La Trobe University

Bachelor of Business (International Business)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Get ready to work in an international business. Our major in International Business will provide you with the skills and knowledge to develop a career in businesses and organisations that operate in an increasingly globalised economy.

The multidisciplinary components of this course include economics, finance, management and marketing, from an international perspective. You will also explore key contemporary issues in digital business, smart value chains, data analytics, cultural diversity, corporate social responsibility, and the challenges of international development and sustainability.

Learn how businesses operate differently in the local and international markets. You will have opportunities to connect with industry, both in the classroom and in the field, and to internationalise your study by completing part of your degree overseas.

Delivery mode

La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

I’m an applicant with current or recent secondary education (within the last two years)

Prerequisite

VCE: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

HSC: One of English Standard, English Advanced (Band 2), English as an Additional Language or Dialect (Band 3).

I’m an applicant with higher education study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

To be eligible for an offer of admission into the Bachelor of Business delivered via Online (LBBO), Bundoora (LBB) or Bendigo (RBB) campus at La Trobe University, an applicant must:

  • Meet the stated criteria for Year 12 or Non Year 12 admission, OR
  • Successful completion of two of the following four Open Access Pathway subjects:
    1. BUS1001
    2. BUS1BUE
    3. BUS1SBY
    4. MGT1OBE

I’m an applicant with vocational education and training (VET) study

Prerequisite

Subject proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency equivalent to stated Year 12 prerequisites.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $40,191 $110,400 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$40,191
Standard Tuition:
$110,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$40,191
Full Fee Tuition:
$110,400
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 3 Years
Estimated fee* $0 - $40,191 $110,400 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Bachelor of Business (International Business) will prepare you for the following roles.

Import/Export Manager

An Import/Export Manager oversees the operations of a business doing international trade. You might look for potential business opportunities and l...

Avg yearly income $78,000
Entry barriers Low

International Banker

An International Banker manages financial transactions and relationships across global markets. You might work in a major financial institution, ha...

Avg yearly income $104,000
Entry barriers Low

International Trade Specialist

International Trade Specialists identify overseas business opportunities and provide advisory services to wholesalers, retail companies, manufactur...

Avg yearly income $154,960
Entry barriers Low

Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Managers ensure the consistent supply of raw materials and goods for sale. They are responsible for the quality, cost, and integrity o...

Avg yearly income $88,192
Entry barriers Low

Trade Manager

A Trade Manager conducts business deals with suppliers and distributors. You might work with local customers or focus on international trade. Trade...

Avg yearly income $119,600
Entry barriers Low

About La Trobe University

For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.

With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.

Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.

Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.