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Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)

Master of Business Administration (Advanced)

  • ID:LTUCC610007
  • Level:Master's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Minimum three years' relevant managerial experience

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry. In making an offer of advanced standing to an applicant, the University may give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or evidence of employment experience.

English requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0

  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.

  • La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.

  • La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).

  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.

  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

Course Information

Are you equipped to face the business challenges of the 21st century? As global markets continue to evolve, we need experienced and adaptable business leaders who can make sound decisions, think big and plan for whatever lies ahead.

La Trobe's industry-focused Master of Business Administration (MBA) accelerates your business career – and our advanced program will take it even further.

Understand the issues facing global businesses and tackle real-world business problems. In this advanced program you'll build the same expertise our MBA is known for – and you'll explore four additional subjects, broadening your career options. Specialise in your business function of choice and expand your expertise.

Be ready to lead in challenging environments with a refined understanding of how to provide good corporate governance. In this MBA, built on the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), you'll build the expertise to help businesses achieve their economic and sustainability goals.

This accredited degree, which was co-designed by industry partners such as Mercer and Accenture, will help you grow your career. Build a toolkit to combat the emerging challenges of the 21st century as you learn from experienced academics and guest industry lecturers. Establish strong business foundations through evidence-based coursework and absorb yourself in interactive learning.

Looking for flexible learning options? Fit your study around work and lifestyle commitments with our flexible timetable. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level. We also offer individualised career support based on your personal aspirations.

Tackle the big issues shaping modern business, such as digitisation, globalisation and corporate governance, and develop lifelong networks through our outstanding industry links and global alumni network.

You'll learn:

  • Business analysis

    • Build the business fundamentals to shape strategies and make smarter decisions.

  • Accounting and finance

    • Refine your skills in accounting and finance to better analyse business practices.

  • Innovation and design thinking

    • Learn how to think creatively and drive change across an organisation.

  • Responsible leadership and corporate governance

    • Understand how to manage people and operations, and achieve ethical and sustainable outcomes.

  • Entrepreneurship

    • Be ready to take your business plans from conception to completion.

CRICOS code: 080774B

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Study options

Core subjects

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Year 1

  • Academic integrity module

  • Accounting for making decisions

  • Applied marketing

  • Business application of analytics

  • Critical skills for success

  • Financial management

  • International management

  • Managing people and culture

  • Strategic human resource management

Capstone subjects

Capstone subjects are required subjects in your course or major that help you integrate and apply the knowledge and skills you gain to solve real world problems. Capstone subjects are often taken towards the end of your course.

Year  2

  • innovative strategies for change

 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Our MBA helps you develop management skills and gain professional recognition to advance your career. MBA graduate careers may include:

  • CFO

    • Develop business strategies, improve profitability, identify opportunities for growth and ensure accounting and auditing meet regulatory requirements.

  • Management consultant

    • Help businesses identify ways to improve their operations. Lead projects and manage stakeholders to deliver more efficient and effective business outcomes.

  • Marketing manager

    • Shape the public face of your business or organisation. Manage its day-to-day marketing activities and long-term marketing strategy.

  • Operations manager

    • Take responsibility for maintaining and increasing organisational efficiency by monitoring procedures and managing customers, stakeholders and staff.

  • Product manager

    • Connect teams and stakeholders to identify opportunities for growth and develop products that meet and exceed customer expectations.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

530 AUD/year

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