Master of Business Administration
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Administration |
Abbreviation: | MBA |
UOW Course Code: | 1433 - INTI Kuala Lumpur 1433 - PSB Academy, Singapore |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | INTI Kuala Lumpur - Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 PSB Academy Singapore - Intakes A, B, C, D, E, F |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | INTI KL, PSB, UOW Dubai |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their managerial skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and evolving global business environment.
Our program is designed for those who are qualified in a specialised field and who wish to develop their business acumen and business skills. MBA students develop a portfolio of key management competencies that range from strategic analysis and decision making skills through to an appreciation of global business challenges, complemented by people, economics, financial and marketing analysis skills
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course student will be able to
1. Synthesise advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that incorporates recent developments in business disciplines and professional practice.
2. Propose appropriate solutions to complex real-world business challenges.
3. Participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
4. Communicate complex ideas and information effectively for the intended audience and purpose, orally and in writing.
5. Evaluate relevant responsibility frameworks when making judicious business decisions.
6. Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.
7. Plan and execute a substantial business research project, drawing on relevant research principles and methods.
Course Structure
Candidates are required to complete twelve (12) subjects (72 credit points) according to the list below. There are eleven (11) compulsory subjects (66 credit points) plus one (1) elective subject (6 credit points) selected from other 900-level subjects as approved by the Program Director.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGNT900 | Managerial Skills and Concepts* | 6 | |
| ACCY919 | Accounting for Managers* | 6 | |
| MGNT903 | Leading in Contemporary Organisations* | 6 | |
| MARK904 | Marketing for Strategic Decisions | 6 | |
| ECON928 | Economics for Business | 6 | |
| FIN 907 | Financial Strategy# | 6 | |
| MGNT909 | Corporate Governance | 6 | |
| ECON947 | Business Analytics | 6 | |
| MGNT926 | International Business Strategy^ | 6 | |
| MGNT921 | Strategic Decision Making^ | 6 | |
| MGNT925 | Business Research Project (MBA)*** | 6 | |
| Plus ONE elective subject (6 credit points) selected from other 900-level subjects as approved by the Program Director. A compulsory elective subject at PSB is listed below: | |||
| MGNT913 | Innovation Topics and Cases | 6 | |
* It is strongly recommended that these three subjects are taken in the first trimester of study.
*** This subject is offered for current students who are at their last trimester of study.
#ACCY919 is a pre-requisite for FIN 907.
^ These capstone subjects should ideally be undertaken only after all other compulsory subjects have been completed.
Note: UOWD are using the original subject codes for Spring 2016 then the new subject codes from Autumn 2016. Both codes are listed in the structure as they are equivalent subjects.
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.
A summary of subject session offerings is available here.