Master of Business Administration
Why study the Master of Business Administration at UNE?
The UNE online MBA will equip you to deal with the rigours of today's changing work environment. As a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) the GSB is committed to embedding corporate social responsibility and sustainability into our curriculum.
Our MBA will challenge you to think in new ways and encourage you to apply that learning immediately. From day one, you will be testing your knowledge against the real world, integrating it into your thinking and becoming a more effective and adaptable manager in the process. The MBA enables students to develop a broad range of management skills and also provides the opportunity to specialise by majoring in human resource management or international business.
The MBA is comprised of twelve units, with eight core units and four electives.
This award sets out to provide graduates with a depth of understanding of business disciplines, and their embodied theory and principles, which enables them to effectively identify, analyse and resolve any management issue they encounter.
A three unit dissertation can enable strong candidates to move on to PhD studies.
Career Opportunities
The MBA is designed for working professionals seeking to broaden their skills and expand their opportunities within or beyond their current field of employment.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
Up to 6 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee
International
2015 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
| Official Abbreviation | MBA | ||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | ||||||||||||
| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least two years of management experience in the area of human resource management, business and/or management approved by the course coordinator; or (b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline* and have at least two years of work experience; or (c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Management from this University or its equivalent plus at least five years of work experience including three in management**. Applicants must submit a personal statement (approximately 500 words) outlining: (i) their most significant experiences or professional achievements to date; (ii) their long-term objectives and their expectations of this degree in fulfilling those objectives; and (iii) where they see themselves in five years from now. *Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to: Business Management **Management can refer to management of resources and/or people. |
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| Advanced Standing | Candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. The maximum advanced shall be for units counting 36 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course. Candidates admitted under Rule (c) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 12 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based. No advanced standing shall be granted for special topic or dissertation units. |
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| Academic Colours | String (BCC 127) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a non-relevant discipline and at least two years of management experience in the area of human resource management, business and/or management approved by the course coordinator; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline* and have at least two years of work experience; or
(c) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Management from this University or its equivalent plus at least five years of work experience including three in management**.
Candidates must submit a personal statement (approximately 500 words) outlining:
(i) their most significant experiences or professional achievements to date;
(ii) their long-term objectives and their expectations of this degree in fulfilling those objectives; and
(iii) where they see themselves in five years from now.
*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Business
Management
**Management can refer to management of resources and/or people.
Advanced Standing
Candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. The maximum advanced shall be for units counting 36 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course.
Candidates admitted under Rule (c) shall be granted a maximum of 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Up to a further 12 credit points may be granted based on units that were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
No advanced standing shall be granted for special topic or dissertation units.
Period of Candidature
For candidates admitted under Rules (a) and (b), the period of candidature shall be up to six years as a part-time candidate.
For candidates admitted under Rule (c), the period of candidature shall be up to four years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 72 credit points including at least 36 credit points at 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
For candidates admitted under Rules (a) and (b)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Core Units | 48 cps |
| Listed Units OR | 24 cps or |
| One Major | 24 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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For candidates admitted under Rules (c)
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Block Advanced Standing | 24 cps |
| Core Units | 24 cps |
| Listed Units OR | 24 cps or |
| One Major | 24 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |
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Approved Majors
Human Resource Management
International Business
Marketing
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Master of Business Administration.
Exit Pathways
Subject to Advanced Standing rules, candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Management on completion of 24 credit points, including MM521, MM405, 6-12 credit points from the following units: AFM402, ECON406, MM431, MM439, MM453 and up to 6 credit points from among the 500-level units offered by the UNE Business School. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for re-admission and will be subject to the current course requirements of the Master of Business Administration. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Subject to Advanced Standing rules, candidates admitted under Rule (a) or (b) may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Management on completion of 48 credit points, including at least 30 credit points at 400-level from the core and listed units and not more than 18 credit points at 500-level from the core and listed units. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to the current course requirements of the Master of Business Administration. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Subject to Advanced Standing rules, candidates admitted under Rule (c) may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Management on completion of 24 credit points from the core and listed units with not more than 18 credit points at 500-level. Candidates who apply to discontinue their studies must apply for readmission and will be subject to the current course requirements of the Master of Business Administration. This may mean that they will not receive full recognition for their previous studies should the course structure have changed in response to University requirements.
Dissertation
1. A candidate may enrol, with permission of the course coordinator, in BUS591A or BUS591B and submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within an approved field of study.
2. Upon approval of an application, the school shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University (of the rank of Academic Level B or higher). The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature.
3. BUS591A will comprise a dissertation of up to 7000 words, excluding appendices, and will be a small-scale research project, pilot study, case study or report, completed in no more than one teaching period.
BUS591B will comprise a dissertation of up to 15000 words, excluding appendices, and will be an independent investigation of a research problem and preparation of a research report that includes a detailed review of relevant literature within an any areas of business, economics or public policy. The report will identify appropriate data sources and include a preliminary analysis of data gathered. Except with the permission of the school, a candidate shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation in not more than three consecutive trimesters.
Submission of Dissertation
1. The candidate shall:
(a) not present as a dissertation any work that has been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma at this University or another institution, but the candidate will not be precluded from incorporating such work in the dissertation provided that, in presenting the dissertation, the part of the work that has been so incorporated is indicated;
(b) state generally in a preface to the dissertation and elsewhere in the dissertation, the source of information and the extent to which the candidate has availed himself or herself of the work of others (candidates are referred to The University Policy on Plagiarism and Improper Conduct);
(c) incorporate in the dissertation immediately following the title page an abstract of approximately 300 words.
2. Dissertations are due in the last week of the teaching period. Candidates must submit an electronic copy of the dissertation for examination. An electronic version of the dissertation, incorporating any changes suggested following examination, must also be submitted prior to a grade being awarded for the dissertation. The copies must be submitted to: The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, UNE Business School. The supervisor's name should normally be included in the acknowledgements section of the dissertation.
Examination of Dissertation
BUS591A - The dissertation is examined by an examiner.
BUS591B - The dissertation is examined by two examiners recommended by the supervisor.
The supervisor must submit the name and contact details of the recommended examiner to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations at least two weeks prior to submission of the dissertation for examination. A short statement should accompany the recommendation when an examiner is external indicating the qualifications of the recommended examiner and the reason why the recommended examiner is deemed appropriate to examine the dissertation.
The supervisor may consult with the candidate prior to the submission of the dissertation regarding a potential examiner, but the name of the examiner finally recommended by the supervisor to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations should not be made available to the candidate.
The supervisor must provide a statement to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations indicating that the dissertation is suitable for examination.
Examiners are normally expected to complete and return their report within FOUR (4) weeks of the dissertation being delivered. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will advise the supervisors of the outcome of the examination, along with a summary of examiners' reports as appropriate, indicating any amendments to be considered. Students need to consult with the supervisor and undertake any minor amendments to the satisfaction of the supervisor.
The supervisor is to send a note to the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations, that any amendments suggested by the examiners have been addressed to his or her satisfaction and that the result may be finalised. The Coordinator - Minor Dissertations will finalise the result and make a summary recommendation to the School Teaching and Learning Committee regarding:
(a) the grade to be awarded for the dissertation (Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction);
(b) the percentage to be awarded for the dissertation;
(c) if amendments to the dissertation were made before the grade was finalised;
(d) whether the candidate should be allowed to revise and resubmit the dissertation for re-examination (a maximum grade of Pass and score of 50% shall be given for any re-submitted dissertation).
The School Teaching and Learning Committee shall make the final determination as to the outcome of the examination, based on the recommendation from the Coordinator - Minor Dissertations.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Student Appeals.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims |
The Master of Business Administration is designed for working professionals seeking to broaden their skills and expand their opportunities within or beyond their current field of employment. This award sets out to provide graduates an opportunity to develop an advanced and integrated set of core competencies across a range of business disciplines and their embodied theory and principles. It will enable them to effectively identify, analyse and resolve any management issue they encounter. Students can undertake electives in specialist subjects and complete a major in one of three areas - Human Resource Management, International Business or Marketing. A blended learning model is used to enable students to interact with the unit coordinators and each other, creating a collaborative community of learning. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineStudents will develop an advanced and integrated expert knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems. They will demonstrate an awareness of the historical development of the discipline and its methods, recognise the relationship between the practice of the discipline in Australia and its practice in other countries. Students will learn through interaction with unit coordinators and fellow students and be assessed using case analysis of both hypothetical and real-world examples; workplace learning by analysing and applying theory to their own workplace; theory-based assignments and via multiple examination modes. Communication SkillsStudents will acquire communication skills through the completion of oral and written assignments, essays, discussion board participation, workplace based interviews and practical reports. They will use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well-reasoned arguments. Global PerspectivesStudents will learn and analyse the global environment in which business is conducted. Specifically, they will gain an understanding of the global context of their discipline and professional area; the practice of managing in foreign countries and issues raised by cultural diversity for the practice of management in a multicultural or global context. Information LiteracyStudents will be taught information literacy, through the use of the internet, assignment preparation, the use of the Learning Management System, conducting critical literature reviews of relevant concepts, etc. Students are assessed on their skills in obtaining appropriate information for the written assignments. Life-Long LearningStudents will develop skills to reflect on the limitations of, and have the capacity to, evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and cooperatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings. Problem SolvingStudents will learn cognitive and problem solving skills in order to formulate high level responses to complex theoretical and real-life problems, and will be required to act with initiative and high level judgement regarding the applications of their skills and conceptual tools relating to management. Students will learn to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving. Social ResponsibilityStudents will develop understanding and skills in recognising and evaluating a high standard of ethical behaviour as applied to organisational contexts. Students will be required to explain the nature and importance of ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives; demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; appreciate the impact of social change; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; appreciate the importance of sustainable development; appreciate Indigenous culture and history; identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles. Team WorkStudents will learn to work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate the different approaches that different cultures have to collaborative work; take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; take initiative and lead others; operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others; evaluate team performance. |
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All international students should apply directly to the Graduate School of Business. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
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