Broaden your career opportunities with our two-year Master of Accounting and Financial Management. This course is a pathway to a professional accounting qualification if you haven't completed an undergraduate degree in accounting and financial management. You can build on your studies in engineering, medicine, science or the arts to work in key areas of management and finance.

La Trobe is one of the top three business and economics research universities in Victoria. We are partnered with CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative. We are also a signatory to the United Nations' Principles of Responsible Management Education. These partnerships ensure we offer a highly regarded, global perspective on business and finance.... [-]

Biotechnology is becoming increasingly central to a variety of industries, including medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, environmental protection, food technology and renewable resources technology. Bioinformatics is an exciting area of science, focusing on the interface of molecular biology and information technology. It uses the power of computing to tackle biological and medical problems.

This is a unique laboratory-based course that aims to equip you with the skills you'll need to succeed in the rapidly developing field of biotechnology. The curriculum covers key elements of biotechnology and the manipulation of molecular biological data.

The course has a strong research focus and offers you the opportunity to work in a specifically designed laboratory, take part in industry visits and participate in multiple weekly practicals.... [-]

In an increasingly digital world, organisations across the globe collect huge volumes of data. Businesses that can make sense of this information will have a competitive edge. The Master of Business analytics is a specialised degree that gives you the skills and knowledge to understand this flow of data and provide businesses with the insights they need to succeed.

In a course designed through a collaboration of academics, industry practitioners and technology vendors for the industry, you'll gain the specialist skills and knowledge you need to have a competitive professional advantage.

You'll learn the role of data in decision-making, problem-solving and organisational change. You will gain practical skills in business, statistics and computer science, as well as develop personal skills such as communication and critical thinking.... [-]

Are you looking for a career as a business analyst or ICT manager?

The Master of Business Information Management and Systems is designed to provide you with an understanding of business information systems tools and concepts as they are applied to diverse business environments. You'll learn information system tools in areas like information management, enterprise resource planning, business intelligence, project management and business planning.

You'll be trained in system analysis and design methods for business information systems from the perspective of business process improvements. You'll work on team-based real-world business intelligence projects. In the process you'll gain skills in analysis, information and data analysis, ICT problem solving, and system development skills.... [-]

If you're a chemistry graduate, this course will provide you with additional or advanced training in specialised areas of chemical science, such as analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and instrumental methods.

IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).

TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.

La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 6B at La Trobe Melbourne with minimum 60 percent overall and 60 percent in the final exam. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.... [-]

Cybercrime is a widespread threat and a mainstream concern that can only be combated by highly skilled specialists – but they’re currently in short supply. A report from La Trobe’s industry partner Cisco states there are currently an estimated one million cybersecurity job openings globally. This demand is projected to increase to six million by 2019, with an expected shortfall of 1.5 million.

Our cybersecurity degrees have been created by industry, for the industry, and will prepare you to combat large-scale illegal activity and its increasing levels of sophistication. La Trobe is a member of the Victorian Oceania Cyber Security Centre (OCSC), a hub for cybersecurity activities funded by the Victorian Government.... [-]

Data scientists are in short supply but in demand by many industries. Rapid technological advances have created large volumes of complex data, and companies are seeking experts who can use this data to their advantage. Companies are competing fiercely for experts who can find ways to manage higher volumes of data and solve increasingly complex challenges.

La Trobe’s Master of Data Science is designed to give graduates a competitive edge through up-to-the-minute theoretical content, real-world practical experiences, and networking opportunities with industry leaders.

La Trobe ranks ‘above world standard’ for mathematical sciences and pure mathematics research and ‘well above world standard’ for statistics research in the 2015 ERA Australian Research Council rankings. You'll learn from academics who are at the forefront of the Big Data field. Students are taught the latest data science tools such as Apache Spark and Hadoop.... [-]

Equip yourself with the tools you’ll need to become a leader in the engineering industry, managing projects across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.

La Trobe University’s flexible degree will help you build your technical proficiency in electronics, telecommunications, or computer engineering and develop skills to manage innovation within your organisation.

You'll study the foundations of good management through accounting, finance and marketing subjects, and then go on to more detailed engineering and business subjects. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete an independent design project to give you practical experience and deeper knowledge.... [-]

Our two-year Master of Financial Analysis is built on knowledge and skills proven to be relevant in the finance industry. It explores both theory and practice to prepare you for a career in the financial sector. You'll graduate ready to work in investment, banking, and finance with a strong grounding in economics, accounting, management and quantitative methodology. The course focuses on security valuation and portfolio management. The curriculum is built around the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute's Candidate Body of Knowledge", and prepares you to sit for the CFA exam. There are opportunities to study overseas with our student exchange program. Partner universities include the Copenhagen Business School, the BEM Management School in France and the Berlin School of Economics. Combine this degree with others, such as the Master of Professional Accounting, Master of International Business or an Islamic banking and finance course to expand your employment options, both in Australia and overseas.... [-]

The global shortage of skilled ICT professionals means you'll be sought-after on a global scale for a diverse range of roles across multiple sectors.... [-]

Our Master of Information Technology is designed for students without a background in IT. You'll build on your existing qualification, from any area, and develop the technical skills for a career in the IT sector.

You'll study computing fundamentals such as database systems, computer networks and programming before moving onto more advanced studies in software engineering, intelligent systems, internet computing and web-based and e-commerce computer networks. The course is focused on technical proficiency and will provide you with the skills to build and manage computer systems, including knowledge of Java for programming, algorithms and data structures, the fundamentals of system design engineering and fundamental IT-related mathematics.... [-]

Global markets are of increasing importance in all spheres of business. A Master of International Business builds your understanding of international business and the global economy, as well as the role of managers in this context. Graduates will be ready for roles in organisations with a global outlook, including joint ventures, import and export companies, and other companies engaged in international trade.

Whether coming fresh from an undergraduate degree or coming back to study from the workforce, this two-year Master's will help you move into the international arena.

Opportunities to study overseas while studying include student exchange programs with our partner universities in over 30 countries.... [-]

The two-year Master of Professional Accounting is suitable if you have an undergraduate degree without an accounting major. This degree helps you develop your understanding of accounting, economics, management and related areas. It is a suitable course for people interested in changing their career paths or broadening the options in their existing field in, for example, engineering, medicine, science or the arts.

We are partnered with CPA, ICAA, and the Globally Responsible Leadership Initiative and is a signatory to the United Nations' Principles of Responsible Management Education. These partnerships, education and research commitments ensure we offer a highly regarded, global perspective on business and finance.... [-]

Rapid changes in computer, internet, multimedia and communication technologies have created many challenges in the field of telecommunications engineering. We will equip you with the necessary skills, knowledge and practical experience you need to excel in this demanding industry.

This course focuses on all aspects of telecommunication engineering, from high-level specifications of telecommunications systems, through to the realisation of communication circuits.

Core subjects areas include: broadband digital communications, personal mobile communications, antennas and propagation, plus current experimental practice in electronics and telecommunications projects.

You will also have a wide range of advanced telecommunications electives to choose from. You can choose to combine your studies with a Master of Business Administration.... [-]