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. Candidates are required to complete 14 subjects. The first part of the program offers an introduction to the key managerial concepts and skills required of the modern manager. These subjects provide a foundation for the core and elective subjects, that follow.

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. It is expected that the compulsory foundation and core subjects will be studied first, followed by the elective units.

Through the University of Wollongong - 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 flexible, modular basis.

In both Business Schools, students may take subjects in a variety of modes, that includes on-campus, intensive sessions and on approval via distance education. The Graduate School of Business and Professional Development aims to offer busy professionals the flexibility to choose the mode most suited to their circumstances.

The degree is awarded at either Pass or Merit level. For award at Merit level, a student must satisfactorily pass all subjects at the first attempt and maintain a grade average across all subjects of 70% or higher.
Candidates are required to complete 14 subjects at 900 level 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 core and elective subjects that follow.

Foundation Units

1. Applicants must possess an Australian equivalent undergraduate degree from a recognised university or institution of equivalent standing with a grade average of at least 60%
2. 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, post graduation.
3. 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.

Applicants must meet the University's English Language requirements.

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.

Articulation:
Articulation from the MBA to a range of other eight subject Masters programs is possible (e.g. the Master of International Business) with completion of a minimum of four subjects depending on the student's sequence of study. Approval is required by the relevant Course Co-ordinator or Deputy-Director of the Business School.

Alternatively, Candidates who have successfully completed a selected range of eight subject Masters programs from the Faculties of Commerce, H&BS, 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 eight subjects of advanced standing. These candidates who progress to the MBA will be required to successfully complete a further seven subjects of study at 900 level approved by the MBA Course Co-ordinator.