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Master of Business Administration |
UB Code
BP9 |
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Mid year entry
Yes |
Program Coordinator
Associate Professor Mike Willis |
Credit Points
180 |
Duration (EFTSL)
1.500 |
Contact Hours (per week)
3 hours per course, per week, per semester |
Classes Held
Will be informed upon enrolment |
Commences
March and July |
Outline
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is generalist degree intended for those with some practical experience who now wish to widen their managerial knowledge and skills. The philosophy underlying this Master of Business Administration is to enable our students to deal with the many facets of management. The program aims to develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis through individual and team based work. A feature of the MBA is that it focuses on critical areas of integration but facilitates some specialisation to accommodate specific career paths.
Required Core Courses
BUACC5901 Accounting and Finance
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUMKT5901 Marketing
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
BUMGT5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes
BUMKT5922 Competitive Analysis
Required Capstone Course
BUMGT5926 Strategy and Management of Change
Elective Courses
A total of 5 elective courses are required.
Select courses from the following Group 2 and Group 3 courses or from the strand sequences (pre-requisites permitting). Please note : Not all electives are offered in any one year and electives will not run if the cohort is less than 10. MPA courses may not be taken as electives.
Group 2 courses
Plus at least two from the following 4
BUMGT6935 Operations Management
BUACC6925 Financial Policy
BUMGT6961 Managerial Skills Workshop
BULAW5911 Managing the Legal Environment
Group 3 courses
The remaining 3 (for generalist MBA) to be selected from the balance of group two courses or the following electives :
BUENT6928 Entrepreneurship
BUMGT6927 Creativity and Innovation
BUMKT6942 International Business
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUMGT6973 Project Management
Specialisation Program Structure
Specialised Strands
BUHEA6903 Leadership in HSM
BUHEA6904 Evidence-based Practice in HSM
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT *note pre-requisite
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management (Core course)
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUHRM6933 Management - Employee Relations
BUHRM6936 Strategic Human Resource Development
MARKETING *note pre-requisite
BUMKT5901 Marketing (Core course )
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
plus 2 of the following:
BUMKT6904 Marketing Service Organisations
BUMKT6924 Integrated Logistics & Supply Chain Management
BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment
Project Management we do not advise this specialisation for international students studying in Australia as it requires senior level employment in a host organisation in order to carry out the required projects). Project Management is not a designated stream.
BUMGT6970 Project Management
BUMGT6971 Management Consultancy Project
BUMGT6973 Project Management
Please note that the Applied Research project is not a 'designated' stream “ i.e. the MBA testamur is not notated.
BUGEN6931 Business Research : Methods and Practice
BUGEN6932 Minor Dissertation (equivalent to 2 courses)
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Career Opportunities
Please contact the number listed under Program Enquiries |
Objectives
The MBA is a generalist's degree intended for those with some practical experience who now wish to widen their managerial knowledge and skills.
The philosophy underlying this type of MBA is to enable our students to deal with the many facets of management. The program aims to develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis through individual and team based work.
A feature of the University of Ballarat's MBA is that it focuses on these critical areas on integration whilst allowing some specialisation to accommodate specific career paths.
This program offers a number of unique benefits:
. Innovative and flexible approaches to learning and teaching;
. Is integrative across functions and disciplines;
. Allows specialisation through specific strands;
. Is application focused and reflective of practice;
. Draws on a broad based faculty with access to expertise outside the University; and
. Links theory and application. |
Requirements
Required Core Courses
BUACC5901 Accounting and Finance
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUMKT5901 Marketing
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
BUMGT5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes
BUMKT5922 Competitive Analysis
Required Capstone Course
BUMGT5926 Strategy and Management of Change
Elective Courses
A total of 5 elective courses are required.
Select courses from the following Group 2 and Group 3 courses or from the strand sequences (pre-requisites permitting). Please note : Not all electives are offered in any one year and electives will not run if the cohort is less than 10. MPA courses may not be taken as electives.
Group 2 courses
Plus at least two from the following 4
BUMGT6935 Operations Management
BUACC6925 Financial Policy
BUMGT6961 Managerial Skills Workshop
BULAW5911 Managing the Legal Environment
Group 3 courses
The remaining 3 (for generalist MBA) to be selected from the balance of group two courses or the following electives :
BUENT6928 Entrepreneurship
BUMGT6927 Creativity and Innovation
BUMKT6942 International Business
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUMGT6973 Project Management
Specialisation Program Structure
Specialised Strands
BUHEA6903 Leadership in HSM
BUHEA6904 Evidence-based Practice in HSM
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT *note pre-requisite
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management (Core course)
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUHRM6933 Management - Employee Relations
BUHRM6936 Strategic Human Resource Development
MARKETING *note pre-requisite
BUMKT5901 Marketing (Core course )
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
plus 2 of the following:
BUMKT6904 Marketing Service Organisations
BUMKT6924 Integrated Logistics & Supply Chain Management
BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment
Project Management we do not advise this specialisation for international students studying in Australia as it requires senior level employment in a host organisation in order to carry out the required projects). Project Management is not a designated stream.
BUMGT6970 Project Management
BUMGT6971 Management Consultancy Project
BUMGT6973 Project Management
Please note that the Applied Research project is not a 'designated' stream “ i.e. the MBA testamur is not notated.
BUGEN6931 Business Research : Methods and Practice
BUGEN6932 Minor Dissertation (equivalent to 2 courses)
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Content
For further information regarding the Program Content for this program, please select the link below:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-NO SPECIFIC MAJOR
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Mode of Study - Length
Students can complete the MBA in 3 semesters full-time or over an extended part-time period.
Time restrictions apply for re-entry into the program.
MODE
The MBA can be completed by studying full-time, part-time, evening, block mode, or a combination of the above.
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Location
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
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Application Method
All applicants are required to complete the Direct Application for Admission form. To obtain a copy of this form, please visit www.ballarat.edu.au/apply
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Entry Requirements
The MBA program is intended for people who have an undergraduate degree and/or extensive experience working within an organisation.
Candidates should have:
- A bachelor degree, or equivalent;
- A minimum of two years work experience; or
- Undertake a one month industry immersion program in Australia at the beginning of the program, and
- Provide a referee's report.
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Extra Requirements
There are no extra requirements for entry into this program. |
Professional Recognition
Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
Australian Marketing Institute (AIM)
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Pathways
Pathway information is available from staff listed under 'Program Enquiries'. |
Fees
Please visit www.ballarat.edu.au/fees to obtain further information regarding Indicative Program Fees.
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Enquiries
For further program information contact:
Jenny Trounce
Administration Officer - Graduate Programs
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat)
School of Business
Telephone: (03) 5327 9437
Email: info@ballarat.edu.au |
International Students
This information may not apply to international students.For further information contact International Student Programs:Tel: +61 3 5327 9018 Fax: +61 3 5327 9017Email: international@ballarat.edu.au
Web: www.ballarat.edu.au/fdp/international |
Information correct as at
21-10-2009 |
Further Information
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The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this publication including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of going to press as at the date above, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
Employability Skills Summaries for Training Package qualifications can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au/
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