307501 v.1 Master of Business Administration - CPA Collaborative Program

MBA(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed for CPA professionals wanting to develop skills in identifying, analysing and developing strategies for management opportunities and problems. It provides a broad coverage of leadership and management competencies and the opportunity to develop a specialisation or pursue extensive development of business competencies.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, at least three years relevant work experience and completion of 5 CPA modules.

Specific Requirements
Prior to completion students must complete three important additional non fee-paying modules - Business Application, Critical and Creative Thinking, and MBA Retreat. The Graduate Board of Examiners require, unless there are exceptional circumstances, that those with more than two failures in the course or more than three 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. Attendance at one residential weekend with related activities and a business application program are compulsory components of the course.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition is awarded for the five CPA modules by agreement with CPA Australia.

Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course involves the equivalent of seven full units following completion of five CPA modules. Availability of units, work commitments and an intention to undertake this program may increase the course duration to two years.

Course Organisation
Students must complete 12 units and graduate with a Master of Business Administration. Students may select an additional four unit specialisation and instead receive an award of Master of Business Administration (Specialisation). Alternatively, students may select an additional four elective units, receiving instead an award of Master of Business Administration (Advanced). Students may be required to substitute designated Curtin units if their completed CPA module(s) contains material to be undertaken.

Professional Recognition
CPA (CPA Master of Business Administration).

Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to find careers in finance, Corporate Management, Professional Accounting and Management Consultancy.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study. Tuition fees are levied as an inclusive figure to the participant incorporating accommodation and other related expenses.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

13242 v.2 Business Performance 660 3.0 25.0

OR

13198 v.3 Business Process Improvement 620 8.0 25.0

OR

6431 v.5 Strategic Information Management 660 3.0 25.0

OR

12025 v.3 Business Research Project (Graduate) 593 3.0 25.0

13302 v.3 Leading Teams 620 3.0 25.0

OR

307063 v.1 Retreat and Presentation Workshops 061 (MBA)

306052 v.2 Business Strategy and International Business 660 3.0 50.0

307117 v.1 Business Application 061 (MBA) 1.0

307118 v.1 Critical and Creative Thinking and Business Leaders Series 061 (MBA) 1.0

5266 v.7 Industrial Relations (Theory and Practice) 555 3.0 25.0

OR

308217 v.1 Risk and Safety Management 660 3.0 25.0

5757 v.6 Organisation Change and Development 573 3.0 25.0

OR

5698 v.5 Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0

OR

5282 v.6 Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0

OR

6439 v.5 Competitive Marketing Strategies 660 3.0 25.0

OR

11385 v.3 Strategic Customer Leadership 610 3.0 25.0

6649 v.6 Human Resource Strategies 660 3.0 25.0

OR

5755 v.6 Managerial Effectiveness 571 3.0 25.0

SELECT 5 ELECTIVES 125.0

300.0

# Electives indicate CPA modules to be undertaken.

* Non fee-paying compulsory modules.

Availability

Year Location Period Internal External
2004 Perth City Campus Trimester 1 Y Y
2004 Perth City Campus Trimester 2 Y Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.