Delivered by the Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB), this course provides a recognised qualification in finance. You will develop and expand your general management expertise, and enhance your professional development opportunities.

Double masters degrees including the MBA need to be completed sequentially. If you enrol in Master of Business (Finance) / Master of Business Administration, you will need to complete all course requirements for the Master of Business (Finance) before starting the Master of Business Administration.

To graduate from this double degree you need to successfully complete all prescribed units of study.  Recognition of prior learning is not available.

• Location:
  City Flinders
• College:
  College of Business
• Duration:
  2 years
• Intake:
  February and July
• Course code:
  BMIX
• CRICOS:
  065084J
• Fees:
  A$10600.00 per semester
• This information is for international students.
  Click here to see information for Australian residents

How to apply

Skills developed in this course will equip you for senior management roles in your chosen field and industry.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Objectives of the program include:

• The opportunity to complete the MBA degree, internationally recognised as a qualification that develops generic management expertise, in addition to a recognised qualification in finance.
• Development of skills commonly applied in management and executive level positions, providing an extended career path that can go beyond the range of positions available for people with professional financial expertise.
• Provision of units of study that cover a broad range of topics within the business, management and finance disciplines. Students will develop technical skills and conceptual knowledge in areas including marketing, human resource management, information systems, finance law, financial analysis, communication, treasury and strategic planning.
• Development of generic skills commonly applied in practice and valued by employers throughout the Financial Services Industry including analytic, appreciative, personal and interpersonal skills.

The course may be offered on a full-time basis over two years or part-time equivalent. Each unit carries a value of 12 credit points. Students must complete 192 credit points through academic study in order to graduate.

The course comprises of 16 units of study, consisting of 14 core units of study and 2 elective units of study, which may include further specialisation in finance or in another area approved by the Course Co-ordinator.

• Business Finance

  Unit code

  BAO5534

  Credits

  12

• Treasury Risk Management

  Unit code

  BAO5572

  Credits

  12

• International Financial Management

  Unit code

  BAO5573

  Credits

  12

• Financial Analysis

  Unit code

  BAO5734

  Credits

  12

• International Portfolio Management

  Unit code

  BAO5747

  Credits

  12

• Financial Services Communication

  Unit code

  BAO5748

  Credits

  12

• Management Information Systems

  Unit code

  BCO6503

  Credits

  12

• Quantitative Analysis

  Unit code

  BEO6501

  Credits

  12

• Business Research Methods

  Unit code

  BGP6513

  Credits

  12

• Marketing Management

  Unit code

  BHO6505

  Credits

  12

• Financial Institutions Law

  Unit code

  BLO5738

  Credits

  12

• Work and Organisation Systems

  Unit code

  BMO6506

  Credits

  12

• Employee Relations Strategies

  Unit code

  BMO6507

  Credits

  12

• Strategic Management and Business Policy

  Unit code

  BMO6511

  Credits

  12

• Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course an applicant must have normally completed successfully a relevant degree or graduate diploma and be employed in or intend to be employed in a position associated with business administration, finance or information systems or, in the absence of formal qualifications have such training and work experience as to indicate the ability to undertake the course successfully. In addition to satisfying the entry requirements for Australian resident students or demonstrating equivalence, overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language: • International English Language Testing System - overall score of 6.5 and no individual band score less than 6.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.