Masters (Coursework)
With global communities facing challenges of increasing complexity and urgency, we need confident and experienced professionals who can leverage the latest innovations and provide ethical governance. We need leaders in every industry who make decisions not just for today's generation - but for tomorrow's.
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. Choose to study on campus, online or a blend of the two. You can also choose from a wide range of regional campuses. 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).
We offer individualised career support, based on your personal aspirations. You can receive coaching from talent mobility experts Randstad RiseSmart and develop your skills and prospects with a unique Career Development Portfolio (CDP). You'll develop a wide range of career tools, including an executive-level career plan and your unique value proposition statement, as you take practical steps to transform your career.
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:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration, students must complete a total of 180 credit points across 2 years.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:
Year 2 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 ACCOUNTING FOR MAKING DECISIONS BUA5FMA 1 15 APPLIED MARKETING BUA5MKG 1 15 BUSINESS APPLICATION OF ANALYTICS BUS5AP 1 15 CRITICAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS BUA5PSD 1 15 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT BUA5MFN 1 15 MANAGING PEOPLE AND CULTURE BUA5MGT 1 15 INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE BUA5SM 2 15 RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP BUA5RL 2 15
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
Specialisations
For more information on these please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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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:
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.
Professional recognitionThe Master of Business Administration is accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Professional registration may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) and MBA Australasia (MBAus). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.