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With staff internationally renowned for their high-quality teaching and research contributions, La Trobe University offers students world-class opportunities in engaging and relevant disciplines. This is demonstrated by La Trobe's top rank in Victoria for student satisfaction (Sweeney Uni Student Report 2009) and strong 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia rankings.
About Us
La Trobe University offers specialist training for students who want to be business professionals. With a focus on developing skills and knowledge in specific discipline areas, La Trobe is leading the way with many Australian-first courses.
Location
La Trobe's main campus is located in Melbourne, in the suburb of Bundoora, 14km (8.7 miles) north of Melbourne's central business district. The campus covers 232 hectares (573 acres) of stunning parkland and waterways, and even houses its own wildlife sanctuary. Public transport provides direct access to the Melbourne CBD in 30 minutes.
Rankings
La Trobe is a leading provider of highquality, internationally relevant research and education. Recognised as a world leader in several areas by the government in its recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) rankings, La Trobe's tourism research received an above-average world rating, placing it first in Victoria, while research performance in accounting, commerce and management was rated at world standard.
Student Services
One of La Trobe's greatest strengths is its comprehensive range of specialised support services to help international students settle into and enjoy living in Australia. We understand that adjusting to a new culture and environment, making new friends and studying successfully can present difficulties to students. Our staff ensure you do not have to cope with this on your own.
University services include:
- assistance with visa and health insurance
- information on accommodation
- a free airport reception service
- an International Welcome Festival Orientation program
- staff who offer advice and support on personal, financial or cultural issues and the transition to life in Australia and study at La Trobe
- an after-hours, free telephone hotline service to help students with anything they might be concerned about.
Scholarships
To attract top candidates from around the world, La Trobe University offers a range of scholarships. For more information, visit www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships.
Courses
Already voted as 'Australia's most loved MBA' (2009 ARF BOSS), in 2012 La Trobe University launched the new-look La Trobe MBA, a product of an intensive two-year research and development process. The internationally accredited course encompasses the UN-backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), a boardroom simulation subject and a comprehensive personal and professional skills development component.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law recently introduced a range of new masters degrees in financial analysis, with specialised training in financial planning, investment, financial risk management and Islamic finance. Additionally, the new Master of Accounting (Research Studies) aims to help students develop skills for industry and prepare them for entry into a PhD. Among these new initiatives is the country's first masters program in Islamic banking and finance.
Accreditation
La Trobe's MBA is internationally accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development and is rated as a five-star MBA by the Graduate Management Association of Australia. In 2011, La Trobe also received EPAS accreditation for the MBA, placing it among the top business schools globally. The La Trobe MBA is the first in Australia with this accreditation, awarded by EFMD, a leading international accreditation body in business and management.
Areas of expertise
La Trobe caters for a wide range of interests in business and management, including:
- accounting
- business
- economics
- finance
- information systems management
- management
- marketing
- tourism and hospitality.
Locations
La Trobe Graduate School of Management
La Trobe University, Victoria, 3086
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Student Profiles
Raymond Oguntade, Nigeria
MBA
Before I chose to study the MBA at La Trobe University, I had worked for 10 years in a management role in civil engineering. In this position, I had developed some managerial skills but felt I needed training in management and administration to further my career. That was the basis of my decision to undertake the MBA program at the Graduate School of Management. The La Trobe community is wonderful and accommodating, and the environment is very conducive and supportive to any student regardless of background and origin. Throughout the program, the academic and support staff at the school have been very helpful and always approachable. The lecturers have definitely broadened my horizon and given me new perspective on my own managerial capabilities, through their engaging teaching style. This has certainly expanded my career opportunities as their views and experiences have contributed greatly to new my new business knowledge. Throughout my career, I have worked in the multinational companies with colleagues from all corners of the world and it has been rewarding to study with students from all over the world at the GSM. The experience has certainly broadened my knowledge and helped me to communicate more freely with other cultures and to understand different views on how to do business. Having an MBA degree will definitely enhance my managerial performance; improve my professional job role; and improve my in-depth knowledge on how to analyse business situations and environments and create relevant solutions.
