International Business / Global Communications (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of International Business / Master of Global Communications
Length
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
Apply directly to the university by 11 February. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $18,860 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with minimum B grade average.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March 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 less than six subjects may apply to transfer into this double Master's program.
Mid-year entry is available.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find 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.