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. The compulsory subjects of the program tackle
practical issues and concepts and develop the skills required
by modern managers. Some of the subjects have a strong strategy
focus.
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. In most cases
it is expected that the compulsory subjects will be studied
first, followed by the elective units.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an 18 month
full-time program or part-time equivalent delivered over four
ten week intakes through the year.
The degree is awarded at either Pass or Distinction level.
For award at Distinction level, a student must achieve an
average mark across all subjects of 75% or higher for the
course.
Candidates are required to complete 12 subjects at 900 level
(72cps) 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 elective subjects
that follow.
| Compulsory Subjects |
| TBS901 |
Accounting for Managers |
| TBS903 |
Managing People in Organisations |
| TBS904 |
Marketing Management |
| TBS905 |
Economic Analysis of Business |
| TBS906 |
Information Systems for Managers |
| TBS907# |
Financial Strategy |
| TBS920* |
International Business |
| TBS921* |
Strategic Decision Making |
# TBS901 is a prerequisite for this subject.
* These are capstone subjects and, if possible, should be
undertaken after other compulsory subjects have been completed.
Elective Subjects
Four subjects selected from other 900 level Graduate School
of Business and Professional Development or Faculty of Commerce
subjects, or any other 900 level subjects, as approved by
the MBA Program Co-ordinator.
Two elective subjects that are highly recommended because
they provide important skills for a modern manager are:
| TBS902 |
Statistics for Decision Making |
| and |
|
| TBS908 |
Supply Chain Management |
Note: Students undertaking the program through the Sydney
Business School will have a restricted range of electives
available.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor degree from a recognised
tertiary institution with a grade average of at least 60%.
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 past graduation.
Applicants must meet the University's English Language requirements
(refer to the University's website at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/
for details.
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.
The Program Coordinator of the MBA is Dr George Kriflik,
Ph. 42 21 5199 or email george_kriflik@uow.edu.au
Articulation
Other Graduate School Masters Programs into the MBA
Candidates who have successfully completed one of the Graduate
School's eight subject Masters programs (e.g. the Master of
International Business) may apply to enrol in the MBA. Candidates
will be required to complete seven subjects according to approved
enrolment patterns. Applicants should consult the MBA Coordinator.
MBA into other Graduate School Masters Programs
Candidates who have successfully completed the MBA may apply
to enrol in one of the Graduate School's eight subject Masters
programs. Candidates will be required to complete six subjects
according to the enrolment patterns of those individual degrees.
Applicants for any of these courses should consult the relevant
Program Coordinator.
Articulation from degrees offered by other Faculties
Candidates who have sucessfully completed a selected range
of eight subjects Masters programs from the Faculties of Commerce,
Health and Behavioural Sciences, 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 advanced standing. Applicants should consult
the MBA Co-ordinator.
Last Updated:
September 17, 2004
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