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.
During your degree, you'll build vital business and management skills and knowledge. With coursework modelled on real-world business requirements, you'll discover how leading organisations manage their workforce, including the strategic and operational challenges of international business – then learn the techniques to develop and implement your own strategies.
From the human skills of negotiation and communication to the strategic expertise to translate data into action – you'll build your ability to lead in business.
You'll learn:
Leadership
Digital literacy
Sustainable management
Corporate strategy
Employee behaviour
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 - Masters Degree.
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
Project manager
Marketing manager
Sports manager
Change management consultant
This course is leading to
Pathway
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be eligible to progress to the Global Master of Business Admnistration (Project Management) programs in La Trobe University
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
La Trobe University Sydney Campus
255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
La Trobe University Sydney Campus
255 Elizabeth Street,
SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2000, SYDNEY, Australia
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Admission may be granted to applicants without an undergraduate degree but with five or more years of relevant work experience. In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors, including academic record, English proficiency and/or employment experience.
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 requirements
IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component; Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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