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                                                                                                                  WELCOME TO VU SYDNEY                                            2

                                                                                                                  MOVING TO VU SYDNEY                                             4

                                                                                                                  STUDY AT VU SYDNEY                                              6

    WELCOME
                                                                                                                  ACADEMIC SUPPORT                                                8

                                                                                                                  THE VU BLOCK MODEL                                            10

                                                                                                                  OUR COURSES                                                   12

       TO VU SYDNEY
                                                                                                                  GRADUATE SUPPORT                                              24

                                                                                                                  ENGLISH PATHWAYS                                              25

                                                                                                                  HOW TO APPLY                                                  26

       Welcome to Victoria University’s Sydney      will have access to excellent staff and   It is with great anticipation that I          VU Sydney accepts only international
       campus. Our mission is to deliver            support services such as counselling,     welcome you to VU Sydney. Located in          students and has a diverse international
       high-quality learning opportunities to       careers, financial and housing advice     the heart of the central business district,   student population. You will become part
       any student from any background by           and student administration services,      the Sydney campus offers you all the          of a global community of scholars.
       providing the skills you need to succeed     ensuring a high-quality student           benefits of VU’s progressive approach
                                                                                                                                            We encourage you to set high academic
       in a 21st century world.                     experience.                               to education in a highly supportive,
                                                                                                                                            goals, in preparation for a long and
                                                                                              inclusive learning environment.
       Victoria University is a young,              We are proud of our partnerships                                                        successful career.
       progressive university, ranked in the        with industry and other educational       All undergraduate students will be
                                                                                                                                            On behalf of VU Sydney, thank you
       top 2% of universities worldwide. As         institutions around the world. Our        moving to the highly acclaimed Block
                                                                                                                                            for studying with us. I look forward to
       an undergraduate student with us you         priority is to ensure that you have       Model of teaching in March 2020,
                                                                                                                                            meeting you soon.
       will have the opportunity to learn in our    the skills and capabilities necessary     allowing you to study one unit at a
       revolutionary Victoria University Block      to prepare you for the next stage in      time over four weeks. This means you          Felicity Davis Rafferty
       Model – studying one unit at a time in       your life, through employment and         can gain confidence in one unit before        Campus Director and Principal
       small classes, leading to higher levels of   entrepreneurship or further learning.     moving on to another. This focus on a         VU Sydney
       student satisfaction and greater student                                               single unit improves class interactions
                                                    Victoria University is a world-class
       success.                                                                               and generally results in students scoring
                                                    institution, offering a world-class
                                                                                              higher marks.
       We also provide you with cutting-edge        educational experience. We are
       opportunities to excel as an entrepreneur    a vibrant community committed to          As a VU Sydney student, you will be
       and as a leader so you’re ready to enter     excellence. I look forward to you being   supported by a team of highly qualified
       the workforce.                               a part of it.                             academics, energetic support staff and a
                                                                                              range of student services.
       Whether you are studying for an              I wish you the very best.
       undergraduate or postgraduate degree,
                                                    Professor Peter Dawkins (AO)
       we understand international students
                                                    Vice-Chancellor and President
       and know what you need to ensure that
                                                    Victoria University
       you are successful in your learning. You

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MOVING TO SYDNEY

    MOVING TO
                                     SYDNEY
    Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world and is renowned for its world-class
    education system. Sydney is in the world’s top 10 best student cities, according to the
    2019 QS Best Student Cities ranking.

    Life in Sydney                               Evidence of                                Accommodation
    A melting pot of cultures, cuisines and      financial capacity                         Finding the right accommodation is
    international events, Sydney prides itself   As a condition of your student visa,       one of the most important factors to
    on being a multicultural metropolis.         you must have enough money to pay          consider once you have made the
    Besides its culturally diverse reputation,   your course fees, your travel and living   decision to study and live overseas. You
    Sydney is famed for its spectacular          costs, as well as the expenses of any      will need to be mindful of how much
    harbour and beaches, internationally         accompanying family members. You           your accommodation costs, how far it is
    renowned sights such as the Sydney           might need to provide evidence of          from the campus and other areas, and

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         336,000
    Opera House and Sydney Harbour               your financial capacity with your visa     whether there are adequate services          Working and studying                                 Genuine temporary entrant
    Bridge, world-class restaurants and          application. The 12-month minimum          nearby, such as supermarkets and health      An Australian student visa (subclass 500)            The genuine temporary entrant (GTE)
    bustling nightlife. As a student at VU       living cost set by the Australian          services.                                    allows you to work in Australia for up               requirement is an integrity measure to
    Sydney, you will never be short of things
    to see and do.
                                                 Government is:
                                                                                            Housing options in Sydney
                                                                                                                                         to 40 hours each fortnight (two weeks)               ensure that the student visa program       INTERNATIONAL
                                                                                                                                         during your study term, once your course             is used as intended and not as a way
                                                  student or guardian         A$20,290      include:
                                                                                                                                         has commenced. You can work unlimited                for international students to maintain
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         STUDENTS STUDYING
    The state of
                                                  accompanying partner
                                                                                            • share house – your own room in a           hours during designated breaks in                    ongoing residency in Australia. Student    IN NSW*
    New South Wales                               or spouse
                                                                               A$7,100        shared household                           the academic calendar. Work that is                  visa applicants should provide evidence
    Living in Sydney means you have                                                         • private rentals – houses, units and        formally registered as a requirement of              of meeting the GTE requirement in their

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         9th BEST
    easy access to the picturesque Blue           accompanying child          A$3,040         apartments.                                your course, such as work placements, is             application form. This must include a
    Mountains and the Hunter Valley.                                                        vu.edu.au/sydney/accommodation               not included in the 40 hour per fortnight            statement and/or documentation to
    Whether you enjoy exploring mountains,                                                                                               limit, nor is some voluntary or unpaid               support claims made in the statement,
    visiting beaches, bushwalking or whale       studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-   2STAY                                        work.                                                such as evidence of employment or a
    watching, New South Wales (NSW) has          australia/living-costs
                                                                                            Our preferred accommodation provider,                                                             copy of education qualifications.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         STUDENT CITY FOR
    a lot to offer.                                                                         2Stay, offers excellent shared housing.
                                                                                                                                         homeaffairs.gov.au/visas                                                                        STUDYING ABROAD^
                                                 Health insurance                                                                                                                             immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-
                                                                                            They can pick you up from the airport        Schooling for your children
                                                 Before you can apply for a student                                                                                                           visa
    Cost of living                                                                          when you arrive.
                                                 visa, you must arrange Overseas                                                         If you have children aged between 6
    While Sydney may sometimes seem                                                                                                      and 17 accompanying you to Australia,
                                                 Student Health Cover (OSHC) for your       2stay.com.au
    expensive, remember that you are living                                                                                              they must by law attend school. Most
    in one of the best cities in the world.      stay in Australia. OSHC applies to
                                                 eligible medical and hospital expenses,    Transport                                    temporary resident students pay the
    Costs will vary depending on location                                                                                                temporary resident administration fee
    and your lifestyle. With a student card,     depending on your level of cover. At       Sydney has an excellent public transport                                                                                                         The location of VU
                                                 VU, Allianz Global Assistance is the       system, making it easy and affordable        and education fee to enrol in a NSW
    you will be eligible for concession prices                                                                                           government school. For fee information,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Sydney is perfectly
                                                 preferred OSHC provider. We negotiate      for you to reach the campus and travel
    to events, cinemas, museums and more.
                                                 special rates and extra bonuses for        around the city. The public transport        please visit the NSW Education Fee                                                              convenient and connected
                                                 VU students. Policies for Allianz OSHC     system includes trains, buses and ferries.   factsheet.                                                                                      with the rest of my life
                                                 start at A$529 for a single adult for 12                                                deinternational.nsw.edu.au/study-options/                                                       Jenny Marcela Torres Ortiz
                                                 months.                                                                                 study-programs/temporary-residents                                                              Colombia
                                                 vu.edu.au/health-cover                                                                                                                                                                  Master of Business (Accounting)

                                                                                                                                         *
                                                                                                                                             Department of Education, December 2018. ^ QS Best Student Cities Rankings 2019
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STUDY AT VU SYDNEY

    STUDY AT
                                                                                                                                                      VU Sydney’s friendly and welcoming
                                                                                                                                                  staff, student services and environment
                                                                                                                                                  gives you a sense of belonging. They

                         VU SYDNEY
                                                                                                                                                  go the extra mile to help you with any
                                                                                                                                                  concerns you have. VU Sydney has
                                                                                                                                                  provided me with great experiences
                                                                                                                                                  and opportunities that really make
    VU’s Sydney campus, operated in partnership with Education Centre of Australia,                                                               my uni life worthwhile.
    only enrols international students. Internationally recognised and industry relevant                                                          Sheryl Infante, Philippines
    courses are delivered to international students at a modern and accessible campus.                                                            Master of Business
    With great places to study, relax or seek advice from our supportive staff, we
    encourage you to take advantage of all VU Sydney has to offer.

    Campus location                             International student                          Student welfare
    VU Sydney is located in the central         support                                        The Manager of Student Services can
    business district (CBD). You can view our                                                  assist you as an advocate, mediator or
                                                As a VU Sydney student, you have
    location on the map on this page. The                                                      supporting person with any issues you
                                                access to student support offered by the
    blue area indicates Sydney Harbour, one                                                    may encounter during your studies.
                                                university as well as services offered by
    of the most beautiful natural harbours                                                     There is also a counselling service
                                                ECA.
    in the world. There is a range of public                                                   available on campus for assistance with
    transport options in the CBD and near       Services and support include:                  any personal issues you may experience
    our campus, including Town Hall Station     • orientation                                  while in Australia.
    (train) which is less than a 10 minute
                                                • academic support and study skills
    walk from VU Sydney.
                                                • academic administration services
    Arrival                                     • counselling
    When you arrive at our Sydney campus,       • student complaints resolution
    our support staff will give you all the     • social events and activities
    information you need to find your           vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/sydney-campus-
    way around the campus and the city.         services                                                                                          Social activities                                 These events include:
    Whether it is catching a bus, finding                                                                                                         At VU Sydney, we are proud of our                 • surfing and camping trips
    your classroom, knowing where to eat                                                                                                          cultural diversity and encourage all
    or how to find accommodation, we are                                                               SYDNEY                                                                                       • zoo, museum and gallery excursions
                                                                                                                                                  students and staff to get involved in                                                      Join the VU Sydney Facebook
    here to help.                                                                                     HARBOUR                                     social activities throughout the academic
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • regional excursions
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • social outings                         page to find out more about
                                                                                                                                                  year. This helps to foster friendships                                                     our social events.
    Orientation                                                                                                                                   and assist your English language                  • barbecues
    Mandatory orientation sessions are                                                                                                            development while gaining a better                facebook.com/vusydney.australia          facebook.com/vusydney.australia
    conducted before the start of classes                                                              THE ROCKS                                  understanding of Australian culture. Join
    for all new students. These orientation                                                                                                       the VU Sydney Facebook page to find
    sessions are designed to help you settle                                                                                                      out more about our social events.
    into VU Sydney, adjust to a new learning                                                                              CIRCULAR QUAY
    and living environment, and make

                                                                                                                                                                 2,500                                                        TOP2%
    new friends. As part of our orientation
    program, you will learn about the
                                                                                                                                  ROYAL BOTANIC
    campus and its facilities, meet your                                                                      SYDNEY                GARDENS
    teachers and classmates and enrol in                                                                    CITY CENTRE
    your units of study.
                                                                                                                                                            INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS                                                     OF UNIVERSITIES
                                                                                            DARLING
                                                                                                              VU SYDNEY                                      ENROLLED AT VU SYDNEY                                                      WORLDWIDE*
                                                                                            HARBOUR

                                                                                                                                                  * Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

    ACADEMIC
                                          SUPPORT
    VU Sydney provides academic support throughout your studies to equip you with the                                                      VU Sydney provides students
                                                                                                                                       with strong academic support, offers
    skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed at university. From group workshops to
                                                                                                                                       opportunities for students working
    individual support, VU Sydney is with you every step of the way.
                                                                                                                                       as tutors and mentors, and provides
                                                                                                                                       various activities for students to
    Workshops                                  Peer tutoring                                Individual support                         enjoy their life in Sydney.
    VU Sydney delivers a suite of workshops    VU Sydney employs student tutors who         Our learning support advisers can
    throughout the academic year. These        have achieved high grades to help you        assist you if you have concerns about      Tingting Xie, China
    workshops are designed to help you         with your studies if you need additional     an assessment or content being covered     Master of Business (ERP)
    transition to a new learning environment   support. Tutors conduct sessions for         in a unit. The Learning Support team is
    and will equip you with the knowledge      individuals and groups. Many students        located on Level 1 next to the Learning
    and skills to thrive in your studies.      have achieved excellent grades after         Hub.
                                               working with a tutor. The tutor list is
    Topics addressed in our academic
                                               available from the Learning Support          Learning hub
    workshops include:
                                               team on Level 1. The tutor service is free   The learning hub is a welcoming, study
    • referencing skills                       for all students.                            space that provides library services
    • oral presentation skills                                                              and information literacy guidance. Our
    • exam preparation techniques              Course advice                                dedicated librarian is here to help you
    • critical thinking                        Our course coordinators can help you         access textbooks, scholarly journals and
    Workshops are advertised around            with a range of enquiries, including         research databases. The learning hub
    campus and on social media, and we         advanced standing, unit selection and        can be accessed at any time during
    encourage you to request a specific        course progression. They can also issue      campus opening hours. It is located on
    workshop on areas related to your          you with a study plan that will map          Level 1.
    studies.                                   your progress from enrolment to course
                                               completion.
                                               vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/contact-vu-sydney

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BLOCK MODEL

     THE VU                                                                                                                              Build your confidence
                                                                                                                                         You will immerse yourself in one unit
                                                                                                                                         before moving on to the next. It’s a
                                                                                                                                                                                      Valuable lifelong learning
                                                                                                                                                                                      Problem-based, hands-on learning gives
                                                                                                                                                                                      you the opportunity to develop valuable

                BLOCK MODEL
                                                                                                                                         more focused approach to learning            communication and collaboration skills
                                                                                                                                         and assessment and should build your         to succeed at VU and in the workplace.
                                                                                                                                         confidence through your degree.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Modelling global success
                                                                                                                                         The VU Block Model focuses on
                                                                                                                                         interactive learning and group work.         While the VU Block Model is an
                                                                                                                                         You will feel confident to share ideas,      Australian-first, there are a number
                                                                                                                                         debate concepts and explore learning         of universities in the US, Canada and
                                                                                                                                                                                      Scandinavia who have been teaching
     Experience a first year like               In 2020 we are offering nine 4-week           Assessments have been redesigned for       opportunities.
                                                blocks for bachelor students and ten          quicker completion within each four-                                                    this way for decades with
     no other
                                                4-week blocks for HE diploma students.        week block, with most of your work         More one-on-one time                         great success.
     For over 100 years, degrees were taught
     more or less the same way in Australia     In 2021, there will be ten blocks available   completed in class. This helps you to      Students learn best with more access
     and abroad.                                for all courses.                              achieve your best through early and        to their teachers. You will benefit from
                                                                                              ongoing feedback.                          stronger one-on-one support from
     But times have changed – and so have       Each unit generally has three face-to-face
                                                                                                                                         lecturers who will know your name
     industry and employer needs. Students      teaching sessions per week, scheduled         You’ll have a clear sense of how you’re
                                                                                                                                         and stronger connections with fellow
     are expected to graduate with practical,   over three days. Each session runs for        progressing in your course, with final
                                                                                                                                         students.
     real-world skills and to handle the        2 - 3 hours. Units will be available in       grades for units available soon after
     stresses that come with everyday working   multiple combinations of days and             each block finishes.                       More time to find your feet
     life.                                      times (morning, afternoon and evening),                                                  The VU Block Model offers more time
                                                allowing you to choose the combination        What are thebenefits?
     That’s why we developed the VU Block                                                                                                to become familiar with a new country,
                                                that best suits you. You can even take        Our revolutionary VU Block Model is        culture and university. Along with greater
     Model – with student success in mind.      time off to work or travel and still finish   designed with your needs in mind.          opportunities to connect with teachers
     From 2020, all undergraduate degrees       your year on schedule by making up                                                       and to make new friends, you will have
     delivered at VU Sydney will see units      missed units over the winter or summer        More success
                                                                                                                                         the best possible start at VU.
     delivered in a more focused way, one       blocks                                        You will have a better chance at
     unit at a time. You’ll have more one-on-                                                 succeeding in first year and beyond.
                                                Units with labs and professional
     one time with your educators as you                                                      Since its introduction in 2018, the VU
                                                experience (pracs) have additional
     complete each unit, and a significantly                                                  Block Model has seen pass rates of first
                                                teaching hours, and where relevant,
     more immersive, collaborative and                                                        year units increase to over 80%.
                                                will be scheduled on the same days as
     enriching learning experience.             teaching sessions. Teaching sessions will     Not only are you more likely to pass,
                                                not run on more than two consecutive          you’re more likely to get better grades.      To find out more about your
     How does it work?                          days, so you will have one free day           More than 40% of student grades are           individual study journey, please
     You will study in short bursts, called     between teaching sessions and two free        distinctions and high distinctions under      visit:
     blocks. Each block focuses on one unit     days each week.                               the Block Model.                              vu.edu.au/study-at-vu/why-choose-
     (subject) which is four weeks long. You                                                                                                vu/vu-block-model
     will have up to four days between blocks
     to relax and prepare for the next.

                             Block Model                                                      Traditional Model

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OUR COURSES

     OUR
                                         COURSES                                                                                                   I found courses offered
                                                                                                                                               at Victoria University Sydney
                                                                                                                                               are academically interesting
     Higher education diplomas                   English language                               Courses that have higher English
                                                                                                                                               and structured in a way to
     The successful completion of our one-       requirements                                   language entry requirements may                help students hit the ground
                                                                                                require a higher achievement level
     year higher education (HE) diploma          All VU courses require a specific level of
                                                                                                than those listed, or may require a
                                                                                                                                               running when they start
     guarantees entry into the second year of    English language proficiency to ensure
     corresponding bachelor degrees.             that you will be successful in your studies.   compulsory English language test.              working in industry.
                                                 You need to provide evidence that you
     HE diploma programs are delivered on                                                       vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/international-   Mitesh Shah, India
     a semester based academic calendar.         have completed an approved English             english-language-requirements.pdf
                                                 language test and achieved the result                                                         Master of Business (ERP)
     Course delivery is facilitated via the VU   required for the individual courses on         Each application will be assessed on
     Block Model.                                this link:                                     a case-by-case basis and VU Sydney
                                                                                                reserves the right to ask for English
     Undergraduate degrees                       vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/courses-at-vu-sydney       language proficiency test results.
     To enrol in an undergraduate degree                                                        Students who do not meet the English
                                                 Articulation and pathways
     you need to have a secondary school                                                        language requirements may choose to
     certification equivalent to an Australian   You could be eligible to receive credit
                                                                                                undertake an intensive English course
     Year 12 qualification. Undergraduate        (advanced standing) for previous study.
                                                                                                at ECA’s English Language School in
     programs are delivered on a semester-       Or, if you do not meet the requirements
                                                                                                Sydney.
     based academic calendar. Course             for the course you want, you may be
     delivery is facilitated via the VU Block    eligible to commence your studies at           elsis.edu.au
     Model.                                      a different level in a related field and
                                                 progress to your course of choice.             Fees                                                                                                                                      Applicants must be 18 years of
     Master’s degrees                                                                           To accept your offer into your VU                                                                                                         age or above for entry into VU
                                                 Recognition of prior english                   course(s), you will have to pay a deposit                                                                                                 HE diplomas, bachelor degrees,
     (coursework)
                                                 language studies                               that covers tuition fees and Overseas                                                                                                     graduate diplomas and master’s
     The requirement for master’s degrees is
                                                 If you have completed some or all of           Student Health Cover, and you also need                                                                                                   degrees at VU Sydney.
     an undergraduate degree comparable
     to an Australian bachelor degree            your academic study in English, we may         to sign your International Student Written
     or graduate diploma. Please note,           recognise your prior English language          Agreement. Indicative course fees will be
     postgraduate programs are delivered on      studies for entry into a course.               detailed in your agreement. Subsequent
     a trimester-based academic calendar.                                                       tuition fees will be charged one study
                                                 To qualify for recognition of prior studies
                                                                                                period at a time and will be payable
                                                 in an English language medium, you
     Academic entry                                                                             upon commencement of your next study
                                                 need to have achieved one of the scores
                                                                                                period. We recommend confirming these
     requirements                                or qualifications listed on the course
                                                                                                fees prior to enrolling in your course,
     Find out if you meet the minimum            pages, and have achieved this score
                                                                                                where possible. Fees will vary by course
                                                                                                                                               Refund policy                               Assessment methods                          Academic calendar
     academic entry requirements by              or qualification within the expected                                                          If special or exceptional circumstances     Like every university, we assess our        For semester and trimester dates,
                                                                                                and are subject to change. Note that
     reviewing the information here:             duration.                                                                                     prevent you from continuing your studies,   students and give them a result for each    holidays, enrolment information and
                                                                                                annual price rises will be applied to both
     vu.edu.au/entry-international                                                              commencing and continuing students.            you may be eligible for a full or partial   unit of study. We assess by the following   current timetables visit:
                                                                                                                                               refund. If you need to discontinue your     methods:
                                                                                                vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/enrol-at-vu-sydney/                                                                                                vu.edu.au/vu-sydney
                                                                                                                                               course and seek a refund, you must
                                                                                                re-enrolling-in-vu-sydney-courses                                                          • tests and examinations
                                                                                                                                               supply documentary evidence in support
             Pathway Program example: Bachelor of Business                                                                                                                                 • exercises
                                                                                                                                               of your application.
                                                                                                                                                                                           • essays and assignments
                                                                                                                                               vu.edu.au/international-refunds             • presentations
                                                                                                                                                                                           • practical reports
                Diploma of Business:                  Bachelor of Business:
                                                                                                                                                                                           • individual and group projects.
                1 year                                2 years                                                                                                                              You can be sure that the work you do
                                                                                                                                                                                           will go towards your assessment and
                                                                                                                                                                                           ultimate success.
                    Year 1                          Years 2 and 3
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COURSES

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  COURSES
               Diploma of Business (Enterprise)                                                                                                                            ELSIS helped prepare
               Code: VDBE | CRICOS: 093391K
                                                                                                                                                                      me for my Master of
                        Duration
                                                               Course description                                                                                     Business. The educational
                        1 year (2 semesters of study)
                                                               The Diploma of Business (Enterprise) is your first step towards a successful business career. You
                                                               will develop broad knowledge in information systems, management and organisation behaviour,
                                                                                                                                                                      level met my expectations.
                        2020 intakes
                                                               marketing, statistics and business law. This course prepares you for direct entry into VU’s Bachelor   I am glad to be part
                                                               of Business and/or for transition to entry-level employment.
                        February, March, May, July,
                                                               Graduate outcomes
                                                                                                                                                                      of the VU family.
                        September and November
                                                               Upon successful completion of this course you will be eligible to transfer into the second year        Elodie Rodrigues, France
                        2020 fees                              of VU’s Bachelor of Business, or graduate with a range of skills to commence entry-level roles
                        A$2,480 per unit (8 units              including executive officer, business administrator, human resources officer, marketing assistant or   Master of Business (Accounting)
                        required for course completion)        project officer.

                        English requirement                    Year 1, Semester 1                                      Year 1, Semester 2
                        You must provide evidence that         • Information Systems for Business                      • Accounting for Decision Making
                        you have completed an approved
                        English language test, and             • Management and Organisation Behaviour                 • Economic Principles
                        achieved the result as described       • Integrated Business Challenge                         • Integrated Business Challenge
                        below:                                 • Business Statistics                                   • Business Law
                        • IELTS Academic Module: overall
                           score of 5.5 (no individual band    Pathway from this course
                           below 5.0)
                                                                   Diploma of Business    Bachelor of Business
                        • T OEFL internet based test: 55
                           (overall score) (section score no
                                                                   (Enterprise)
                                                                   1 year
                                                                                          (11 majors to choose from)
                                                                                          2 years
                                                                                                                                                                      Diploma of Information Technology
                           less than Listening 9, Speaking                                                                                                            Code: VDIT | CRICOS: 093392J
                           16, Reading 10, Writing 18)
                        • P earson Test of English                                                                                                                                                                   Course description
                           academic test: overall score 42                                                                                                                     Duration
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Achieve your dream of becoming an in-demand Information Technology (IT) professional. Our
                           (no section less than 40)                                                                                                                           1 year (2 semesters of study)          diploma helps you progress your qualifications and career in a range of IT fields. Designed
                        • University of Cambridge –                                                                                                                                                                   specifically for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the Bachelor of Information
                                                                                                                                                                               2020 intakes                           Technology, you will receive additional support to build the literacy and numeracy skills needed for
                          advanced (CAE): overall score
                          of 162 (no individual band less                                                                                                                      February, March, May, July,            a long-lasting career, and to prepare for the transition to university study.
                          than 154)                                                                                                                                            September and November
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Graduate outcomes
                        • E
                           nglish Language School in                                                                                                                          2020 fees                              Successful completion of the diploma provides guaranteed entry into the second year of the
                          Sydney: completion of English                                                                                                                        A$2,480 per unit (8 units              Bachelor of Information Technology, where you can continue to develop the technical, analytical,
                          for Academic Purposes (EAP) 1                                                                                                                        required for course completion)        managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills required for graduate-entry careers as an IT
                          with a A grade.                                                                                                                                                                             professional.
                                                                                                                                                                               English requirement                    Industry recognition
                        Admission requirement
                                                                                                                                                                               You must provide evidence that         When you progress to the Bachelor of Information Technology, you’ll be
                        A secondary school qualification                                                                                                                       you have completed an approved         eligible for professional accreditation with the Australian Computer Society.
                        equivalent to an Australian Year                                                                                                                       English language test, and
                        12 qualification                                                                                                                                       achieved the result as described
                                                                                                                                                                               below:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Year 1, Semester 1                                    Year 1, Semester 2
                                                                                                                                                                               • IELTS Academic Module: overall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Web Development and CMS                             • Introduction to Database Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                  score of 5.5 (no individual band
                                                                                                                                                                                  below 5.0)                          • Introduction to Programming                         • Operating Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Communication and                                   • Introduction to Project Management
                                                                                                                                                                               • T OEFL internet based test: 55
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Information Management                              • Web Application and Server Management
                                                                                                                                                                                  (overall score) (section score no
                                                                                                                                                                                  less than Listening 9, Speaking     • Computer Networks
                                                                                                                                                                                  16, Reading 10, Writing 18)
                                                                                                                                                                               • P earson Test of English            Pathway from this course
                   I am really glad I came to                                                                                                                                     academic test: overall score 42
                                                                                                                                                                                  (no section less than 40)               Diploma of               Bachelor of
               VU Sydney. Since the orientation                                                                                                                                • University of Cambridge –
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1 year
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Information Technology
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   2 years
               day I could feel the energy. It’s                                                                                                                                 advanced (CAE): overall score
                                                                                                                                                                                 of 162 (no individual band less
               a great environment.                                                                                                                                              than 154)

               Leonardo Perkov Ulbrich, Brazil                                                                                                                                 • E
                                                                                                                                                                                  nglish Language School in
                                                                                                                                                                                 Sydney: completion of English
               Master of Business (ERP Systems)                                                                                                                                  for Academic Purposes (EAP) 1
                                                                                                                                                                                 with a A grade.

                                                                                                                                                                               Admission requirement
                                                                                                                                                                               A secondary school qualification
                                                                                                                                                                               equivalent to an Australian Year
                                                                                                                                                                               12 qualification

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               Bachelor of Information Technology                                                                                                                        Bachelor of Information Technology 2020 course delivery plan
               Code: NBIT | CRICOS: 093390M

                                                              Course description                                   Graduate outcomes
                         Duration                                                                                                                                                                                    YEAR 1 Core (common units) – 96 credits
                                                              Become a specialist in your field in this vast       This course will prepare you for a career
                         3 years (6 semesters of study)       industry, and choose your own job pathway            as a software analyst, web designer, web
                                                              that aligns with your passion and strengths.         application developer, mobile application             NIT1101       Web Development and CMS                                     NIT1201          Introduction to Database Systems
                         2020 intakes
                                                              The Bachelor of Information Technology is a six      developer, data centre administrator, systems         NIT1102       Introduction to Programming                                 NIT1202          Operating Systems
                         March, May, July, September and
                         November                             trimester course with a personalised learning        administrator, security consultant, database          NIT1103       Communication & Information Management                      NIT1203          Introduction to Project Management
                                                              experience. We focus on areas of high job            administrator, webmaster, business analyst,
                                                              demand such as web/mobile app development            data analyst or project manager.                      NIT1104       Computer Networks                                           NIT1204          Web Application and Server Management
                         2020 fees
                                                              and information computer technology (ICT)            As an IT professional, you could gain
                         A$2,750 per unit (24 units
                                                              management.                                          employment in a range of sectors including
                         required for course completion)                                                                                                                                                                CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MAJORS
                                                              Our learning facilities include the latest           IT, government, banking and finance, retail,
                                                              technology - Cisco routers and switches,             education, health, media, logistics and
                 English requirement*
                                                              Amazon cloud servers, and virtualisation             manufacturing.
                 You must provide evidence that you           (Hyper-V) infrastructure.                            Units and Electives                                     Major 1: Web and Mobile Application Development                                   Major 2: Network and System Computing
                 have completed an approved English
                                                              Graduate with the technical, analytical,             To attain the Bachelor of Information
                 language test, and achieved the result
                                                              managerial, leadership and interpersonal             Technology, students will be required to              NIT2112              Object Oriented Programming                            NIT2122              Server Administration and Management
                 as described below:
                                                              skills required for success in the IT industry by    complete 288 credit points (equivalent to 24          NIT2213              Software Engineering                                   NIT2222              Networking Technologies
                 • IELTS Academic Module: overall score      gaining:                                             units) consisting of:
                    of 6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)                                                                                                                NIT3112              Advanced Web Application Development            OR     NIT3122              Enterprise Network Management
                                                              • knowledge across a wide                            • 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units)
                 • T OEFL internet based test: 67 (overall      range of IT applications                              of common core first year studies                 NIT3213              Mobile Application Development                         NIT3222              Virtualisation in Computing
                    score) (section score no less than        • hands-on experience with                           • 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units)            NIT2113              Cloud Application Development                          NIT2124              Network Management
                    Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading           industry- standard equipment                          of major studies (from the list below)
                    15, Writing 21)                                                                                                                                      NIT2202              Big Data                                               NIT2202              Big Data
                                                              • project management experience in                   • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4
                                                                 many sectors including government,                    units) of graduating core studies                 NIT3202              Data Analytics for Cyber Security                      NIT3202              Data Analytics for Cyber Security
                 • P earson Test of English academic
                                                                 finance, retail, and manufacturing.               • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units)
                    test: overall score 50 (no section less                                                                                                              NIT3114              Online Business System Development                     NIT3114              Online Business System Development
                    than 50)                                  This degree also prepares you for industry               of minor studies (from the list below).
                                                              certifications from local and international          Students who successfully complete the
                 • University of Cambridge – advanced         companies such as Cisco Certified Network            common core units (96 credit points, equivalent
                   (CAE): overall score of 169 (no            Associate (CCNA) and Microsoft Certified                                                                             CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MINORS                                                    CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MINORS
                                                                                                                   to 8 units) in their first year of studies have the
                   individual band less than 169)             Technology Specialist (MCTS).                        option to exit the
                    nglish Language School in Sydney:
                 • E                                                                                               program and graduate with the Diploma of
                   completion of English for Academic                                                              Information Technology.
                   Purposes (EAP) 2 with a B grade.                                                                                                                                  Minor 1: Network Management                                                 Minor 1: Software Development
                 Admission requirement                                                                                                                                   NIT2122              Server Administration and Management                   NIT2112              Object Oriented Programming
                 Entry into an undergraduate course                                                                                                                      NIT2222              Networking Technologies                                NIT2213              Software Engineering
                 requires you to have successfully            Semester 1 (Core Units)             Semester 2 (Core Units)           Majors
                 completed:                                                                                                                                              NIT3122              Enterprise Network Management                          NIT3112              Advance Web Application Development
                                                              • Web Development                   • Introduction to                 • Web and Mobile
                 • a
                    secondary school qualification             and CMS                             Database Systems                  Application Development
                                                                                                                                                                         NIT3222              Virtualisation in Computing                            NIT3213              Mobile Application Development
                   equivalent to an Australian Year 12.
                                                              • Introduction to                   • Operating Systems               • Network and System                                            OR                                                                          OR
                 Your eligibility will be assessed when         Programming                       • Introduction to Project           Computing
                 we receive your complete application.        • Communication and                   Management
                                                                                                                                    Minors                                             Minor 2: ICT Management                                                     Minor 2: ICT Management
                                                                Information Management            • Web Application and
                                                                                                                                    • Software Development               NIT2171              Introduction to ICT Management                         NIT2171              Introduction to ICT Management
                                                              • Computer Networks                   Server Management
                                                                                                                                    • Network Management
                                                                                                                                                                         NIT2271              ICT Change Management                                  NIT2271              ICT Change Management
                 Study Pathways                                                                                                     • ICT Management
                                                                                                                                                                         NIT3171              ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation          NIT3171              ICT Business Analytics and Data Visualisation
                 If you have successfully completed
                                                                                                                                                                         NIT3274              Small IT Business                                      NIT3274              Small IT Business
                 the following diploma at VU Sydney,
                 you will be guaranteed a place in this
                 bachelor degree. You will receive credit     Industry recognition
                 for your previous study, reducing the        Graduates can attain professional membership of the
                 time it takes to complete your course.       Australian Computer Society.                                                                                                                                   Graduating Core – 48 credits
                 • VDIT – Diploma of Information
                   Technology                                                                                                                                            NIT2102       Cyber Security Essentials                                   NEF3001          Applied Project 1

                 You will be credited for 8 units of study.                                                                                                              NIT2201       IT Profession and Ethics                                    NEF3002          Applied Project 2

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               Bachelor of Business (Accounting major)                                                                                                                             Bachelor of Business (Information Systems Management major)
               Code: BBNS-BMAACT | CRICOS: 092820B                                                                                                                                 Code: BBNS - BMAISM | CRICOS: 092820B

                                                              Course description                                                 Units and Electives                                                                              Course description                                                 Units and Electives
                       Duration                                                                                                                                                            Duration
                                                              Graduates with this major can gain                                 Students will be required to complete in total                                                   Gain the fundamental concepts, knowledge                           Students will be required to complete in total
                       3 years (6 semesters of study)         employment in accounting practices, medium                         288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units)                3 years (6 semesters of study)         and skills required to forge a successful career                   288 credit points (equivalent to 24 units)
                                                              and large corporations, the public sector and                      consisting of:                                                                                   in business analytics, project management,                         consisting of:
                       2020 intakes                                                                                                                                                        2020 intakes
                                                              not-for-profit organisations.                                      • 96 credit points of core business units                                                        data management or e-business in a global                          • 96 credit points of core business units
                       March, May, August, September and                                                                                                                                   March, May, August, September and      economy.
                       November                               The Bachelor of Business gives you options                           (equivalent to 8 units)                                                                                                                                             (equivalent to 8 units)
                                                                                                                                                                                           November
                                                              to tailor your learning to your specific needs.                                                                                                                     This course will prepare you to support the
                                                              All students study a common first year which                       • 96 credit points of major studies (equivalent                                                  strategic use of information systems to facilitate                 • 96 credit points of major studies (equivalent
                       2020 fees                                                                                                   to 8 units)                                             2020 fees                                                                                                   to 8 units)
                                                              is complemented in second and third years                                                                                                                           decision-making within an organisation.
                       A$2,750 per unit                                                                                                                                                    A$2,750 per unit
                                                              by specialisations in either two business                          • 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) made                                                  Examine information systems, modelling,                            • 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units)
                       (24 units required for course                                                                                                                                       (24 units required for course
                                                              disciplines, or a single specialisation and an                       up of either:                                                                                  development, digital commerce and                                    made up of either:
                       completion)                                                                                                                                                         completion)
                                                              area of study.                                                                                                                                                      management techniques and approaches, and
                                                                                                                                 • second major 96 credit points (equivalent                                                      apply your learning to develop and deliver an                      • second major 96 credit points (equivalent
                                                              Our hands-on approach to learning, coupled
                                                                                                                                   to 8 units)                                                                                    information systems project. In a fast-paced,                        to 8 units)
                                                              with teachers who are experts in their field, will
                 English requirement*                         give you the advantage and the confidence to                       OR                                                  English requirement*                         dynamic information age, our graduates                             OR
                 You must provide evidence that you have      get ahead in your career.                                                                                              You must provide evidence that you have      are equipped with the technical skills and
                                                                                                                                 • 1 discipline minor 48 credit points                                                            knowledge to develop information systems                           • 1 discipline minor 48 credit points
                 completed an approved English language                                                                            (equivalent to 4 units)                           completed an approved English language                                                                            (equivalent to 4 units)
                                                              Graduate outcomes                                                                                                                                                   projects in virtually any industry across the
                 test, and achieved the result as described                                                                                                                          test, and achieved the result as described
                 below:                                       This course could lead to a career as an                           AND                                                 below:                                       globe.                                                             AND
                                                              accountant, business analyst, auditor, financial
                 • IELTS Academic Module: overall score of                                                                       • 1 breadth minor 48 credits points                 • IELTS Academic Module: overall score of    Graduate outcomes                                                  • 1 breadth minor 48 credits points
                                                              advisor or taxation consultant.
                   6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)                                                                              (equivalent to 4 units).                            6.0 (no individual band below 6.0)         This course will prepare you for a career as a                       (equivalent to 4 units).
                                                              With an accounting degree, you could gain                                                                                                                           systems analyst, programmer (and designer),
                 • TOEFL internet-based test: 67 (overall     employment in Australia and overseas within                                                                            • TOEFL internet-based test: 67 (overall
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  applications developer, network administrator
                   score) (section score no less than         accounting practices and corporations, the                                                                               score) (section score no less than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  and information systems manager. Graduates
                   Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15,     public sector and not-for-profit organisations.                                                                          Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  can work in the ICT sector in a range of
                   Writing 21)                                                                                                                                                         Writing 21)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  business environments, or gain employment
                 • Pearson Test of English academic test:                                                                                                                            • Pearson Test of English academic test:     in an information technology firm as a
                   overall score 50 (no section less than                                                                                                                              overall score 50 (no section less than     consultant.
                                                              Core Business Units                                                Major Studies*
                   50)                                                                                                                                                                 50)
                                                              • Accounting for Decision Making                                   Students are required to successfully complete
                 • University of Cambridge – advanced                                                                            96 credit points (eight units of study).            • University of Cambridge – advanced         Core Business Units                                                Major Studies*
                                                              • Information Systems for Business
                   (CAE): overall score of 169 (no                                                                                                                                     (CAE): overall score of 169 (no
                                                              • Economic Principles                                              • Accounting Information Systems                                                                 • Accounting for Decision Making                                   Students are required to successfully complete
                   individual band less than 169)                                                                                                                                      individual band less than 169)
                                                                                                                                 • Financial Accounting                                                                           • Information Systems for Business                                 96 credit points (eight units of study).
                                                              • Business Statistics
                 • English Language School in Sydney:                                                                                                                                • English Language School in Sydney:                                                                            • Business Process Modelling
                                                              • Introduction to Marketing                                        • Management Accounting                                                                          • Economic Principles
                   completion of English for Academic                                                                                                                                  completion of English for Academic
                   Purposes (EAP) 2 with a B grade                                                                               • Corporate Law                                       Purposes (EAP) 2 with a B grade.           • Business Statistics                                              • Systems Analysis and Design
                                                              • Business Law
                                                                                                                                 • Corporate Accounting                                                                           • Introduction to Marketing                                        • Introduction to Database Systems
                 Admission requirement                        • Management and Organisation Behaviour                                                                                Admission requirement
                                                                                                                                 • Corporate Finance                                                                              • Business Law                                                     • Cloud Application Development
                 Entry into an undergraduate course           • Integrated Business Challenge                                                                                        Entry into an undergraduate course
                 requires you to have successfully                                                                               • Advanced Financial Accounting                     requires you to have successfully            • Management and Organisation Behaviour                            • Introduction to ICT Management
                 completed:                                                                                                      • Applied Business Challenge                        completed:                                   • Integrated Business Challenge                                    • IT Profession and Ethics
                 • a
                    secondary school qualification                                                                                                                                  • a secondary school qualification                                                                              • Information Systems Project
                   equivalent to an Australian Year 12.       * Majors are subject to student enrolments and unit availability                                                         equivalent to an Australian Year 12.                                                                          • Applied Business Challenge
                 Your eligibility will be assessed when we                                                                                                                           Your eligibility will be assessed when we
                 receive your complete application.                                                                                                                                  receive your complete application.           * Majors are subject to student enrolments and unit availability
                                                              Industry recognition
                                                              Graduates of the Bachelor of Business (Accounting) can apply for entry into CPA Australia as an
                                                              associate member when the appropriate sequence of units is completed. Entry into the Institute
                                                              of Chartered Accountants in Australia requires the completion of the same sequence of units plus
                                                              Taxation Law and Practice and Auditing units.
                 Study Pathways                                                                                                                                                      Study Pathways
                 If you have successfully completed the                                                                                                                              If you have successfully completed the
                 following diploma at VU Sydney, you will                                                                                                                            following diploma at VU Sydney, you will
                 be guaranteed a place in this bachelor                                                                                                                              be guaranteed a place in this bachelor
                 degree. You will receive credit for your                                                                                                                            degree. You will receive credit for your
                 previous study, reducing the time it takes                                                                                                                          previous study, reducing the time it takes
                 to complete your course.                                                                                                                                            to complete your course.
                 • VDBE – Diploma of Business                                                                                                                                        • VDBE – Diploma of Business
                   (Enterprise)                                                                                                                                                        (Enterprise)
                 You will be credited for 8 units of study.                                                                                                                          You will be credited for 8 units of study.

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               Bachelor of Business 2020 course delivery plan                                                                                                                                   Master of Business (Accounting)
                                                                                                                                                                                                Code: BMAK | CRICOS: 083037M

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Course description                                  Units and Electives
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Duration
                                                                                  Core Units 8 Units/ 96 Credits                                                                                                                                  This globally-recognised accounting degree          To attain the Master of Business (Accounting),
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2 years (4 trimesters of study)           provides a strong foundation in sustainability      students will be required to complete 192
                BAO1101                Accounting for Decision Making                                        BCO1102               Information Systems for Business                                                                               and global accounting trends.                       credits points consisting of:
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2020 intakes
                BEO1106                Business Statistics                                                   BMO1102               Management and Organization Behaviour                                                                          You will gain specialist knowledge in               • 48 credit points college core units
                                                                                                                                                                                                        March, July and November
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  accounting, economics and finance, and learn        • 24 credit points business core units
                BLO1105                Business Law                                                          BHO1171               Introduction to Marketing                                                                                      the skills to succeed in senior accounting roles.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        2020 fees                                                                                     • 84 credit points professional business units
                BEO1105                Economic Principles                                                   BPD1100*              Integrated Business Challenge
                                                                                                                                                                                                        A$3,075 per unit                          Graduate outcomes                                   • 36 credit points research units.
                                                                                                                                                                                                        (16 units required for course             Gain employment across many business                Research Option 1
                                                                                                                                                                                                        completion)                               settings such as public accounting practice,
                                                                             CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MAJORS                                                                                                                                                                                                 • 12 credit points Business
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  commercial, not-for-profit and government              Research Project; and,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  organisations specifically in the areas of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • 24 credit points elective units. Students to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  General Accounting, taxation, auditing,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         select units from any VU School of Business
                          Major 1: Information System Management                                                                      Major 2: Accounting                                         English requirement*
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  financial and management accounting.                   postgraduate unit (subject to availability).
                BCO2000                        Business Process Modelling                                      BAO2000                    Accounting Information Systems                          You must provide evidence that you have
                                                                                                                                                                                                  completed an approved English language
                BCO2041                        Systems Analysis and Design                                     BAO2001                    Corporate Finance                                       test, and achieved the result as described
                NIT1201                        Introduction to Database Systems                         OR     BAO2202                    Financial Accounting                                    below:                                          Year 1, Trimester 1                                 Year 2, Trimester 1
                NIT2113                        Cloud Application Development                                   BAO2203                    Corporate Accounting                                    • IELTS Academic Module: overall score of       • Business Economics                                • Business Finance
                                                                                                                                                                                                    6.5 (no individual band below 6.0)
                NIT2171                        Introduction to ICT Management                                  BAO2204                    Management Accounting                                                                                   • Accounting Systems and Processes                  • Financial and Corporate Accounting
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • TOEFL internet based test: 79 (overall        • Business and Company Law                          • Professional Auditing
                NIT2201                        IT Profession and Ethics                                        BLO2205                    Corporate Law                                             score) (section score no less than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Marketing Management                              • 12 credit points (equivalent
                BCO3447                        Information Systems Project                                     BAO3309                    Advanced Financial Accounting                             Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to 1 unit)elective unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Writing 22)                                   Year 1, Trimester 2
                BPD3100*                       Applied Business Challenge                                      BPD3100*                   Applied Business Challenge
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Managerial Accounting                             Year 2, Trimester 2
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Pearson Test of English academic test:
                                                                                                                                                                                                    overall score 58 (no section less than 50)    • Work and Organization Systems                     • Business Ethics and Sustainability
                           CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MINORS                                                                      CHOOSE ONE OF TWO MINORS                                                                                                 • Australian Income Tax Law and Practice            • Issues in Contemporary Accounting
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • University of Cambridge – advanced
                                                                                                                                                                                                    (CAE): overall score of 176 (no               • Business Research Methods                         • Business Research Project
                                                                                                                                                                                                    individual band less than 169)                                                                    • 12 credit points (equivalent
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        to 1 unit)elective unit
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • English Language School in Sydney:
                                           Minor 1: Accounting                                                          Minor 1: Information System Management                                      completion of English for Academic
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Purposes (EAP) 2 with an A grade.             Accreditation
                BAO2000                        Accounting Information Systems                                  BCO2000                    Business Process Modelling
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Admission requirement                           This course is accredited by CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia
                BAO2202                        Financial Accounting                                            BCO2041                    System Analysis and Design                                                                              and New Zealand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Entry into this masters degree requires
                BAO2203                        Corporate Accounting                                            NIT1201                    Introduction to Database Systems                        you to have successfully completed:
                BAO2204                        Management Accounting                                           NIT2201                    IT Profession and Ethics                                • a non-cognate (any discipline)
                                                                                                                                                                                                    degree equivalent to an Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                                    undergraduate degree or higher.
                                                      OR                                                                                         OR

                                           Minor 2: Marketing                                                                         Minor 2: Marketing
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Study Pathways
                BHO2265                        Integrated Marketing Communications                             BHO2265                    Integrated Marketing Communications                     If you have completed study with another
                BHO2285                        Marketing Research                                              BHO2285                    Marketing Research                                      university or institution and believe you
                                                                                                                                                                                                  are eligible to receive credit for skills and
                BHO2434                        Consumer Behaviour                                              BHO2434                    Consumer Behaviour                                      past study, you can apply for advanced
                BHO3439                        Marketing Services and Experiences                              BHO3439                    Marketing Services and Experiences                      standing with your application.

                                                               Breadth minor BPD2100 and three units from the below
                BPD2100*               International Business Challenge                                      BAO2000               Accounting Information Systems
                BHO2259                Product and Services Innovations                                      BAO3306               Auditing
                BHO2265                Integrated Marketing Communications                                   BAO2202               Financial Accounting
                BHO2285                Marketing Research                                                    BAO2204               Management Accounting
                BHO2434                Consumer Behaviour                                                    BLO2206               Taxation Law and Practice
                BHO3439                Marketing Services and Experiences                                    BCO2000               Business Process Modeling
                BMO2002                Strategic Management

               Units undertaken as part of major and minor studies cannot be used for breadth            * Indicates Business Challenge stream, students who elect to complete a double major
               minor requirements. Units are subject to availability: see My VU Portal for additional    do not complete a minor, and *BPD2100 and *BPD3100 will need to be incorporated
               units on offer: myvuportal.vu.edu.au                                                      into one of the 2 majors

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               Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems)                                                                                         Master of Applied Information Technology
               Code: BMES | CRICOS: 083017D                                                                                                                      Code: NMIT | CRICOS: 083015F

                                                                 Course description                              Graduate outcomes                                                                                 Course description                                Units and Electives
                       Duration                                                                                                                                          Duration
                                                                 VU offers one of the most comprehensive         Gain employment in global and domestic                                                            Enhance your career prospects and become          The Master of Applied Information Technology
                       2 years (4 trimesters of study)           enterprise resource planning (ERP) and          organisations either in direct SAP related              2 years (4 trimesters of study)           highly employable with a postgraduate             is a 192 credit points (16 units) course.
                                                                 business analytics programs in the world.       fields or in more widespread functional roles                                                     qualification in IT.                              The degree consists of IT units, project
                       2020 intakes                                                                                                                                      2020 intakes
                                                                 This course provides an information systems     in areas such as Financial, Logistic, Human                                                       The Master of Applied Information Technology      management units and research-based units.
                       March, July and November                  perspective to ERP systems, with an emphasis    Resources, and Supply Chain Management.                 March, July and November
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   is a flexible course, providing advanced          Students can choose between a 24 credit
                                                                 on SAP R/3.                                     Units and Electives                                                                               training in information technology for students
                       2020 fees                                                                                                                                         2020 fees                                                                                   points thesis (Research Thesis 1 and 2), or a
                                                                 Develop the computing and business skills       The Master of Business (Enterprise Resource                                                       with an IT undergraduate qualification.           48 credit points thesis (Research Project Part
                       A$3,075 per unit                          necessary to support the implementation and                                                             A$3,075 per unit
                                                                                                                 Planning Systems) is a 192 credit points                                                          Apply your knowledge and skills to real-world     A and B).
                       (16 units required for course             maintenance of ERP systems and gain an                                                                  (16 units required for course
                                                                                                                 (16 units). The degree has four main                                                              problems and scenarios in this practical
                       completion)                               understanding of the strategic implications                                                             completion)
                                                                                                                 components:                                                                                       course.
                                                                 these systems have on a business.               • 48 credit points (equivalent to 4
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Graduate outcomes
                                                                 Rapidly growing market                            units) core units of essential business
                                                                                                                   knowledge, particularly for students from                                                       This course will prepare you for a career
                                                                 Australia’s ICT industry is globally renowned                                                                                                     in ICT training, project management, data
                 English requirement*                                                                              a non-related field of study                    English requirement*
                                                                 and competitive, and is a dynamic and                                                                                                             warehousing, IT consultancy, networking
                 You must provide evidence that you have         rapidly growing market (Trade Commission).                                                        You must provide evidence that you have
                                                                                                                 • 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units)                                                        administration, networking or software
                 completed an approved English language                                                                                                            completed an approved English language
                                                                                                                   foundation units                                                                                development/engineering.
                 test, and achieved the result as described                                                                                                        test, and achieved the result as described
                 below:                                                                                          • 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units)        below:                                          Graduates are also eligible to undertake
                                                                                                                   specialisation units including 4 core ERP                                                       further study and enter master’s (by research)
                 • IELTS Academic Module: overall score of                                                                                                         • IELTS Academic Module: overall score
                                                                                                                   units and three functional ERP units                                                            and PhD degrees.
                   6.5 (no individual band below 6.0)                                                                                                                of 6.5 (no individual band below 6.0)
                 • TOEFL internet-based test: 79 (overall                                                        • 36 credit points (equivalent to 3 units)        • TOEFL internet-based test: 79 (overall
                   score (section score no less than                                                               based on 2 research options.                      score) (section score no less than
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Year 1, Trimester 1                               Year 2, Trimester 1
                   Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18,                                                                                                            Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18,
                   Writing 22)                                                                                                                                       Writing 22)                                   • Networking Systems                              • Enterprise Security Management
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   • Database Analysis and Design                    • Mobile Applications
                 • Pearson Test of English academic test:                                                                                                          • P earson Test of English academic test
                                                                 Year 1, Trimester 1                             Year 2, Trimester 1                                                                               • Principles of Project Management                • Advanced Project
                   overall score 58 (no section less than                                                                                                             overall score 58 (no section less than
                   50)                                           • Enterprise Resource Planning Systems          • Customer Relationship Management                   50)                                          • Fundamentals of Cyber Security                  • Research Project Part A
                                                                 • Work and Organisation Systems                 • Executive and Mobile Computing
                 • University of Cambridge – advanced                                                                                                              • University of Cambridge – advanced            Year 1, Trimester 2                               Year 2, Trimester 2
                   (CAE): overall score of 176 (no               • Management of Information Technology          • Organisation Change Management                    (CAE): overall score of 176 (no               • Cloud Security                                  • Cyber Security Law, Regulation and Policy
                   individual band less than 169)                • Information Technology                        • 12 credit point postgraduate elective             individual band less than 169)
                                                                   Project Management                                                                                                                              • Advanced Object Oriented Programming            • Project Risk Management
                 • English Language School in Sydney:                                                            (1 unit) from any of the university               • English Language School in Sydney:
                                                                 On completion of a minimum of four              postgraduate courses (unit offering                                                               • Project Management and                          • Data Warehousing and Mining
                   completion of English for Academic                                                                                                                completion of English for Academic              Information Technology
                   Purposes (EAP) 2 with an A grade.             units, students may exit the Master of          is subject to availability)                         Purposes (EAP) 2 with an A grade.                                                               • Research Project Part B
                                                                 Business (Enterprise Resource Planning                                                                                                            • Introduction to Research
                 Admission requirement                                                                           Year 2, Trimester 2                               Admission requirement                                                                             Additional Electives
                                                                 Systems) with a Graduate Certificate in
                 Entry into this masters degree requires         Enterprise Resource Planning if they meet       • ERP Systems Implementation                      Entry into this masters degree requires                                                           • Project Stakeholder Management
                 you to                                          graduation requirements of that course.         • The IS Professional                             you to have successfully completed:                                                               • Mobile Network Design
                 have successfully completed:                    Year 1, Trimester 2                             • Business Research Project                       • a degree equivalent to an Australian                                                            • Fundamentals of Project Management
                 • a non-cognate (any discipline)                                                                                                                    undergraduate degree or higher in a
                                                                 • Business Process Engineering                  • 12 credit point postgraduate elective                                                                                                             • Project Planning and Control
                   degree equivalent to an Australian                                                                                                                similar discipline.
                                                                 • Computerised Accounting                       (1 unit) from any of the university
                   undergraduate degree or higher.
                                                                   in an ERP System                              postgraduate courses (unit offering
                                                                 • Business Research Methods                     is subject to availability)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Industry recognition
                                                                 • Business Analytics                                                                              Study Pathways                                  Graduates can attain professional membership of the
                 Study Pathways                                                                                                                                    If you have completed study with another        Australian Computer Society.
                                                                                                                                                                   university or institution and believe you
                 If you have completed study with another
                                                                                                                                                                   are eligible to receive credit for skills and
                 university or institution and believe you
                                                                                                                                                                   past study, you can apply for advanced
                 are eligible to receive credit for skills and
                                                                                                                                                                   standing with your application.
                 past study, you can apply for advanced
                 standing with your application.

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GRADUATE SUPPORT                                                                                                          ENGLISH PATHWAYS
     VU Sydney students are provided with a diverse range of opportunities                                                     By successfully completing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the
     offered by ECA to prepare them for life after graduation.                                                                 English Language School in Sydney (ELSIS)* students will be eligible for
                                                                                                                               direct entry into VU degrees at our Sydney campus.
     Career workshops                        ECA work experience
     ECA offers career-related workshops     VU Sydney graduates can participate in
     to help graduating students enter the   work experience placements offered by
     Australian workforce.                   ECA. Host companies often look to train
                                                                                          Kick start your career and connect
                                             candidates for future employment if they
     Workshops include:                                                                   with ECA Internships today.
                                             demonstrate employable qualities while
     • job search techniques                 on work experience.                          Visit: internships.eca.edu.au                                                                                       HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS
     • resumé and cover letter writing       The advantages of work experience
     • interview preparation and training,   include:                                                                                   ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES*
       including mock interviews                                                                                                                                                                               UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
                                                                                                                                                         CRICOS CODE: 02644C
                                             • observation, learning and training
                                               opportunities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   MASTER’S DEGREE
                                             • exposure to Australia’s professional
                                               culture
                                             • access to mentoring opportunities
                                                                                                                               * Refer to course specific entry requirements to check the required level of
                                             • a competitive edge in job applications
                                                                                                                               English language proficiency for entry into your course.
                                               (for example, employers are interested
                                               in experience as well as qualifications)
                                             • enhanced employment prospects.

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HOW TO APPLY

     HOW TO APPLY
     1   2
      Choose a
      course
               3
      For information about courses,
      fees and entry requirements for
                                           Prepare
                                           documents
                                           To apply for a course, you must
                                           prove that you meet the entry
                                                                                Apply online
                                                                                You can apply using the details
                                                                                listed in the link below:
                                                                                vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/courses-at-vu-
                                                                                                                     4   Accept
                                                                                                                         your offer
                                                                                                                         If you have been issued a
                                                                                                                         conditional offer, you must meet all
                                                                                                                                                                5   Arrange visa
                                                                                                                                                                    The Australian Government’s
                                                                                                                                                                    Department of Home Affairs
                                                                                                                                                                    (DHA) is responsible for issuing
                                                                                                                                                                                                         6   Plan arrival
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Once you receive your student
                                                                                                                                                                                                             visa, start thinking about your
                                                                                                                                                                                                             living arrangements and secure
                                                                                                                                                                    visas for entry to Australia.            your accommodation before you
      international students visit:        requirements by attaching the        sydney/how-to-apply                      conditions before you can accept
                                                                                                                                                                    Students who intend to study             arrive in Sydney. When booking
                                           relevant documentation to your                                                your offer.
      vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/courses-at-vu-                                        VU Sydney approved                                                                  a Commonwealth Register of               your flight, aim to arrive in
                                           application. This may include:
      sydney                                                                    agents                                   Once you receive a full offer you          Institutions and Courses for             Sydney at least two weeks before
                                           • evidence of your English                                                    need to:                                   Overseas Students (CRICOS)               orientation, leaving enough time
                                                                                You can also apply through a VU
                                             language proficiency                                                                                                   registered course are required           before your course start date to:
                                                                                Sydney approved agent. A list can        • sign and return your
                                           • certified copies of your           be found here:                             International Student Written            to obtain a student visa. It is
                                                                                                                                                                                                             • adjust to your new environment
                                             academic transcripts and                                                      Agreement (note that the full            important to state your full study
                                                                                ecavu.rtomanager.com.au/Publics/                                                    intentions when applying, and            • find accommodation (if you
                                             graduation certificates                                                       document will need to be
                                                                                PublicsPages/AgentListByCountry.                                                    keep in mind that student visa             haven’t arranged it already)
                                                                                                                           returned)
                                           • completed Background               aspx                                                                                applications can take up to six          • attend your orientation session.
                                             Information Checklist and                                                   • pay your tuition fee stated on           months or more to process,
                                             Financial Declaration                                                         your offer letter                        depending on your nationality            If you require a VU representative
                                                                                                                                                                    and country of residence. For            to meet you at Sydney Airport
                                           • completed Advanced Standing                                                 • pay your Overseas Student
                                                                                                                                                                    details information on student           when you arrive, contact us here:
                                             Application or Recognition of                                                 Health Cover.
                                             Prior Learning forms                                                                                                   visas visit:                             vu.edu.au/vu-sydney/contact-vu-
                                                                                                                         If your visa application requires a
                                                                                                                                                                    immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas            sydney
                                           • other relevant documents such                                               Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE),
                                             as letters from employers or                                                Victoria University will send a CoE
                                             schools, statement of purpose or                                            to you after your acceptance has
                                             research proposal.                                                          been processed.

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Don’t forget
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Allow enough time to apply for a
                                                                                                                                                                                                          student visa!

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