International Business
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of International Business
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course focuses on the international economic environment in which businesses operate. A generalist first year provides basic knowledge spanning accounting, economics, management, information systems, law and business statistics. Course structure is flexible, enabling students to complement core studies in international finance, management and marketing with areas of personal interest, such as a foreign language and culture.
Course structure
Students complete 360 credit points, including at least 255 credit points from subjects offered by the Faculty of Law and Management (each subject is worth 15 credit points). Students take seven compulsory subjects and one elective in first year, and four compulsory subjects and four electives in both second and third years.
Subject details
Major areas of study
Accounting, economics, management, finance, marketing, business law, human resource management, international business, international management, international finance and international marketing.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC for first-semester entry, or to the University for Mid-Year Entry (visit www.latrobe.edu.au/study/apply/midyear).
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesMiddle Band
Completion of Business Management, Accounting or Economics facilitates 1 additional aggregate point per study, to a maximum of 2 points. Performance in prerequisite studies and Business Studies (any) is also considered.
Selection
ATAR 70.85 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice (for some students).
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 1 & 2: General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (either). Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates can aim for a generalist or specialist career in any organisation operating in the international arena, with diverse opportunities in multinational companies, government departments, financial institutions, and import/export businesses.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for associate membership of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Market and Social Research Society.
Contact information
Faculty of Law and Management
Visit the Faculty website