Master of Business Administration
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through and understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
Designed for
Students seeking a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills for careers in business management
Structure
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program consists of twelve courses (120 units). Students are required to complete the following to meet the requirements of the program: six core courses (60 units) AND either six courses from the directed courses (60 units) OR at least four courses (40 units) from a specialisation plus two courses (20 units) of directed courses.
Subjects
- Business administration, Marketing, International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Health Services Management, Applied Finance.
Standard entry requirements
- Entry into the Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have: Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification
- Or Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing
- Or Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience
- OrAt least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position
- Or Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following UoN programs: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance, Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management, Graduate Certificate in Marketing, Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
Study pathways
Students with substantial work experience but who lack formal qualifications may wish to apply to enter the program at the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration level. Students entering via this pathway will be required to: complete the Graduate Certificate over a minimum of two trimesters and successfully complete a "Business Academic Skills Program" (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Newcastle City Precinct | International: $64,875 | No |
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| Online | International: $64,875 | No |
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| Singapore | International: $64,875 | No |
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| Sydney | International: $64,875 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Newcastle City Precinct, Online, Sydney.
Fees are indicative and subject to annual variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection.
Further information
Students can choose to specialise in Marketing, International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Health Services Management, or Applied Finance.
