100% Online MBA

Application deadline: 21 August 2026
Start date: 7 september 2026

AI-First MBA

100% online

18 months*

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide1

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An MBA built for the digital economy

Study an online Master of Business Administration at La Trobe University, an AI-first MBA designed with artificial intelligence embedded at its core. 

You’ll learn to apply AI, data and analytics to improve decision-making, drive innovation and solve complex business challenges, while building the leadership capability to turn insight into strategy and impact. 

Delivered 100% online in flexible six-week study blocks, the MBA is designed for working professionals balancing study, work and life. Choose between three specialisations or electives to tailor the MBA to your needs.  

With flexible study pathways and industry-informed specialisations, you can tailor your learning to your career goals, whether you’re advancing, pivoting or leading new ventures. 

Graduate ready to lead in a digital, AI-driven economy with the skills to use technology responsibly and strategically. 

18 months to complete*

AACSB accredited business school

PRME aligned

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An integrated AI-first business administration ecosystem 

In addition to the MBA, La Trobe offers a suite of business administration courses designed for professionals at different stages of their career. If you’re looking for a shorter, more flexible option, you can choose from our Professional Certificate or Graduate Certificate, which provide a fast, practical introduction to AI-enabled business, leadership and strategy. These courses can also serve as a pathway into the full MBA, allowing you to build your qualification over time as your career evolves. 

Who it’s for: Designed for professionals seeking a fast, flexible introduction to modern business, or those looking to upskill without committing to a longer qualification.

What you’ll gain:

  • You’ll build practical skills in strategy, innovation and AI-enabled decision-making, gaining confidence to operate in data-driven, technology-focused environments.
  • Delivered fully online, the course is designed to fit around full-time work while providing immediately applicable skills.

Career outcomes: Develop the capabilities to contribute more effectively in your current role, take on new responsibilities, or build a foundation for further study within the MBA suite.

Who it’s for: Ideal for early to mid-career professionals looking to build practical, future-focused business skills in a shorter timeframe, or those wanting a pathway into an MBA.

What you’ll gain:

  • You’ll develop foundational skills in AI-enabled strategy, leadership and decision-making, with exposure to business strategy, financial decision-making, innovation, and the use of AI tools to solve real-world challenges.
  • You’ll learn to interpret business data, assess risks and opportunities, and contribute to organisational performance in a data-driven environment.

Career outcomes: Graduate ready to step into roles with greater responsibility, contribute to strategic initiatives, or transition into business-focused positions across a range of industries. This course also provides a direct pathway into the MBA.

AI-first MBA

La Trobe University is advancing its vision as an AI-first institution, including the appointment of Australia’s first Pro Vice-Chancellor (Artificial Intelligence) in 20262. This leadership reflects the University’s commitment to embedding AI across teaching, research and industry engagement.

Discover how La Trobe’s AI-first MBA can support your career goals and prepare you to lead in a rapidly evolving business world.

Q S World University rankings

QS Online MBA Rankings 2026
LBS Online MBA ranks 6th in Asia-Pacific

Aligned to PRME
La Trobe Business School is a champion of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME)

C E O magazine, tier one, global online M B A rankings 2024

Ranked 25th in the world
In the 2026 CEO Magazine 2026 Global MBA Rankings (Online MBA)

A A C S B Accredited

AACSB accredited business school
The La Trobe Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Choose your path in the age of AI 

The future of business is being reshaped by AI, and the leaders who understand it will lead what’s next. At La Trobe University, you can tailor your MBA to build the skills needed to lead in a data- and AI-driven world.

Each specialisation is designed around how AI is transforming industries, from strategy and decision-making to risk, operations and innovation. You’ll go beyond theory, applying your learning through real consulting projects and developing the confidence to lead with data, technology and purpose.

Whether you choose to specialise or keep your focus broad, every pathway is built to accelerate your career into more senior, strategic roles in an AI-powered economy.

Develop skills to lead secure digital transformation using AI, analytics and cloud technologies. Learn how to manage cybersecurity, data privacy and governance risks while using data and AI to support strategic decision-making and innovation.

Explore how digital technologies improve healthcare and health outcomes. Learn about health informatics, digital health systems and tools such as mHealth apps, electronic health records and clinical decision support systems.

Build expertise in organisational leadership, governance and strategic decision-making. Examine how accountability, performance and governance frameworks operate across public, private and not-for-profit sectors in complex environments. 

Curriculum highlights

Our specialised MBA subjects allow you to study targeted areas most relevant to your career. Our curriculum ensures you graduate with a portfolio that stands out to employers. Boosted with AI subjects, take your career to the next level with the high-demand, future-ready skills employers need. 

Immersive Business Experience enables you to complete a project-based initiative within your organisation, applying MBA knowledge to real business challenges. You’ll critically reflect on your practice, integrate theory with workplace learning, and receive academic and organisational feedback to support your development as a leader. This subject allows you to earn MBA credit while delivering meaningful outcomes for your organisation. 

Artificial intelligence for business 

Explore how AI is transforming business and build practical, industry-ready skills to apply it effectively. Learn prompting techniques, chatbot development, AI strategy, and how to manage AI ethics, cybersecurity, governance, and risk to support responsible business innovation. 

Entrepreneurship and innovation 

Develop an entrepreneurial mindset and explore how innovation drives business growth and transformation. Learn practical tools to evaluate opportunities, solve contemporary business challenges, and create value through startups, ventures, and new ideas. 

Navigating the AI economy 

Develop economic and analytical skills for decision-making in an AI-driven economy. Use AI-enabled tools to interpret data, analyse markets, evaluate organisational performance, and support evidence-based decisions in complex and changing business environments. 

Strategy 

Build the skills to design and evaluate strategies in complex, AI-driven business environments. Explore strategic frameworks, competitive positioning, and responsible leadership to support long-term organisational performance in a rapidly changing world.

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.

Your future starts here.

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Citations and disclaimer

  1. Times Higher Education (2024). World university rankings: Business and economics. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/.
  2. Grace, R. (2026) Australia’s first pro vice-chancellor AI appointed, La Trobe University. Available at: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/.

*18-month duration applies to students with a full-time study load.