ObjectivesEnables graduates and suitably qualified non-graduates to complete a post-graduate degree designed to provide a broad knowledge base and the management skills required for success in operating international businesses. Flexibility in the course allows for adaptation for particular client or industry groups. Disciplines offered include: Commercial and Industrial Law, Enterprise Systems, Finance, Health Services Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Integrated Marketing Communications, International Business, Management, Leadership, Marketing, Professional Accounting, School Management, Sport Management and Research.
Entry requirementsA Bachelor degree and two years work experience OR equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years appropriate professional experience.
Academic titleMaster of Business Administration (International)
Course descriptionMaster of Business Administration (International) students can study unitsets in the following disciplines as part of this course:
SPECIALIST STUDIES
This stage equips the decision-maker with knowledge and skills required for management of a specialist area integral to the development and execution of a strategic business plan. Specialisations comprise four units which may be undertaken in the following areas. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any level 5 units or other approved postgraduate unit subject to prior approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.
* Commercial and Industrial Law
* Enterprise Systems
* Finance
* Health Services Management
* Hospitality and Tourism
* Human Resource Management
* Information Systems
* Integrated Marketing Communications
* International Business
* Management
* Leadership
* Marketing
* Professional Accounting
* Project Management
* Research
* School Management
* Sport Management
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
The program of 180 credit points comprises two sections:
120 credit points (8 core units) plus 60 credit points (either 4 elective units or an area of specialisation).
Core Units (120 credit points)
Core Units introduce fundamental principles in eight units of coursework during which the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to operate successfully the management function in both domestic and international environments.
Areas of Specialisation (60 credit points)
A range of Areas of specialisation are available to enable students to tailor their MBA to their particular needs. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any level 5 units.
Core Units
Unit Description Points
MBA5710 Managing Globally and Locally 15
MBA5711 Leadership and Change Management 15
MBA5712 Managing People for Performance 15
MBA5713 Business Strategy 15
Plus 60 credit points (4 units) selected from the following:
Unit Description Points
MBA5714 Information System Challenges in Management 15
MBA5715 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making 15
MBA5718 Business Economics 15
MBA5716 Finance for Business Decisions 15
MBA5705 Marketing Management 15
Plus 60 credit points (4 elective units OR an area of specialisation).