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Master of Business Administration

Course requirements

1. Master of Business Administration (MBA)

To qualify for the award, Master of Business Administration (MBA), students complete units of study totalling 72 credit points, comprising:

  • 42 credit points in core units of study;
  • 24 credit points in elective units of study; and
  • a 6 credit point capstone unit of study.

2. Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

To qualify for the award, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students complete units of study totalling 48 credit points, comprising:

  • 42 credit points in core units of study; and
  • a 6 credit point elective unit of study.

The units of study for these are set out in the listed in the Unit of study table.

Course 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
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a candidate will be able to:
Course learning outcomes Graduate qualities
1. Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of key concepts, techniques and trends in one or more fields of business practice, to identify the challenges and opportunities involved in diverse contexts.
Depth of disciplinary expertise
2. Identify, critically evaluate and respond independently and strategically to assumptions, propositions and debates within one or more fields of business practice.
Critical thinking and Problem solving
3. Effectively and persuasively deliver tailored outputs to a variety of audiences, in response to complex problems within one or more fields of business practice.
Communication (oral and written)
4. Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative approaches for problem solving, contemporary digital technology trends, and identify implications of emerging workplace technologies.
Information and Digital literacy
5. Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of insights and evidence to identify strategically appropriate and innovative solutions within one or more fields of business practice.
Inventiveness
6. Value the diversity of perspectives when addressing complex problems, to support the development of a culturally appropriate and informed representation, that is inclusive and culturally responsive.
Cultural competence
7. Identify diverse skill sets and backgrounds in collaborating with others to help manage ambiguity. Interdisciplinary effectiveness
8. Generate ethically, responsible and socially aware decisions, and apply understanding of broader environmental, social and governance imperatives.
Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
9. Work collaboratively and confidently with others (including external agencies) from a variety of leadership and management perspectives.
Influence