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Master of Business Administration (Executive)
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Administration (Executive) |
Abbreviation: | EMBA |
UOW Course Code: | 441 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 84 |
Duration: | 2 years part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, 2, 3 |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Sydney |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Sydney Business School’s Master of Business Administration Executive (EMBA), delivers an integrated suite of sophisticated theoretical and professional capabilities for executives, those aspiring to executive positions and entrepreneurs.
The program develops the skills to respond to the dynamic business environment through identifying, implementing and managing best business practices through all stages of business and professional life cycles. Leadership skills and approaches are enhanced to enable effective responses to the management of all business paradigms. Graduates are equipped to be innovative, visionary and strategic in the delivery of customer driven outcomes.
The program is taught in an intensive mode over weekends, including a residential weekend. The program also includes an intensive two-week offshore component. More information regarding the course structure, fees, etc can be found at http://business.uow.edu.au.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Business Administration (Executive) will be able to:
- Critically evaluate and integrate business-related knowledge and theories.
- Lead and work with others in a variety of organisational contexts.
- Develop and utilise strategic networks for professional purposes.
- Effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders in complex business situations.
- Critically analyse business intelligence within diverse contexts.
- Apply research principles and methods to design and conduct a consultancy project.
- Make informed, socially responsible decisions within complex contexts using a range of resources and data.
- Develop innovative customer focused solutions to complex contemporary organisational problems.
Course Structure
Candidates are required to complete seven (7) subjects (84 credit points) according to the list below:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMBA900 | Leadership in the Contemporary Business Environment | 12 | Trimester 1 |
| EMBA901 | Managing New Business Ventures and Opportunities | 12 | Trimester 2 |
| EMBA902 | Managing Businesses in Growth | 12 | Trimester 3 |
| EMBA903 | Managing Mature Businesses | 12 | Trimester 1 |
| EMBA904 | Managing Business for Regeneration or Termination | 12 | Trimester 2 |
| EMBA905 | International Business and Market Analysis* | 12 | Summer 2016-2017 |
| EMBA906 | Business Consultancy Report^ | 12 | Trimester 2-3 |
* It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed two other subjects.
^ It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed three other 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.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
The EMBA course fee includes tuition fees, catering whilst attending classes, one residential weekend and a two week overseas trip including airfare and accommodation. Fee-Help is available for eligible students.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Website: http://business.uow.edu.au
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au