La Trobe University
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Build your ability to lead in business, from the human skills of negotiation and communication to the strategic expertise to translate data into action.
Course overview
The Global Master of Business Administration (MBA) will help you become the adaptable leader these businesses are looking for.
Be ready for any challenge as you develop the skills and knowledge underpinning agile leadership. Build expertise applicable in any business, including financial knowledge and how to harness digital disruption. And go beyond just understanding business strategies – explore how top management leaders develop plans.
Build industry-ready skills to take your next step. Learn from the business experts in La Trobe Business School. Hear guest lectures from experienced industry members. Complete projects that prepare you for the workplace. And get the option to apply your knowledge in a real-world industry placement with one of their industry partners.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Global MBA, students must complete a total of 240 credit points (CP) across two years:
Year One
- 105 CP from chosen core subjects
- 15 CP from chosen core choice subjects
Year Two
- 60 CP from chosen specialisations
- 60 CP from chosen electives or specialisations
Each subject is valued at 15 CP, unless otherwise indicated.
Complete the following:
- Academic Integrity Module (0 CP)
- Business Strategy
- Introduction To Accounting And Finance
- Management Practice And Theory
- Organisational Behaviour
- Principles Of Economics
- Statistics For Business And Finance
- Sustainable Management And Marketing
Core choice subjects
Choose one of the following:
- Business Work Placement
- Leadership, Innovation And Change
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
You are required to have a successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the university will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
Selection criteria
Applicants with an Australian bachelor's degree in a business-related field or an approved equivalent qualification may be eligible for credit for the four foundation subjects in Year 1. Applicants without an undergraduate degree but with a demonstrated minimum of at least five years of relevant and cognate business experience may be eligible for credit for the four foundation subjects.
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirements
International students should have a score of 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0. Contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Possible roles include:
- Human resources manager
- Project manager
- Marketing manager
- Sports manager
- Change management consultant
Learning outcomes
- Critically analyse the challenges facing modern organisations, operating in Australia and internationally.
- Generate innovative managerial solutions to organisational problems, informed by a mastery of management theory, research and practice.
- Exhibit a mature managerial ethos and apply these principles and ethical standards in their decision-making and conduct.
- Evaluate current advancements in management theory and practice.
- Collaborate effectively with others to achieve stated project outcome.
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their management specialisation, and design effective solutions to problems faced by organisations and policy makers.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fees per year (2025): $35,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 CP for one year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.