Master of Business Administration
Course Description
This degree is designed for those who require the knowledge, competencies
and managerial skills necessary to operate in a challenging and
changing global environment. The program of study requires a commitment
to teamwork and enthusiasm to achieve. The compulsory subjects of
the program tackle practical issues and concepts and develop the
skills required by modern managers. Some of the subjects have a
strong strategy focus.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed
to enable candidates to undertake four elective subjects in a specialised
area of interest. Alternatively students may use their electives
as an opportunity to study generally across a wide range of advanced
management issues. In most cases it is expected that the compulsory
subjects will be studied first, followed by the elective units.
Through the Graduate School of Business and Professional Development
and the Sydney Business School, the Master of Business Administration
(MBA) is a 12 to 18 month full-time or 24 to 36 month part-time
course and is offered on a modular basis.
The degree is awarded at either Pass or Distinction level. For
award at Distinction level, a student must achieve an average mark
across all subjects of 75% or higher for the course.
Candidates are required to complete 12 subjects at 900 level (72cps)
according to the sequence of study listed below. The first section
of the program offers an introduction to key managerial concepts
and the skills required of the modern manager, providing a foundation
for the elective subjects that follow.
| Compulsory Subjects |
| TBS901 |
Accounting for Managers |
| TBS903 |
Managing People in Organisations |
| TBS904 |
Marketing Management |
| TBS905 |
Economic Analysis of Business |
| TBS906 |
Information Systems for Managers |
| TBS907# |
Financial Strategy |
| TBS920* |
International Business |
| TBS921* |
Strategic Decision Making |
# TBS901 is a prerequisite for this subject.
* These are capstone subjects and, if possible, should be undertaken
after other compulsory subjects have been completed.
Elective Subjects
Four subjects selected from other 900 level Graduate School of
Business and Professional Development or Faculty of Commerce subjects,
or any other 900 level subjects, as approved by the MBA Program
Co-ordinator.
Two elective subjects that are highly recommended because they
provide important skills for a modern manager are:
| TBS902 |
Statistics for Decision Making |
| and |
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| TBS908 |
Supply Chain Management |
Note: Students undertaking the program through the Sydney Business
School will have a restricted range of electives available.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary
institution with a grade average of at least 60%.
Applicants holding a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised
university or institution of equivalent standing with a grade average
between 50% and 59% may also be admitted, provided that they have
completed a minimum of two years full-time relevant work experience
since graduating.
In special circumstances, applicants who hold other academic or
professional qualifications and have a minimum of five years full-time,
or ten years part-time, relevant work experience, may be granted
admission to the program, by the Program Co-ordinator.
Applicants must meet the University's English Language requirements
(refer to the University's website at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/
for details.
Note: Due to different entry criteria and programs of study, students
will not be permitted to transfer between the MBA and Master of
Commerce programs.
The Program Co-ordinator of the MBA is Dr Mark Rix, Ph. 42 21 4740
or email mark_rix@uow.edu.au.
Articulation
Other Graduate School Masters Programs into the MBA
Candidates who have successfully completed one of the Graduate School's
eight subject Masters programs (e.g. the Master of International
Business) may apply to enrol in the MBA. Candidates will be required
to complete seven subjects according to approved enrolment patterns.
Applicants should consult the MBA Co-ordinator, Dr Mark Rix.
MBA into other Graduate School Masters Programs
Candidates who have successfully completed the MBA may apply to
enrol in one of the Graduate School's eight subject Masters programs.
Candidates will be required to complete six subjects according to
the enrolment patterns of those individual degrees.
Applicants for any of these courses should consult the relevant
Program Co-ordinator.
Articulation from degrees offered by other Faculties
Candidates who have sucessfully completed a selected range of eight
subjects Masters programs from the Faculties of Commerce, Health
and Behavioural Sciences, Informatics, Engineering, and Education
who fully satisfy the entry criteria for the Master of Business
Administration, may apply to enrol in the MBA program with advanced
standing.
Applicants should consult the MBA Co-ordinator, Dr Mark Rix.
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