time and 4 years part-time 2 years

Master of Business Administration (Online)

Popular course

Location: Online

Start dates: See additional information 2018 See additional information 2018

Duration: You can complete the La Trobe MBA in as little as 12 months. You can complete the La Trobe MBA in as little as 12 months.

Master of Business Analytics

Popular course

Location: City

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time. Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to complete the course in 1.5 years or less. 2 years.

Master of Cybersecurity (Business Operations)

Popular course

Location: City

Start dates: Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to accelerate their studies. 2 years full-time Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to accelerate their studies.

Master of Cybersecurity (Computer Science)

Popular course

Location: City Online

Start dates: March and July (City), Six intakes per year (Online) 2018 March and July (City), Six intakes per year (Online) 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to accelerate their studies. 2 years full-time

Master of Cybersecurity (Law)

Popular course

Location: City Online

Start dates: March and July (City), Six intakes per year (Online) 2018 Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to accelerate their studies. 2 years full-time. Applicants with relevant experience and/or a cognate degree may be granted advanced standing, allowing them to accelerate their studies.

Master of Engineering Management

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent 2 years

Master of Financial Analysis

Location: Melbourne

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent 2 years

Master of International Business

Location: Melbourne City

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part time equivalent. 2 years

Master of Management (Project Management)

Location: City Sydney

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (all campuses), 16 months fast-track full-time (Sydney Campus only) 2 years (all campuses) or 16 months fast-track (Sydney Campus only)

Master of Professional Accounting

Location: Melbourne Sydney

Start dates: March, July, November 2018 March, July, November 2018

Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent (all campuses), 16 months fast-track full-time (Sydney Campus only) 2 years (all campuses) or 16 months fast-track (Sydney Campus only)

Student and graduate profiles

Find out about the experiences of one of our Business students.

I’ve always loved running events and celebrations, and organising everything involved.

Ms Courtney Harris, Humanities and Social Sciences

La Trobe graduates

Where have graduates found work opportunities?

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:

  • NAB
  • Melbourne Cricket Club
  • Oxford University Press
  • Mantra Group.

How much can I earn?

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:

  • business graduate $45,000 - $55,000 per year*
  • experienced business analyst $50,000 - $100,000 per year
  • management position or higher $90,000 + per year.

*Average salary range for roles located in Melbourne and Sydney, as advertised on SEEK, 2017.

Industry links

What are industry links?

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.

How do industry links affect me?

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:

  • 3M
  • CPA Australia
  • Drake
  • Oxford University Press
  • RACV
  • Rio Tinto
  • Westpac Banking Corporation
  • Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand
  • Telstra
  • RSM
  • Victoria Police
  • Melbourne Water

Find out more about La Trobe Business School.

Alternative pathways

Are there alternative pathways into a business courses?

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.

  • Aspire Program - Be recognised for the difference you make. Refer to dates to see if your eligible for an early offer.
  • Course transfer - Start your studies in one business course and apply for transfers into another. *
  • Tertiary Enabling Program - Successfully complete our 17-week program and improve you academic results to be eligible for a range of courses.
  • Work Recognition Program - If you are over 21 years of age, you may be eligible to gain entry into a Bachelor of Business based on your work experience.
  • Diploma in Business - Successfully complete a Diploma in Business at one of our regional campuses and transfer into second year of the Bachelor of Business.
  • La Trobe Melbourne - Successfully complete a Diploma in Business with our pathway provider, and get guaranteed entry into a second year of our Bachelor of Business.
  • TAFE diplomas - Do a relevant course and get Advance Standing for your prior learning.**

    • * 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 Advance Standing

    If you'd like some more information, contact our future students team on:

  • T: 1300 135 045
  • W: Future Students website
  • Enquire online: Ask La Trobe

    • Or see alternative course pathways.

Our business staff

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:

  • link our courses with industry
  • design industry-relevant curriculum
  • reflect best practice nationally and globally through lectures, workshops and executive programs.

View staff in business.

Placement opportunities

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:

  • Carlton Football Club
  • Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
  • KPMG
  • New York Yankees.

Refer to course specifics above to see what placement opportunities exist for you.

International study opportunities

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:

  • China
  • Indonesia
  • Vietnam
  • Europe.

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