Master of Management : Entry requirements - The University of Melbourne

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-MGMT

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July
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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available
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Entry schemes

Access Melbourne is available
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Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0
TOEFL
81
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
64
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
169
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
67
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
58
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

Guaranteed pathway

For those applicants with bachelor degree (AQF7) in any discipline who are assessed as not meeting the University of Melbourne WAM-equivalent requirement for entry into the Master of Management, a place in the online Graduate Certificate in Business may be offered.

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate with a minimum average WAM of 70%, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 200-point Master of Management. Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.

There is a pre-approved Advanced Standing arrangement for students who complete the Graduate Certificate of Business prior to commencing this Masters. To receive maximum Advanced Standing (credit) to enter the 150 point program, you must undertake the following subjects within the Graduate Certificate of Business:

MGMT90239 Business Analytics for Decision-Making,
MKTG90038 Value Creation Strategies and

You must also choose the remainder of your subjects from this list:

ACCT90040 Accounting Analysis and Decisions.
ECON90077 Econ of Markets and Organisation.
FNCE90075 Managerial Finance.

Exit award information

If you discontinue from the Master of Management but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Management or the Graduate Diploma in Management, you will be eligible to receive relevant award as an exit award.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

If you have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in business/commerce or a related discipline, or a degree in any discipline with appropriate business breadth study or a business minor, you may be awarded up to 50 points of credit.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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