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Master of Business Administration

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
    Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. International on-shore students must complete a minimum of eight units per year.

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  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    MBA

  • Course code

    1207290

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to help graduates advance their careers in today’s competitive global markets. Students gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, learn industry-relevant skills and develop solutions to complex business situations. They enhance their professional expertise by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. The MBA provides the option to study broadly across a comprehensive suite of business disciplines and the opportunity to specialise.

Designed for those actively working in professional business roles, the MBA includes a research project which students apply directly to their workplace.

A Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Business are also available.

Students who have completed a relevant Bachelor degree may receive four units of advanced standing towards the Masters degree

Rated 5 stars for getting a job

The Good Universities Guide 2014 rates our MBA (Master of Business Administration) 5 stars for getting a job. We also receive 4 stars for graduate salaries and an overall 4 star rating. With our low fees and personalised, flexible study options an MBA from Southern Cross University offers superb value.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

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Creativity

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Ethical practice

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Knowledge of a discipline

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Lifelong learning

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Communication and social skills

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Cultural competence

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Students may be required to study four foundation units. They then study eight core units and select either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or two elective units in addition to the industry research project. By studying a specialisation, candidates build substantial and specialised expertise to complement the general management applications they learn in the core units.

Specialisations

  • Accounting*
  • Business in the Asia Pacific Region*
  • Convention and Events Management
  • Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation
  • Financial Management
  • Gaming Management
  • Health Services Management
  • Hotel Management
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Managing and Leading People
  • Tourism Management
  • Research

*Also available to international students enrolled at Sydney.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A
Online Session 1 , Session 2 , Session 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration with a named specialisation a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A and Part C as well as one (1) specialisation from Part B equal to 48 credit points;
  2. To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration without a named specialisation a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A and Part C as well as any units from Part B equal to 48 credit points, including MNG93003 Industry Research Project;
  3. As an alternative to Course Requirement Rule (a), a candidate who has been awarded advanced standing in four (4) units in Part C may complete all units listed in Part A and two (2) specialisations from Part B. Where completing two specialisations would require students to repeat MNG93003 Industry Research Project OR MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Independent Study in Gastronomic Tourism, substitute units may be approved by the course coordinator.
  4. A candidate, who, while enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, has completed eight (8) units with a minimum of six (6) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award.
  5. A candidate who, while enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, has completed four (4) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award.

Entry requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

Language requirements

  1. To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration with a named specialisation a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A and Part C as well as one (1) specialisation from Part B equal to 48 credit points;
  2. To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration without a named specialisation a candidate must complete all units listed in Part A and Part C as well as any units from Part B equal to 48 credit points, including MNG93003 Industry Research Project;
  3. As an alternative to Course Requirement Rule (a), a candidate who has been awarded advanced standing in four (4) units in Part C may complete all units listed in Part A and two (2) specialisations from Part B. Where completing two specialisations would require students to repeat MNG93003 Industry Research Project OR MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Independent Study in Gastronomic Tourism, substitute units may be approved by the course coordinator.
  4. A candidate, who, while enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, has completed eight (8) units with a minimum of six (6) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules, may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award.
  5. A candidate who, while enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, has completed four (4) units from Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award.

Course structure

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
Session 1, Year 1
ACC00716 -  Finance Introductory
MNG00716 -  Entrepreneurship and Marketing Introductory
Session 2, Year 1
ACC03043 -  Corporate Governance Advanced
MNG03217 -  Leading and Managing People Introductory
ACC00724 -  Accounting for Managers Introductory
Session 3, Year 1
MNG00785 -  Project Management Introductory
ECO82001 -  Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate
MKT00720 -  Marketing Intermediate
Session 1, Year 2
3 units from: Part B Major
Session 2, Year 2
MNG03218 -  Managing Information Systems Advanced
MNG93002 -  Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
MNG00723 -  Global Business Intermediate

Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

Note 2:

Students planning to study MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality in the specialisation should substitute MNG00785 Project Management with BUS00913 Research Methods for Tourism and Hospitality.

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
MNG00723 Global Business Intermediate
MNG91002 Entrepreneurship Introductory
ACC03043 Corporate Governance Advanced
ACC00716 Finance Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG03218 Managing Information Systems Advanced
MNG93002 Strategy and Case Analysis Advanced
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory
BUS00913 Business Research Methods Advanced

Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select two of the following:
ACC00712 Business Accounting Introductory
LAW00720 Legal Studies Introductory
ACC00718 Accounting Information Systems and Processes Intermediate
ACC00713 Company and Financial Reporting Intermediate
ACC00717 Taxation Law and Practice Intermediate
ACC00715 Professional Auditing Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG93001 Asia Pacific Business Environment Advanced
FIN93001 Financial Management of Asia Pacific Business Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Advanced Note 1, Note 2
Select two of the following:
MNG00272 Business Events Management Intermediate
MNG00273 Events Management Intermediate
MNG03358 Event Design Principles Introductory
MNG03359 Hazard Management for Events Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG03219 New Venture Creation Intermediate
MNG00737 The Entrepreneurial Endeavour Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
BUS93001 Company Valuation Advanced
FIN93001 Financial Management of Asia Pacific Business Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Advanced Note 1, Note 2
Select two of the following:
MNG00501 Contemporary Gaming Operations Introductory
MNG00503 Strategic Issues in Gaming Management Introductory
MKT01909 Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select two of the following:
MNG00755 Strategic Issues in Health Management Introductory
HEA03414 Clinical Leaders as Clinical Innovators Advanced
HEA03416 Clinical Accountability: Principles and Practice Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Advanced Note 1, Note 2
Select two of the following:
BUS00914 Managing Employee Relations in a Global Context Introductory
ACC00208 Tourism and Hotel Financial Management Introductory
MNG00912 Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory
MKT01909 Service Management for Tourism and Hospitality Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ISY00740 Managing Digital Enterprise Advanced
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management Introductory
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select two of the following:
MNG00724 Human Resource Management Advanced
MNG00703 Organisational Change and Development Introductory
MNG00704 Human Resource Development Introductory
MNG00786 International and Comparative Human Resource Management Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
MNG03047 Qualitative Research Methods Advanced
MNG03048 Quantitative Research Methods Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG03424 Capstone Project in Tourism and Hospitality Advanced Note 1, Note 2
Select two of the following:
MKT00905 Strategic Marketing of Destinations and Hotels Introductory
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues Introductory
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems Introductory
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate

Part C
ACC00724 Accounting for Managers Introductory
MKT00720 Marketing Intermediate
MNG82001 Organisational Behaviour Introductory
ECO82001 Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate