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Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Abbreviation:

EMBA

My University:

Business, Administration, Management, EMBA, Executive, Leadership

Duration:

2 years part time

Total Credit Points:

72

Starting Session(s):

Trimester 1

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-Face)

Location:

Sydney

UOW Course Code:

548

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Overview

The Executive MBA (EMBA) is a tailored Master of Business Administration (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. The EMBA has a strong focus on strategy, leadership and the skills that executives need to operate in a challenging and changing global economy.

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 five years full-time relevant professional or managerial work experience. Applicants who do not meet the normal entry criteria but have significant business and senior managerial experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

Qualifying applicants are interviewed in order to assess capability to undertake the demands of the program and the contribution their participation will make to the group.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete twelve (12) subjects (72 credit points) according to the list below:

Course Program

Subjects

Credit Points

TBS 901

Accounting for Managers

6

TBS 903

Managing People in Organisations

6

TBS 904

Marketing Management

6

TBS 905

Economic Analysis of Business

6

TBS 907

Financial Strategy

6

TBS 908

Supply Chain and Operations Management

6

TBS 909

Corporate Governance

6

TBS 913

Innovation Topics and Cases

6

TBS 920

International Business Strategy

6

TBS 921

Strategic Decision Making

6

TBS924

Management Project

12

Other Information

The EMBA features one intake per year with a strict quota on enrolments. The EMBA course fee includes tuition fees, catering whilst attending classes, two residential weekends and a two week overseas trip including airfare and accommodation. Fee-Help is available for eligible students.

Additional information is available from business.uow.edu.au/sydney-bschool/index.html

Last reviewed: 15 May, 2014