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Bachelor of Management

Course summary for local students

Award granted Bachelor of Management
CampusOffered at Melbourne Campus at Burwood, Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, Warrnambool Campus
Off-campusYes
Length3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Next available intakeMarch (Trimester 1)
Indicative course fee 2010$7,860* - Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
Faculty contacts

Faculty of Business and Law
Geelong Tel 03 5227 1277
Email enqblg@deakin.edu.au
Melbourne Tel 03 9244 6555
Email enqblm@deakin.edu.au
Warrnambool and off campus
Tel 03 5563 3510
Email enqblw@deakin.edu.au 

DeakinPrime Customer Service (corporate clients only)
Tel 1800 555 709
customerservice@deakinprime.com

VTAC Codes14091 - Burwood (Melbourne), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
14093 - Burwood (Melbourne), International full-fee paying place
14551 - Warrnambool - off campus, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
14553 - Warrnambool - off campus, International full-fee paying place
15071 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
15073 - Waurn Ponds (Geelong), International full-fee paying place
18011 - Warrnambool, Commonwealth Supported Place (HECS)
18013 - Warrnambool, International full-fee paying place
Deakin course code M302
Note: Students who commenced the Bachelor of Management prior to 2008 should refer to the 2007 Handbook for course details.

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Bachelor of Management is designed to provide contemporary management knowledge and skills to students who need, or aim to work in, a management role. This course enables you to acquire and master a solid understanding of the intellectual foundations of the study of management and its main components. A wide range of specialist majors are available from within the Faculty of Business and Law, and you can also select a major from another faculty such as psychology, public relations, journalism or many others (subject to satisfying entry requirements).

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Fees and charges

Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A Commonwealth supported place is one for which the university receives some government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute only part of the cost of their course. To be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place you must be an Australian citizen, or a New Zealand citizen or holder of a permanent visa who will be residing in Australia for the duration of your unit/s of study. All Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and holders of a permanent visa will receive a Student Learning Entitlement (SLE). The SLE entitles a student to the equivalent of 7 years of full time study in a Commonwealth supported place.

* The "indicative annual course fee" cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2010, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2010 can be viewed from the Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on "indicative course fees" to calculate the total future cost of their course.

Career opportunities

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Management you will be well prepared for a career in business in areas such as management, marketing, human resource management, economics, finance etc.

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Course rules

The course rules for the Bachelor of Management require that students complete 24 credit points, of which 16 must be Business and Law course-grouped units, including a General Studies stream, made up of 8 credit points chosen from a specified list, and a core Business Management stream made up of 8 credit points. Students must also complete 8 credit points of elective units, which may include a major sequence.

Students must not complete more than 10 credit points at level 1 and must complete 4 credit points at level 3. Students may take up to 8 credit points from approved units offered by other faculties including a major sequence made up of a minimum of 6 credit points defined by the relevant Faculty Board.

 

All commencing students are required to successfully complete at least one wholly online unit.

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Major sequences

Major sequences that may be chosen include:


Accounting
Accounting Information Systems
Business Security Management
Commercial Law
Economics
Facilities Management
Finance
Financial Planning
Health Informatics
Human Resource Management
International Relations
International Trade and Economic Policy

Journalism
Marketing

Media and Communication
Politics and Policy Studies

Professional Practice

Supply Chain Management

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Course structure

Core Business Management stream

Eight credit points, chosen from the following:

MMH299 Business Communication  

MMK277 Marketing Management  

MMM132 Management  

MMM240 Organisational Behaviour  

MMM262 Understanding Organisations  

MMM365 Strategic Management  

plus two credit points of units from:

MMH349 Industrial Relations  

MMI301 Business Internship 1  

MMM282 International Business  

MMM343 Business Ethics  

MMM385 Business in Asia  

 

General Studies stream^

Eight credit points, chosen from the following:

ALC101 Contemporary Communication: Making Sense of Text, Image and Meaning  

ALC102 Contemporary Communication: Making Sense of New Media  

MLC101 Business Law  

MMH230 Strategic Human Resource Management  

MSC120 Business Information Systems  

MSC244 Business on the Internet  

plus one unit from:

MAE101 Economic Principles  

MAE102 The Global Economy  

plus one unit from:

MAA103 Accounting for Decision Making  

MAF101 Fundamentals of Finance  

MSQ171 Business Data Analysis  

^or other undergraduate units approved by the Course Team Chair

 

Elective units

The remaining 8 credit points may be selected in one major sequence as listed, or students may choose any units from the range of major sequences, including the general elective unit listed below.

 

MLL382 Indian Commercial Law  

MME101 Business Academic Skills  

 

Students are encouraged to join international study tours and to undertake internship units offered by the Faculty of Business and Law.

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Articulation

Students who have completed a Certificate of Management, a Diploma of Management or an Associate Degree of Management with DeakinPrime may articulate to the Bachelor of Management with full credit.


Articulating students should seek course advice from the Faculty of Business and Law enrolment officers.

Business internship program

The Bachelor of Management incorporates a business internship program which provides students with a realistic business experience in their area of specialisation. Two 1-credit-point units, available to final-year students, have been developed to provide experiential learning opportunities which foster the development of practical capabilities and enhance employment prospects for graduates. These units complement each major area of study and are available on all campuses and off campus.
MMI301 Business Internship 1
MMI302 Business Internship 2

Part-time studies

Part-time study is available on and off campus. Part-time study refers to academic workload, not mode of study.

Professional Recognition

By choosing appropriate units within the Bachelor of Management-Accounting major sequence plus specified finance and commercial law units, students may be accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA).

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Admission requirements - general

Deakin University offers admission to undergraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide.

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Admission requirements - specific

Applicants should have successfully completed VCE or equivalent. Prerequisites are units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English. Those aged 21 or over on 1 January and who do not hold VCE or equivalent should apply under Alternative Admission. This category is open to those who do not satisfy normal entrance requirements, but can demonstrate relevant work or life experiences.

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Credit for prior learning - general

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

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How to apply

Applications for on and off campus study must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC). For more information refer to VTAC (external site).