Master of Business Administration

Overview

The Master of Business Administration 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. Master of Business Administration 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, financial, marketing and system analysis skills.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least 60%, along with a minimum of two years full-time relevant professional or managerial work experience.

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements (Refer to the University's website at www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international for details).

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete twelve 12 subjects (72cps) according to the list below. There are nine (9) compulsory subjects (54 cps) plus three (3) elective subjects (18 cps) selected from other 900 level Graduate School of Business or other 900 level subjects as approved by the Graduate Studies Advisor.

Course Program

# TBS 901 is a pre-requisite for TBS 907.

* These capstone subjects should ideally be undertaken only after all other compulsory subjects have been completed.

Two elective subjects that are highly recommended to students because they provide vital management skills are:

1. TBS 902 Statistics for Decision Making (required for those students who have not previously studied statistics, as this subject develops the skills necessary to complete other core MBA subjects); and

2. TBS 908 Supply Chain Management (provides an overview of overall product/ service development, outlining the dependency upon both internal and external parties)

Students may also apply to complete an individual research project as a 6 or 12 credit point elective subject. The project topic has to be pre-approved by the Graduate Studies Advisor.

Note: Students undertaking the program through the Sydney Business School will have a more restricted number of elective subjects available to them. However, students may also choose electives at the Wollongong campus or undertake cross-institutional study.

Master of Business Administration (Executive)

The EMBA is a tailored MBA program which is suitable for mature students in a senior management role or those aspiring to progress their career to a senior management position. For details regarding the program content and delivery, visit our website at http://www.uow.edu.au/sbs/

Advanced Standing/Credit

Upon completion of the MBA with an average mark of at least 60 per cent, candidates may apply to progress to the Master of Business Administration Advanced with credit for previous subjects completed within the MBA.

Master of Business Administration graduates may also apply to enrol in one of the Graduate School's eight subject Masters degrees. Candidates may apply for advanced standing for subjects completed under the MBA and will be required to complete a further six specified subjects (36 credit points) as determined by the Graduate Studies Advisor.

Candidates who have completed one of the Graduate School's eight subject Masters degrees or a selected range of Masters programs from the Faculties of Commerce, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Informatics, Engineering, and Education, and who meet the MBA entry requirements, may apply to enrol in the MBA program. Students may be eligible for advanced standing for up to six subjects (36 credit points) towards the MBA.

Candidates should consult the Graduate Studies Advisor for further information.

Other Information

Our membership with the Australian National Business School (ANBS) enables our Master of Business Administration students to be able to transfer to other ANBS member Universities and have the flexibility to work temporarily interstate without disrupting their studies. Master of Business Administration students also have the opportunity to participate in South East Asian and European summer schools.