Managing a Migration Agent business

    Unit code: LML6008 | Study level: Postgraduate
    Credit points
    12
    (Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
    Location
    City Campus
    Online Real Time
    Other
    Prerequisites
    LML6001 - Practitioner Legal Skills for Australian Migration Law
    LML6002 - Australian Migration Law
    LML6003 - Australia's Visa System 1
    LML6004 - Australia’s Visa System 2
    (Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
    Overview
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    Overview

    This unit is a practical, interactive course designed to equip students with the relevant practical skills and knowledge to practice as a migration agent and to establish and operate a migration agency. The unit/subject will cover topics such as ethics and professional practice, accounts management, business management, file management, interviewing, statutory interpretation, preparing applications and submissions, and advocating a case. Students will be provided opportunities to apply theoretical and practical knowledge to a practical simulated work environment and to observe professional practice within a migration agency context.

    Learning Outcomes

    On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

    1. Exemplify ethical principles, intercultural understanding and the obligations associated with managing a migration practice in professional practice
    2. Adapt efficient client file management, accounts and business management principles when operating a migration agency, including implementing the compliance requirements imposed by the Code of Conduct
    3. Communicate clearly and effectively with clients (including key stakeholders such as government), including ascertaining facts and information from clients and delivering advice to clients while respecting and valuing diversity and maintaining confidentiality
    4. Evaluate continuously the changing legislative and regulatory regime as it applies to the contemporary migration agent
    5. Critically analyse and troubleshoot complex problems in relation to operating a migration agency
    6. Commit to and undertake an ongoing professional development program

    Study as a single unit

    This unit can be studied on its own, without enrolling in a full degree.

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    Assessment

    For Melbourne campuses

    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Online quiz (10 points) and short answer question (10 points)
    Assessment type: Assignment
    |
    Grade: 20%
    Preparation of a business plan. (1100 words)
    Assessment type: Examination
    |
    Grade: 60%
    Final Examination.

    Required reading

    Required readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.

    As part of a course

    This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

    Graduate Diploma in Migration Law
    LGML | Graduate diploma | Duration: 1 year

    Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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