Business courses

Whether you are interested in accounting, finance, human resources, logistics, supply chain management or even music industry management, we have some of Australia's largest and most progressive business courses on offer. Our MBA has even been ranked top three in Australia and eighth in the global Top 20 MBA by London-based CEO magazine. 

Gain the skills to take your career further.

You can study at short course, TAFE, degree or postgraduate level.

Careers

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

  • accountant
  • business analyst
  • financial planner
  • human resources
  • international trade/business consultant
  • management.

Short courses

20 hours

This course is specifically for people that have higher qualifications or have worked as bookkeepers.

TAFE certificates & diplomas

0.5 years

Get the skills and experience to work in accounting roles in financial services and other industries. This course is nationally accredited.

1 year

Succeed in the logistics and supply chain industry by developing your skills and experience for managing and distributing materials and goods.

1 year

Prepare for entry into the TLI50410 - Diploma of Logistics with study for careers in the transport, storage and logistics industry.

1 year

This course is ideal for people with significant experience in their chosen industry wishing to gain advancement into higher levels of management

0.5 years

This well rounded course offers you the opportunity to gain insight into various possible careers available in the industry.

0.5 years

Learn accounting functions including how to prepare tax returns, provide financial and business performance information, prepare financial statements, analyse and present research information and provide management information.

0.5 years

Learn the skills to position yourself in the first line of management in a wide range of organisations and industries.

0.5 years

Discover how to manage the work of others and add value to management practices. This course is ideal for people who have considerable working experience.

Higher Education diplomas

Study a one-year specialised diploma, with more focussed academic and English support to better prepare you for success in undergraduate study.

On completion, you will be guaranteed entry into the second year of a nominated bachelor degree.

1 year

Develop a range of knowledge and skills for a career in business. This course provides a smooth pathway into the second year of the Bachelor of Business
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Bachelor degrees (undergraduate)

4 years

Get the flexibility to combine study in psychology with a business specialisation. Combining studies in psychology and business will enable students to gain expertise in understanding the behaviour of individuals in group and organisational settings.

3 years

Try a range of business studies during your first year before deciding which specific area to focus on.

5 years

The Bachelor of Commerce (Applied Finance) / Bachelor of Laws combines areas to help develop the connections between the fields of law and commerce.

3 years

Get working in accounting practices, medium and large corporations, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. The Bachelor of Business Accounting specialisation has many recognised study pathways.

5 years

The Bachelor of Laws (Honours) / Bachelor of Business offers you the flexibility and the professional development needed to create your own individual career path.

5 years

The combinations of study areas in this course develop clear connections between the fields of law and commerce.

3 years

This course produces ‘job-ready’ graduates by providing you with the skills such as critical thinking, teamwork/collaboration and effective communication.

5 years

Get the academic and professional requirements to be admitted to legal practice in Victoria. Learn a range of business and legal skills including advocacy, communication, legal research and computing.

3 years

Develop a thorough understanding of business management with specialist knowledge of the event industry. Learn to contribute to the strategic and operational planning, execution, marketing and financial management of business and leisure events.

3 years

Get the skills to manage financial and risk management activities and become ASIC registered financial planners, fully compliant with ASIC RG146.

3 years

Prepare for a successful management career in the international hospitality industry.

3 years

Learn how to perform a wide range of functions across a diverse marketing career. You will also learn sound business skills.

3 years

Develop a quality business education and gain the skills to manage a range of banking and finance activities.

3 years

Develop the skills to operate in a variety of areas in the international economic and business environment.

3 years

Get the skills and knowledge of logistics and supply chain issues. These include purchasing and procurement of materials, inventory flow and control, storage and material handling in warehousing, economics of mode of transport, and distribution and shipment.

3 years

Develop career-ready skills needed in management, communication, negotiation, teamwork, problem-solving and strategic thinking. Study a generic management degree that provides comprehensive coverage of important management functions.

4 years

This double degree prepares you for employment in both the commercial business sector and the sport, exercise and active recreation sector.

3 years

Get prepared for entry into the information systems profession. Learn the fundamental concepts, knowledge and skills required to facilitate a career in business analysis, project management, data management or e-business.

3 years

Experience the diverse and dynamic marketing communication profession as an Early Career Professional by working on real projects for real clients, including managing client projects in our Student-led Communication Agency, undertaking a professional placement in a chosen career path, industry mentoring and coaching, and participating in industry tours and industry led workshops.

3 years

Equip yourself with the skills and knowledge to work in sustainable tourism businesses. You'll get a sound business management education with a specialisation in the principles and practices of the international tourism industry.

3 years

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the business of music. Learn to plan and promote music events, arrange and negotiate deals, and gain a full understanding of the nature of music copyrights.

3 years

Study human resources management with electives in general management, organisational change and development, operations and interpersonal and organisational negotiation.

Postgraduate

1.5 years

The Master of Management focuses on the skills, knowledge and capabilities critical to contemporary management practice.

1.5 years

The Master of Marketing offers graduates a critical overview of marketing theory and science.

1.5 years

Victoria University is one of the world's leading institutions in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP) education having strong links with the ERP industry.

1.5 years

Develop your knowledge of logistics and supply chain management with a focus on the skills and techniques required for employment in senior management roles.

1.5 years

This course will develop your knowledge and technical skills in finance while keeping a global perspective on understanding the operation of financial markets.

1 year

This course provides breadth of study by establishing a foundation of Business Analytics-relevant units that build upon key business systems and processes.

1 year

Support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems by applying analytical techniques and technology to support information problems.

1 year

Develop your knowledge of logistics and supply chain management with a focus on the skills and techniques required for employment in early career management roles.

1 year

The Graduate Diploma of Business (Marketing) offers graduates a critical overview of marketing theory.

0.5 years

This course focuses on the main SAP processes including production planning, materials management, sales & distribution, accounting and human resources.

2 years

Gain the specialist knowledge and skills that will prepare you for senior management positions in a variety of fields.

2 years

Study a globally recognised accounting degree and gain a strong foundation and knowledge of recent developments in sustainability and global trends in accounting.

2 years

Become an industry leader in enterprise resource management planning (ERP) systems with a career in business analytics.

1.5 years

Discover your potential as an SAP solutions specialist with a career in enterprise resource management planning (ERP) systems management.

1 year

Gain the specialist knowledge and skills that will prepare you for a career in the world of professional accounting.

2 years

Broaden your career prospects and prepare for a management or leadership role in the marketing industry.

1 year

Enhance your accounting knowledge by completing this specialisation which satisfies entry into CPA Australia.

1.5 years

Gain the technical skills and knowledge in financial accounting, management accounting, finance, auditing, commercial and corporations law, taxation and economics.

1.5 years

Get the full range of business management skills needed to lead successful businesses in a global environment.

1 year

This course is a one year degree that educates students in relation to a range of Industrial Relations and Human Resource issues.

2 years

This course provides an information systems perspective to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, with an emphasis on SAP R/3.

2 years

Develop specialist business knowledge and skills that will prepare you for management positions in a variety of fields.

2 years

Develop knowledge of the field of logistics and supply chain management with a focus on the skills and techniques required for employment in senior management roles.

1 year

The Graduate Diploma in Business (Finance) provides an opportunity for those without a formal finance background to study postgraduate finance.

2 years

Advance your career with a professional business finance qualification that will prepare you to perform in the financial services industry.

2 years

Explore contemporary knowledge and gain a conceptual understanding of industrial relations and human resource management.

1.5 years

Develop advanced skills and knowledge of industrial relations and human resource management (IR/HRM) and progress in your career in a range of professions.

Postgraduate research

Research postgraduate

Our Office for Research provides support to our current and future researchers, such as:

  • identify a research topic
  • find a supervisor
  • apply for research supervision or grants.
4 years

The Doctoral degree in Economics (PhD) is an advanced research program offered across VU’s research focus areas and the major disciplines of our academic Colleges.

4 years

The Doctoral degree in Business and Management is an advanced research program offered across our research focus areas and the major disciplines of our academic Colleges.

3 years

Combine coursework and research doctoral programs in business. This course is delivered by the Victoria Graduate School of Business (VGSB)
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