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Master of Business Administration Advanced | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Administration Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MBAAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1547 |
CRICOS Code: | 048696M |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, 2, 3 |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong*, Sydney |
Additional Information: |
* Some specialisation options are only available at Wollongong campus.
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their strategic managerial skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and evolving global business environment. The course 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.
The MBA (Advanced) course offers students the opportunity to specialise in their area of interest by completing additional prescribed and/or elective subjects. The course has a strategic focus designed for students who require the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills necessary to operate in a challenging and changing global environment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Business Administration Advanced will be able to:
- Synthesise advanced theoretical and practical knowledge that incorporates recent developments in business disciplines and professional practice.
- Propose appropriate solutions to complex real-world business challenges.
- Participate collaboratively and responsibly in teams to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
- Communicate complex ideas and information effectively for the intended audience and purpose, orally and in writing.
- Evaluate relevant responsibility frameworks when making judicious business decisions.
- Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.
- Plan and execute a substantial business research project, drawing on relevant research principles and methods.
- Demonstrate an appropriate depth of integrated knowledge of the specialisation area.
Course Structure
In addition to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course requirements, candidates will complete 4 elective subjects (24 credit points) from either of the specialisation disciplines listed below.
* Where specialisation includes a subject that is a pre-requisite, it must be completed prior to undertaking the other specialisation subjects.
Specialisations
Accounting
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY901 | Accounting Foundations for Professionals | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| ACCY918* | Applied Management Accounting | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| ACCY962* | Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| ACCY963* | Professional Practice - Taxation | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| * ACCY901 is a pre-requisite for ACCY918, ACCY962 and ACCY963 , and must be completed prior to undertaking these subjects | |||
Finance
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 961 | Derivatives | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 925 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| FIN 959 | Enterprise Risk Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Human Resource Management
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGNT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGNT969 | Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| Plus ONE elective subject from the list below *: | |||
| MGNT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT911 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| MGNT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT923 | Contemporary Issues in International Business | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| MGNT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGNT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MGNT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| * Note that a limited number of elective subjects will be offered each trimester. | |||
Marketing
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK935* | Marketing Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MARK936 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MARK940 | Marketing Communications | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MARK977 | Research For Marketing Decisions | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| * While MARK935 does not have any prerequisites, students are strongly encouraged to at least complete 12 credit points of marketing subjects before enrolling in MARK935. | |||
Project Management
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS939* | Project Management in Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS936* | Advanced Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS938* | Negotiation Theory and Practice for Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| * OPS 935 is a pre-requisite for OPS 939, OPS 936 and OPS 938 , and must be completed prior to undertaking these subjects. | |||
Supply Chain Management
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS908 | Supply Chain Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS913* | Advanced Supply Chain Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS928* | Logistics Systems | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| OPS911* | Strategic Procurement Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| * OPS 908 is a pre-requisite for OPS 913, OPS 928 and OPS 911 , and must be completed prior to undertaking these 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
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Website: http://business.uow.edu.au
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au