Biotechnology And Business Administration (Master)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2011
Award
Master of Biotechnology and Master of Business Administration
CRICOS course code
066339E/015109G
Length
2 years
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course enables students to develop biotechnology skills and high-quality business management skills without requiring a major research component. It provides a perfect training ground for a career in management within the biotechnology industry.
The biotechnology course offers students students with a biotechnology background the opportunity to further develop their laboratory skills and other essential attributes for the biotechnology sector, including science communication, teamwork and analytical skills. The MBA component provides the knowledge required for positions in business management. The course runs over two regular semesters and a summer semester.
Course structure
The MBA comprises 12 subjects (180 credit points), with two study options. Students who commence the MBA in Term 4 (September/October) complete four subjects per term over three terms. Students who commence in Term 1 (February) or Term 3 (July) may complete four subjects a term over the next three terms, or three subjects each term over four terms.
Contact hours
Students are expected to attend classes on campus four days a week during semester, with 15-25 contact hours each week.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
25 770
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
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 the La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
Applicants must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree including at least two years (four semesters) of biology-related subjects such as biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, plant biotechnology, genetics, biotechnology, botany or pharmacology.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Please note studnets may choose to commence in Term 4 (September). See the Handbook for more information: www.latrobe.edu.au/handbook The two degrees will only be conferred on completion of both components.
Please note semester starts are: MBio:Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July); MBA: January, April, June and September.
Career opportunities
Graduates enter the biotechnology industry at a variety of levels with a significant competitive advantage.
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au