Master of Management (Business Analysis and Systems)

• Describe and explain the fundamental principles influencing markets and managing organisations; and
• Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market.

• Explain and critically analyse factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
• Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms; and
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets both domestically and internationally.

• Apply basic mathematical techniques to analyse business data;
• Evaluate the applicability of various theories and techniques to business related problems;
• Employ a range of tools of analysis’ pertinent to the evaluation of evidence in business sector;
• Use evidenced based research techniques to support decisions; and
• Apply ethical principles and corporate governance strategies to address real world issues and problems.

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree should be effective project leaders, developers and managers in the IT and business environment.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain business applications of IT for competitive advantage;
• Use accounting information of all types to provide financial reports;
• Explain key financial business processes underpinning organisational activities and the role and operation of information systems in supporting these business possesses;
• Assist managers in planning and controlling organisational activities and explain the role of cost information in organisations;
• Prepare a business case and understand how to initiate and plan a proposed IT system; and
• Analyse key drivers of project success, training and leadership in project environments.

Four foundation subjects:

Six compulsory subjects:

Four subjects (to be selected from the list below):

Two electives:

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant's ability to pursue the course successfully using the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent; and

• The applicant's submitted statement of intent in seeking entry; and

• Performance on the GMAT unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for GMAT exemption.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

For the purpose of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

• Competent in professional knowledge and skills in Business Analysis and Systems in preparation for entry into the profession;
• Adept at analysing and critically evaluating evidence in Business Analysis and Systems decision making;
• Strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business, commerce and public policy related issues and in developing solutions to Business Analysis and Systems problems in organisations and in society;
• Effective decision makers in Business Analysis and Systems, commerce and public policy;
• Knowledgeable in relation to research evidence supporting business practice and in developing solutions to business and commerce problems;
• Ethical practitioners through their knowledge of corporate governance processes and implementation;
• Problem solvers in Business Analysis and Systems through the application of appropriate theories, principles and data;
• Effective communicators of Business Analysis and Systems related ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community;
• Able to conduct basic research and to retrieve Business Analysis and Systems information from a variety of sources;
• Collaborative in work practices in Business Analysis and Systems; and
• Effective project leaders, developers and managers in the Business Analysis and Systems environment.

• Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem identification and solving in business analysis and IT through the application of appropriate business analysis and IT theories, principles and data;
• Communication of business analysis, IT and commerce related ideas, theories and solutions to peers and the wider community;
• Ability to synthesize ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to business analysis and IT problems;
• Ethical practice through a knowledge of corporate governance processes and implementation;
• Research skills including the retrieval of information from a variety of sources;
• Teamwork through collaborative exercises in tutorials and assessment;
• Leadership especially in relation to projects concerned with business analysis, IT and business; and
• Decision making in relation to business analysis and IT.