Global Master of Business Administration

La Trobe's Global Master of Business Administration 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.

Wherever you are in your career, we've designed this degree so you build the 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 our industry partners.

During your degree, you'll build vital business and management skills and knowledge. With coursework modelled on real-world business requirements, you'll discover how leading organisations manage their workforce, including the strategic and operational challenges of international business – then learn the techniques to develop and implement your own strategies.

From the human skills of negotiation and communication to the strategic expertise to translate data into action – you'll build your ability to lead in business.

You'll learn:

• Leadership
  • Understand how to lead, collaborate and connect with your peers.
• Digital literacy
  • Learn how to use a wide range of digital tools to become a more efficient and effective business professional.
• Sustainable management
  • Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility, and develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.
• Corporate strategy
  • Explore how to drive change and innovation in modern business through the development and delivery of corporate strategies.
• Employee behaviour
  • Understand how to best manage the behavioural dynamics of individuals and groups to achieve their best performance.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor 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.

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Our Global Master of Business Administration can open doors to a variety of industries. Graduate ready to apply for roles like:

• Human resources manager
  • Oversee recruitment and training, resolve conflict and help your organisation function at peak performance.
• Project manager
  • Lead and manage projects for your organisation, manage stakeholders and provide strategic advice to your employers.
• Marketing manager
  • Prepare, develop and oversee the implementation of marketing plans and strategy.
• Sports manager
  • Manage and deliver sport competitions, identify marketing opportunities and find ways to increase funding and participation.
• Change management consultant
  • Implement new concepts within a business and improve its efficiency and productivity.