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
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered through the Curtin Graduate School of Business (CGSB), one of the largest executive graduates business schools in the Asia Pacific Region and located in the heart of the Perth CBD. The MBA, which is internationally accredited by the UK based Association of MBAs (AMBAs) is also one of the few MBAs in Australia to be internationally ranked by the The Economist. In November 2009 the course was awarded a prestigious Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) award for post-graduate courses that enhance learning. December 2010 the online component of the MBA was awarded teChnology Enhanced Learning (CEL) accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (efmd). The MBA curriculum has a highly applied and practical focus and is delivered by business practitioners as well as award winning academic faculty and international visiting professors. It is designed to build business acumen amongst middle and senior managers by providing a broad-based business content tailored for experienced managers drawn from across a range of industry sectors. The course structure meets the needs of busy working professionals with many units offered in intensive (block), evening and online. The typical student in the MBA is around 34 years of age and brings a high level of experience to the course.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution or equivalent, and at least three years relevant work experience. Selection, which is competitive, will be based on a range of information including grades achieved in previous study, referee reports, relevance of work experience, career aspirations and test results. Applicants are required to submit referee reports and a CV. Interviews may also be required. Applicants with three or more years of relevant work experience and who have completed a graduate qualification in the last three years, or who have completed four units of the Graduate Certificate in Business, may be offered entry to the Master of Business Administration. Well-performed candidates without an appropriate background may be admitted but will be required to complete appropriate bridging and special course units as prescribed. In certain cases, the need to complete these special units may result in an extension of studies beyond the normal length of the course.
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 is three trimesters, or one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Availability of units, work commitments and an intention to undertake the advanced specialisation may increase the course duration to two years. The course may be completed internally or with a mix of both internal and online study. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online. For further information on fees and class times, go to www.gsb.curtin.edu.au
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.
Course Organisation
There are two pathways: one for students without a first degree in business/commerce and another, more flexible structure, for those with an undergraduate business/commerce background. Units are available in a number of different modes including face to face, intensive and fully on-line. It is possible to complete the MBA fully on-line although there is a residential component where students complete the double credit capstone unit. Students must complete 300 credit points and a minimum of 40 hours ofprofessional development to graduate with a Master of Business Administration.
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# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | 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.
