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Master of Business Administration Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Business Administration Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MBAAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1547 |
CRICOS Code: | 048696M |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years 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: | Wollongong, Sydney* |
Additional Information: |
* Some specialisation options are only available at Wollongong campus.
Overview
The MBA (Advanced) program offers students the opportunity to further specialise in their area of interest by completing additional elective subjects. The program has a strategic focus designed for students who require the knowledge, competencies and managerial skills necessary to operate in a challenging and changing global environment.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Business Administration Advanced 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.
- Demonstrate proficiency in a specialised area of Business.
Course Structure
In addition to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) course requirements, candidates will complete 4 elective subjects (24 credit points) from either of the specialisation disciplines listed below.
Logistics
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBS 908 | Supply Chain Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 918 | Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 928 | Logistics Systems | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 933 | Procurement and Inventory Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Project Management
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBS 906 | Information Systems for Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| TBS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 936 | Advanced Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 938 | Negotiation Theory and Practice for Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
Finance
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIN 922 | Investment Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| FIN 925 | Banking Theory and Practice | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| FIN 928 | Multinational Financial Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| FIN 959 | Enterprise Risk Management | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
Accounting
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCY901 | Accounting Foundations for Professionals | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| ACCY918 | Applied Management Accounting | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| ACCY962 | Professional Practice - Auditing & Risk Assurance | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| ACCY963 | Professional Practice - Taxation | 6 | Trimester 3 |
Human Resource Management
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT908 | Human Resources Development | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MGMT930 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGMT969 | Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| Plus ONE elective subject from the list below: | |||
| MGMT910 | Strategic Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| MGMT911 | Organisational Behaviour | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGMT915 | Management of Change | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MGMT920 | Organisational Analysis | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| MGMT949 | Performance Management | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| MGMT963 | Management of Workplace Health and Safety | 6 | Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MGMT978 | Cross Cultural Management | 6 | Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| TBS 923 | Contemporary Issues in International Business | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| TBS 935 | Project Management | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
Marketing
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK920 | Social Marketing | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| MARK935 | Marketing Strategy | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MARK936 | Consumer Behaviour | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 3 |
| Plus ONE elective subject from the list below: | |||
| MARK901 | Digital Marketing | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MARK938 | Managing Services and Relationship Marketing | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MARK940 | Marketing Communications | 6 | Trimester 3 |
| MARK956 | Creating and Marketing New Products | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| MARK957 | International Marketing Strategy | 6 | Trimester 2, Trimester 3 |
| MARK977 | Research For Marketing Decisions | 6 | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 |
| MARK980 | Strategic Brand Management | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| MARK997 | Retail Marketing Management | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
| TBS 923 | Contemporary Issues in International Business | 6 | Not offered in 2015 |
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and 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 by clicking the subject codes above.
A summary of subject session offerings is available here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's articulation arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Website: http://business.uow.edu.au
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au