100% Online MBA

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 21 FEBRUARY 2025
START DATE: 3 MARCH 2025

100% Online

12-24 months to complete your Master’s²

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide¹

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5 specialisation options

12-24 months to complete²

AACSB accredited business school

PRME aligned

Customise your MBA and enhance your skills for executive success

Build advanced knowledge to drive innovation and empower organisational growth with La Trobe University’s MBA. We’ve designed this 100% online course to deliver knowledge and skills essential for leaders in today’s rapidly changing, global business landscape. Choose from specialisation options in Applied Digital Health, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Governance and International Management to align your studies to your professional interests and prospects. You’ll graduate ready to think critically, laterally and creatively to solve real problems and thrive in your career.

To find out more about your eligibility and the course, join our free Information Session on Thursday 30 January 12:30 p.m. AEDT and meet the course coordinator, Dr Hormoz Ahmadi. Register here to learn more about the course and online learning experience at La Trobe.

1^st in Victoria, 2^nd in Australia and 14th globally by Corporate Knights Better World, 2024
6^th in Australia and 33^rd in the world by CEO Magazine, 2024
Top 5 Online MBA Programs (Asia Pacific) by QS Ranking, 2024

Five future-focused specialisation options

No matter which option you choose, you will study an industry-backed curriculum and learn from expert instructors, gaining the expertise to take your next professional step.

Applied Digital Health

Master change management and leadership skills to guide digital transformation in health organisations. This specialisation is designed for professionals who want to enhance their business acumen in the emerging digital health space.

Cybersecurity

Gain the background you need to manage skilled cybersecurity teams and position yourself for in-demand tech leadership roles. With our cybersecurity specialisation, you can protect and lead any organisation into the future digital economy.

Data Analytics

Harness the power of data to make informed decisions and drive organisational growth. The data analytics specialisation trains you to recognise analytics needs, process complex data and use it to define business strategy.

Governance

Master skills in corporate governance, social responsibility, board relations and strategic management. This specialisation is designed for professionals in government, NGOs or for-profit sectors who want to lead their organisations toward ethical, sustainable change.

International Management

Develop a comprehensive skill set to lead in our global economy. The international management specialisation prepares you to steer expansion into international marketplaces and manage teams and businesses worldwide.

About us

We believe you need a powerful skill set beyond what you learn in a textbook. We teach you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others, take the lead and think differently, all while you build the skills and knowledge to advance your career.

Online learning with La Trobe

You’ll learn in an online classroom designed to fit around your life, offering flexible scheduling options and the opportunity to study whenever and wherever it suits you. With an online curriculum founded on research and exploring emerging industry trends, you’ll graduate ready for leadership and management opportunities.

Curriculum highlights

Our specialised MBA subjects allow you to study targeted areas most relevant to your career. An EFMD-accredited curriculum ensures you graduate with a portfolio that stands out to employers.

BUA5VED Sustainable Development for Business

This subject is designed to develop your ability to critically assess the role of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in contemporary organisations. It also allows you to reflect on your role as a leader in terms of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

CSE5010 Inside the Mind of a Hacker

This subject explores the motivations, mindset and techniques used by hackers. By looking at systems and practices through the eyes of a hacker, you can better identify weaknesses and emerging threats and develop more effective defences.

BUS5DWR Data Wrangling and R

This subject introduces you to the various data wrangling techniques with a strong focus on hands-on experience in R and SQL programming. It will cover the basic concepts in relational database design, including ER modelling and SQL as a tool for data wrangling.

DIG5BDM Big Data and the Internet of Medical Things

The volume of health data is increasing exponentially in the digital age, providing more data for health management and research. You will gain an understanding of what big data is, why it is vital to the health sector, and how it can be used in real-world applications.

Prepare for leadership in growing industries

The Australian government predicts that over 28,000 new jobs will become available for managers with advanced degrees through 2026.³ As an MBA graduate, you can expect to earn over $100,000 per year⁴ and pursue management and executive roles such as: