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Courses Handbook 2013

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

196604 v.4 Master of Business Leadership

MBL(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074578A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This specialist course is one of Australia’s longest running, masters level leadership courses with a curriculum offering students a more detailed understanding and engagement with current and future leadership challenges. Students are constantly required to analyse and reframe leadership concepts alongside their own leadership styles in order to gain an understanding of organisations and develop their practical skills Students will also be required to apply, test and evaluate their analytical, leadership and management skills in the workplace and further their professional and personal development through action learning that is transferable to real organisations. By exploring the philosophy and ethics of leadership and covering a range of topics including working with teams, working in a global arena, effective and strategic management and organisational behaviour, graduates will leave the course with a more strategic understanding and engagement with leadership.

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 require, 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. Residential segments and weekend classes form compulsory components of the course.

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 Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Business.

Course Organisation

Students must complete 12 units (or 300 credits) and a minimum of 40 hours of professional development to graduate with a Master of Business Leadership. Units are available in a number of different modes including face to face, intensive and fully on-line.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Additional costs for accommodation during residential segments and for outdoor activities related to the course will apply.

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
Year 1 Trimester 1
11386 v.4   Philosophy and Ethics 620 3.0 25.0
11388 v.2   Leadership Development 510 39.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Trimester 2
13302 v.4   Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 39.0 25.0
303111 v.4   Critical Thinking 610 3.0 25.0
5755 v.6   Managerial Effectiveness 571 39.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 ELECTIVE   25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Trimester 3
11390 v.3   Leadership in a Dynamic Global Environment 520 3.0 25.0
11391 v.6   Sustainable Leadership Practice 610 3.0 25.0
311855 v.1   Strategic Leadership 610 3.0 25.0
5757 v.6   Organisational Change and Development 573 3.0 25.0
  100.0

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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