Master of Business Administration, Master of Management (Tourism and Event Management)

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
April
June
September

Campus
City West

Duration
2.2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMBA

Fees
AUD$ 27,600 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2013

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
058633K

Entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold:
- A successfully completed bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*; or
- A Graduate Diploma in Management with a grade point average of at least 4** from the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university.

* Normally applicants with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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This program will have no further intakes after Study Period 6 2014.

Aim

The program is designed to provide education for graduates and other students with interest in the area of management. A general management degree can be completed or specialisations are available in the following areas: Integrated Supply Chain Management; Strategic Procurement; and Tourism and Event Management.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the award students must complete four division core courses, four courses in the area of specialisation and four of the Management core courses for a total of 54 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
CORE COURSES
International Business	BUSS 5251	4.5
Leadership and Change Management	BUSS 5389	4.5
Accounting for Decision Making	BUSS 5247	4.5
Creative and Accountable Marketing	BUSS 5245	4.5
The Law for Managers	LAWS 5016	4.5
Contemporary Management Skills	BUSS 5244	4.5
Managerial Finance	BUSS 5249	4.5
Ethics, Governance and Sustainability	BUSS 5385	4.5
Strategic Management M	BUSS 5390	4.5
Managerial Economics	BUSS 5248	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
TOURISM AND EVENT MANAGEMENT
The Principles and Practice of Tourism	TOUR 5001	4.5
Festivals and Events	TOUR 5002	4.5
Sport, Tourism and Events	BUSS 5358	4.5
Tourism: Impacts and Sustainability	TOUR 5003	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 6

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Recommended electives
Leisure and Tourism: Predicting Demand	TOUR 5007	4.5
Special Topics	BUSS 5338	4.5
Meetings, Conventions and Exhibition Management	BUSS 5356	4.5
Case Studies in the Workplace	BUSS 5377	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. The program comprises: 11 courses from the MBA program; and 7 courses from Specialisation 2.

Notes

1. Credit will not be granted for courses in this program. Students who have taken for another award, a course which is substantially equivalent to a course from the program schedule, must substitute a course of equal standing and unit value, with the approval of the Program Director.

2. Application is via direct entry to the International Graduate School of Business through Apply Online.

3. Students completing the double masters program will receive a parchment for each of the single masters programs.

4. Students may exit this program and receive the qualification of the program for which they meet the requirements. This award may be at graduate certificate, graduate diploma or masters level depending on the studies undertaken by the student.

5. All students are required to attend a structured Commencement Seminar. No grade is awarded for this.

6. Electives should be chosen from the courses offered by the Division of Business and in a related discipline and approved by the Program Director.