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You can also create your own pathway from a range of elective subjects.<\/p><p>The La Trobe MBA develops practical management and leadership capability for organisations operating in technology-driven markets. 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You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/LTU0AIM\" target=\"_blank\">ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE<\/a><\/td> <td> LTU0AIM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 0<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUS4005\" target=\"_blank\">ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BUSINESS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUS4005<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA5SM\" target=\"_blank\">DESIGN THINKING FOR MANAGERS<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5SM<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA5ENP\" target=\"_blank\">ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5ENP<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/BUA5006\" target=\"_blank\">FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5006<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA4006\" target=\"_blank\">NAVIGATING THE AI ECONOMY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA4006<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/BUA5005\" target=\"_blank\">STRATEGY<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5005<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMMBAO\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-6\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Capstone subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-6\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-6\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/BUA5010\" target=\"_blank\">RESPONSIBLE AI LEADERSHIP<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5010<\/td> <td> 2<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-12\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-12\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core option subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-12\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-12\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core option subjects are one or more subject groups you must select in your course. Core option subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Subject name<\/th> <th>Subject code<\/th> <th>Year<\/th> <th>Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/BUA5008\" target=\"_blank\">AI AGENTS AND WORKFORCE TRANSFORMATION<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5008<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/BUA5009\" target=\"_blank\">DIGITAL AND AI MARKETING<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5009<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2027\/BUA5007\" target=\"_blank\">IMMERSIVE BUSINESS EXPERIENCE<\/a><\/td> <td> BUA5007<\/td> <td> 1<\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-9\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-9\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Specialisations <\/span><a class=\"tag tag-flex-loc pls-explain\" title=\"A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.\">StudyFlex available<\/a> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-9\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-9\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A specialisation is a sequence of related subjects studied in your course. In some courses, you need to complete at least one specialisation to attain your degree. <\/p> <p> Students to select one specialisation <\/p><table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th>Course specialisations<\/th> <th>Specialisation code<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2027\/SPE-BUS01\" target=\"_blank\">AI, analytics and cybersecurity<\/a> <\/td> <td> SPE-BUS01<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"position: relative;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2026\/SPE-DIH02\" target=\"_blank\">Digital health<\/a> <a class=\"tag tag-flex-loc pls-explain\" title=\"A StudyFlex major, minor or specialisation is a specified subject sequence in your course that offers at least half of its subjects on campus or online.\">StudyFlex<\/a> <\/td> <td> SPE-DIH02<\/td> <\/tr> <tr> <td style=\"\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/aos\/2027\/SPE-BUS02\" target=\"_blank\">Leadership and governance<\/a> <\/td> <td> SPE-BUS02<\/td> <\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> <p>For more information on these please refer to the <a href=https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMMBAO target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a>.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/LMMBAO\" target='_blank'>Online<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Apply digital and AI technologies to cultivate data-driven decision-making that advances organisational performance and competitiveness in the global economy.<\/li><li>Design human centred AI-enabled strategies that create sustainable economic value, grounded in responsible and inclusive business practices.<\/li><li>Lead and communicate business strategies effectively to diverse stakeholders, considering global and cultural contexts.<\/li><li>Apply expert judgement to analyse financial and accounting information, assess risks, and solve complex organisation challenges.<\/li><li>Integrate ethical, environmental, social and governance (ESG) and strategic leadership principles when leveraging AI technologies to support organisational decision-making.<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>Graduates of the La Trobe AI-first MBA are prepared for leadership and professional roles where artificial intelligence, analytics, and digital technologies inform strategy, decision\u20ac\u2018making, and organisational transformation.<\/p><p>Career pathways can include:<\/p><p><strong>Strategy manager\/senior strategy analyst<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Using AI\u20ac\u2018enabled scenario analysis, forecasting, and market intelligence to support corporate and competitive strategy.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Management consultant <\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Advising organisations on responsible AI adoption, innovation strategy, and data\u20ac\u2018driven decision\u20ac\u2018making.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Product manager\/digital product lead<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Managing AI\u20ac\u2018enabled products and services, translating business needs into data\u20ac\u2018informed and AI\u20ac\u2018informed solutions.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Operations and performance manager<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Applying AI and analytics to improve operational efficiency, forecasting, and performance management.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Business and management consultant<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Help businesses identify ways to improve their operations. Lead projects and manage stakeholders to deliver more efficient and effective business outcomes.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>General manager\/business unit manager<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Leading teams and functions in technology\u20ac\u2018rich environments using evidence\u20ac\u2018based and AI\u20ac\u2018supported decision\u20ac\u2018making.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>People and performance analytics manager<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Applying AI and workforce analytics to talent management, performance, and organisational capability development.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>AI governance or risk manager<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Supporting organisations to manage AI risk, ethics, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Responsible innovation lead<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Integrating ethical, ESG, and responsible AI principles into business strategy and transformation initiatives.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Founder\/startup Leader<\/strong> <\/p><ul><li>Launching or scaling ventures that use AI to create new business models, products, or services.<\/li><\/ul><p>Graduates are not trained as data scientists or engineers; rather, they emerge as AI\u20ac\u2018literate leaders who can critically evaluate, govern, and deploy AI tools to enhance organisational performance, innovation, and responsible decision\u20ac\u2018making.<\/p>", "professionalRecognition": "<p>Graduates of the Master of Business Administration may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) and MBA Australasia (MBAus). 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