Master of Business Administration

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Campus
City West

Duration
1.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DMMA

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
048635B

Entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold:
- A recognised university undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications and a minimum of two years full time relevant work experience; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised university; or
- A Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) across at least four courses from the International Graduate School of Business within the University of South Australia or from another recognised university.
- All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.
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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Aim

This program is designed to further develop motivated men and women for senior leadership positions in organisations operating in international business environments.

Content & Structure

The MBA is an intensive program of 54 units comprising 12 constituent courses and a structured Commencement Seminar.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
MBA - GENERAL MANAGEMENT STREAM
CORE COURSES
Contemporary Management Skills	BUSS 5244	4.5
Leadership and Change Management	BUSS 5389	4.5
Ethics, Governance and Sustainability	BUSS 5385	4.5
Creative and Accountable Marketing	BUSS 5245	4.5
Accounting for Decision Making	BUSS 5247	4.5
The Law for Managers	LAWS 5016	4.5
Managerial Finance	BUSS 5249	4.5
Managerial Economics	BUSS 5248	4.5
International Business	BUSS 5251	4.5
Strategic Management M	BUSS 5390	4.5
PLUS TWO ELECTIVE COURSES
To be chosen from a range of approved elective courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in other postgraduate programs.
MBA - ELECTIVES STREAM
CORE COURSES
Contemporary Management Skills	BUSS 5244	4.5
Leadership and Change Management	BUSS 5389	4.5
Ethics, Governance and Sustainability	BUSS 5385	4.5
Creative and Accountable Marketing	BUSS 5245	4.5
Accounting for Decision Making	BUSS 5247	4.5
Managerial Finance	BUSS 5249	4.5
The Law for Managers	LAWS 5016	4.5
PLUS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CORE COURSES:
Managerial Economics	BUSS 5248	4.5
International Business	BUSS 5251	4.5
Strategic Management M	BUSS 5390	4.5
PLUS FOUR GENERAL ELECTIVE COURSES
To be chosen from a range of approved elective courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in other postgraduate programs.

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
International Graduate School of Business Elective
Topics in Management C	BUSS 5018	4.5
Advanced Corporate Finance	BUSS 5228	4.5
Self Directed Management Study	BUSS 5032	4.5
Global Business M	BUSS 5048	4.5
Management Research and Consulting	BUSS 5050	4.5
Understanding Diversity: an International Perspective	BUSS 5120	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Managing Change	BUSS 5071	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Project and Operations Management M	BUSS 5148	4.5
Information Strategies for Management Decisions	BUSS 5075	4.5
Topics in Management	BUSS 5077	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Strategic Marketing	BUSS 5208	4.5
Contemporary Issues in Managing Customer Value	BUSS 5079	4.5
Entrepreneurship and Innovation	BUSS 5080	4.5
Managerial Economics	BUSS 5248	4.5
Action Learning Project	BUSS 5253	4.5
Executive Business Presentation	BUSS 5254	4.5
Risk Management	BUSS 5292	4.5
Business in China	BUSS 5329	9
Business Process Improvement	BUSS 5352	4.5
Managing Cultural Challenges	BUSS 5353	4.5
Operations Management	BUSS 5357	4.5
Climate Change and Corporate Management	BUSS 5359	4.5
Foundations of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics	BUSS 5360	4.5
Fundamental Concepts of Sustainable Business	BUSS 5361	4.5
Risk and Uncertainty Analysis for Sustainable Business	BUSS 5362	4.5
Complexity and Management	BUSS 5379	4.5

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Electives are chosen from the elective pool in consultation with the Program Director and are subject to prerequisites, corequisites, timetabling, minimum class sizes and contractual arrangements with partner institutions. Not all courses may be available in one calendar year. Where there is a choice of elective or specialty course, students of the Master of Business Administration can choose any approved postgraduate elective course - subject to the Program Director's approval. The Program Director may also approve elective courses from other postgraduate programs offered by this or another university.

2. Academic performance will be monitored by the IGSB Board of Examiners. Students are limited to 2 supplementary assessments within the Master of Business Administration.

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

Notes

1. This program is a full fee paying program and is offered subject to market demand.

2. This program is delivered in the English language.

3. The following specialty streams may be available in Adelaide depending on demand and may be available in some offshore locations: Health Services; Marketing; Finance; Information Systems; Human Resource Management; Property Management; Entrepreneurship; and Sustainable Business (online). Additional streams may become available. Contact the Program Director for information about streams and specialty courses. Specialty courses will be chosen from the postgraduate course offerings within the IGSB and other schools and divisions of the University, in consultation with other postgraduate program directors as appropriate.

4. The Master of Business Administration is designed as a nested program, with credit transfers and articulation pathways from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

5. Subject to demand and various contractual arrangements, the IGSB may offer electives as detailed in the prescribed available electives. In addition, specialty stream electives and new electives will be made available as required.