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Postgraduate
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS
AND LAW
COURSE GUIDE 2013
The percentage of Australians
with Bachelor degrees increased
from  per cent in the mids
to  per cent in 
*
 a nd it ’s
still growing. A postgraduate
degree can help you stand out
in an increasingly competitive
job market.
* Australian Social Trends 2007
Article: Qualification Profile of Australians,
Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007.
CONTENTS
Why study at LaTrobe? 1
Study your way 2
Fees, support and scholarships 3
Courses at a glance 4
Accounting 8
Business and management 10
The new LaTrobe MBA 12
Economics 14
Finance 16
Information systems management 18
Law 20
Marketing 22

Tourism and hospitality 24
Research options 26
International applicants 27
Our campuses 28
Apply now 29
1Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
WHY STUDY
AT LA TROBE?
The Faculty of Business, Economics
and Law is made up of LaTrobe Business
School, LaTrobe Law School and the
School of Economics. We are a quality
provider of innovative postgraduate
education and research.
OUTSTANDING STAFF
AND RESEARCH
We are proud of our outstanding
professoriate–leaders in a diverse range
of research disciplines. In the most recent
review of research performance conducted
by the Australian Government’s Excellence
in Research for Australia (ERA), LaTrobe’s
research in Tourism was rated as above
world standard, while our work in the fields
of Accounting and Law were both rated as
at world standard.
Our investment in research ensures
LaTrobe continues its tradition of delivering
a valuable and relevant contribution to its
community. Our research also ensures that

our teaching continues to be informed by
the most up-to-date developments in
Australia and abroad.
A FLEXIBLE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENT
We understand that juggling family life,
employment, and study can be challenging.
We’ve developed flexible, blended-learning
opportunities so you can more easily fit
your studies into your everyday life.
Some of our courses also include early-exit
options. This means that once you have
achieved the requisite number of credit
points you can opt out of your degree
with a Graduate Certificate or a Graduate
Diploma, and complete your course at
a later date should you wish.
Our curriculum development team, which
includes a dedicated eLearning Developer
and an expert team of curriculum designers,
oversee the ongoing development of our
courses to ensure that we continue to meet
your needs.
THE NEW LA TROBE MBA
We make sure that our courses are
developed and updated in consultation
with dedicated industry advisory boards
and that they respond to research findings
into global trends.
We are proud of the redesigned LaTrobe

MBA, a program that includes block mode
and after hours contact options, as well as
an accelerated 12 month option. Students
of the program will soon enjoy a new
Melbourne CBD teaching facility. All these
features make the blend of professional
and study life easier than ever.
OUR GREAT FACILITIES
Our students enjoy 24-hour, seven-day
access to one of the finest libraries in the
Southern Hemisphere. You will have access to
an outstanding collection of printed, digital
and audio-visual materials, state-of-the-art
group work and collaboration areas, and
dedicated research carrels for when you
need to focus without interruption.
We have also invested in student common
areas throughout our buildings. These
architecturally-designed areas extend our
library facilities and include lockers, recharge
units and kitchen facilities. And of course,
you will enjoy free wi-fi connectivity on all
of our campuses.
You will also enjoy access to regular,
engaging seminars and workshops on
research and emerging trends in business,
economics and law. These seminars are
delivered by LaTrobe academic sta, visiting
academics from local and international
universities, and industry professionals.

ACCREDITATIONS AND
PARTNERSHIPS
LaTrobe Business School is partnered with
a number of professional bodies, including
the Certified Practising Accountants
Australia (CPA), the Chartered Financial
Analyst (CFA) and the Globally Responsible
Leadership Initiative (GRLI).
Some of our courses have received
global recognition and are accredited by
organisations including the European
Foundation for Management Development
(EFMD), the Australian Human Resources
Institute (AHRI) and the Australian
Computer Society (ACS).
LaTrobe University was one of the first
100 business schools globally to sign up
to the United Nations’ Principles of
Responsible Management Education (PRME)
in 2008. PRME is a worldwide organisation
which advocates responsible management
research, education and leadership. This
initiative fits with our culture and values,
and provides a platform to embed
responsibility and sustainability into
our curriculum and values.
La Trobe University has consistently ranked among the
top  Universities in the world since .
*
The QS World

University Rankings  placed us at  globally.
*Academic Ranking of World Universities
DID YOU kNOW?
The average salary for a
postgraduate worker is nearly
A$20000 more per year than for
those with a Bachelor’s degree.
Australian Social Trends 2007
Article: Qualification Profile of Australians,
Australian Bureau of Statistics, August 2007.
2 Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
We understand that balancing a career, family and study
can be challenging; and that there are a variety of reasons
to take on postgraduate study.
STUDY YOUR WAY
circumstances that make it hard for you to
continue study. You can then recommence
your studies with LaTrobe at a later time
and receive credits for completed subjects.
You can also choose to complete part of
your degree at one of our many international
partner universities, at no additional cost,
through our Student Exchange Program.
* Please note: Part-time study is not available
for international students.
We’ve invested significantly in our courses
to ensure that they can be adapted to fit in
with your commitments and tailored to help
you achieve your goals.
We believe that the challenge of balancing

life’s many commitments should not stop
you from taking on postgraduate study.
Our programs feature a range of options
that can be adjusted throughout your course.
Some of these flexible options include
part-time study
*
, block mode delivery and
accelerated learning opportunities.
You might be surprised to learn that
even Master’s programs, such as the new
LaTrobe MBA, can be completed in as
little as 12 months.
The majority of our courses also feature a
wide range of elective subjects which allow
you to tailor your degree to your strengths
and interests. There are also early exit
options for some of our courses that
allow you to exit a degree with a Graduate
Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma.
This may be helpful for those unforeseen
3Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
Whether a course is fullfee or government subsidised,
you can study now and pay later. You may also be eligible
for scholarships.
FEES, SUPPORT
AND SCHOLARSHIPS
§ are subject to change each year. The
University reserves the right to vary fees
annually. Fees will not normally rise above

seven per cent per annum. In the case that
fees do rise, increases will take eect on
1January of the following year.
For information on the standard credit point
load for each subject, please follow the ‘Full
Course Details’ link in your course listing at:
latrobe.edu.au/courses
Additional costs
Some courses may have additional costs
included, for example Police Checks or
Working with Children Checks, fieldwork
trips, laboratory coats or art materials. These
are listed in individual course descriptions at:
latrobe.edu.au/courses
Refund policy
LaTrobe University has a refund policy to deal
with certain circumstances. To view this policy
in full, see the International Postgraduate and
Research Course Guide 2013 or visit:
latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/tuition
Compulsory health cover
For details of compulsory health cover in
Australia, see the International Postgraduate
and Research Course Guide 2013 or visit:
latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/tuition
Scholarships for international students
For information about scholarships
for international students, please visit:
latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/
scholarships

FEES FOR DOMESTIC STUDENTS
Some postgraduate courses are full-fee, but
others are subsidised by the government.
For full-fee programs, you pay the full cost
of the course. However, accessing FEE-HELP
(see below) allows you to study now and pay
later. You can see indicative full fees for our
courses on pages 4 to 7.
Alternatively, if a Commonwealth Supported
Place (CSP) is available, you only pay a
contribution toward the cost of the course
and the Australian Government pays the
rest. You can check if your course has CSPs
by searching for it at: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Student contributions for CSPs and costs
for full-fee places at university vary by
course. Both fees and student contribution
rates usually rise by about seven per cent
annually. For both types of courses, you
could be eligible for government loans
to pay full fees (through FEE-HELP) or
your CSP student contribution (through
HECS-HELP). For more information about
postgraduate fees at LaTrobe, see:
latrobe.edu.au/postgrad/fees-scholarships
Income support for selected courses
If you are an Australian citizen or resident
enrolled in a course selected by the
Commonwealth Department of Industry,
Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary

Education (DIIRSTE) you could be eligible
for government-provided income support.
To find out more, call Centrelink on 132 490
or visit: studyassist.gov.au
Scholarships
As a postgraduate student, you could be
eligible for a range of scholarships, awards
and prizes. To see if you are eligible for any
scholarships, visit:
Coursework
latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates
Research
latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Student services and amenities fee
and SA-HELP
LaTrobe University charges a compulsory
annual Student Services and Amenities Fee.
In 2012, the fee is A$131.50 per half-year
period for a full-time student, and A$98.50
per half year period for a part-time student.
The fee applies to all students, with
some exceptions determined by the
University Council.
If eligible, you can take out a loan for
payment of the fee under a Higher
Education Loan Program (HELP) scheme
called SA-HELP, by completing a SA-HELP
form with a valid Tax File Number. All
other students must pay the fee directly
to the University.

For more information and a full list of
exceptions, please visit:
latrobe.edu.au/students/fees/amenities-fee
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT FEES
For more information about fees, see
LaTrobe’s International Postgraduate and
Research Course Guide 2013 or visit:
latrobe.edu.au/international/fees/tuition
Annual tuition fees for international students
vary between courses and are listed on
pages 4 to 7. Please note that tuition fees:
§ are shown in Australian dollars (A$)
§ are for students commencing in the
2013 academic year only
§ are based on the standard annual
120-credit-point load for each course
or program, unless otherwise stated.
In some courses due to study-load
variations, semester loads are higher
or lower than the standard.
§ are invoiced to students based on their
actual credit point load for each semester
§ do not include the cost of text books,
health insurance or living expenses such
as food, accommodation, transport and
medical costs
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COURSES AT A GLANCE
Course Campus Duration
Semester

starts
Domestic
indicative
annual full
fee (A$)
International
indicative
annual tuition
fee (A$) Prerequisites Page
ACCOUNTING
GraduateDiploma
inAccounting
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydisciplineoran
approvedinternationalequivalentDependingonprior
studiessomeexemptionsorAdvancedStandingmay
begrantedInternationalstudentsmustsatisfyEnglish
languagerequirements

BEN
A-W
MIL
SHP
MasterofAccounting
andFinancial
Management
MEL
Full-time

years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithaCgradeaverage
orhigherinthirdyearorequivalentInternational
studentsmustsatisfyEnglishlanguagerequirements

MasterofAccounting
(ResearchStudies)
MEL
Full-time
years
   Postgraduateaccountingqualificationwitha
minimumpercentgradeaverageorprofessional
qualificationequivalenttoCAorCPAorcoursework
Master’sinaccountingorcognatediscipline
Equivalentqualificationswillbeassessedbythe
directoroftheprogramforcompletionatan
equivalentstandardTheoerofplacesinthiscourse
willdependuponsupervisorycapacityandapproval
InternationalstudentsmustalsosatisfyEnglish
languagerequirements

MasterofProfessional
Accounting
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithaCgradeaverage
orhigherinthirdyearorequivalentInternational
studentsmustsatisfyEnglishlanguagerequirements


BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
GraduateDiplomain
BusinessStudies
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
oranapprovedinternationalequivalent
InternationalstudentsmustalsosatisfyEnglish
languagerequirements

BEN
SHP
MasterofBusiness
Administration
MEL
Full-time
months
JanApr   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorinternational
equivalentwithaminimumCgrade(percent)
averageinthefinalyearandthreeyearsofrelevant
postgraduatemanagerialexperienceApplicantswith
morethaneightyearsofrelevantmanagerialexperience
butwithoutanundergraduatedegreemaybe
consideredforprofessionalentryInternationalstudents
mustalsosatisfyEnglishlanguagerequirements

MasterofInternational
Business
MEL

Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapproved
internationalequivalentwithaCgradeaverage
oraboveinfinalyear

ECONOMICS
GraduateDiploma
inEconomics
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
Applicantswithcomparablequalificationsare
alsoconsidered

PostgraduateDiploma
inEconomics
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeineconomicsor
commercefinanceorbusinessmajoringineconomics
withatleastaCgradeaverageatthird-yearlevel
Applicantswithcomparablequalificationsare
alsoconsidered

GraduateDiploma
inEconometrics
MEL

Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
Applicantswithcomparablequalificationsare
alsoconsidered

5Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
Course Campus Duration
Semester
starts
Domestic
indicative
annual full
fee (A$)
International
indicative
annual tuition
fee (A$) Prerequisites Page
FINANCE
MasterofFinancial
Analysis
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithCgradeaverage
inthefinalyearorequivalent

MasterofFinancial
Analysis(Financial
Planning)

MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapprovedequivalent
withaminimumfinal-yeargradeaverageofpercent
Studentsmeetingperformancerequirementsmay
transferintothiscoursefromotherspecialised
MasterofFinancialAnalysiscourses

MasterofFinancial
Analysis(Investment)
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapprovedequivalent
withagradeaverageofpercentorhigherinthe
finalyear

MasterofFinancial
AnalysisMasterof
BusinessAdministration
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorinternational
equivalentwithaminimumCgrade(percent)
averageinthefinalyearandthreeyearsofrelevant
postgraduatemanagerialexperienceApplicantswith
morethaneightyearsofrelevantmanagerialexperience
butwithoutanundergraduatedegreemaybeconsidered

forprofessionalentryInternationalstudentsmustalso
satisfyEnglishlanguagerequirements

MasterofFinancial
AnalysisMasterof
InternationalBusiness
MEL
Full-time
years
   ALaTrobeUniversityBachelor’sdegreeorapproved
equivalentwithgradeaverageabovepercentin
thefinalyear

MasterofFinancial
AnalysisMaster
ofIslamicBanking
andFinance
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithaminimum
Cgradeaverageinthefinalyearorequivalent

MasterofFinancial
AnalysisMasterof
ProfessionalAccounting
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithaminimum

Cgradeaverageinthirdyearorequivalent

MasterofIslamic
BankingandFinance
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreewithaminimum
Cgradeaverageinthirdyearorequivalent

INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
GraduateCertificatein
InformationSystems
Management
MEL
Full-time
year
  na AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
orapprovedequivalentAdmissionmaybegranted
tocandidatesdeemedsuitablyqualifiedvia
professionalexperience

GraduateDiplomain
InformationSystems
Management
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
orapprovedequivalent


MasterofInformation
SystemsManagement
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
orapprovedequivalent

MasterofBusiness
InformationManagement
andSystems
MEL
Full-time
years
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
orapprovedequivalent

HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
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latrobe.edu.au/courses
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Campuses Semester starts Abbreviations
MEL
Melbourne
1
Semester n/a Notapplicable

BEN Bendigo 2 Semester
A-W Albury-Wodonga Jan January
MIL Mildura Apr April
SHP Shepparton Jun June
FS FranklinStreet Nov November
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Course Campus Duration
Semester
starts
Domestic
indicative
annual full
fee (A$)
International
indicative
annual tuition
fee (A$) Prerequisites Page
LAW
GraduateCertificatein
GlobalBusinessLaw
MEL
Full-time
months
JanJun
Nov
  AnAustralianBachelorofLawsorapproved
internationalequivalentorfullmembershipofthe
InstituteofCharteredAccountantsAustraliaand
CPAAustralia


GraduateDiploma
inLaw
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeoranapproved
internationalequivalent

BachelorofLaws
(GraduateEntry)
MEL
Full-time
years
   SuccessfulcompletionofanAustralianBachelor’s
degreeorequivalentApplicantswhohavecompleted
anundergraduatedegreeinalanguageotherthan
EnglishmustsubmitanIELTS(orequivalent)test
resultwithaminimumoverallbandscoreofwith
noindividualscorelessthan

Masterof
CommercialLaw
MEL
Full-time
year
Jan
JunNov
  AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapproved
internationalequivalentplustwoyearsofprofessional
experienceorfullmembershipintheInstituteof

CharteredAccountantsAustraliaorCPAAustralia

MasterofGlobal
BusinessLaw
MEL
Full-time
year
Jan
JunNov
  AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapprovedequivalent
andtwoyears’professionalexperienceasmightbe
demonstratedbyfullmembershipoftheInstituteof
CharteredAccountantsAustraliaorCPAAustralia

MasterofInternational
BusinessandLaw
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelorofLawsorapproved
internationalequivalent

MasterofLaws
MEL
Full-time
year
Jan
JunNov
 na AnAustralianBachelorofLawsorapproved
internationalequivalent


MasterofLaws
International
FS
Full-time
year
Jan
JunNov
na  ABachelorofLawsdegreeorapprovedinternational
equivalentfromajurisdictionotherthanAustralia

MasterofLawsin
GlobalBusinessLaw
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelorofLawsorinternational
equivalentorfullmembershipoftheInstituteof
CharteredAccountantsAustraliaandCPAAustralia
orprogressionfromtheGraduateCertificateinGlobal
BusinessLawwithappropriategradeaverage

COURSES AT A GLANCE
HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION
Visit Find a Course for more course information:
latrobe.edu.au/courses
Browse discipline areas at the faculty website:
latrobe.edu.au/courses/fbel/areas-of-study/
postgraduate
kEY TO COURSES

Campuses Semester starts Abbreviations
MEL
Melbourne
1
Semester n/a Notapplicable
BEN Bendigo 2 Semester
A-W Albury-Wodonga Jan January
MIL Mildura Apr April
SHP Shepparton Jun June
FS FranklinStreet Nov November
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Course Campus Duration
Semester
starts
Domestic
indicative
annual full
fee (A$)
International
indicative
annual tuition
fee (A$) Prerequisites Page
MARkETING
PostgraduateDiploma
inMarketing
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreemajoringinmarketing
withaCgradeaverageinthirdyearorGraduate

Diplomamajoringinmarketingorapprovedequivalent

MasterofMarketing
Management
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapproved
internationalequivalentwithaminimumCgrade
averageinfinalyearInternationalstudentsmust
satisfyEnglishlanguagerequirements

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
GraduateDiplomain
HospitalityManagement
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeorapproved
internationalequivalent

A-W
GraduateDiplomain
TourismManagement
MEL
Full-time
year
   AnAustralianBachelor’sdegreeinanydiscipline
Applicantswithcomparablequalificationsare
alsoconsidered


8 Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
business, economics
and law
§ to undertake the Graduate Diploma
in Accounting, no previous experience
in accounting studies is required
§ to enter the Master of Professional
Accounting or the Master of Accounting
and Financial Management, no previous
experience in accounting studies is
required. However, a C grade average or
higher in the third year of your Bachelor’s
degree is required.
The Master of Accounting (Research Studies)
requires either a postgraduate accounting
qualification, such as a Graduate Diploma
with a 65 per cent grade average or higher,
a professional qualification equivalent to a
Chartered Accountants (CA) or Certified
Practicing Accountants (CPA), or a
coursework Master’s degree in accounting
or a cognate discipline. The director of the
program will assess equivalent qualifications,
and the oer of places will depend upon
supervisory capacity and approval.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Our course curriculum satisfies the academic
requirements for associate membership
of CPA Australia, the professional body

for Certified Practicing Accountants in
Australia. With a membership of more than
139000 accounting, finance, and business
professionals across the globe, CPA
Australia is one of the world’s largest
accounting bodies.
In addition, our curriculum also satisfies
admission to the Professional Year Program
of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in
Australia, which can also be undertaken in
some countries outside Australia.
Our courses are recognised by the Institute
of Public Accountants and the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Our accounting courses are internationally
recognised. They build on a broad foundation
of study in contemporary accounting with
a focus on financial accounting, auditing,
finance, business law, taxation, management
accounting and information systems.
A postgraduate qualification in accounting
can help to advance your career in the
private, public and not-for-profit sectors,
as accounting and business skills are highly
sought after by employers. Many senior
executives have built their careers on an
accounting qualification.
The curriculum aims to facilitate entry into
a wide range of challenging and rewarding
careers in the accounting sector. You can

choose to specialise in financial accounting,
auditing, management accounting, costing,
investigative accounting, taxation, financial
advice, strategic management or
management consulting.
Our graduates typically find employment
as corporate accountants, tax specialists,
auditors, management accountants or
investment analysts.
Our Department of Accounting has strong
links with professional bodies and the
business community. Our Accounting
Advisory Board comprises of senior sta
from Deloitte, PwC, Australia Post, ANZ
Bank, the Victorian Auditor-General’s Oce
and Hayes Knight Melbourne. The Board
advises on curriculum and other activities.
Senior members of the business community
also present regular guest lectures into many
of our subjects, providing you with practical
insights into our discipline.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All accounting postgraduate courses
require an Australian Bachelor’s degree,
or approved international equivalent. Some
courses do not require prior experience or
training in accounting, for example:
ACCOUNTING
Accounting has been called the language of business
and its graduates are among the most employable.

At La Trobe, you will complete a specialist degree
built on a strong foundation in business skills.
9Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
business, economics
and law
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Whether you are seeking an academic or
professional career in accounting, we oer
postgraduate options to suit your needs.
Once you have completed the Graduate
Diploma in Accounting, you can seek
employment in management consulting
and general business advisory roles, or in
the public accounting area specialising in
auditing, investigative accounting, financial
advice or taxation. Typical postgraduate
positions include trainee auditor, accountant,
business consultant, tax trainee and
financial adviser.
The Master of Accounting and Financial
Management and the Master of Professional
Accounting prepares you for a career in
organisations in the private, public and
not-for profit sectors. Graduates may work in
specialised areas including auditing, financial
advising or taxation. Typical positions
include tax assessor, auditor, accountant,
export advisor, inventory analyst and
investment analyst.
The Master of Accounting (Research Studies)

provides a pathway for high-achieving
postgraduate coursework students to
qualify for admittance to PhD candidature.
If you complete appropriate research training
and demonstrate competence at either H1
or H2A level, you may qualify for entry into
doctoral studies.
ACCOUNTING COURSES
The following courses in accounting
are oered at LaTrobe:
§ Graduate Diploma in Accounting
§ Master of Accounting and
Financial Management
§ Master of Accounting (Research Studies)
§ Master of Professional Accounting.
COURSE STRUCTURE
A sample course structure is shown below
to give you an idea of the range of subjects
covered and the distribution of specialist
subjects and electives.
OUR DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING HAS
STRONG LINkS WITH PROFESSIONAL BODIES
AND THE WIDER BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
Taxation
Statistics for Business
and Finance
Corporate Reporting
Management and Cost Reporting
Principles of Finance
Company and Finance Law

Financial Accounting
Information Systems
Principles of Economics
Auditing and Assurances Services
Commercial Law
Accounting for Managers
Advanced Accounting Issues
Semester 1
Semester 3
Semester 2
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING – SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
Exiting after completion of the third semester will qualify you for the Master of Professional Accounting. Students who complete a fourth semester
will graduate with the Master of Accounting and Financial Management. For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
 Student Hub, Melbourne campus 
10 Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
business, economics
and law
BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT
LA TROBE MBA
Information about the new LaTrobe MBA
can be found on page 12.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants for Business and Management
postgraduate programs will require an
Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline,
or approved international equivalent.
Applicants for the Master of International

Business also require a C grade average
or above in their final year. In some cases,
applicants with considerable demonstrated
experience at a senior administrative level
may also be considered.
Applicants seeking direct entry into the
MBA also require a minimum of three
years of relevant managerial experience.
If you have more than eight years of
management experience but do not have
an undergraduate degree, you may be
considered for professional entry.
BUSINESS AND
MANAGEMENT COURSES
The following courses in business
and management are oered at LaTrobe:
§ Master of Business Administration
§ Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
§ Master of International Business.
A sample course structure is shown
on page11 to give you an idea of the
range of subjects covered and the
distribution of specialist subjects
and electives.
Our postgraduate courses in business and
management give you the opportunity to
study international business, management
or marketing. They aim to provide you
with the skills and knowledge required for
administrative or management positions

in public or private enterprise.
You will be introduced to leading-edge
developments and equipped to contribute to
organisational development at individual and
team levels. You will develop problem-solving
and decision-making skills that lead to
eective management and marketing of
a range of businesses.
Our courses give you the opportunity
to significantly advance your knowledge.
We provide an advanced level qualification
for graduates who want to continue their
careers after completing their studies, or
a re-entry point for those planning to
advance to higher studies.
While primarily intended for graduates,
certain courses are also a suitable entry
point for practising managers who are not
graduates. We aim to extend and deepen
their knowledge, as well as that of
undergraduates from other disciplines
moving into management roles.
Our international business courses oer an
interdisciplinary overview of issues related
to the ways in which international business
is shaping the rapidly changing global
economy. We aim to give you a solid
grounding in the essential techniques
of international business management,
providing a balance of academic and

practical experiences in the multifaceted
aspects of international management.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are likely to find opportunities
in the public and private sectors and
not-for-profit organisations.
Our courses offer a solid foundation in business theory,
research and practice and explore specialisations in
management. We aim to equip you with the skills
and experience you need to succeed.
11Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
business, economics
and law
Choose up to two elective subjects
Human Resources Management
in a Global Economy
International Economics
and Trade
Multinational Financial
Management
Governance in a
Globalised World
Research Project
International Marketing
Management
Corporate Strategy
International Accounting
and Taxation
International Business
Corporate Venturing

Core
Electives
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 2
YEAR 1
WE AIM TO GIVE YOU A SOLID GROUNDING IN
THE ESSENTIAL TECHNIQUES OF INTERNATIONAL
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT.
 David Myers Building, Melbourne campus 
12 Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
business, economics
and law
La Trobe has delivered one of Australia’s most highlyregarded
Master of Business Administration MBA programs since .
Our program has consistently ranked among the top  in the
country and received international accreditation and recognition.
Our new-look MBA is the product of
an intensive two-year research and
development process that included wide
consultation with past and current students,
extensive discussions with multiple
industry bodies and careful consideration
of external expert advice.
We have developed a new structure and
curriculum to ensure our MBA continues to
stand out amongst the best business schools
in the world. The degree is internationally
accredited and designed to deliver

responsible business leaders with the
expertise to develop and sustain competitive
advantages for their organisations.
In line with this aim, the curriculum
encompasses the UN-backed Principles
for Responsible Management Education
(PRME) and a comprehensive personal and
professional skills development component.
The program is structured to suit your
lifestyle as a working professional, with
classes taught in the evening or in block
mode across weekends. An intensive
summer semester allows you to tailor
the MBA to suit your specific needs.
LaTrobe has delivered a high-quality MBA
since 1994. With more than 3000 graduates
from more than 100 countries, our program
has clearly demonstrated its global appeal.
We look forward to you joining us.
IS THE MBA FOR YOU?
The LaTrobe MBA is aimed at the working
professional seeking to accelerate a career
in general management. Flexible delivery
modes mean you can choose classes that
fit in with your professional commitments,
whether you choose to take a year o
and complete the accelerated program
in 12 months, or study part-time at your
own pace.
A key feature of our program is that you

will study under experienced professionals
from a range of industries and from around
the world, oering wide-ranging expertise
and providing you with new perspectives
on your career.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The LaTrobe MBA comprises of 12 subjects–
eight compulsory core subjects and four
electives. You will also complete two
mandatory professional experience activities.
You can choose between full-time or
part-time study modes. Full-time students
complete the program in three semesters
or 18 months. The flexible summer semester
allows you to accelerate your MBA and
complete the course in 12 months.
Core subjects
Core subjects aim to give you the broad
management skills expected of general
managers in contemporary organisations.
All core subjects are listed in the sample
course structure on page 13.
Elective subjects
Elective subjects aim to give you the
opportunity to either specialise in a particular
area of interest, or diversify your skills. We
oer an extensive list of electives including:
§ Business Research Methods
§ Community Development Projects
§ Corporate Governance

§ Entrepreneurship
§ Human Resources Management
and Employment Relations
§ International Management
§ International Study Tour
§ Management Finance
§ Management Information Systems
and Knowledge Management
§ Organisational Analysis
§ Research Projects
§ Strategic Management.
THE NEW
LA TROBE MBA
“Completing my MBA
through La Trobe was
a fantastic experience!
I met great people,
was intellectually
challenged and found
my mindset changed
with respect to
leadership, personal
and professional
growth. La Trobe’s
involvement with
the PRME and GRLI
initiatives opens the
door for students to
true global learning –
and it truly did for me.”

Janine Young
Ombudsman, Public Transport
Ombudsman Limited, (MBA)
13Business, Economics and Law Postgraduate Course Guide 2013
DID YOU kNOW?
The LaTrobe MBA was the first in
Australia to receive the prestigious
EFMD EPAS accreditation. Our MBA
was also recently awarded a 5-star
rating by the General Management
Association of Australia.
The LaTrobe MBA curriculum
encompasses the UN-backed
Principles for Responsible
Management Education (PRME).
Financial and Management
Accounting
E-portfolio
Management Fundamentals
Choose two electives
(see page 12)
Values, Ethics and Diversity
in Organisations
Marketing
Personal and Professional
Skills Development
Business in Society
Boardroom
Simulation
E-portfolio

Choose two electives
(see page 12)
Responsible
Leadership
Business Analysis
and Modelling
Core professional experiences
In addition to the traditional subjects,
you will also complete an e-portfolio and
a boardroom simulation–an intensive
simulation of actual boardroom situations
and dilemmas. This allows you to reflect
on the ways in which you might apply
your studies in your professional role.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants seeking direct entry should
have an Australian Bachelor’s degree or
international equivalent, with a C grade
average or above in the final year of study.
Applicants also require a minimum of three
years of relevant managerial experience.
Applicants with more than eight years of
management experience but without an
undergraduate degree, may be considered
for professional entry.
FLEXIBLE MODE
This part-time mode allows you to
complete the degree at your own pace
within four years.
You can combine the LaTrobe MBA with

other degrees, providing you with a more
specialised double Master’s qualification.
The following degrees are currently available:
§ Master of Health Administration/
Master of Business Administration
§ Master of Financial Analysis/
Master of Business Administration.
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS
AND LAW
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business, economics
and law
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Depending on your specialisation, career
opportunities can range from consultancy,
analysis and forecasting, to foreign
exchange dealing, investments, banking
or government policy.
Specialists in econometrics may find
employment in roles in the public and
private sectors requiring statistical
expertise. This may include data analysts,

forecasters or as quantitative researchers
in public organisations.
Graduates with training in advanced
economics can expect to find employment
opportunities in a variety of fields across
the private, public and non-profit sectors.
Banks and businesses employ economists
in analysis and forecasting roles. Economists
with an interest in policy can also find work
in the non-profit sector, including trade
unions, environmental organisations, and
organisations concerned with welfare
and development issues.
ECONOMICS COURSES
The following courses in economics
are oered at LaTrobe:
§ Graduate Diploma in Economics
§ Postgraduate Diploma in Economics
§ Graduate Diploma in Econometrics.
A sample course structure is shown on
page 15 to give you an idea of the range
of subjects covered and the distribution
of specialist subjects and electives.
The Graduate Diploma in Economics is
designed for graduates who wish to develop
an in-depth understanding of core economic
theory and its application in government,
macro and microeconomic policy and
business enterprises. You can choose to
specialise in one of the following areas:

financial management, international trade
and finance or public policy.
The Graduate Diploma in Econometrics is
for those who want to acquire knowledge
of econometric theory and practice, which
is in demand in practically every branch
of commerce, business and economics.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Economics is
intended for students who have completed
a Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance
or business, majoring in economics or
financial management. The course provides
you with the opportunity to study advanced
topics in economics and to undertake
supervised research.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will require an Australian Bachelor’s
degree or an equivalent qualification,
in any discipline.
Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma in
Economics require an Australian Bachelor’s
degree in economics, commerce, finance
or business (majoring in economics) with a
minimum C grade average at third-year level.
Applicants with comparable qualifications
will be considered.
ECONOMICS
The School of Economics has a proud history of producing
well


rounded, professionally

trained graduates. Our courses
are designed to equip you with the skills and experience
that are most valued and sought

after by employers.
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BUSINESS, ECONOMICS
AND LAW
Postgraduate Thesis Part B
Postgraduate Thesis Part A
Choose three electives
MicroeconomicsMacroeconomics
Semester 1
Semester 2
YEAR 1
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMICS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Choose three second, third or fourth year School of Economics and Finance subjects
Introductory Time
Series Econometrics
Econometric Methods
Intermediate Statistics
for Business
Macroeconomic Theory
or Macroeconomics
Microeconomic Theory
or Microeconomics

Semester 1
Semester 2
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ECONOMETRICS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
 Parliament House, Canberra 
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FINANCE
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All courses require a three-year Australian
Bachelor’s degree or approved equivalent,
with a minimum grade average of 60 per
cent in the final year.
Applicants for the Master of Financial
Analysis with a three-year Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant area and two years
of relevant experience, or a four-year
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting,
may be eligible for six months of Advanced
Standing (credit). Advanced Standing for
the Foundation module is also provided for
applicants who have passed the CFA LevelI
examination. These students will complete
the core module only.
Applicants for the two-year Master
of Financial Analysis/Master of
Professional Accounting course must

also have a three-year Australian
Bachelor’s degree that includes a major
in finance, economics or accounting,
or an approved international equivalent.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
LaTrobe Business School is a CFA Program
Partner. The CFA charter is the most widely
recognised professional accreditation in
finance in the world. Established in 1962,
it sets the global standard for investment
knowledge, standards and ethics. You can
obtain the CFA charter by successfully
completing examinations at three levels
set by the CFA Institute, and having four
years of professional experience in the
investment industry.
If you are a Master’s graduate with three
years of industry experience, you also qualify
for membership with the Financial Services
Institute of Australasia and the Finance
and Treasury Association at the level of
Senior Associate.
The Master of Financial Analysis/Master
of Professional Accounting is accredited
by CPA Australia (the professional body
for Certified Practising Accountants in
Australia), the Institute of Chartered
Our curriculum is based on the industry-
endorsed Chartered Financial Analysis (CFA)
Institute Candidate Body of Knowledge™.

It focuses on financial analysis, security
valuation, portfolio management, and
financial planning, and builds on a broad
foundation of study in economics,
accounting and quantitative methods.
We aim to facilitate entry into a wide
range of challenging and rewarding
careers in the financial sector, and to
provide you with a pathway into the CFA
and the Institute of Chartered Accountants
in Australia (ICAA)–the recognised
designation of professional excellence
within the global investment industry.
Our lecturers and practitioners help
you develop the knowledge, skills and
analytical thinking required for professional
accreditation as a CFA charter holder and
a career in investment, banking or finance.
Many of our programs also qualify you to
meet the Australian Securities and Investment
Commission (ASIC) RG146 compliance
requirements. This allows you to oer
financial advice to individuals in Australia.
MASTER OF ISLAMIC BANkING
AND FINANCE
The Master of Islamic Banking and Finance
is the first course established in Australia
dedicated to Islamic banking and finance.
We aim to meet the growing need for
graduates with sound academic and industry

knowledge in Islamic finance in the Middle
East and Southeast Asia, and in particular
the Gulf Cooperation countries–Indonesia
and Malaysia. The course also prepares you
to enter the growing Islamic finance sector
in Australia.
The curriculum is built around a defined
body of knowledge of proven relevance
to the Islamic finance industry. You will
develop expertise in Islamic banking, Islamic
insurance and Islamic capital markets.
Our staff have extensive experience in the financial
sector and will give you a thorough grasp of the
knowledge, skills and analytical thinking required
to pursue a career in finance or investment.
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Combining the Master of Financial Analysis
with the Master of Professional Accounting
expands the range of careers available
to you to include those of accountant,
accounting and business consultant, tax
assessor, auditor, and financial controller
within large and small corporations.
As a graduate, you will be prepared for
employment in investment companies,
stockbroking firms, investment banks,
management and consulting firms, and
insurance companies.

The Master of Financial Analysis/Master
of Business Administration and the Master
of Financial Analysis/Master of International
Business oer opportunities to advance
your career in general management in
national and international settings.
Graduates of the Islamic Banking and
Finance courses may further their careers
in the Islamic financial services industry by
developing a professional niche in specific
areas of banking and finance, such as
Islamic insurance (takaful), Islamic
structured products, regulation and
supervision, research and development,
wealth management, analysis and
consultancy, business analysis, banking,
academia and risk analysis.
Accountants in Australia (ICAA), and
the Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) in the UK. Completion
of this degree provides you with an associate
membership with CPA Australia, and
entry into both the CPA program and the
Chartered Accountant Program of the ICAA.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
A recent survey of CFA charter holders
showed that the most common positions
held included portfolio manager and
investment strategist, as well as a range
of analytical positions focused on asset

allocation, equity securities, fixed income
securities and derivative securities, credit
analysis, quantitative analysis, mergers
and acquisitions.
Portfolio Management
Choose four electives
Statistics for Business
and Finance
Econometric Methods
Principles of Finance
Derivative Securities
Principles of Economics
Debt Securities
Accounting for Managers
Foundation
Core
Electives
MASTER OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
FINANCE COURSES
The following courses in finance are
oered at LaTrobe:
§ Master of Financial Analysis
§ Master of Financial Analysis
(Financial Planning)
§ Master of Financial Analysis (Investment)
§ Master of Financial Analysis/
Master of Business Administration

§ Master of Financial Analysis/
Master of International Business
§ Master of Financial Analysis/
Master of Islamic Banking and Finance
§ Master of Financial Analysis/
Master of Professional Accounting
§ Master of Islamic Banking and Finance.
A sample course structure is shown
below to give you an idea of the range
of subjects covered and the distribution
of specialist subjects and electives.
WE AIM TO FACILITATE ENTRY INTO A WIDE
RANGE OF CHALLENGING AND REWARDING
CAREERS IN THE FINANCIAL SECTOR.
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Our postgraduate programs are aimed at graduates of all
disciplines who are looking to combine their existing skills
with industry

driven and business

focused IT skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our Information Systems Management
programs are designed to meet employer
demands for professionals with an
understanding of business processes and
information systems management tools.

Typical roles for graduates include:
business intelligence manager or consultant,
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or IT
consultant, IT manager, project manager,
chief information ocer, IT entrepreneurship
consultant, business systems analyst or
manager, business systems strategy analyst
or planner and SAP consultant. Accountants,
marketers and finance professionals will
enjoy new promotional opportunities with
enhanced, applied IT skills.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Master of Information Systems
Management is professionally accredited
by the Australian Computer Society.
The Graduate Diploma in Information
Systems Management has associate-
level accreditation with the Australian
Computer Society.
In this course, you will learn to develop
business solutions in areas such as customer
relationship management, marketing,
accounting, and finance using industry-based
enterprise resource planning tools (e.g. SAP)
and business intelligence tools (e.g. SAS).
You will also develop an understanding of
the analysis, design, and application of
business information systems, and gain
knowledge and skills in data warehousing,
entrepreneurship and IT, information systems

management and business intelligence.
Our business-focused IT subjects cover
areas such as information systems
design, information systems management,
enterprise resource planning and customer
relationship management, human computer
interaction, business intelligence,
entrepreneurship and IT data warehousing,
knowledge management, IT project
management and decision support systems.
Students of the Master of Information
Systems Management may also be selected
by one or more of our industry partners
for an unpaid internship program of up
to 12 weeks. These companies conduct
business in a number of areas, including
business intelligence, enterprise and
resource planning, and healthcare.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants require an Australian Bachelor’s
degree in any discipline, or approved
international equivalent. You may be
considered for professional entry if you
have suitable experience.
Applicants for the Master of Business
Information Management and Systems
also require a C grade average in their
undergraduate degree.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT

 The Agora, Melbourne campus 
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ElectiveDecision Support Systems
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT COURSES
The following courses in information systems
management are oered at LaTrobe:
§ Graduate Certificate in Information
Systems Management
§ Graduate Diploma in Information
Systems Management
§ Master of Information Systems
Management
§ Master of Business Information
Management and Systems.
A sample course structure is shown below
to give you an idea of the range of subjects
covered and the distribution of specialist
subjects and electives.
Knowledge Management
Systems
Entrepreneurship in IT
Elective
Enterprise Business Intelligence
Enterprise Information
Systems
Elective
Decision Support Systems

Professional Topics in
Business Systems
Business Information
Systems Management
Enterprise Information
Systems
Data Warehouse
Concepts and Design
Business Intelligence
Project Implementation
Business Information
Systems Design
Business Intelligence
Project Design
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YOU WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF
THE ANALYSIS, DESIGN, AND APPLICATION
OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
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and law
La Trobe Law School offers an innovative, high


quality legal
education with a strong commitment to social justice and
interdisciplinary enquiry. We provide a global perspective
and a real emphasis on hands

on experience.
Taught by some of the world’s leading
academics and practitioners, our
postgraduate law programs provide you
with an opportunity to gain a background
in domestic and international commercial
law, conflict resolution, global business
and public interest law.
You will have the opportunity to gain
experience through placements in
community legal services, judicial mentoring
and by participating in simulated client
interviews and moots. Our courses allow
you to interact with distinguished scholars
and practitioners in global business and
public interest law.
Some of our courses also present you with
the opportunity to study overseas. You can,
for example, study the subject ‘Introduction
to Chinese Law’ in Shanghai, or take winter
school in Hong Kong or Geneva. Please
note that there may be visa implications
for international students.
GLOBAL BUSINESS LAW

Our suite of Global Business Law programs
oer law and non-law graduates the
opportunity to study commercial law taught
by some of the world’s leading academics
and commercial practitioners.
We oer a range of subjects in US, European
and Asian law (such as International
Commercial Arbitration, USA Corporations
Law and Comparative Legal Traditions) to
prepare you for a career in international
business and legal environments.
ADMISSION TO LEGAL PRACTICE
Our Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) is
an accredited professional qualification in
law with an emphasis on global and social
justice and on developing practical skills.
It combines technical excellence with the
insights and methods needed to appreciate
the social and economic context of law.
This course includes subjects required for
admission to legal practice (often referred
to as the ‘Priestley 11’) as well as a broad
range of electives, many with a practical
skills component.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
You are likely to find employment
opportunities in the public and private
sectors, and in not-for-profit organisations.
These include opportunities in the legal
profession, politics, business and commerce,

government service, public administration,
education, community legal services, and
public interest advocacy groups. Equally,
the opportunity exists for graduates to
start their own business.
Although many students interested in
studying law are looking towards a career
as a legal practitioner (that is, as a solicitor
or a barrister), there are many other
opportunities available in the legal field,
including work as a registrar, law clerk or
legal assistant, legal executive, judge’s
associate or law librarian.
Our courses equip you with a range of
skills that you will find useful in many other
occupations. These include legal research
techniques, legal reasoning, the evaluation
of rules and policies, the presentation of
written and oral arguments, and the ability
to communicate in everyday English.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate law courses for graduates with
a non-law background require an Australian
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or
approved international equivalent.
Postgraduate law courses for graduates with
a law background also require an Australian
Bachelor of Laws or approved international
equivalent. Applicants to the Master of Laws
International require a Bachelor of Laws from

a jurisdiction other than Australia.
LAW
“I began study at
La Trobe as a mother
with a small baby.
Studying part-time
allowed me to prioritise
my children and to
enjoy the process of
learning. The
knowledge I gained
in my Master’s degree
and during my PhD
studies is directly
relevant to my work
in the Strategy and
Policy group at ASIC.”
Jane Rennie
Strategy Advisor, Strategic
Policy, Australian Securities and
Investments Commission (ASIC),
(Bachelor of Laws (Honours),
Master in Global Business Law,
PhD)
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traineeship (formerly known as articles of
clerkship), or an approved practical legal
training course such as that oered by the

Leo Cussen Institute or the College of Law.
International graduates require a relevant
visa to complete a supervised workplace
traineeship in Australia. International
applicants are advised to obtain assurance
of recognition of the course by relevant
professional bodies in their preferred
country of practice.
LAW COURSES
The following courses in law are oered
at LaTrobe:
§ Graduate Certificate in Global Business Law
§ Graduate Diploma in Law
§ Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
§ Master of Commercial Law
§ Master of Global Business Law
§ Master of International Business and Law
§ Master of Laws
§ Master of Laws in Global Business Law
§ Master of Laws International.
A sample course structure is shown below.
Students choose eight electives from the
Global Business Law program, based on
their area of interest. These subjects are
indicative only.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Laws
(Graduate Entry) must provide a personal
profile or curriculum vitae in addition
to certified documentation relating to
academic performance. This profile should

address professional experience, personal
achievements, any relevant personal
circumstances, community involvement
and career goals.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry)
includes subjects approved by the Victorian
Council of Legal Education, which must
be completed successfully to qualify for
admission to legal practice. Admission to
practise as a barrister and solicitor of the
Supreme Court of Victoria requires the
completion of a supervised workplace
“My memories as a
student at La Trobe
bring to mind the
great friendships I
made, long nights
lost in the library
cramming for exams
and the burning
hunger to succeed and
make a dierence.”
Kon Karapanagiotidis OAM
Chief Executive Ocer,
Asylum Seeker Resource Centre
(Bachelor of Laws)
OUR COURSES ALLOW YOU TO
INTERACT WITH DISTINGUISHED
SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS.

International Business
Transactions
International Commercial
Arbitration
USA Corporations Law
International Criminal Law
Introduction to American Law
USA Contracts Law
Common Law and the
Australian Legal System
USA Tort Law
Semester 1
Semester 2
MASTER OF LAWS
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
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ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry to the Postgraduate Diploma in
Marketing requires an Australian Bachelor’s
degree or Graduate Diploma with a major
in marketing and a C grade average in third
year, or an approved international equivalent.
The Master of Marketing Management is
aimed at recent graduates from all disciplines
who wish to establish a career in marketing.
You will require an undergraduate or

graduate degree from an Australian college
or university (or comparable degree from a
recognised or accredited institution outside
Australia) to enrol in this course. Applicants
must be able to demonstrate proficiency in
English, and have achieved a C grade average
or above in their final year to qualify.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
You will be eligible for free student
membership with the Australian Marketing
Institute (AMI). Membership provides
access to a wide range of extracurricular
activities specifically aimed at emerging
marketing professionals.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are qualified to manage general
and specific marketing functions within the
private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
Employment opportunities can be found in:
advertising, public relations, media buying,
media planning, brand management,
business-to-business marketing, direct
response marketing, distribution channel
marketing, international marketing,
marketing models and systems analysis,
marketing research, new product planning,
retailing management, sales and sales
management, and services marketing.
There is strong demand for qualified marketing personnel
in Australia and abroad. We offer two innovative and broad

postgraduate courses in marketing that are designed to
equip you with the marketing tools you need to take your
career to the next level.
MARkETING
“La Trobe’s Master of
Marketing Management
provided me with the
flexibility to complete
my postgraduate
degree while still
being able to work
full-time. I found
La Trobe’s educational
culture encouraged
learning by oering
flexibility, and
lecturers were
approachable with
exceptional industry
experience. They
used industry-related
examples to explain
the theories and
concepts which
made the content
of the subjects easier
to understand.”
Olivia Lawrence
Marketing Coordinator,
Victoria Racing Club (Master

of Marketing Management)
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Postgraduate Diploma Thesis Option C
Theory in MarketingQuantitative Data Analysis
Qualitative Techniques
for Management and
Marketing Research
Research Design Principles
Semester 1
Semester 2
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARkETING
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
Supply Chain Management
Marketing Research
Integrated Marketing
Communications
Customer Relationship
Management
Consumer Behaviour
Services Marketing
and Management
Advanced and International
Marketing
Marketing Management
Corporate Strategy
Business Research Methods

Accounting for Managers
Core
MASTER OF MARkETING MANAGEMENT
SAMPLE COURSE STRUCTURE
For detailed course information, visit: latrobe.edu.au/courses
YEAR 1
Electives
(choose four)