School of Business Courses

Undergraduate Courses

> Bachelor of Business
> Bachelor of Commerce
> Bachelor of Management
> Honours Courses

Postgraduate Courses

> Master of Business Administration
> Master of Business Administration (International Management)
> Master of Business Management
> Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)
> Master of Professional Accounting
> Graduate Certificate of Management
> Graduate Diploma of Commerce
> Graduate Diploma of Management

> Corporate and In-company Programs

Research and Higher Degree Courses

> Doctor of Philosophy
> Doctor of Business Administration
> Master of Business

Courses offered in other areas at the University of Ballarat may be searched using the University's Coursefinder.

General Information

The School of Business, University of Ballarat offers you a learning environment with high quality teaching, and a level of staff-student contact not always possible in larger institutions, state of the art technology and a wide variety of studies to choose from.

We regularly review our courses to ensure currency in industry and to ensure that our graduates are equipped with skills appropriate to the ever changing business environment.

In 2007 the School of Business will offer three undergraduate degrees (with a range of specialisations) and ten postgraduate degrees, along with several research and higher degree programs.

For further information on any of these courses please see links below.

Students can also study for Ballarat degrees at partner institutions both in Australia and overseas. Partner Institutions include Auston Melbourne, Melbourne Institute of Technology - Melbourne, Victoria; International Institute of Business and Information Technology - Sydney, New South Wales; United Institute of International Education - Hong Kong; China EduVenture in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Beijing and China.

For further information on programs offered by partner institutions please see below or visit our International Programs page.

For enquiries regarding our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs in China, as listed below, please contact Mr Gensheng Shen, Director, China Programs.

This is a one-year top-up Bachelor of Business program to be jointly delivered by UB and the National Intitute of Technology (NIT) in Beijing. The program is designed to provide opportunity for Chinese students who have completed a Chinese 3-year university diploma course to obtain UB's BBus degree by completing 8 prescribed units in one year. Graduates will be able to continue their advanced study in a Masters degree course at UB.

Equity Statement

The University of Ballarat offers equality of opportunity for all sectors or groups to participate in higher education through the implementation of a co-ordinated equity program.

Pathways

We have well developed pathways from TAFE course into our degree programs.

Open Day

The University of Ballarat Open Day is generally held in late August. Please visit the Open Day website for further details.

Course Enquiries

Undergraduate Courses

The School of Business has recently approved a new course structure which will take effect for students commencing studies in 2007. The new structure is designed to simplify our current programs and does not reduce study options available within the School of Business. (Note: The new structure will not affect current students, students already studying during 2006 will still follow the current course structure - current students should click here for existing 2006 course structure.)

Bachelor of Business

The Bachelor of Business (VTAC Code 37141) will enable students to acquire a sound working knowledge of strategic business concepts. It will provide skills to work in a wide range of business environments or to begin or grow your own business.

This course integrates theory and practice to provide entrepreneurial skills that give graduates a choice of careers in business. A key feature of the course is the group of practical business placements and project units that are available.

A Bachelor of Business provides you with a range of career options. You might expect to be employed as business manager, a business consultant, business analyst researcher or planner, or operate your own business in Tourism, Brewing or Marketing.

Bachelor of Commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce (VTAC code 37401) is designed as a flexible course. It will give students the skills they need to be leaders in commerce and business. It focuses on the hard-edged units needed for professional accreditation with major professional bodies. And it provides a well-defined career path for professionals in the world of commerce.

A Bachelor of Commerce provides you with a range of career options across a wide range of business types. You might expect to be employed as an accountant, a financial adviser, a business consultant or an economist. Employment prospects are high.

Bachelor of Management

The Bachelor of Management (VTAC code 37601) is designed to give you the skills and qualifications necessary for positions in management, human resource management and organisational leadership.

A Bachelor of Management provides you with a range of career options in a variety of organisations. You might expect to be employed as a personnel manager, human resource consultant or industrial relations manager. Employment propects are high.

Honours Courses

The Honours Program is a combination of coursework and research and offers students the opportunity for specialised study in Business, Commerce, or Management, at an advanced level.

The course aims to provide a post-degree level of study for students seeking to widen their knowledge in one of the specialist areas offered by the School of Business. The course gives graduates the training necessary to conduct independent high-quality research in business and academic settings and cultivates analytical and critical skills and an awareness of emerging developments in business. The course is also valuable preparation and qualification for those who may wish to undertake study at the higher degree level (Masters or PhD).

Postgraduate Courses

Master of Business Administration - MBA

The University of Ballarat MBA builds on the breadth of the traditional MBA by allowing students to specialise or to continue with a broad-based qualification.

The MBA is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units, 6 of which are core units. It has a successful history of acceptance in industry and significant career progression for graduates.

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Master of Business Administration (International Management)

Enhance your Permanent Residency application by completing the specialist two year 16 unit MBA program. Students with an overseas accounting qualification can also gain CPA accreditation by including appropriate accounting units as part of this program.

Master of Business Management

The MBM, through its action learning approach, focuses on evaluation of work-based experience and issues to facilitate and guide the learning process. The University has a distinguished record of leadership in this area of business education.

The MBM is awarded to students who successfully complete 12 units, 6 of which are core units. It is grounded in practice whilst special attention is paid to reflections on the learning process.

Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting)

The primary objective of this course is to enable students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field to undertake a professional career in accounting (and/or related fields, such as finance). In particular, it is envisaged that accreditation will be sought to allow graduates of the MPA and the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) to obtain membership of a recognised professional accounting association. Consistent with this, the primary focus of this course is to enable students to obtain proficiency in the core curriculum in accounting and business areas and generic skills specified in the accreditation guidelines issued by CPA Australia.

Master of Professional Accounting

The primary objective of this course is to enable students whose first degree is in a non-accounting field to undertake a professional career in accounting (and/or related fields, such as finance). In particular, it is envisaged that accreditation will be sought to allow graduates of the MPA and the Master of Commerce (Professional Accounting) to obtain membership of a recognised professional accounting association. Consistent with this, the primary focus of this course is to enable students to obtain proficiency in the core curriculum in accounting and business areas and generic skills specified in the accreditation guidelines issued by CPA Australia.

Graduate Certificate of Management

The Graduate Certificate of Management represents the first 'exit point' from the MBA. Students will undertake a combination of 4 units from the MBA program.

Graduate Diploma of Commerce

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Graduate Diploma of Management

The Graduate Diploma of Management represents the second 'exit point' from the MBA. Students will undertake a combination of 8 units from the MBA program.

Corporate and In-Company Programs

Our corporate/in-company programs are co-operative ventures between the School of Business and partner organisations. The programs are designed to benefit your business or organisation, whilst at the same time allowing individual managers to acquire appropriate tertiary management qualifications. They create the opportunity for organisations to work together with the School of Business to provide management development within the framework of your company needs and a university accredited management qualification.

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Research and Higher Degree Courses

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree awarded on the basis of a thesis completed under supervision. Candidates may be full-time (3-4 years) or part-time (4.5-6 years). A PhD may also be awarded in recognition of a collection of scholarly works published in the period following enrolment as a doctoral candidate.

Designed for those with an honours or research Master’s degree and capacity to undertake research at PhD level.

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Doctor of Business Administration

The DBA – the ‘professorial doctorate’ – involves integrated course work and research. It advances knowledge as well as demonstrating the application of new knowledge in practical situations. Experienced practitioners can use this degree to enhance their professional managerial competence and insights. The portfolio of activities combines rigorous academic theory with management practice. The successful DBA graduate will demonstrate theoretical, practical and scholarly expertise, which will provide a platform for advancing careers in professional practice or academic spheres.

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Master of Business

The Master of Business is a research degree awarded after external examination of a thesis prepared by the candidate. The MBus has no formal coursework requirement. The research degree can be completed full-time in 1-2 years or part-time in 2-4 years.

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