Master of Business (Finance) / Master of Business Administration
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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.
Course Essentials
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Location:
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College:
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Study mode:Full Time and Part Time
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Course code:BMIX
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Duration:2 years
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This information is for Australian residents.
How to apply
We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013
Methods of applying:
- You can apply direct to VU
Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.
Already a VU student?
You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.
For more info contact the
College of Business
Careers
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.
Course Objectives
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.
Units and electives
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.
Core Units of Study
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- Unit code
- BAO5534
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BAO5572
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BAO5573
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BAO5734
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BAO5747
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BAO5748
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BCO6503
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BEO6501
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BGP6513
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BHO6505
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BLO5738
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6506
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6507
- Credits
- 12
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- Unit code
- BMO6511
- Credits
- 12
What's a unit?
A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.
Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.
Credits
Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.
Admission Information
- 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.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
- As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Business.
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
Get in touch
Contact us to discuss your course options:
Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
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