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Master of Business Administration (International Management) |
UB Code
BS9 |
Mid year entry
Yes |
Program Coordinator
Associate Professor Mike Willis |
Credit Points
240 |
Duration (EFTSL)
2.00 |
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 (International Management)
The program will provide students with theoretical and practical concepts of management. The MBA's general orientation prepares students for roles in general management and in addition provides a choice of specialised functions. The emphasis is on developing a sound working knowledge of core disciplines and the analytical skills necessary to understand and direct the work of other functional and operational specialists.
The main aim is to produce an impressive group of individuals who demonstrate a commitment to lead effectively, to exercise their strong interpersonal skills and to continually develop their managerial potential.
The MBA (IM) offered by the School of Business targets applicants seeking the intrinsic reward of knowing their work makes a difference to the well being of their organisation and its stakeholders.
Students must complete
Seven Group One courses (seven core plus one capstone)
Two from four Group Two courses
International Management courses
Three remaining electives courses selected from graduate program offered
Required Core Courses
BUACC5901 Accounting and Finance
BUMKT5901 Marketing
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
BUMGT5921Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes
BUMKT6942 International Business
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUMKT5922 Competitive Analysis
PLUS
Capstone Strategic Management Course - Core Course (taken during final semester)
BUMGT5926 Strategy and Management of Change
Group Two Courses
Select two from the following four courses:
BUACC6925 Financial Policy
BULAW5911 Managing the Legal Environment
BUMGT6961Managerial Skills Workshop
BUMGT6935 Operations Management
Required International Management Courses
Plus any three from the following:
BUECO6922 Economics of Globalisation
BUACC6921 Issues in International Accounting
BL921 Managing Law in International Business (not currently offered)
BUMGT6958 Comparative Issues in International Management
BULAW6903 Managing International and e-Business Legal Issues
BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment
Elective Courses (Group Four Courses)
Three remaining Elective Courses to make up the required total of sixteen courses may be taken from a combination of remaining Group Two courses, the following list, or from the stranded specialisations currently offered in the MBA. (Note: not all specialisation strands are offered at all delivery locations).
BUENT6928 Entrepreneurship
BUHRM6930Change Agent Strategies
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
BUMGT6973 Project Management
BUMGT6981 Applied Management Project
BUMGT6927 Creativity and Innovation
BUMGT6970 Management Consultancy (note preclusion – BUMGT6981)
BUMGT6971 Management Consultancy Project (note preclusion – BUMGT6981
BUMKT6904 Marketing Services Organisations
Specialisation Strands
Marketing
• BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
plus two of
• BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment
• BUMKT6904 Services Marketing
• BUMKT6924 Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
• BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
• BUHRM6933 Management - Employee Relations
• BUHRM6936 Strategic Human Resources management
Students holding overseas accounting qualifications seeking Australian Accounting profession accreditation/membership may include in their electives up to three nominated accounting courses, provided they do not overlap with BUACC5901 and BUACC6925.
Those who complete the program as specified will be eligible for the award of Master of Business Administration (International Management)
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Career Opportunities
Please contact the number listed under Program Enquiries |
Objectives
Objectives address student learning needs related to lifelong learning capabilities (Candy, Crebert & O'Leary, 1994), generic capabilities and specific management capabilities.
In addition to providing economically competitive, market attractive and educationally robust management education, the program is designed to enable students to:
Develop as high potential individuals capable of serving the advanced management needs of local, national and global enterprises.
Develop knowledge and competencies for operational and strategic perspectives.
Acquire a sound working knowledge of the core disciplines of business supplemented by an in-depth study of an advanced international specialisation.
Develop the conceptual frameworks and skills of critical analysis applicable to entrepreneurial operations in a global economy.
Add to the momentum of a business career, rather than be a competitor to it, through offering a range of flexible delivery methods. |
Requirements
The Master of Business (International Management) - MBA(IM) - consists of 16 courses of 15 credit points each, or in the case of the Applied Research Project, 14 courses of 15 credit points and one course of 30 credit points. The MBA(IM) totals 240 credit points. One credit point represents 10 student learning hours. It is normally taken over 2 years full time or part time equivalent.
It consists of 6 core courses, 1 capstone course, 1 international managment course, the remaining elective courses.
7 Group One courses (6 core plus one capstone)
2 from 4 Group Two courses
International Management Courses
3 remaining electives courses selected from graduate program offered
Required Core Courses
BUACC5901 Accounting and Finance
BUMKT5901 Marketing
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
BUMGT5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure, Processes
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUMKT5922 Competitive Analysis
PLUS
Capstone Strategic Management Course (taken during final semester)
BUMGT5926 Strategy and Management of Change
Group Two Courses - Select two from the following four courses
BUACC6925 Financial Policy
BULAW5911 Managing the Legal Environment
BUMGT6961 Managerial Skills
BUMGT6935 Operations Management
Required International Management Courses
BUMKT6942 International Business
Plus any three from the following:
BUECO6922 Economics of Globalisation
BUACC6921 Issues in International Accounting
BUMGT6958 Comparative Issues in International Management
BULAW6903 Managing International and e-Business Legal Issues
BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment
Elective Courses (Group Four Courses)
Three remaining Elective Courses to make up the required total of 16 courses may be taken from a combination of remaining Group Two courses, the following list or from the stranded specialisations currently offered in the existing at your location MBA. (Note: not all specialisation strands are offered at all delivery locations)
BUENT6928 Entrepreneurship
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing
BUMGT6973 Project Management
BUMGT6981 Applied Management Project (note preclusions – BUMGT 6970 & BUMGT 6971 )
BUMGT6927 Creativity and Innovation
BUMGT6970 Management Consultancy (note preclusion – BUMGT 6981 )
BUMGT6971 Management Consultancy Project (note preclusion – BUMGT 6981 )
BUMKT6904 Marketing Services Organisations
Specialisation Strands
Marketing
BUMKT6923 Strategic Marketing plus two of
BUMKT6922 Marketing in the International Environment or
BUMKT6904 Marketing Services Organisations
BUMKT6924 Integrated Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Human Resource Management
BUHRM6930 Change Agent Strategies
BUHRM6933 Management - Employee Relations
BUHRM6936 Strategic Human Resources management
Note: students holding overseas accounting qualifications seeking Australian Accounting profession accreditation/membership, may include in their electives up to three nominated accounting courses provided they do not overlap with BUACC5901 and BUACC6925
Those who complete the program as specified will be eligible for the award of Master of Business Administration (International Management)
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Content
For further information regarding the program content for this program please use the link below:
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Mode of Study - Length
The Master of Business Administration (International Managment)is normally taken over a two year period or part time equivalent. |
Location
Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat) |
Application Method
All applicants are required to complete the Direct Application form, to obtain a copy please visit the following website:
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Entry Requirements
The Master of Business Administration (International Managment) is intended for people who have an undergraduate degree with approximately two years experience working within an organisation. |
Extra Requirements
There are no extra requirements for entry into this program |
Professional Recognition
Australian Human Resource Institiute (AHRI)
Australian Marketing Institute (AIM) |
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.
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