International Business / International Relations (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Business/ Master of International Relations
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
International trade is affected by a wide range of international relations matters - requiring senior executives in international business to have a clear understanding of politics, strategy, culture, legal and economic issues that can impact on international business.
This double Master's program enables students to combine a deep understanding of the dynamics and protocols of international business while also developing deeper political and cultural perspectives through international relations.
The course aims to prepare graduates for a career in an international business environment.
Course structure
Students complete 90 credit points from the Master of International Business and 90 credit points from the Master of International Relations. For the Master of International Business, students complete compulsory subjects and two electives. For the Master of International Relations, students complete two compulsory subjects along with 30 credit points in fifth-year electives.
Contact hours
Approximately 9-12 contact hours per week if studying full-time.
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 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)
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 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 can seek careers in government areas of foreign policy, trade and foreign affairs, and in corporate and non-corporate organisations that operate in international political, economic and
trade environments.
Corporate sector: Areas in operations and management that demand a greater understanding of the international political, economic and trade environment that plays a fundamental role in shaping corporate success or failure.
Media: Foreign affairs
Non-government sector: non-government organisations (NGOs) that demand an enhanced understanding of the international context in which they operate.