Victoria University Business School

The VU Business School sits within the College of Arts, Business, Law, Education and IT.

We aim to be the most industry-connected business school in Victoria and provide practical business degrees, focused on enhancing your employability.

Located in the heart of Melbourne's business district, our new City Campus offers exceptional placement and networking opportunities, with partners Industry Capability Network (ICN) and Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) located in the same building.

The VU Business School offers support and guidance to students undertaking degrees in business, finance, economics, accounting, project management, ERP systems, human resource management, supply-chain management, marketing, tourism, sports management and integrity, and many other areas.

Flexible options

Study online, in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or overseas or with our course delivery partners

Award-winning VU Block Model®

Study business one subject at a time, with the acclaimed VU Block Model®

Employability focus

We offer practical business degrees, focused on building your employability

Industry connections

At Victoria University, we aim to create life-changing experiences for our students, with a genuine real-world focus. This comes through in the classroom, in assessment tasks, the mentoring we provide and through industry placements.

Through placements, students get the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, giving students a competitive advantage in the graduate job market.

The Business School is proud to partner with a broad range of industry partners, including Western Bulldogs, PEXA, Industry Capability Network and Victoria Tourism Industry Council.

Our students also have the opportunity to gain practical experience and confidence through working in our Tax Clinic under the supervision of tax practitioners.

To find out more about our work placement programs you can visit:

Our courses are accredited by professional bodies, ensuring that students graduate with industry-ready, professionally recognised qualifications.

VU's Industry Connections - Business - Transcript

Learning by doing: how to become a logistics leader

Since high school I’ve been passionate about a career in business and VU helped me succeed in that.

Delight Wambura — Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain & Logistics Management/International Trade)

Delight's story

Courses we offer

Our courses will equip you with practical business skills, building your confidence to help you achieve your career goals in any industry.

Master of Finance, business student in city office

All business courses

Major in accounting and finance, business administration, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, informaiton systems management, marketing, project management, sport management, supply chain, logistics and international trade, tourism, hospitalitiy and events.

SAP certifications & SAP corporate training

We are proud to be the first university in Australia to partner with SAP to deliver the organisation's globally recognised certifications.

Sport management

VU is a leader in sport, and our extensive partnershps and industry connections make us a leader in this area.

City Campus

Introducing the VU City Tower - Transcript

Study in the city

Business courses are taught in our vibrant new City Tower.

Victoria University’s most ambitious campus opened in 2022 to thousands of students in the heart of Melbourne’s commercial district. The 32-level VU City Tower ushers in an exciting new era for the University.

Melbourne’s latest educational landmark consolidates VU’s business and law schools in one location and offers both higher education and vocational learning, from practical TAFE certificates through to PhDs.

Research

Research into business and economics is conducted by our institutes and centres, who collaborate with governments and businesses in many parts of the world.

Our people

Our staff are experts in their field and have a passion for teaching. You will be supported all the way through your University journey and will gain a competitive edge by learning from industry experts.

College leadership

Associate Professor Romana Garma | Head of Program
Dr Ranjith Ihalanyake | Discipline Head - Economics, Accounting and Finance
Associate Professor Himanshu Shee - Discipline Head - Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems and Skills
Professor Hans Westerbeek - Discipline Head - Sports, Tourism, Events and Marketing.

Specialisation advisors

Specialisation advisors are responsible for providing academic advice to students related to their studies, including change of specialisations, advanced standings, eligibility to graduate, and more.

The specialisation advisors are:

Accounting: Dr Chitra De Silva
Banking and Finance: Dr Lalith Seelanatha
Event Management and Tourism and Hospitality Management: Dr Colin Drake
Financial Risk Management: Dr Guneratne Wickremasinghe
Human Resource Management: TBA
Information Systems Management: Dr Scott Bingley (Semester 1), Dr Alfrooz Purarjomandlangrudi (Semester 2)
International Trade: Dr Samuel Belicka
Management and Innovation: Dr Selvi Kannan
Marketing: Dr Joanna Krezel
Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Dr Catherine Lou

Postgraduate course chairs

The course chair provides academic oversight for the course(s) in their discipline area to ensure an appropriate units/course structure and content. They foster links with relevant industry members and associations, and provide academic advice to students where necessary.

The course chairs are:

Accounting: Dr Jayce Naidoo
Business Analytics: Dr Omid Ameri
Change, Innovation and Leadership: Associate Professor Shahnaz Naughton
ERP/Information Systems: Dr Scott Bingley
Finance: Dr Lalith Seelanatha
Human Resource Management: TBA
Marketing: Dr Joanna Krezel
Master of Business Administration (MBA): Dr Ranjith Ihalanayake
Supply Chain & Logistics Management: Associate Professor Himanshu Shee

Academic staff A–Z

Staff A–Z by surname	Contact
Dennice Allen	dennice.allen@vu.edu.au
Omid Ameri Sianaki	omid.amerisianaki@vu.edu.au
Samuel Belicka	samuel.belicka@vu.edu.au
Scott Bingley	scott.bingley@vu.edu.au
Ky Tran Dang	victor.dang@vu.edu.au
Maria De Sensi	maria.desensi@vu.edu.au
Colin Drake	colin.drake@vu.edu.au
Michelle Fong	michelle.fong@vu.edu.au
Thomas Forsell	tom.forsell@vu.edu.au
Nilusha Gallage	nilusha.gallage@vu.edu.au
Romana Garma	romana.garma@vu.edu.au
Syed Haider	syed.haider@vu.edu.au
Clare Hanlon	clare.hanlon@vu.edu.au
Ranjith Ihalanayake	ranjith.ihalanayake@vu.edu.au
Selvi Kannan	selvi.kannan@vu.edu.au
Nilufa Khanom	nilufa.khanom@vu.edu.au
Aden Kittel	aden.kittel@vu.edu.au
Matthew Klugman	matthew.klugman@vu.edu.au
Joanna Krezel	joanna.krezel@vu.edu.au
Chitra De Silva	chitra.desilva@vu.edu.au
Catherine Lou	catherine.lou@vu.edu.au
Kathy Michael	kathy.michael@vu.edu.au
David Moore	davidr.moore@vu.edu.au
Jayce Naidoo	jayce.naidoo@vu.edu.au
Riccardo Natoli	riccardo.natoli@vu.edu.au
Shahnaz Naughton	shahnaz.naughton@vu.edu.au
Thu-Huong Nguyen	thu-huong.nguyen@vu.edu.au
Michael Ntalianis	michael.ntalianis@vu.edu.au
Maria Prokofieva	maria.prokofieva@vu.edu.au
Afrooz Purarjomandlangrudi	afrooz.purarjomandlangrudi@vu.edu.au
Samudra Rathnasekara	samudra.rathnasekara@vu.edu.au
Tair Sahini	tair.sahini@vu.edu.au
Natalya Saldanha	Natalya.Saldanha@vu.edu.au
Eric Schwarz	eric.schwarz@vu.edu.au
Lalith Seelanatha	lalith.seelanatha@vu.edu.au
Himanshu Shee	himanshu.shee@vu.edu.au
Jo Vu	jo.vu@vu.edu.au
Hans Westerbeek	hans.westerbeek@vu.edu.au
Guneratne Wickremasinghe	guneratne.wickremasinghe@vu.edu.au
Paul Zarebski	paul.zarebski@vu.edu.au

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