Graduate Diploma in International Business

Overview

If you’re looking to quickly build your expertise in international business, La Trobe’s Graduate Diploma in International Business is the perfect way to advance your knowledge in just one year. Gain strong and current business knowledge including in business analytics, finance, economics, accounting and logistics. You'll then progress to build … For more content click the Read more button below. After successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in International Business, you could transfer directly into the second year of the Master of International Business, should you decide to continue with your studies.

If you’re looking to quickly build your expertise in international business, La Trobe’s Graduate Diploma in International Business is the perfect way to advance your knowledge in just one year. Gain strong and current business knowledge including in business analytics, finance, economics, accounting and logistics. You'll then progress to build a strong understanding of the effective management of multinational firms and you will explore how multinational firms operate – including the intricacies of cross-cultural marketing, global financial management, cross-border negotiations, and international transport and logistics.

After successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in International Business, you could transfer directly into the second year of the Master of International Business, should you decide to continue with your studies.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Alice Li

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

107086M

Course instance contact

Alice Li

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 8 - Graduate Diploma

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma of International Business students must complete 120 credit points consisting of: 120 core credit points

Course structure
120 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Critically analyse the current and emerging global business environment forces that shape how organisations conduct international business.

Effectively communicate complex international business information and ideas in a variety of forms to a wide range of multicultural audiences.

Collaborate effectively in multicultural teams to develop solutions to international business problems or challenges.

Critically review and explain the role of the multinational firm in the global market and appraise its handling of transactions in cross-border trade and investments.

Career outcomes

After graduation, you could work for multinational corporations, banks, management consultancies and technology-related firms. You’ll be prepared for roles across human resources, supply chain and logistics, marketing and finance.

Possible roles include:

International trade coordinator
- Help businesses and government bodies to ship and receive products.
Procurement manager
- Manage the flow of goods for optimum production and performance.
Global sales manager
- Undertake commercial analysis and financial modelling, and supervise contract agreements.
Risk and compliance manager
- Navigate international and local regulatory frameworks. Identify operational and organisational risks.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in International Business may apply for membership with the Export Council of Australia (ECA). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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