Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at La Trobe University is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 9 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic Integrity Module
- Personal and Professional Skills Development
- Management Fundamentals
- Values, Ethics and Diversity in Organisations
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Management Finance
- Marketing
- Business Analysis and Modelling
- Responsible Leadership
- Strategic Management
- Organisational Analysis
- Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
- Entrepreneurship
- Management Information Systems and Knowledge Management
- International Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- an Australian bachelor\'s degree or international equivalent.
- three years of relevant managerial experience. Applicants with more than eight years of relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.
- international students must also satisfy English language requirements. If your undergraduate studies were completed in a language other than English, you are required to take an English proficiency test. Among other formats, La Trobe recognises the IELTS test.
Required documentation:
- an up-to-date CV with employer details confirming three years\' managerial experience (Direct Entry) or eight years\' managerial experience (Professional Entry).
- contact details of two referees to support your application you will need to request that they complete the online Confidential Referee Report.
- a personal statement of no more than 2,400 characters to support your application.
- if you are applying for direct entry, you will need your final academic transcript with grades.
- if you have legally changed your name or citizenship, you will also need to attach the relevant supporting documentation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 35,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact La Trobe University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About La Trobe University
La Trobe University
Melbourne, Australia
La Trobe Universityis apublicresearch universitybased inMelbourne,Victoria,Australia. Its main campus is located in the suburb ofBundoora. The university was established in 1964, becoming the...
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 9 months
