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Master of International Business La Trobe University
Introduction
Get an international perspective.
With businesses of all sizes grappling with the internationalisation of trade, there’s an urgent need for highly skilled business leaders who can navigate the complexities of trade across multiple borders, cultures and continents.
La Trobe's Master of International Business offers you the opportunity to advance your understanding of international commerce and trade. Build a highly specialised skill set and advance your business career to the next level.
This comprehensive postgraduate degree will accelerate your knowledge of finance, accounting, human resources, governance, marketing and management – all from an international perspective. You'll explore how multinational firms operate, including the intricacies of cross-cultural trade.
You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest and connect with industry – both in the classroom and in the field.
Key features
- Fit study around the rest of your life. You'll have the choice of studying part-time or full-time. You'll also get to choose from a range of electives and specialisations.
- Get global experience. Take advantage of opportunities for international work placements.*
- Learn from experts. You'll have the opportunity to understand global innovation hubs through Austrade and the functioning of key organisations such as the World Trade Organisation, the OECD and the Multilateral Development Banks.
- Get accredited. Upon graduation, you could be eligible to join the Australian Institute of Managers and Leaders and the Export Council of Australia.**
* Subject to Australian government restrictions on international travel.
** Subject to completing the relevant subjects and meeting membership criteria.
Program Outcome
You'll learn:
- How businesses operate within a global context
Understand how to run a successful business in a global environment. - Strategies of multinational corporations
Learn how multinational corporations achieve their social, operational, and financial goals. - Marketing
Develop your marketing skills and knowledge and learn how to apply them in a rapidly changing world. - International finance and economics
Learn how to operate in international business environments and navigate international regulatory systems. - Project management
Learn how to plan, deliver and assess the performance of large projects spanning multiple countries.
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you could work across a range of industries all around the world.
Depending on which specialisation you choose, possible roles include:
- Global business development manager
Partner with multidisciplinary teams around the world to deliver strategic outcomes for businesses. - International management consultant
Advise organisations on international strategy, operational improvements, and new market opportunities. - Data analyst
Use your advanced analytical skills to improve organisational performance and identify market opportunities. - International HR adviser
Work closely with management to provide HR advice and play a key role in international workforce recruitment. - International trade specialist
Work with foreign government trade offices to maximise overseas business investment opportunities for business clients and trade specialists.
Salaries for business development managers in Australia range from an average of A$79 000 to upwards of A$122 000.*
* PayScale, 2021, Average Business Development Manager Salary in Australia
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of International Business may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) and the Export Council of Australia (ECA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Curriculum
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure.
To qualify for the award of Master of International Business, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points
including:
- 120 credit points from chosen Core
Year 2
Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points
including:
- 60 credit points from chosen Core
- 60 credit points from chosen Specialisation
Specialisations (StudyFlex available)
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.
Students to select one specialisation
- Business research StudyFlex
- Data analytics
- International project management
- International relations
- Marketing
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Studying overseas can offer you a range of exciting opportunities.
But it’s important you’re prepared for the costs involved. You’ll need to manage tuition fees and costs of living, as well as other potential expenses associated with the overseas study. Here’s the good news: we offer a wide range of scholarships that can help you out.
Scholarships
International study is a big decision, especially when the future can look a little uncertain. So we’ve designed our range of scholarships to give you the support you need in a changing world. Our generous scholarships mean you can access financial support to study with us. From tuition fee reductions to cash grants, these scholarships recognise your achievements and reward your commitment to your future. We’ve increased the range and amount of scholarships we offer, so whether you’re interested in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework or postgraduate research, there’s a La Trobe scholarship for you.
La Trobe International scholarships
La Trobe International Scholarships reward your academic excellence by offering up to a 25 per cent reduction on tuition fees for the normal duration of your course.
Destination Australia scholarships
This Australian Government initiative supports new international students to study in regional Australia and is worth up to AU$ 15,000 per year.
Regional Scholarship
If you study at one of our regional campuses, you could be eligible for a one-off payment of AU$ 5,000, which will be deducted from your first-semester tuition fees.
Regional Victoria Experience Bursary
This is a top-up bursary for a prospective international student who is willing to undertake an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree in our Regional campuses.
Postgraduate research scholarships
We offer a range of postgraduate research scholarships.
ELICOS Scholarship
International students undertaking an English for Further Studies (ELICOS) course with La Trobe College Australia (LTCA) followed by an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at La Trobe University.
Sponsorships
As well as our scholarships, some international students can be sponsored by overseas governments, organisations or companies.