Master of Business
The Master of Business degree at BPP Institute sharpens your professional performance, in addition to equipping you with the theoretical knowledge needed in leadership, management and strategic roles. This business master's is a three-semester course built for those looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career.
About the Master of Business
This Master's programme is for those who want to go from being good at business to leading it. Our course combines a set of advanced business and management skills with specialist knowledge in either accounting or project management.
With a practical, contemporary focus, you'll develop the critical eye, the persuasive communication and the leadership skills to evaluate strategic choices and decisions in any organisation. You'll graduate equipped to take on management and leadership roles anywhere in the world.
Semester 1 — Core Units
MBUS101 Accounting for Management Decisions
MBUS102 Practical Management Principles
MBUS103 Global Managerial Economics
Plus one core choice unit from:
- MBUS104 – Financial Decision Making
- MBUS105 – Marketing Management
- MDAC101 – Engaging With Communities
Semester 2 — Core Units
MBUS106 Interpersonal and Business Negotiation
MBUS107 Data Analysis and Databases
MBUS108 Corporation and Commercial Law
Plus one core choice unit from:
- MBUS109 – Leadership for the 21st Century
- MACC201 – Financial Accounting and Reporting
Semester 3 — Specialisation
Choose one specialisation pathway:
Accounting Specialisation:
- MACC201 – Taxation
- MACC202 – Management Accounting
- MACC203 – Advanced Financial Accounting
- MACC204 – Auditing and Ethics
Project Management Specialisation:
- MPRM201 – Fundamentals of Project Management
- MPRM202 – Project Leadership
- MPRM203 – Stakeholder Management
- MPRM204 – Strategic Management
Aged Care and Disability Services Management Specialisation:
- MDAC205 – The Aged Care Regulatory Environment
- MDAC206 – Aged Care Overview
- MDAC207 – Disability Sector Overview
- MDAC208 – The Disability Sector Regulatory Environment
Healthcare Informatics Specialisation:
- MMIS102 – Data Visualisation and Data Modelling
- MMIS103 – Database Management Systems and Design
- MHCI203 – Data Science for Healthcare Informatics
- MHCI204 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Total: 10 units across 3 semesters (CRICOS duration: 78 weeks).
Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent.
Course details
- Course length
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Full time1.5 years (3 semesters)
- Start dates
- March, July, September, November
- Study methods
- On campus (Melbourne), with lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials, and seminars
- Fees and funding
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from A$37,500.00All prices include GST
- Qualification
- Master of Business. The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework for a Level 9 master's degree
Course structure
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Accounting for Management Decisions
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Practical Management Principles
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Global Managerial Economics
And choose one of the following core choice units:
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Financial Decision Making; or
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Marketing Management; or
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Engaging With Communities
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Interpersonal & Business Negotiation
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Data Analysis and Databases
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Corporation and Commercial Law
And choose one of the following core choice units:
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Leadership for the 21st Century; or
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Financial Accounting and Reporting
Accounting Specialisation
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Taxation
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Management Accounting
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Advanced Financial Accounting
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Auditing and Ethics
Project Management Specialisation
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Fundamentals of Project Management
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Project Leadership
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Stakeholder Management
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Strategic Management
Aged Care and Disability Services Management Specialisation
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The Aged Care Regulatory Environment
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Aged Care Overview
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Disability Sector Overview
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The Disability Sector Regulatory Environment
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Healthcare Informatics Specialisation
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Data Visualisation and Data Modelling
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Database Management Systems and Design
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Data Science for Healthcare Informatics
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
How you'll study
The course is offered on a full-time basis. Full-time students will typically receive eight contact hours per week and will need to devote at least 30 hours a week to study.
Learning materials
Delivery of the course is on-campus and face-to-face. Units are delivered in a range of classroom settings, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials and seminars. Students will also learn key lifelong skills in researching information, using both online and library materials.
There is regular contact with industry representatives throughout the course. Guest speakers are a feature of many units. Many assessments and learning activities will mirror real-world challenges, giving students the ability to apply their skills practically.
Types of assessment
Assessment is designed to test both technical knowledge and practical application. You will complete a mix of written assignments, case studies, group projects, presentations and formal examinations.
You may also work on simulated accounting tasks using industry software, gaining experience that prepares you for professional work.
Learning support
From your first week, you will have access to a full range of support, including academic skills workshops, career coaching and wellbeing services. Our staff are here to help you balance study, work and life successfully.
International students can also access orientation sessions, English language assistance and ongoing study support.
Dates and locations
March, July, September, November
Study centres: Melbourne Campus
Course length: 1.5 years (3 semesters)
Fees
Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. Flexible payment options and instalment plans are available.
Why study at BPP Institute?
Studying as an international student
BPP Institute welcomes students from around the world into an inclusive, supportive learning community.
Our international student services team assists with visa applications, accommodation, orientation and cultural support to help you adjust to life in Australia.