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Master of Management

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Management

Abbreviation:

MMgmt

Home Faculty:

Graduate School of Business

Duration:

1 year full-time* or 2 years part-time study

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

Evening classes

Starting Session(s):

Intakes A, B, C, D at campuses other than Wollongong

Autumn, Spring, Summer at Wollongong

Location:

Wollongong, Loftus, Shoalhaven, Moss Vale, Bega, Batemans Bay

UOW Course Code:

553

CRICOS Code:

048588D

* this program is offered full-time at Wollongong campus only.

Overview

The Master of Management (MMgmt) provides an opportunity for practicing managers to enhance their career opportunities by developing further professional, personal and technical skills in key business areas. The MMgmt comprises eight subjects chosen from the overall portfolio of subjects offered at each campus of the GSB in consultation with the MMgmt Course Convenor. The structure of this program is flexible in order to take into account individual professional development needs. The program below represents the recommended study program, however variations may be negotiated on an individual basis upon approval from the Course Convenor.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised institution with an average mark of at least 60%.

Those applicants who have a Bachelor degree with an average between 50 and 59 per cent may be admitted provided they have at least two years full-time relevant professional experience.

Applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements (refer to the University's website at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html for details).

Course Requirements

Candidates will be required to successfully complete the subjects listed below, determined in consultation with the Course Convenor, totalling 48 credit points. Program variations may be negotiated on an individual basis upon approval from the Course Convenor.

Core Subjects

 

Credit Points

TBS908

Supply Chain Management

6

TBS913

Innovation Topics and Cases

6

TBS923

Contemporary Issues in Management

6

TBS950

Quality in Management

6

Depending upon the student's background and qualifications, they may be required to complete some of the foundation subjects listed below:

TBS901

Accounting for Managers

6

TBS902

Statistics for Decision-Making

6

TBS903

Managing People in Organisations

6

TBS905

Economic Environment for Business

6

The student may be required to complete other elective subjects including:

TBS909

Corporate Governance

6

plus other elective subjects as approved by the Course Convenor.

Advanced Standing

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Management students may apply to progress to the Master of Management and apply for credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Upon successful completion of the MMgmt, students may apply to enrol in another of the School's Masters programs and apply for credit for previous postgraduate studies. Those graduates who meet the MBA entry requirements may apply to enrol in the MBA program, and will be required to complete a further six specified subjects as determined by the MBA Course Convenor.

 
   

Last reviewed: 29 October, 2007 

 
   
 
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