The Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB) is dedicated to encouraging your educational and career aspirations. From short courses to masters in research, we offer the flexibility and convenience you need to make postgraduate study work for you.

We combine academic excellence and practical learning through our close ties with industry. Specialising in business education, research and consultancy, we are focused on getting you to your career goals.

We also have an extensive international network, with partners in China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Germany, India and the USA.

Courses

The Victoria Graduate School of Business offers master programs in the full range of business specialisations, including accounting and finance, management, marketing, enterprise resource management (ERP) and information systems, supply chain management, human resource management (HRM) and industrial relations, and tourism and hospitality.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA), one of our most popular courses, offers elective study areas in such areas as Sport Business, Tourism Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) was pioneered in Australia by Victoria University.

Visit the course structures page for to see a full list of programs available through the VGSB.

Short Courses and Professional Development

The Executive Education Unit sits within the VGSB and offers short courses with the opportunity to customise professional development programs for executives.

Flexibility

Our four-unit Graduate Certificate in Business offers a pathway into most of our postgraduate courses. The Two Masters in Two Years program offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your qualification - see the course structures page for further information.

Hear from our staff

Prof. Pauline Stanton (Head of VGSB) and Lecturer John Hopkins were interviewed by David Mann on 3AW.

Prof. Pauline Stanton

Professor Stanton talks about the benefits of postgraduate study. Listen to her interview or read Prof. Stanton's audio transcript.

Lecturer Dr. John Hopkins

John talks about supply chain management courses. Victoria is Australia's major transport hub, so our courses help you graduate job-ready and in-demand. Listen to his interview or read John Hopkins' audio transcript.

 

Research and events

We are committed to self-generated and collaborative research that solves community issues. We have undertaken numerous research projects with clients including small and large businesses, community organisations and government agencies.  Find out more on our faculty-based research page.

VGSB seminar series

We host a number of seminars throughout the year, featuring local and international experts speaking on a diverse range of topics. Email us to join our mailing list and we'll keep you informed of future events.

Contact us

Close to work and transport, we are located opposite Flinders Street Station. Conveniently placed so you can fit your study around your work, it’s also ideally situated to forge strong relationships with Melbourne's business community.