313335 v.1 Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
MBA(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 071713A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
2 Years
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 course combines the business acumen of the award-winning MBA with advanced units in leadership, critical thinking and ethics. With its focus on strategy and leadership, the course is particularly relevant for students in senior and executive roles dealing with complex organisational and leadership challenges.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
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.
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, Graduate Diploma in Business, Graduate Certificate in Procurement, Master of Business Administration.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Specific Course Completion details
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.
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. have a thorough foundation of contemporary business theories, concepts and be able to apply these in a group or organisational environment
2. create and critically evaluate innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain business environments
3. access, evaluate and synthesise diverse information for intelligent business application
4. effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcomes
5. select and use the appropriate technologies and recognise their advantages and limitations
6. possess and be able to utilise life-long learning strategies, recognise and apply international perspective within the business environment
7. recognise and apply international perspectives within the business environment
8. appropriately manage and value diversity within a business setting
9. apply professional skills – team work, leadership and ethical behaviour
Duration and Availability
The course may be completed in 2 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study. The course may be completed internally or with a mix of both internal and online study.
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 | |||||
| 310170 | v.2 | Economics for Managers 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5699 | v.6 | Financial Management 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Trimester 2 | |||||
| 10975 | v.5 | Corporate Finance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6649 | v.6 | Human Resource Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Trimester 3 | |||||
| 11390 | v.3 | Leadership in a Dynamic Global Environment 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306052 | v.3 | Strategy and International Business Competitiveness 660 | 3.0 | 50.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Trimester 1 | |||||
| 11386 | v.4 | Philosophy and Ethics 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11388 | v.2 | Leadership Development 510 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.4 | Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 313179 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Leadership 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Trimester 2 | |||||
| 303111 | v.4 | Critical Thinking 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 75.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Trimester 3 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 25.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12828 | v.4 | Innovation in Decision Quality 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13198 | v.3 | Business Process Improvement 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12023 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Graduate School of Business) 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12025 | v.4 | International Business Study Tour 593 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6439 | v.6 | Digital Marketing Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5266 | v.10 | Contemporary Organisational Issues 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313180 | v.1 | Entrepreneurship and Creativity 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313179 | v.1 | Fundamentals of Leadership 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6649 | v.6 | Human Resource Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.4 | Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312815 | v.1 | Legal Environment 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308217 | v.2 | Legal Issues in Human Resources 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 39.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311374 | v.2 | International Oil and Gas Markets 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5757 | v.6 | Organisational Change and Development 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13628 | v.4 | Scenarios and Strategy 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6437 | v.7 | Strategic Business Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11385 | v.3 | Strategic Customer Leadership 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312814 | v.1 | Strategic Project Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303950 | v.3 | Sustainability Management Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
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.
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