Master of Business Analytics/Master of Business Administration

Victoria University

About

Develop key skills for an executive-level career, complemented by expertise in SAP, with an MBA and Master of Business Analytics/Master of Business Administration.

You'll develop management and business knowledge, coupled with strong analytic skills and database management.

The skills you'll learn will give you an edge in the competitive business world and extend your business career path.

Our double masters combines two of VU's strongest graduate business courses:

Our MBA is ranked in the Top Tier in CEO magazine's global rankings (external link) .

We are a world leader in SAP business-management software education and one of the only universities offering courses at this level.

Our graduate program offers a solid foundation in high-level business, management and analytics, including:

human resource management business analytics strategic planning.

Structure

To attain the awards, Master of Business Analytics and Master of Business Administration, students will be required to complete 240 credit points consisting of:

  • 24 credit points Core Business units
  • 180 credit points Professional Core units
  • 12 credit points Capstone Research Project unit
  • 24 credit points Elective units

Course structure and units

College Core Units

  • The Information Systems Professional Unit code BCO6672 Credits12
  • Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12

Business Analytics Professional Core Units

  • Business Process Engineering Unit code BCO5501 Credits12
  • Business Analytics Unit code BCO6007 Credits12
  • Predictive Analytics Unit code BCO6008 Credits12
  • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Unit code BCO6603 Credits12
  • Customer Relationship Management Unit code BCO6604 Credits12
  • Business Intelligence Systems Unit code BCO6676 Credits12
  • Enterprise Systems Strategy Unit code BIS7001 Credits12

MBA Professional Core Units

  • Financial Analysis Unit code BAO5734 Credits12
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
  • Strategic Human Resource Management Unit code BMO5572 Credits12
  • Art and Practice of Leadership Unit code BMO6050 Credits12
  • Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12
  • Strategic Management and Business Policy Unit code BMO6511 Credits12
  • Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit code BMO6622 Credits12
  • Organisation Change Management Unit code BMO6624 Credits12

Capstone Research Project Unit

  • Business Research Project Unit code BGP7730 Credits12

Elective Units

24 credit points Elective units. Students to select units from any College of Business Post Graduate Course (subject to availability). Please check any prerequisite requirements prior to enrolling.

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate (in the same discipline) based on approved work experience. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will be eligible for admission to this course with credit granted for completed units.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Learning outcomes

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

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  1. Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective management strategies and use of Business Intelligence/Business Analytics to support operations and management practice;  
  2. Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings;  
  3. Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for new contexts;  
  4. Demonstrate accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future professional management and business intelligence/analytics challenges;  
  5. Work as a reflective practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision making drawing on Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Systems and associated Information Systems;  
  6. Communicate effectively to specialist and non- specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations;  
  7. Exemplify initiative and leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly; and,  
  8. Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience linked to contemporary sustainable, socially responsible and ethical management practices and/or Business Intelligence/Business Analytics Systems to generate and evaluate complex ideas.  

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