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
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
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
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 in humanities and social sciences or cognate field or approved international equivalent, with at least a B grade average.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
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 extensive career opportunities within organisations that operate in the global economy in areas such as foreign policy, trade or government departments involved in the development and implementation of policy advice in foreign affairs, trade, and international economic issues.
In the corporate sector, there may be roles in operations and management areas that demand a greater understanding of the international political, economic and trade environment that plays a fundamental role in shaping corporate success or failure. In the media, graduates may find roles covering foreign affairs; and in the non-government sector, they may find roles within NGOs that demand an enhanced understanding of the international context in which they operate.