2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Business Administration (Executive) | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Abbreviation:

EMBA

UOW Course Code:

441

CRICOS Code:

N/A

Total Credit Points:

84

Duration:

2 years part-time

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Business

Intake Session(s):

Trimester 1, 2, 3

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Sydney

Overview

The Sydney Business School’s Master of Business Administration Executive (EMBA), delivers an integrated suite of sophisticated theoretical and professional capabilities for executives, those aspiring to executive positions and entrepreneurs.

The program develops the skills to respond to the dynamic business environment through identifying, implementing and managing best business practices through all stages of business and professional life cycles. Leadership skills and approaches are enhanced to enable effective responses to the management of all business paradigms. Graduates are equipped to be innovative, visionary and strategic in the delivery of customer driven outcomes.

The program is taught in an intensive mode over weekends, including a residential weekend. The program also includes an intensive two-week offshore component. More information regarding the course structure, fees, etc can be found at http://business.uow.edu.au.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Critically evaluate and integrate business-related knowledge and theories.
2 Lead and work with others in a variety of organisational contexts.
3 Develop and utilise strategic networks for professional purposes.
4 Effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders in complex business situations.
5 Critically analyse business intelligence within diverse contexts.
6 Apply research principles and methods to design and conduct a consultancy project
7 Make informed, socially responsible decisions within complex contexts using a range of resources and data
8 Develop innovative customer focused solutions to complex contemporary organisational problems.

The Master of Business Administration (Executive) Curriculum map illustrates where course learning outcomes are taught, practiced and assessed within subjects in the program.

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete seven (7) subjects (84 credit points) according to the list below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
EMBA900 Leadership in the Contemporary Business Environment 12
EMBA901 Managing New Business Ventures and Opportunities 12
EMBA902 Managing Businesses in Growth 12
EMBA903 Managing Mature Businesses 12
EMBA904 Managing Business for Regeneration or Termination 12
EMBA905* International Business and Market Analysis 12
EMBA906^ Business Consultancy Report 12

PLEASE NOTE:

  • * It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed two other subjects.
  • ^ It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed three other subjects.
  • Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

 

Other Information

The EMBA course fee includes tuition fees, catering whilst attending classes, one residential weekend and a two week overseas trip including airfare and accommodation. Fee-Help is available for eligible students. 

Further information is available at:
Website: http://business.uow.edu.au
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 November, 2018