The Master of Management program at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Business School is designed to provide comprehensive business management training for students from non-business backgrounds, and is also suitable for business graduates seeking to enhance their management skills. The program integrates theory and practice, developing students' capabilities in organizational management, innovation and change, leadership, customer orientation, and more. In the following, we will elaborate on four aspects: program introduction, curriculum, admission requirements, and career prospects. For more details and inquiries about graduate applications, you can scan the QR code below for a one-on-one consultation.
1. Program Introduction
The program is two years full-time or four years part-time, taught at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, with intakes in March and July each year. The curriculum is flexible, offering multiple specializations including accounting, finance, human resources, and marketing. Students will gain a rich learning experience through classroom instruction, field projects, international exchanges, and more.
Official website: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-management/
2. Curriculum
The Master of Management offers two tracks: 200-credit and 150-credit. The specific curriculum structures are as follows:
200-credit track (for non-business background students)
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Foundation courses (4 subjects): Completed in the first semester, covering foundational business knowledge.
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Core courses (2 subjects): Completed in the second semester, delving into organizational behavior and decision analysis.
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Specialization courses (5 subjects): Students can choose based on interests, such as project management, human resources, sustainable business practices, etc.
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Elective courses (3 subjects): Offering interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
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Capstone courses (2 subjects): Completed in the final year, including strategic management and a practice project such as a consulting internship.
150-credit track (for business background students)
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Core courses (2 subjects): Completed in the first semester.
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Specialization core courses (5 subjects): Completed in the first semester.
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Elective courses (3 subjects): Completed in the first semester.
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Capstone courses (2 subjects): Completed in the first semester.
3. Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Educational background: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree. Non-business background students can apply for the 200-credit track, while business background students can apply for the 150-credit track.
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Credit waiver: Students with a bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline, or those who have completed relevant postgraduate studies, may be eligible for up to 50 credits of advanced standing.
English Language Requirements
Non-native English speakers must meet the following English language requirements:
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IELTS: overall score of 7.0 with no band less than 6.5.
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TOEFL iBT: overall score of 94, with writing at least 24 and other bands at least 19.
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PTE Academic: overall score of 72, with writing at least 65 and other skills at least 64.
Please note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, and early application submission is recommended.
4. Career Development Prospects
Graduates of the University of Melbourne's Master of Management program are competitive in the job market, with a wide range of employment sectors, including:
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Management consulting: such as a Business and Integration Architecture Specialist at Accenture.
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Project management and operations: such as a Business Systems Manager at SapuraKencana Petroleum Berhad.
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Entrepreneurship: such as founding Kokatto in Jakarta and serving as CEO.
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Sales and marketing: such as a Senior Sales Consultant at Platinum SEO.
Additionally, graduates possess the following capabilities:
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Strategic and critical thinking: able to think strategically and critically about business and social issues and propose solutions.
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Decision-making ability: become effective decision-makers on business and business-related issues.
According to the Australian Government's 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey, the full-time employment rate for University of Melbourne postgraduates is 88.3%, with an employer satisfaction rate of 85.4%.
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