La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma in International Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Gain strong and current business knowledge including in business analytics, finance, economics, accounting and logistics.
Course overview
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 business analytics, finance, economics, accounting and logistics. You'll then progress to build a strong understanding of the effective management of multinational firms, exploring how they operate – including the intricacies of cross-cultural marketing, global financial management, cross-border negotiations and international transport and logistics.
After 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.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Diploma in International Business, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across one year. Each subject is valued at 15 credit points, unless otherwise indicated.
Core subjects
Complete the following:
- Academic Integrity Module
- Foundation of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- International Financial Management
- International Marketing Management
- International Transport and Logistics
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- Managing International Business
- Principles of Business Analytics
- Principles of Economics
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You are required to have a successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirements
International students should have a score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no individual band score below 6.0. Please get in touch with the university for more information about the English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Careers outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- International Trade Coordinator
- Procurement Manager
- Global sales Manager
- Risk and Compliance Manager
Learning outcomes
- 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.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fees per year 2026: $34,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 credit points for one year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.