Master of International Business
As international markets grow and change, business leaders with international expertise are in increasingly high demand.
La Trobe's Master of International Business gives you the skills and knowledge needed by industries competing in an international environment. Cover key aspects of economics, management, marketing, accounting and finance from an international perspective. Graduate ready for a range of careers in multinational corporations, international organisations and governmental agencies.
You'll have opportunities to connect with industry, both in the classroom and in the field. You'll also be able to take your study global by completing part of your degree overseas.
You'll learn:
- How businesses operate within a global context
- Business success depends on a multitude of factors. Understanding these factors in a global environment is essential to your career in international business.1
- Strategies of multinational corporations
- Become familiar with the practices used by multinational corporations to achieve their social, operational and financial goals.
- Marketing
- Refine your skills and knowledge in marketing so you can operate more effectively in a rapidly changing global business environment.
- Human resource management
- Knowing how to motivate and manage people in multicultural environments is a key component of working in businesses that operate across borders.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge for a range of international business roles, including:
- Global business development manager
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams around the world to deliver outcomes for business and strategy delivery. Report to management and liaise with stakeholders such as legal teams, distributors and customs agencies.
- Global sales manager
- Undertake commercial analysis and financial modelling, supervise contract agreements through to completion, conduct reviews and formulate exit strategies.
- International HR adviser
- Work closely with management to provide HR advice and play a key role in international workforce recruitment.
Professional recognition
Graduates of the Master of International Business may apply for membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
