About the Global Master of Business Administration
La Trobe's Global Master of Business Administration will help you become the adaptable leader these businesses are looking for.
Be ready for any challenge as you develop the skills and knowledge underpinning agile leadership. Build expertise applicable in any business, including financial knowledge and how to harness digital disruption. And go beyond just understanding business strategies – explore how top management leaders develop plans.
Wherever you are in your career, we've designed this degree so you build the industry-ready skills to take your next step. Learn from the business experts in La Trobe Business School. Hear guest lectures from experienced industry members. Complete projects that prepare you for the workplace. And get the option to apply your knowledge in a real-world industry placement with one of our industry partners.
You'll learn:
Leadership
Understand how to lead, collaborate and connect with your peers.
Digital literacy
Learn how to use a wide range of digital tools to become a more efficient and effective business professional.
Sustainable management
Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility, and develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.
Corporate strategy
Explore how to drive change and innovation in modern business through the development and delivery of corporate strategies.
Employee behaviour
Understand how to best manage the behavioural dynamics of individuals and groups to achieve their best performance.
Global Master of Business Administration intended learning outcomes
Critically analyse the challenges facing modern organisations, operating in Australia and internationally
Generate innovative managerial solutions to organisational problems, informed by a mastery of management theory, research and practice
Exhibit a mature managerial ethos and apply these principles and ethical standards in their decision-making and conduct
Evaluate current advancements in management theory and practice
Collaborate effectively with others to achieve stated project outcome
Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of their management specialisation, and design effective solutions to problems faced by organisations and policy makers.
Global Master of Business Administration career opportunities
Our Global Master of Business Administration can open doors to a variety of industries. Graduate ready to apply for roles like:
Human resources manager
Oversee recruitment and training, resolve conflict and help your organisation function at peak performance.
Project manager
Lead and manage projects for your organisation, manage stakeholders and provide strategic advice to your employers.
Marketing manager
Prepare, develop and oversee the implementation of marketing plans and strategy.
Sports manager
Manage and deliver sport competitions, identify marketing opportunities and find ways to increase funding and participation.
Change management consultant
Implement new concepts within a business and improve its efficiency and productivity.
Estimated fees per year (2025):
Indicative based on 2024 fees
A$42 000 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
Selection criteria
Applicants with an Australian Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or an approved equivalent qualification may be eligible for credit for the four foundation subjects in Year 1. Applicants without an undergraduate degree but with a demonstrated minimum of at least five years relevant and cognate business experience may be eligible for credit for the four foundation subjects.
English language requirement
6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.