COURSE INFORMATION

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I10 Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration program is designed to develop 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.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a recognised undergraduate degree or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and subject to a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following modes of delivery - On-campus, and Online.

Health Services Management is only available by external study. Core units and many electives available online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The program of 180 credit points comprises two sections: a core area of 120 credit points (8 units) plus specialist areas of studies comprising four units or electives or a project where a minimum of 60 credit points must be achieved.

 

Core Units

Core Units introduce fundamental principles in eight units of coursework during which the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to operate successfully the management function in both domestic and international environments.
 
CORE UNITS
MBA5602 Managing Globally and Locally 15
MBA5603 Leadership and Change Management 15
MBA5604 Managing People for Performance 15
MBA5340 Business Strategy 15
 
Plus FOUR units selected from the following:
 
MBA5607 Business Economics 15
MBA5600 Finance for Business Decisions 15
MBA5601 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making 15
MBA5605 Information System Challenges in Management 15
MBA5606 Marketing Management 15
 
Plus FOUR elective units OR a Specialisation.
 
 
 

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. Specialisations comprise four units which may be undertaken in the following areas. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any level 5 units or other approved postgraduate unit subject to prior approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

SPAAHPCommercial and Industrial Law Area of Specialisation
SPAAIGEnterprise Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAAHQFinance Area of Specialisation
SPAAHGHealth Services Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAFXHospitality and Tourism Area of Specialisation
SPAAIAHuman Resource Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAIFInformation Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAADGIntegrated Marketing Communications Area of Specialisation
SPAAHNInternational Business Area of Specialisation
SPAAHLLeadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAIBManagement Area of Specialisation
SPAAHJMarketing Area of Specialisation
SPAAIEProfessional Accounting Area of Specialisation
SPAAIDResearch Area of Specialisation
SPAAFYSchool Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAHKSport Management Area of Specialisation
 
 
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: 3/31/2008 VET: 3/31/2008