Program Overview

La Trobe's Master of International Business has been collaboratively designed with industry experts to advance your career and equip you with the skills necessary for thriving in emerging roles worldwide. Throughout this course, you'll not only acquire the expertise to effectively manage multinational corporations and formulate successful global business strategies, but also develop the ability to navigate the intricate international political and economic landscape where businesses operate.

This course encompasses a diverse range of subjects, including international trade, international finance, international corporate governance, international marketing, global human resource management, and international logistics and transportation. As a multidisciplinary program, the Master of International Business ensures that you gain the knowledge and skills demanded by organisations to succeed in the globalised economy.

Throughout your journey in this master's course, you will develop a global mindset, enhance your intercultural competencies, and learn how to effectively connect, communicate, and negotiate across national borders and diverse cultural contexts. The course allows you to tailor your career trajectory by engaging in projects specific to countries, regions, or industries of your preference while enabling you to become a catalyst for change, adept at designing, developing, and implementing strategies that drive sustainability across international business endeavours.

While doing this master's course, you will collaborate closely with internationally renowned researchers, practitioners, and global enterprises. The course includes company visits, real-world industry projects, and valuable networking opportunities. Moreover, the program provides a chance for you to embark on a global study tour, and offers the valuable experience of completing a business work placement within an organisation actively engaged in international business.

Overall, the La Trobe's Master of International Business offers a dynamic and comprehensive educational journey, designed to elevate your career prospects and empower you to excel in the intricate landscape of global business. Through a combination of international exposure, practical experiences, and immersive learning opportunities, you will emerge as a well-rounded professional capable of making a significant impact on the global stage.

Specialisation: International Relations

Explore how the international system works, why wars are fought, how global poverty might be reduced, and whether countries can cooperate to address climate change.

In this specialisation, you will develop a deep understanding of twenty-first-century international relations. You'll explore topics such as security studies, political theory, international political economy, international law and organisations, Asian and African studies, the history of European integration, and contemporary Australian foreign policymaking. This specialisation will equip you with the skills necessary to work effectively across a range of complex international policy and process frameworks.