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Master of Business Administration

  • 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 year minimum full-time; 6 years maximum part-time.
Commence: Session 2, Session 5 or Session 9
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 24
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 8-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.

The 16-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 24-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 16 core subjects covering the fundamental areas of business administration and choose eight 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 eight 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 16 courses and gain the Graduate Diploma. Subject to certain time conditions, you can return to upgrade your qualification later.

Intakes - when to apply

There will be three intakes a year: January (Session 2), May (Session 5) and August (Session 9). Prospective candidates should apply by no later than 30 November for Session 2, 30 March for Session 5, or 30 July for Session 9.

Scholarships

Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.

For more information visit scholarships for business masters programs.

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

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission candidates must:

  1. possess an undergraduate degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 (on a 7-point scale)
  2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work experience; and
  3. must achieve at least 5 points from the points tables below, with those points gained in at least two of the three categories:
    1. prior work experience 
    2. academic achievement 
    3. graduate management admissions test
  • candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
  • Exceptional applicants who do not possess a Bachelor degree will be required to complete a GMAT or Business Select Entrance Test plus an interview. Successful completion of either entrance qualification and interview may allow the candidate to be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBusAdmin). Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a GPA of 4 or greater (on a 7-point scale) will qualify the candidate for entry into the MBA.

    Points table – Applicable for entry requirements and scholarship eligibility

    Prior work experience

    Candidates must have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work experience. An additional point may be awarded for substantial managerial work experience with a multinational firm. Applicants will need to provide certified documentary evidence of prior employment experience.

    Work experience (years, full-time equivalent) 2 3 4+
    Points 1 2 3

    Prior academic achievement (ie undergraduate GPA)

    Prior academic study at the bachelor level can be in any field at any recognised tertiary institution. Points awarded are based on the candidate’s grade point average (GPA) from their undergraduate degree based on USC's 7-point scale or equivalent.

    GPA (7-point scale) 4.5 4.7 4.9 5.1 5.3 5.5 5.7 5.9 6.1 6.3 6.5 6.7+
    Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

    Applicants who have not completed a recognised bachelor degree may be considered for admission based on their prior work experience and GMAT test score but entrance without a prior degree is limited to 10 percent of the entire enrolment.

    Graduate Management Admissions Test

    USC needs to see a certified copy of GMAT results.

    GMAT 500-549 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630 640 650 660 670
    Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    GMAT 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800
    Points 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

    Note: At the discretion of the Dean, Faculty of Business, one additional point may be awarded for each of the following:

    1. Masters degree
    2. PhD/DBA
    3. Substantial managerial experience with a multi-national firm
    English language proficiency

    International applicants must meet one of the English language proficiency levels for entry to the MBA program (refer to the English language proficiency requirements).

    Applicants who do not meet the language requirement may be offered a USC English Language pathway program to the MBA.

    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, 2011.

    For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

    • 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 24 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: (16)
    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    MBA701 The Inquiring Teacher *
    MBA702 Teaching Reading and Writing
    MBA703 Teaching Mathematics
    MBA704 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7
    MBA705 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts
    MBA706 Teaching Primary School Mathematics *
    MBA707 The Global Teacher*
    MBA708 Diversity and the Exceptional Child *
    MBA709 Literacy and Literature within the Primary Curriculum *
    MBA710 Sustainable Teaching Practices *
    MBA711 Workplace Learning: Refining the Craft of Teaching *
    MBA712 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7
    MBA713 Innovation and Creative Decision Making
    MBA714 Marketing Foundations
    MBA715 Managing Research
    MBA716 Entrepreneurship
    Elective courses: (8)

    Select 8 courses from:

    CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
    MBA717 Financial Statement Analysis
    MBA718 Informatics for Managers
    MBA719 Organisational Behaviour
    MBA721 Economics for Managers
    MBA722 Law and Business
    MBA723 Understanding Leadership
    MBA724 Corporate Governance
    MBA725 Business Strategy
    MBA726 Financial Management
    MBA727 Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

    TOTAL UNITS 144

     

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