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Master of Business Administration

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

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  • 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. 

  • Location

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  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    MBA

  • Course code

    1207290

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (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.

Students 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.

The MBA was rated five stars for getting a job by The Good Universities Guide 2016. 

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

The Master of Business Administration is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.

Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. 

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area.

Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Creativity

Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area.

Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Ethical practice

Analyse and compare challenging organisational ethical issues within a professional context.

Apply discipline based knowledge and skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour.

Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective

Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations.

Lifelong learning

Develop and create effective solutions to complex problems from a discipline area.

Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a complex issue or theory from a discipline area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification.

Communication and social skills

Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context.

Prepare and deliver professional and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.

Cultural competence

Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge and skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective.

Apply and integrate research principles and methods to complex management situations.

Students are required to study four foundation units, 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 (GC, SYD, MEL)*
  • Information and Knowledge Management (GC)
  • Managing and Leading People (GC, SYD, MEL)*
  • Tourism and Hospitality Management (GC)
  • Research (GC)

* These are the only specialisations available to International students in Sydney and Melbourne. 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Melbourne Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
New Zealand - MIT Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A
Sydney 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.

Entry requirements

  1. Applicants for admission to candidature in the Master of Business Administration may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
  2. With reference to Schedule B in Rule 2, Section 1 the level of attainment should be at least equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

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. 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 may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award;
  4. A candidate who, while enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, has completed four (4) units from Part A may elect to be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration following withdrawal from candidature for the Master award.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
ACC00716 Finance Introductory
ACC03043 Corporate Governance Advanced
MKT00720 Marketing Intermediate
MNG00723 Global Business Intermediate
MNG00785 Project Management Introductory
MNG03217 The Positive Leader Introductory
MNG03218 Managing Information Systems Advanced
MNG93002 Strategy and Case Analysis 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
ACC00713 Company and Financial Reporting Intermediate
ACC00715 Professional Auditing Advanced
ACC00717 Taxation Law and Practice Intermediate
ACC00718 Accounting Information Systems and Processes Intermediate
LAW00720 Legal Studies Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select two of the following:
HEA03414 Clinical Leaders as Clinical Innovators Advanced
HEA03416 Clinical Accountability: Principles and Practice Advanced
MNG00755 Strategic Issues in Health Management Introductory
The Health Services Management specialisation is not available for enrolment

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
ISY00740 Managing Digital Enterprise Advanced
MNG03067 Strategic Knowledge Management Introductory
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1

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

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
BUS00913 Business Research Methods Advanced
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select one from the following:
MNG03047 Qualitative Research Methods Advanced
MNG03048 Quantitative Research Methods Advanced

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Compulsory:
MNG93003 Industry Research Project Advanced Note 1
Select two of the following:
MKT01760 Tourism Planning Environments Intermediate
MKT01762 Contemporary Hotel and Tourism Issues Introductory
MKT01906 International Tourism Systems Introductory
MNG00272 Business Events Management Intermediate
MNG00273 Events Management Intermediate
MNG00912 Environmental Management for Hotels and Attractions Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
The unit listed below is an optional elective choice for students deciding to study without a named specialisation:
MNG91002 Entrepreneurship Introductory Note 2

Part C
ACC00724 Accounting for Managers Introductory
ECO82001 Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate
MNG82001 Organisational Behaviour Introductory
MNG81001 Management Communication Introductory