Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
The Master of Business Administration (Advanced) Program offers students an extended MBA Program. The MBA Advanced Program has a strategic focus designed for those students who require the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills necessary to operate in a challenging and changing global environment. The MBA (Advanced) Program offers students the opportunity to further specialise in their area of interest by completing additional elective subjects. At the completion of the program, graduates should be able to analyse any problem they encounter within an organisation by identifying the key factors, generating a range of solutions and making strong managerial decisions.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have a Bachelor Degree or equivalent with an average mark of at least 60 %. Applicants with a Bachelor Degree average mark between 50 % and 59 % with two years relevant work experience may also be accepted.
Applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements (refer to the University’s website at www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/ for details).
Advanced Standing
Candidates that have completed either Master
of International Business, Master of Management or Master
of Science (Logistics) may apply to enrol into the MBA (Advanced)
Program. Candidates will be required to complete a scheduled
number of additional subjects according to approved enrolment
patterns.
Candidates who have successfully completed a selected range of eight subject Masters programs from the Faculties of Commerce, Health and Behavioural Sciences, Informatics, Engineering and Education who satisfy entry requirements for the MBA, may apply to enrol in the MBA program with advanced standing.
Candidates should consult the MBA Course Co-ordinator for further information.
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete a total of 16 subjects (96 cps) to meet course requirements. There are eight compulsory subjects listed below. Candidates are also required to complete eight elective subjects (48 cps) 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 Course Co-ordinator.
Course Program
| Subjects |
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Credit Points |
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Compulsory Subjects
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TBS901
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Accounting for Managers
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6 |
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TBS903
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Managing People in Organisations
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6 |
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TBS904
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Marketing Management
|
6 |
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TBS905
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Economic Analysis of Business
|
6 |
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TBS906
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Information Systems for Managers
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6 |
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TBS907#
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Financial Strategy
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6 |
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TBS920*
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International Business
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6 |
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TBS921*
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Strategic Decision Making
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6 |
# TBS901 is a prerequisite for this subject.
* These capstone subjects are to be undertaken only after
all compulsory subjects have been completed.
Electives
Two elective subjects that are strongly recommended to students because they provide vital management skills are:
- TBS902 Statistics for Decision Making (develops skills necessary to complete core subjects); and
- TBS908 Supply Chain Management
Note: Students undertaking the program through the Sydney Business School will have a restricted number of elective subjects available.
Other Information
As a member of the Australian National Business School (ANBS),
our MBA Advanced domestic students are able to transfer to
other ANBS member Universities and have the flexibility to
work temporarily interstate without disrupting their studies.
Our MBA Advanced students also have the opportunity to participate
in South East Asian and European summer schools.
For further information regarding courses offered at the Graduate School of Business and Professional Development and contact details visit our website at www.uow.edu.au/bized/
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