La Trobe University

Master of Business Administration (Data Analytics)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

If you're ready to become a global leader, La Trobe's prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) will give you the world-class skills to advance your career, move into a new field or launch your own start-up. Tap into La Trobe's exclusive network of powerful business leaders and develop the essential experience to become an influential modern leader.

We've carefully designed the La Trobe MBA to suit your needs. Choose to study on campus, online or a blend of the two. You can also choose from a wide range of regional campuses. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level.

With La Trobe's internationally-renowned MBA, you'll immerse yourself in learning as you grow your business acumen and develop valuable human skills. Co-designed and co-delivered by leading industry partners such as Mercer, you'll be absorbed in interactive learning and develop critical business skills. Our MBA is built on evidence-based coursework – so you'll have the confidence to understand the issues facing global businesses, tackle real-world business problems and develop lifelong leadership skills.

Delivery mode

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

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Three years relevant managerial experience.

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

English language requirement

  • 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46
  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - test taken prior to 26 July 2023: Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Three years relevant managerial experience.

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

English language requirement

  • 6.0 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): Overall score of 46 with no communicative skill score less than 46
  • TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - test taken prior to 26 July 2023: Overall score of 64 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $58,500 - $58,500 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$58,500
Full Fee Tuition:
$58,500
Enquire with La Trobe University to find out more.
Study mode Online
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $58,500 - $58,500 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Business Administration (Data Analytics) will prepare you for the following roles.

Management Consultant

A Management Consultant helps businesses to become more efficient and improve profitability. You might analyse current business processes and look ...

Avg yearly income $109,980
Entry barriers Low

Chief Data Officer

A Chief Data Officer (CDO) oversees the management and strategy of an organisation's data assets. You might work in various sectors, including fina...

Avg yearly income $156,000
Entry barriers Low

Senior Data Scientist

A Senior Data Scientist analyses complex data sets to help organisations make informed decisions. You might work in various industries, such as fin...

Avg yearly income $149,968
Entry barriers Low

Data Analytics Manager

A Data Analytics Manager oversees data analysis operations within an organisation, ensuring that data-driven insights support strategic decision-ma...

Avg yearly income $104,000
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.