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Master of Business Administration
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Administration |
Abbreviation: | MBA |
UOW Course Code: | 1433 |
CRICOS Code: | 013031G |
Study Area / disciplines / My University Key Words: | Business, Administration, Management, MBA, Leadership |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 12 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1, 3 |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-Face) |
Delivery Campus: | Sydney, Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for experienced professionals who wish to develop their managerial skills in order to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and evolving global business environment. Our program 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.
Course Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Use self-assessment, reflection, evaluation, feedback and developments in theory and evidence-based practice to improve their ethical business practice in a variety of contexts.
- Apply a deep understanding of relevant theory and practices to predict outcomes and create business solutions in complex situations.
- Work independently and in teams to synthesise and evaluate complex ideas and generate innovative solutions.
- Communicate key issues effectively and creatively using numerical, graphical, oral and written skills.
- Conduct ethical research on business topics, based on critical analysis of academic research and professional practice, and communicate findings.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course STRUCTURE
Candidates are required to complete twelve (12) subjects (72 credit points) according to the list below. There are eleven (11) compulsory subjects (66 credit points) plus one (1) elective subject (6 credit points) selected from other 900-level Sydney Business School or other 900-level subjects as approved by the Program Director.
Compulsory Subjects | Credit Points | |
Managing for Success* | 6 | |
Accounting for Managers* | 6 | |
Managing People in Organisations* | 6 | |
Marketing Management | 6 | |
Economic Analysis of Business | 6 | |
Financial Strategy# | 6 | |
Corporate Governance | 6 | |
Business Analytics | 6 | |
International Business Strategy^ | 6 | |
Strategic Decision Making^ | 6 | |
| TBS 922 | Management Project | 6 |
# TBS 901 is a pre-requisite for TBS 907.
*It is strongly recommended that these four subjects are taken in the first trimester of study.
^ These capstone subjects should ideally be undertaken only after all other compulsory subjects have been completed.
PLEASE NOTE:
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.
A summary of subject session offerings for is available here.
Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the MBA with an average mark of at least 60 per cent students may apply to progress to the Master of Business Administration Advanced with credit for previous subjects completed within the MBA.
Students who have completed another of the Business School’s Masters degrees may apply for credit towards the MBA in line with the University’s policy. Students should consult the Program Director for further information.
Other Information
Master of Business Administration students may also have the opportunity to participate in a two week study abroad tour or South-East Asian and European summer schools to complete TBS922 and their elective subject.
Additional information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au