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The Melbourne Experience

The Melbourne Experience. Professor Geoffrey Durden Head of School. Agenda. La Trobe University – A few facts Living and Studying in Melbourne Graduate School of Management Programs

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The Melbourne Experience

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  1. The Melbourne Experience Professor Geoffrey DurdenHead of School

  2. Agenda • La Trobe University – A few facts • Living and Studying in Melbourne • Graduate School of Management Programs • Joint La Trobe University/Beijing Information Science and Technology University Master of International Business Program • Fees in 2009 • Questions and Answers

  3. La Trobe University (LTU) > Established in 1964 > Main campus in Melbourne, capital city of the state of Victoria >Student population – more than 28,000 > International students – more than 6,000 from over 60 countries > Leading research university with strong international links > Extensive student exchange program offered to international students

  4. University Ranking • Highest student satisfaction in Victoria and third highest in Australia in 2009* • Ranked in top three universities in Victoria in 2007** • Ranked among top 10 universities in Australia in 2006*** * Sweeney Uni Student Report 2009 **Shanghai Jiao Tong University Index 2007 *** Shanghai Jiao Tong University Index 2006

  5. Melbourne, one of the world’s most liveable cities

  6. Within 3 hours of Melbourne Skiing > Surfing > Dolphins > Wineries > PenguinsWildlife > Diving > Rainforest > Aboriginal Cave Paintings

  7. Quality of Life • Health and safety • Clean, green and safe • Infrastructure • Housing, education access, utilities • Culture and environment • Diversity, sports and recreation, weather

  8. Affordability Big Mac Index (February 2009)* Euro Area US$4.38 United States US$3.54 Britain US$3.30 Japan US$3.23 Australia US$2.19 iPod Index (November 2008)** Euro Area US$189.89 Japan US$181.64 Britain US$176.32 United States US$149.00 Australia US$131.95 *The Economist(http://www.economist.com/markets/indicators/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13055650) ** CommSec(http://images.comsec.com.au/ipo/UploadedImages/Ipod_index8688e7fa0d364c5498bd70b53a77bff9.pdf)

  9. Sports • Cricket and AFL Footy • Australian Open • Formula 1 • 1956 Olympics • 2006 Commonwealth Games • World’s best sporting precinct

  10. Recreation • Melbourne Cup …a public holiday

  11. University Library • 1.6 million items in library • Linked to national and international library databases • Access to online journal articles and databases • Free email account • On-campus computer labs with internet, email access

  12. Accommodation Options • Melbourne (Bundoora) on-campus accommodation options with or without meals • Housing Service assist students with off-campus accommodation, especially designed to cater for the needs of Master’s students

  13. Programs on offer at the GSM • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of International Business (MIB) • Master of Marketing Management (MMM) • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • MBA and Master of Electronic Engineering • MBA and Master of Telecommunication Engineering • MBA and Master of Health Administration

  14. Master of International Business (MIB) Structure • 8 units (courses) • 4 core units and 4 electives • Duration • normally 2 semesters • Entry Requirements • A Bachelor’s Degree • IELTS mean score of 6.5 with no band less than 6

  15. MIB Core Units • International Business • International Marketing Management • Multinational Financial Management • Human Resource Management in a Global Economy

  16. MIB Elective Units • Corporate Venturing • Corporate Strategy • Governance in a Globalising World • International Economics and Trade • International Accounting and Taxation

  17. The Joint La Trobe - Beijing Information Science and Technology University (BISTU) MIB Program • English Language Module • delivered by BISTU • 8 units (courses) • 4 core units and 4 electives • 3 core units delivered in BISTU by BISTU academics • 5 units delivered in Melbourne by GSM academics • Duration • 3-4 semesters depending on student choice • Entry Requirements • A Bachelor’s Degree • IELTS mean score of 6.5 with no band less than 6

  18. 24 Hour Computer Lab, printers, copiers, free email and internet use. State of the Art Lecture Theatre Student Resource Room – daily newspapers and resources Orientation Program Academic Skills Workshops Career Program Student kitchen, outdoor picnic and BBQ facilities Graduate School of Management Facilities

  19. Orientation program • Receive information on services provided to students • Meet other new international students • Obtain invaluable information on academic requirements and expectations • Assistance given to complete your enrolment • Opportunity to meet lecturers and Program Director and ask questions • Tour of School and the University campus

  20. Fees 2009 Tuition Fees for the 5 LTU units AUS$ 14,306 Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. La Trobe University reserves the right to adjust annual tuition fees for continuing students. Any annual increase will apply from 1st January each year and will not exceed 7.5%.

  21. Stay in touch! Contact details are on the back of our brochure or visit our website latrobe.edu.au/gsm

  22. Thank You

  23. Questions?

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