COURSE INFORMATION

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N45 / H07 Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration program is designed to impart essential managerial knowledge, skills and attitudes which will enable graduates to be effective and productive in the workplace.  The fundamental theme of the course is managerial decision-making within the context of the manager’s interpersonal and informational roles.

 

Full details on the regulations governing this course are available from the Faculty.  It should be noted they include the following:

 

A student in the Master of Business Administration program will be recommended for course termination if:

 

(a)  the student fails to maintain a minimum course average of 60%, or

(b)  the student fails three times during the period of the course (i.e., a total of three fails in any combination of units).

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a recognised undergraduate degree with evidence of suitability, or successful completion of a Graduate Diploma, and subject to evidence of 2 years minimum suitable work experience approved by the Faculty.

 

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Churchlands campus.  Health Services Management and Justice Administration are also available by external study.

 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Foundation Studies (8 units)

 

Plus Specialist Studies (4 units) or Electives and Project.

 

Foundation Studies

Foundation Studies introduce fundamental principles in eight units of coursework during which the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to execute successfully the management function in both domestic and international environments.

 
 
MBA5102 Management of Information V 15
MBA5103 Market Analysis V 15
MBA5105 Financial Reporting and Analysis V 15
MBA5110 Principles of Management V 15
MBA5119 Economics V 15
MAN5160 Managing Change V 15
MBA5330 Principles of Human Resource Management V 15
MBA5340 Business Strategy V 15
 
Specialist Studies


This stage equips the decision-maker with knowledge and skills required for management of a specialist area integral to the development and execution of a strategic business plan. Specialist Studies comprise four units which may be undertaken in the following areas. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any IVth or Vth year level units subject to prior approval from the Faculty.
 
 
STCILCommercial and Industrial Law
STFINFinance
STHSMHealth Services Management
STHTHospitality and Tourism
STHRMHuman Resource Management
STISInformation Systems
STIBInternational Business
STJAJustice Administration
STLEADLeadership
STMANManagement
STMARMarketing
STSMANSchool Management
STSPMNSport Management
STWMARWine Marketing
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 18/11/2004