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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

198004 v.9 Master of Business Administration

MBA(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074577B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course will provide you with a thorough foundation in contemporary business theories emphasising the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain business environments. Throughout the course, students will complete a broad range of high-level, general and specialised business units. It is aimed primarily at middle and senior managers looking to improve their standing in industry, combining current business theory and local and international perspectives with hands-on project work and is interwoven with a core set of values reflecting our commitment to ethical and sustainable corporate governance practices.

Addition Introductory Information

Located in the heart of the Perth CBD, the Curtin Graduate School of Business provides its students with constant exposure to the culture of excellence and you can be assured your MBA will prepare you for the challenges of an ever-changing business environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Graduates from the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business will be considered qualified for entry. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Specific Requirements

The Graduate Board of Examiners requires, unless there are exceptional circumstances, that those with more than two failures in the course or more than four units with grades below 60 per cent be excluded from the course, so as to maintain the high standard expected of such a prestigious qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course may be completed in 1.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study and can also be completed fully online, dependent on unit selection. International students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Award 11

Graduate Certificate in Business, Graduate Diploma in Business, Graduate Certificate in Procurement, Graduate Diploma in Business (Strategic Procurement).

Course Organisation

Offers specialisations in Strategic Procurement and Oil & Gas, as well as the generic Business stream.

Professional Recognition

Delivered by business practitioners as well as award winning academic faculty and international visiting professors, this course is of exceptional quality, having been internationally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and is one of the few MBAs in Australia to be internationally ranked by The Economist.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
310365 v.1   Business Administration Major (MBA) 300.0
  OR  
310527 v.1   Strategic Procurement Major (MBA) 300.0
  OR  
312782 v.1   Oil and Gas Major (MBA) 300.0
  300.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 1 Y        
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 2 Y        
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 3 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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