- MBA — the international standard for graduate business qualifications
- Innovative and flexible approaches to learning
- Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of studying online
Program summary
Program title: Master of Business Administration
Award abbreviation: MBA
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus, online
Duration: 1.5 years full-time (delivered over one calendar year); 6 years maximum part-time.
Commence: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
USC program code: BU710
CRICOS code: 066777E
Broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.
In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. Graduate training in management and business administration can complement and enhance the skills you have gained in the workplace, or add value to existing qualifi-cations—fast tracking your career ambitions.
USC’s business administration programs offer you innovative and flexible approaches to learning, including the opportunity to study online. Courses explore current business issues and offer you network-building opportunities. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
The 4-course Graduate Certificate in Business Administration introduces you to fundamental areas of business administration. Courses cover the key functional areas of an organisation and provide you with knowledge and skills in the key discipline areas. It is also a entry pathway if you wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration but do not hold a bachelors degree.
The 8-course Graduate Diploma builds on the Graduate Certificate and articulates into the Master of Business Administration. In the Graduate Diploma, you extend the skill-focused study and practical work to develop your professional understanding and problem-solving abilities. Depending on your interests, you can choose to study courses in decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics.
The suite culminates in the 12-course MBA, which is now the international standard for graduate business qualifications. As an MBA student, you develop managerial skills in critical thinking and research and analysis through individual and team-based work. You complete six required courses covering the fundamental areas of business administration and choose six elective courses, which allow you to focus on specific interest areas.
For added flexibility, if you enrol in the Graduate Diploma you may choose to exit after completing the first four courses with the Graduate Certificate and achieve a recognised qualification. Similarly, if you enrol in the masters program, you may choose to exit after completing the first eight courses and gain the Graduate Diploma. Subject to certain time conditions, you can return to upgrade your qualification later.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least 3 years’ relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted to the qualifying Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the MBA for completion of the remaining courses.
Intakes - when to apply
There will be three intakes a year: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program Leader
Dr Jane Craig
Tel: +61 7 5430 2865
Email: JCraig1@usc.edu.au
Credit transfer or recognition of prior learning
Students with an undergraduate degree
No credit transfer or recognition of prior learning will be granted to students with an undergraduate qualification.
Students with postgraduate qualifications
Students who have completed postgraduate courses elsewhere may apply for advanced standing up to a maximum of 50 percent for the Master of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. The content of the courses would need to overlap the University of the Sunshine Coast course content by at least 75 percent.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2013.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2013:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete a minimum of 12 courses including all required courses listed below.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Required courses: (6)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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ACC701 Financial Plan Construction | |||
BUS702 Communication and Thought | |||
BUS704 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
MGT701 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
MGT703 Applied Research Methods | |||
MKG701 Economics for Business |
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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ACC506 Business Law and Ethics | |||
ACC508 Management and Organisational Behaviour | |||
ACC511 Marketing Theory and Practice | |||
ACC512 Strategic Management | |||
ACC520 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility | |||
ACC610 Accounting Principles | |||
ACC611 Informatics for Financial Professionals | |||
ACC620 Financial Accounting | |||
ACC621 Law of Business Associations | |||
BUS513 Company Accounting | |||
BUS514 Management Accounting | |||
BUS515 Advanced Research Methods | |||
BUS703 Business Finance | |||
BUS705 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
BUS706 Introduction to Financial Planning | |||
BUS707 Retirement and Superannuation | |||
BUS708 Insurance and Risk Management | |||
BUS710 Personal Investment Management | |||
BUS711 Tax and Estate Planning | |||
INF701 Financial Plan Construction | |||
MGT702 Introduction to Psychology A | |||
MGT704 Counselling for the Human Services Professional | |||
MGT711 Social Research | |||
MGT712 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory | |||
MGT721 Counselling Theory and Practice | |||
MGT722A Group Work | |||
MGT722B Ethics and Professional Practice | |||
MGT725 Developmental and Family Counselling |
TOTAL UNITS 144