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Master of Business Administration

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Business Administration (MBA), a candidate will be able to:

Course learning outcomes Graduate qualities
1. Integrate key concepts, techniques and trends in one or more fields of business practice, and identify the challenges and opportunities involved in applying this knowledge in diverse contexts.
Depth of disciplinary expertise
2. Question, assess and respond independently and strategically to assumptions, propositions and debates within one or more fields of business practice.
Critical thinking and Problem solving
3. Use a range of persuasive communication strategies, including negotiation skills, to deliver tailored outputs to a variety of audiences, in response to complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice.
Communication (oral and written)
4. Critically examine quantitative and qualitative approaches for problem solving, contemporary digital technology trends and assess the implications of emerging workplace technologies.
Information and Digital literacy
5. Use novel insights and evidence to formulate strategically appropriate and innovative solutions within one or more fields of business practice.
Inventiveness
6. Value complexity and the diversity of perspectives to develop a culturally appropriate and informed representation, become inclusive and culturally responsive.
Cultural competence
7. Value and integrate diverse skill sets and backgrounds in collaborating with others to help manage ambiguity.
Interdisciplinary effectiveness
8. Develop ethical and social awareness and responsibility in personal decision-making and with respect to broader environmental, social and governance imperatives.
Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
9. Effectively and positively influence and engage others (including external agencies) from a variety of leadership and management perspectives.
Influence