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Why study business and commerce at La Trobe?
Accreditation
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.
Real-world experience
Put theory into practice with professional placements in Australia and overseas, such as a two-week, funded international sustainability experience.
Available for selected degrees and subjects. Find out more
Top 4
We're 'well above world standard' for our banking, finance and investment research, one of the top four in Australia.
Australian Research Council, 2019, Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Outcomes 2018
Equal first in Victoria
Our MBA is ranked equal first in Victoria and our online MBA is ranked in the top three in Australia.
CEO Magazine, 2020, 2020 Global MBA Rankings [PDF, 627kB]
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Bachelor of Accounting
Ready to be at the forefront of global business? Gain the skills to be a data-driven accounting professional in our accredited degree.
Updated in 2022
Bachelor of Business
Create a professional career in modern business with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Business. Learn to thrive in a digitally disrupted world with this flexible degree.
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Bachelor of Business Analytics
Develop your analytical skills and data-driven strategic thinking. Help businesses identify commercial opportunities and solve problems.
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Become a business and psychology expert with our fully online degree. Get the competitive edge your career needs by understanding how people behave – and why.
Updated in 2022
Bachelor of Commerce
Launch a successful career in business. Develop technical expertise and enterprise skills for the jobs of the future.
Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies
Build your future at the intersection of international diplomacy and business with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies.
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Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science
Human behaviour has a powerful influence on business. Learn how to harness it with La Trobe’s Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Diploma in Business
The Diploma in Business is your pathway into a range of La Trobe business degrees and an entry-level qualification to kickstart your career.
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Master of Business Administration
Tackle the big issues facing global businesses with La Trobe's Master of Business Administration. Prepare to lead the next generation.
Updated in 2022
Master of Business Analytics
Develop your analysis skills and expand your business knowledge in statistics and critical thinking, with a La Trobe Masters in Business Analytics. Apply now!
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Master of Financial Analysis
Build core investment skills with La Trobe’s Master of Financial Analysis. You may specialise in banking, fintech, international finance or applied research.
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Master of International Business
Get an international perspective. La Trobe’s Master of International Business is the perfect way to advance your career in international commerce and trade.
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Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Break into an in-demand field with La Trobe’s Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Build a highly specialised skillset and grow your career.
Updated in 2022
Master of Management
Take your business career to the next level with La Trobe’s Master of Management. Combine vital foundations in business with high-demand specialisations.
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Master of Marketing
Ready to lead the future of marketing? La Trobe’s Master of Marketing lets you develop your business talents, while building an advanced marketing skillset.
Master of Professional Accounting
Looking for a direct pathway to a career in accounting? Become a data-driven expert with our accredited Master of Professional Accounting.
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We ask industry leaders what they want
At La Trobe, you’ll graduate with the skills employers want. How do we know? We ask them and they tell us. Our courses are designed to put you at the forefront of change and innovation, connecting you to industry throughout your degree. Gain valuable insights from influential and successful business leaders. Experience the workplace, from start-ups to multinational companies.
Shape the future with digital technology
Of course, you’ll learn foundational skills like accounting and management. But you’ll also embrace how technology changes business and the workplace by learning how to understand and use data, analytics, forecasting and new business models. At La Trobe, we give you the full toolkit to become a next-generation business leader who can adapt to emerging trends and use technology’s potential to help businesses perform better.
$500 million advanced learning spaces
You’ll love where you learn. You’ll be close to the action at our City Campus on Collins Street. You can also learn your craft in the multimillion-dollar business hub at our Melbourne Campus, with its simulated financial trading room, specialist lab, think tank and research facilities. Or, our stunning Sydney Campus overlooks the harbour and the skyscrapers where you could thrive in your business career.
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Develop the skills and experience employers want with placements and practicals.