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Delivered by the Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB), this course will provide you with high-level knowledge, skills and competencies intrinsic to contemporary management practice, such as:

  • leadership capabilities
  • research skills
  • strategic thinking
  • people skills
  • negotiating skills
  • values and ethical behaviour

Upon completion of this course, you will be well equipped to:

  • manage change programs
  • implement teams in their organisations
  • lead projects
  • counsel and nurture staff
  • manage operations and supply chains
  • set the conditions for innovative practice

Course Essentials

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

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Careers

This course will enable you to launch a career in:

  • change management
  • organisation development
  • operations and supply chain management
  • public sector management
  • innovation and knowledge management
  • human resource management
  • general management

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

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Course Objectives

This course is designed to provide students with high level knowledge, skills and competencies in contemporary management practice through the integration of theory and practice. Students completing the course will be equipped to understand the practice of management in general, to lead and manage organisation learning and development change programs, to understand the business sustainability and corporate responsibility agenda, to set the conditions for innovative practice, to lead and manage projects, to think and act strategically, to implement teams, and to counsel, develop and nurture employees.

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Units and electives

All units of study carry a value of 12 credit points with the exception of BMO5507 Workplace Project which carries a total of 24 credit points and BMO7700 Thesis (Full Time) and BMO7701 Thesis (Part Time) which both carry a total of 36 credit points. Students must complete 144 credit points in order to graduate. Students will have the option of undertaking 1 of 3 different course structures to obtain the 144 credit points required to graduate. Students must specify to the course coordinator which option they will undertake at the commencement of their degree. The 3 course structure options are:

Option 1

Plus

4 Study Area Units of Study

and

4 Elective Units of Study

[Students will be able to select units from other Masters courses in the Faculty (or University) as alternate study area units or as part of their elective options with the approval of the Course Coordinator.]

Option 2

Plus

4 Study Area Units of Study

and

[Students will be able to select units from other Masters courses in the Faculty (or University) as alternate study area units or as part of their elective options with the approval of the Course Coordinator.]

Option 3

Plus

4 Study Area Units of Study

and

** Students may undertake BMO7701 Thesis (Part Time) if they are enrolled on a part-time basis.

[Students will be able to select units from other Masters courses in the Faculty (or University) as alternate study area units or as part of their elective options with the approval of the Course Coordinator.]

STUDY AREAS

1 - Learning and Development
Objective
Students undertaking this study area will acquire in depth conceptual understanding and practical skills in relation to developing a talented workforce in a global context; employee development and its link with change in organisations; managing knowledge and learning in organisation contexts; and consulting and counselling.

[Students will be able to select units from other Masters courses in the Faculty (or University) as alternate study area units with the approval of the Course Coordinator.]

2 - Leadership and Innovation
Objective
This study area will have two levels in the approach to teaching by considering the theoretical models and frameworks to develop analytical competences combined with professional and personal effectiveness skill development. The more theoretical aspects of leadership and innovation will be a focus and supported with the more on the practical aspects of innovation through various skills based learning.

[Students will be able to select units from other Masters courses in the Faculty (or University) as alternate study area units with the approval of the Course Coordinator.]

3 - Governance and Sustainability
Objective
Students undertaking this specialisation will understand the issues associated with the sustainability and corporate responsibility agenda in contemporary business organisations. They will be introduced to the dimensions of governance and sustainability at the socio-cultural, organisational and individual levels. They will understand the dimensions of the debate about business and sustainability and be able to form a perspective on the issues. The specialisation will expose students to a range of management practices that are consistent with current best practice.

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.

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Admission Information

  • Year 12: To qualify for admission to the course an applicant must have normally successfully completed a relevant degree and be employed in or intend to be employed in a position associated with management 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.

Special admission requirements

There are no special admission requirements.

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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:

  1. 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).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. 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

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