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

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Course Overview

Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.

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.

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.

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Course Entry and Completion Details

Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Specifically, applicants require 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. 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.

Credit for Recognised Learning

Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.

Intermediate Awards

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 awards approved for this course:

Graduate Certificate in Business.

Pathway to Further Study

Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.

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Course Organisation

Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. critically evaluate and apply diverse leadership and management theoretical frameworks to a wide range of contemporary business and social issues

2. utilise a range of perspectives to identify innovative solutions to leadership issues

3. make informed decisions based on the synthesis and evaluation of information in leadership settings

4. communicate effectively within the ethical and professional framework required of leadership roles

5. use technologies effectively and appropriately to enhance leadership practices

6. utilise life-long learning strategies to continue development of effective leadership

7. understand global imperatives and the implications of international standards and practices and their application in local and global settings

8. improve effectiveness as a leader through interaction with people from a range of cultures and backgrounds and by understanding and utilising diverse cultural perspectives in decision making

9. demonstrate professional, ethical and inclusive behaviour as a leader

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.

Location and delivery Mode

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2014	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2014	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2014	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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Trimester 1
5698	v.5		Organisational Behaviour 550	3.0	25.0
11386	v.4		Philosophy and Ethics 620	3.0	25.0
11388	v.2		Leadership Development 510	39.0	25.0
			SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
					100.0
Year 1 Trimester 2
303111	v.4		Critical Thinking 610	3.0	25.0
5755	v.6		Managerial Effectiveness 571	39.0	25.0
13302	v.4		Leading and Facilitating Teams 620	39.0	25.0
			SELECT ELECTIVE UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		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

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Further Information

For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.

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.

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