Program Overview
Victoria University's Master of Management equips students with the skills and knowledge to excel in management roles. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, industry connections, and practical application through case studies and work-related activities. Graduates develop strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for success in today's global business environment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Management program offered by Victoria University is designed to equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and capabilities to excel in management roles in both global and local business contexts. This postgraduate program emphasizes hands-on experience, industry connections, and a practical focus on case studies and work-related activities, allowing graduates to enter the workforce confidently and effectively respond to the challenges of today's digitalized global workplace.
Objectives:
- Develop students' strategic thinking, leadership, and negotiation skills
- Enhance students' ability to analyze and resolve complex business problems
- Prepare students to lead and manage teams and organizations effectively
- Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary management theories and best practices
Outline:
Course Structure:
The Master of Management program consists of 192 credit points, which include:
- 48 credit points of college core units
- 96 credit points of professional core units
- 12 credit points of BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability
- 12 credit points of BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone)
- 24 credit points of elective units
Units:
College Core Units:
- Accounting for Management
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Economics
- Work and Organisation Systems
Professional Core Units:
- Marketing Management
- Managing Workplace Conflict
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Art and Practice of Leadership
- Operations Management
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
- Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Organization Change Management
Core Units:
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the Master of Management program are well-positioned to pursue a wide range of management roles, including:
- Business manager (functions)
- General manager
- Operations manager
- Program manager
- Project manager
Opportunities and Outcomes:
The program provides graduates with the knowledge and capabilities to specialize in various management areas, such as:
- People management
- Functional business management
- Change management
- Organization development
- Leadership roles in innovation and business sustainability
Entry Requirements:
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’. For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research. You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.
Entry criteria
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates.
Admission criteria
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR
- Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.
Special entry programs
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily. Learn more about special admission programs
Credit & Entry pathways into this course
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.
Credit for skills & past study
- Applicants with an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher, in a similar discipline may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
- If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies. Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.
