Master of Business Administration

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If you're ready to become a global leader, La Trobe's prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) will give you the world-class skills to advance your career, move into a new field or launch your own start-up. Tap into La Trobe's exclusive network of powerful business leaders and develop the essential experience to become an influential modern leader.

We've carefully designed the La Trobe MBA to suit your needs. The course offers flexible, high-quality learning tailored to working professionals, allowing you to advance your career without pausing your current job. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level.

With La Trobe's internationally-renowned MBA, you'll immerse yourself in learning as you grow your business acumen and develop valuable human skills. Co-designed and co-delivered by leading industry partners such as Mercer, you'll be absorbed in interactive learning and develop critical business skills. Our MBA is built on evidence-based coursework – so you'll have the confidence to understand the issues facing global businesses, tackle real-world business problems and develop lifelong leadership skills.

Study with international leaders who are dedicated to building a better world. Globally regarded for our commitment to sustainable leadership, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to balance both economic and sustainability outcomes. Our MBA is built on the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) and we are proud to be the first Australian university to become a PRME Champion.

When you access the La Trobe MBA Alumni network, you'll join an exclusive network of high-performing senior executives. You can attend professional networking events and guest lectures, as you learn how to provide good corporate governance in challenging environments.

You'll transform your career when you choose from a wide range of carefully curated specialisations. You can also complete your MBA without a specialisation, and undertake a life-changing study tour or work placement (subject to government travel restrictions).

You can also receive support for your start-up. Through partnerships with the Melbourne Innovation Centre and Fishburners, you can access space in start-up hubs, individualised mentoring and more.

Graduate prepared to become an influential global leader – and change the world for the better.

You'll learn:

Responsible leadership and corporate governance
- Understand how to manage people and operations, and achieve ethical and sustainable outcomes.
Entrepreneurship
- Be ready to take your business plans from conception to completion.
Innovation and design thinking
- Learn how to think creatively and drive change across an organisation
Business analysis
- Explore how data can shape strategies and inform smarter decision-making.
Accounting and financial management
- Refine your skills in accounting and finance to better analyse business practices.

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

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Three years relevant managerial experience.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

English Program Requirements

Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.

Career

With a La Trobe MBA, your modern leadership skills, extensive networks and deep understanding of global corporate governance could advance your career in a wide range of industries.

Your future roles could include:

General manager
- Lead the daily operations of a business function, department or stand-alone business site. Manage operational policies and procedures, and oversee budgets, people and organisational culture.
Chief operating officer (COO)
- Take responsibility for organisational growth. Increase efficiencies by developing superior procedures and skilfully managing stakeholders.
Chief financial officer (CFO)
- Create business development strategies that improve profitability, and ensure accounting and auditing meet regulatory requirements.
Board director
- Prepare for directorship roles in both profit and non-profit organisations.
Business and management consultant
- Help businesses identify ways to improve their operations. Lead projects and manage stakeholders to deliver more efficient and effective business outcomes.

Are you an employer? We can help place your staff in our MBA. If you'd like more information, please contact our Business Development Team.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

27,516 / Yaer