Master of Business Administration

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02731D

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides advanced training in business management. Students will learn about the ethical, moral and spiritual dimensions of leadership. Adapting to rapidly changing business environments calls for a more sophisticated set of skills and abilities from leaders and managers. Church-related, not-for-profit organisations and other organisations require effective leaders who understand the needs of their organisations.

Structure

• DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC UNITS:.
• Pattern 1 must complete 6 units from the list below, and Pattern 2 must complete 5 units from the list below:.
• LAMC51100 Leadership and Organisation.
• LAMC51200 Communication for Leaders.
• LAMC51600 Organisational Processes and Change.
• LAMC51400 Human Resource Management.
• LAMC52400 Managerial and Professional Ethics.
• LAMC52100 Marketing Management.
• LAMC52300 Strategic Planning for Leadership.
• LAMC52600 Accounting for Leaders.
• LAMC52800 Legal and Governance Issues for Managers.
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• RESEARCH PROJECT UNITS:.
• Pattern 1 must also complete a research project from the list below:.
• Choice between a 6 credit point or a 12 credit point research project.
• LAMR59200 Independent Research Project (6 credit points).
• LAMR59300 Extended Independent Research Project (12 credit points).
• Pattern 2 must also complete the following major research project.
• LAMR59400 Major Research Project (18 credit points project).
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• ELECTIVES:.
• Electives may be drawn from the Discipline Specific units listed above, or other disciplines (on approval from the Course Convenor).

Standard entry requirements

• GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA.
• To qualify for admission, you must have completed: An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level Bachelors degree from an accredited university or higher education provider.
• An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 8 graduate certificate or diploma in leadership and management or equivalent from an accredited university or higher education provider.
• An overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be admitted based on equivalent qualifications as assessed by the Schools Learning and Teaching Committee.
• SPECIFIC ADMISSION CRITERIA.
• The following are the specific criteria for admission: A resume/CV to demonstrate at least two years of experience in a leadership or management role, including a written summary of your relevant work experience.
• ADVANCED STANDING.
• Applicants with an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 9 qualification (or higher) in a cognate area may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Refer to the Advanced Standing Policy for more information.
• INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS The Master of Business Administration is available to domestic students and international students studying outside of Australia. The course is unavailable to international students in Australia on a student visa.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Applicants who completed their bachelors degree (or overseas equivalent) in a language other than English must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no sub-band below 6.0.

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