Managing a Migration Agent business

Unit code: LML6008 | Study level: Postgraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
City Campus
Online Real Time
Other
Prerequisites
LML6001 - Practitioner Legal Skills for Australian Migration Law; and
LML6002 - Australian Migration Law; and
LML6003 - Australia's Visa System 1; and
LML6004 - Australia’s Visa System 2
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit is a practical, interactive course designed to equip students with the relevant practical skills and knowledge to practice as a migration agent and to establish and operate a migration agency. The unit covers topics such as ethics and professional practice, accounts management, business management, file management, interviewing, statutory interpretation, preparing applications and submissions, and advocating a client’s case. Students will be provided opportunities to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to a practical simulated work environment and to observe professional practice within a migration agency context through ‘in class time’ experiential learning activities, provided in person or virtual.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Apply advanced ethical principles, intercultural understanding, and professional obligations in managing a migration practice, consistent with regulatory requirements;
  2. Integrate advanced business, client file management, and compliance strategies to operate a migration agency effectively within a complex regulatory environment;
  3. Communicate and advise clients and stakeholders clearly and professionally, demonstrating respect for diversity, confidentiality, and the ability to interpret and convey complex information; and,
  4. Critically analyse and evaluate legislative and regulatory changes, troubleshoot complex operational issues, and engage in ongoing professional development to maintain contemporary practice.

Study as a single unit

This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 20%
Applied Professional Ethics and Compliance Quiz (Scenario-based online quiz and short written analysis)
Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Strategic Migration Agency Business Plan (Comprehensive plan with compliance, financial, and risk strategies, plus oral defence)
Assessment type: Examination
|
Grade: 50%
Final Examination (invigilated)

Required reading

Required readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
LGML | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

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