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International Business (Master)

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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/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 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.