If you currently have only 1.5 years of postgraduate study,and want to make up the full 2 years of study, in order to meet thework visa applicationrequirements.

If, due to the pandemic,you were unable to enter Australia, and missed the timeframe and conditions for applying for a work visa,and want to reactivate those conditions.

If you are looking fora highly recognised, great-value MBA programme that can be completed in a short time.

The programme is originally structured asa 1.5-year MBA and a 2-year MBA (Advanced). Available inonline or on-campus delivery.

On-campus locations:Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide

The MBA requires 8 core subjects (80 credit points) and 4 elective subjects (40 credit points), totalling 120 credit points. It can be studied whilst working and is available online. The MBA (Advanced) follows essentially the same structure but requires an additional 40 credit points.

Duration:

Students with a postgraduate business background, who apply for the 1.5-year MBA, may be eligible for credit exemptions — potentially reducing the programme to just six months.

Students from non-business backgrounds may also apply for credit exemptions based on their prior study.

Scholarships are available covering 20% of tuition fees, with a maximum scholarship of up to 30%!

This gives students the opportunity to obtain a 2-year qualification or activate the Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa through the MBA programme.

1.5-Year MBA Overview: The programme includes 8 core subjects and 4 elective subjects

Selected Core Subjects

Managing People and Teams:Focuses on the development of knowledge and skills to identify, analyse, and make effective decisions regarding interpersonal issues within organisations, support employee development, and build and sustain effective teams in complex, diverse, and increasingly globalised operating environments.

Dynamic Leadership:Provides students with a foundation in leadership theory, styles, and approaches, and offers opportunities throughout the programme to assess and develop their own leadership style.

Financial Management:Covers how to use financial information for internal decision-making. Students learn to apply financial theory and principles to the analysis of key business problems, including capital budgeting, cost of capital, risk, capital structure, dividend policy, and corporate valuation.

MBA graduates leave with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, synthesise and implement strategic processes, manage risk, and lead complex teams. MBA graduates are typically appointed to senior industry positions or go on to successfully establish their own businesses.

This programme is accredited by the Australian Computer Society (ACS),and upon completion, combined with 1 year of work experience or a Professional Year programme, you will be eligible to pass the skills assessment.

Compared with business programmes that are not accredited by ACS, Torrens University’s programme offers greater peace of mind.

The programme is originally set at 2 years,but students with a postgraduate business background can apply for credit exemptions — no IT background is required, a business background alone qualifies!

 Many students can have six months to one year (or more) of study credited, significantly reducing the overall programme duration.(Please contact a consultant for an individual assessment of your credit exemption eligibility.)

Even after credit exemptions, students keen to complete their skills assessment quickly can accelerate their studies further.

This programme offers flexible intake dates,with four intakes per year in February, May, September, and November, allowing you to commence at a time that suits your schedule.

Note: A 20% scholarship is guaranteed. Maximum scholarship support of up to 30% available — don’t miss out!

Both of the above programmes

— please contact us for a detailed assessment!

Programme Overview: 12 core subjects and 4 elective subjects

Selected Core Subjects

Systems Analysis and Design:Introduces the activities, techniques, and methods used to design information systems that, when built, enhance an organisation’s ability to achieve its business objectives using available technologies. Topics include defining system requirements, system models and design blueprints (covering planning and implementation), and object-oriented analysis and design to translate user requirements into system designs. Unified Modelling Language (UML) is used throughout the subject to foster user empathy.

Principles of Programming:Introduces programming as a tool for developing systems and meeting business requirements. Topics include using an integrated development environment (IDE) to create, compile, test, and run programs, and applying object-oriented concepts to build classes and methods. The curriculum is tailored to students’ proficiency levels and exposes them to various programming languages to develop their understanding of business requirements. UML diagrams are used in application design.

Business Process Management and Systems:Explores various business process management theories and systems, including quality control, IT, and management theory. Discusses promising technologies for next-generation e-commerce and enterprise systems and demonstrates practical tools used in business environments, such as SAP and Oracle applications. Emphasises the integration of software technologies and relationships to build interfaces that business managers can use.

The curriculum clearly emphasises practical relevance, helping students enhance their employability. Students are introduced early to the hands-on tools they are likely to use in their future careers.

–is Australia’s third private university and one of the fastest-growing universities in the country,with over 19,000 students, ranked top 27 globally for MBA in the 2021 CEO Magazine ranking, 2020 design school top 10 in Australia and New Zealand, and ranked number one in Australia for hospitality management by QS in 2019.

– Campuses are located in major Australian cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.

– In an era when graduating often means uncertainty,the 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey showed that 96.2% of Torrens University graduates secured full-time employment

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A design school with attitude, widely recognised across the industryBilly Blue College of Design

One of the world’s leading media and animation design schools, with many graduates contributing to Hollywood visual effects productions.

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A school well known among international students

Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School

The school’shospitality management programme offers global paid internship opportunities, with students required to complete a minimum of 600 hours of industry placement as part of their studies. With over 6,000 notable alumni working at leading hotels and restaurants worldwide, the school provides a strong foundation for future work placements and career opportunities.

Torrens University continues to innovate:Newly launched Master of Information Technology programme

This is Torrens University’s brand-new 2021 programme! It will be available at campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney, as well as online.

The Master of Information Technology (Advanced) focuses on developing advanced IT skills. Building on existing knowledge, it helps create new opportunities and explore diverse career paths. Specialisations include big data and analytics, user experience design, people and team management, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

 Torrens University can also serve as a “stepping stone” to help students gain entry into their target university

If your current academic level does not yet meet the entry requirements for Go8 or other public universities,enrolling at Torrens may be your foot in the door. As long as you perform well at Torrens,the experience and new transcript can be used to apply for a transfer — and credit exemptions may also be available~There are already success stories.

Torrens University also offers research master’s and doctoral opportunities

Research master’s and doctoral programmes generally place high demands on students’ academic research capabilities. Compared with other universities, Torrens University’s entry requirements for a research master’s are quite accessible. If you have a good proposal, it is well worth applying!

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