Foundation Studies Program in Business

The Foundation Studies Program at La Trobe University is designed to prepare students for entry into either a bachelor or diploma program by providing the essential academic and language skills needed for success in tertiary education. The program is delivered over two stages, A and B, and consists of eight credit-bearing subjects (four per stage) along with two non-credit academic support subjects. Students can choose from four academic streams. Humanities, Business and Information Technology; Science/Health Science; or Engineering/Computer Science. Each stream is tailored to align with their intended field of further study. To progress from Stage A to Stage B, students must achieve a minimum of 50% in each of the four subjects. Successful completion of the entire program requires passing all subjects. Entry into a diploma program requires a minimum 50% pass in all subjects, while entry into a bachelor’s degree is based on a student’s Weighted Average Mark (WAM) from the four Stage B credit subjects, as well as their Academic Communication 2 score. Specific bachelor’s degree requirements can be found using the Course Finder on the La Trobe University website.