Bachelor of Business (Management)

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What does a Manager do?

Managers deal with a range of complex issues. They are expected to make business decisions against a backdrop of economic and social change, while relating global changes in markets and business activities to local needs.

Managers must exercise strong ethical judgments and be dedicated to a process of continuous learning. Managers are also expected to work well with those around them in a variety of organisational structures from loose teams to highly formalised models. Flexibility and the ability to work with others are therefore critical capabilities.

In addition, managers plan the organisation’s activities, manage and develop staff, and coordinate a range of activities through the effective processing of information to realise business outcomes.

The Management Program at RMIT

Our Management program is one of the top 10 most popular degrees at RMIT University* and 89.5% of our graduates who responded to the 2004 Graduate Destination Survey were in full-time employment within four months after completion of their degree**.

The Bachelor of Business (Management) (BP217) was introduced in 2005 and replaced the Bachelor of Business (Business Administration) (BP130). The Bachelor of Business (Management) is structured in modular fashion and allows considerable choice in the structuring of study programs which relate to student needs, and reflect contemporary patterns of graduate recruitment.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

Employers are increasingly demanding not just graduates with degrees, but graduates with the experience and capability to add value to the organisation. The WIL component of the Management program is one very important way that graduates gain the competitive edge in seeking employment.

WIL courses focus on developing skills in a structured learning environment including presenting in a managerial context and exploring personal goals through seminar discussions, often with visiting lecturers drawn from the business community. Students also participate in structured work experience either hosted by an external organisation or through a simulated case exercise.

Career Prospects & Professional Recognition

Graduates are employed in a range of commercial, industrial and not-for-profit organisations at graduate entry level.

Students may be able to obtain professional membership of the following bodies by selecting appropriate studies:

• Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  (Employment Relations specialisation)
• CPA Australia
  (Management Accounting and Finance specialisation)

^{* Source: VTAC Popularity Polls, January 2005, RMIT Statistics and Reporting
** Source: 2004 Graduate Destination Survey, RMIT Careers and Employment Service}