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International Business / Global Communications (Master)

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Year

2012

Award

Master of International Business / Master of Global Communications

Length

18 months

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

The era of globalisation increasingly requires people who wish to work in this area to have an understanding of the broader issues of international media as it impacts on international business. This double degree aims to provide students with an understanding of links between the major international business functions and the international media and to prepare students for a career in an international business environment.

Course structure

Students complete 90 credit points from the Master of Global Communications and 90 credit points from the Master of International Business. For the Master of International Business, students complete four compulsory subjects and two electives. For the Master of Global Communications, students complete two compulsory subjects and 30 credit points of fifth-year electives.

Contact hours

Approxiamately 9-12 hours per week if studying full-time. The Journalism Internship is available as an elective from the Master of Global Communications component and requires students to complete three 3-hour workshops and 120 hours attendance at an approved workplace.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

27 500

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

An Australian Bachelor's degree in humanities or social sciences or cognate field, or approved international equivalent, with at least a B Grade average.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

  • Workplace experience for academic credit

Additional information

Students already enrolled in the Master of International Business who have completed fewer than six subjects may apply to transfer into this program.

There are also a number of support services for international students. For further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/international/life/supportservices

Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.

Career opportunities

Graduates have diverse opportunities with organisations that operate in a global economy - media organisations, government and inter-governmental agencies, campaigining/advocacy organisations and research or training institutes, export/import companies and public sector areas involved in international trade.