Changing Courses

Apply for an internal transfer to change to a different MBS course.

Internal Transfers

Due Dates & Application Requirements

Download the internal transfer form here and submit the form via email to the Faculty of Business & Economics at fbe-aso@unimelb.edu.au by the closing dates below.

*NOTE
Transfers are not possible into the Master of Marketing Communications (as this course is not an FBE owned course)

Semester 1, 2027
Applications open: TBA
Applications close: TBA

Semester 2, 2026
Applications open: 9 June 2026 
Applications close:  17 July 2026

Late applications will not be considered.
All applications are processed after the closing date and after the University final results release date.

*NOTE
Transfers are not possible for Semester 2 for courses that only have one intake at start year:

  • Master of Economics
  • Master of Applied Econometrics incl. Enhanced version
  • Master of Actuarial Science incl. Enhanced and Extended versions
  • Master of Commerce (Actuarial Science)

Applications to transfer will only be accepted for these courses for Semester 1.

Students who are already admitted to the Master of Finance (MC-FINANCE) or Master of Finance (Enhanced) (MC-FINENH) can submit a request to transfer between these two courses via the transfer form. Students in any other MBS course, who wish to transfer into the MC-FINANCE or MC-FINENH, or the Master of Entrepreneurship (MC-ENTRPSP) must submit an application to the University.

Eligibility

MBS programs have enrolment quotas. Approval of Internal transfer applications is subject to the availability of places in a program.

Continuing students who wish to transfer must meet all the minimum entrance requirements of the program they wish to transfer to, and are advised to check the latest entry requirements on the Faculty website.

Students must have successfully completed at least one semester of study and have:

  • More than one semester (62.5 points) left to complete their degree
  • Achieved the required Weighted Average Mark for entry to that program (see the entry requirements for the program)
  • Achieved the required GMAT or GRE results for entry (if applicable)
  • Completed undergraduate studies in a discipline required for program entry (if applicable)

Students may also be asked to submit a Statement of Intent with their transfer application.

Credit for Previous Studies

  1. If successful, students may be eligible for credit for subjects that are included in the course structure of the transferred course, or where subjects completed can be included as an elective (depending on course rules).
  2. Eligibility for a course transfer and eligibility for credit is assessed simultaneously by the Selection Panel. Note: MBS cannot advise applicants on whether or not credit will be granted prior to the application outcome.

Master of Management programs:

  • Students admitted to a 200 point program who successfully transfer into a 150 point program may not be eligible to receive credit for some/all foundation subjects completed in the 200 point program.
  • Students enrolled in a 150 point program who transfer to a 200 point program are required to complete additional elective subjects in place of foundation subjects.
  • Only students who were eligible for the shorter program at the point of admission are able to transfer from a 200 point to a 150 point program.

Fees

Successful students will be transferred into the new course and fees will change to the new course rate according to the year started in the course. Please check the relevant course fees.

Scholarship holders

If you're on a scholarship, your application will also be assessed by the Scholarships unit if the existing scholarship can be transferred. Students can also contact the Scholarships Unit (via the enquiry form if they have any questions about their scholarship.

International students

CoE and visa

If the faculty approves your transfer application, you'll get a course offer (International Student Course Agreement) and you will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

International students should check their visa requirements page for more information.

International students must check the new course duration. If it’s longer than your previous course, you may need to apply for a student visa – for details, check extending your stay (student visas).

Keep in mind, if you’re on a student visa, you need to enrol in a full-time student load (50 credit points each half-year period). For more information, see study load.