Business services & legal

Advance your career with a qualification in accounting, human resources, management or legal services from Victoria University Polytechnic.

Through targeted, relevant learning, you will extend your professional skillset into areas with high workplace demand. You will learn from experienced experts, and graduate ready to work in private or government organisations, or the legal sector.

Why choose VU Polytechnic?

  • Innovative, flexible & hands-on learning

    Our multi-award-winning blended-learning model combines eLearning with in-person training and practical applications.

  • Connected with industry

    Our industry partnerships give us insight into the needs of industry. We reflect this in our courses so you gain real-world experience and graduate work-ready.

  • Support services that work for you

    We offer scholarships, financial advice, counselling, childcare and more to help you succeed in your studies, no matter your background.

VU Polytechnic is open for on-campus activity. Our priority is always the safety, health and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.

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VU Polytechnic is  running a series of information sessions that cover course structure, industry connections, placement opportunities, and pathways to further study.

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Accounting

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Legal

Learning at VU Polytechnic - Meredith's journey

VU Polytechnic's focus on developing skills that get students work-ready has helped legal student Meredith gain a placement in the workplace.

Transcript for Learning at VU Polytechnic - Meredith's journey

VU tax clinic

Interior of Footscray campus building, a beautiful contemporary art and design space
When you study the FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping or FNS50217 Diploma of Accounting, you will get hands-on experience offering advice and advocacy to unrepresented tax payers at our free tax clinic, under the supervision of tax practitioners.

Read about the tax clinic

Management success

Beth smiling as she engages with a colleague
“Studying at VU Polytechnic made sense, due to its strong collaborative relationship with Western Health. The practical nature of the course meant that I was able to immediately apply what I was learning into my role.”
– Beth, Graduate Certificate in Management 22443VIC

Beth's story

Pathway to law

A smiling Meredith poses, with her hand on her side, with a 'ready to face anything' attitude!
“The Advanced Diploma was provided a great foundation. When I began my law/criminology degree, I was so much better prepared than I would have been straight out of high school.”
– Meredith, Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice 22565VIC, Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology

Meredith's story