International Business (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Business
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course emphasises an interdisciplinary overview of issues related to the ways in which international business is shaping the rapidly changing global economy. It provides students with a grounding in the essential techniques of international business management, keeping a balance between academic rigour and exposure to a wide range of practical experiences in the various aspects of international management.
Encompassing the entire spectrum of international business, the MIB program is designed to provide a basis for understanding the global business environment and the role of the manager within it. The course is suitable for new graduates and those already in the workforce seeking to move from the domestic business sector into the international business environment.
Course structure
The standard component of the MIB comprises four core subjects and four electives. Core content explores the macro to micro environment of international business, with analysis of the functional strategies of multinational corporations in areas including marketing, management, finance and human resource management. Elective subjects include; Corporate Venturing, Corporate Strategy, Governance in a Globalising World, Supply Chain Management, Business Research Methods. At the discretion of the program director, students may substitute up to 2 electives with equivalent subjects from the MBA program or within the University.
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/postgraduatesSelection
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 or approved international equivalent, with a C Grade average or above in final year.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
In addition to the requirements for the Master of International Business, Honours candidates complete a four-subkject equivalend research paper worth 60 credit points.
Career opportunities
Typically these opportunities exist in both the public and private sectors, and within for-profit and not-for-profit organisations. Equally, the opportunity exists for graduates to start their own businesses.