Program Overview

The Pathway to postgraduate business studies
The business stream in our Postgraduate Enabling Program (PEP) can help you gain entry into a range of business-related Master’s degrees at La Trobe University.

The PEP will enable you to develop the disciplinary knowledge and skills required to start a postgraduate course. Upon completion, you will be able to analyse information, evaluate appropriate solutions, and communicate effectively and professionally.

Gain direct entry into 1st year of:

Master of International Business (International Project Management)
With businesses of all sizes grappling with the internationalisation of trade, there’s an urgent need for highly skilled business leaders who can navigate the complexities of trade across multiple borders, cultures and continents.

La Trobe's Master of International Business offers you the opportunity to advance your understanding of international commerce and trade. Build a highly specialised skill set and advance your business career to the next level.

This comprehensive postgraduate degree will accelerate your knowledge of finance, accounting, human resources, governance, marketing and management – all from an international perspective. You'll explore how multinational firms operate, including the intricacies of cross-cultural trade.

You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest and connect with industry – both in the classroom and in the field.

You'll learn:

• How businesses operate within a global context - Understand how to run a successful business in a global environment.
• Strategies of multinational corporations - Learn how multinational corporations achieve their social, operational, and financial goals.
• Marketing - Develop your marketing skills and knowledge and learn how to apply them in a rapidly changing world.
• International finance and economics - Learn how to operate in international business environments and navigate international regulatory systems.
• Project management - Learn how to plan, deliver and assess the performance of large projects spanning multiple countries.