C04014v2 Master of Business Administration

Overview

The UTS MBA is distinguished from the competition by its practical, vocational orientation and by the open architecture of the course design. All MBA subjects are approved by an Industry Board which insists on 'relevance to workplace' as a pre-eminent subject design principle. The MBA provides knowledge and skills that are essential for superior management performance.

The course provides unparalleled program flexibility. Students design their MBA to match their employment aspirations. A wide range of specialist skills is also introduced through a choice of majors and sub-majors. The teaching staff are drawn from among the finest researchers and university educators around the world, keeping students abreast of current trends and focusing on the global picture.

Course aims

General management skills develop expertise in strategic thinking; critical analysis; developing and implementing business plans; decision making under uncertainty; understanding organisational dynamics; motivating others; effective communication; leadership; and promoting change in dynamic environments. Functional skills develop competency in a number of key disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing and human resources management. Specialist skills are introduced in areas such as electronic business; corporate finance; banking; corporate accounting; international marketing; human resource management; management in the public, private and international spheres; tourism; sport; arts management; engineering management; health management; and information technology.

Career options

The MBA is the most recognised and most transportable postgraduate degree. Students in the MBA know that to realise their full career potential, additional managerial skills and credentials are essential. Personal investment in a demanding MBA program that is recognised for both intellectual rigour and practical application of knowledge will accelerate your career progression or introduce new career pathways.

Articulation

Additional admission requirements

Applicants require one of the following:

• a degree from a UTS-recognised university and a minimum of at least four years' relevant work experience
• a relevant Graduate Diploma from UTS or another recognised tertiary education institution and a minimum of at least four years' relevant work experience, or
• a relevant Graduate Certificate from UTS or another recognised tertiary education institution, with at least a Credit average and a minimum of at least four years' relevant work experience.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Students can have a maximum of 10 subject exemptions in the MBA, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Course duration and attendance

The MBA is normally completed in two years of full-time or four years of part-time study. Completion time may be accelerated by undertaking subjects in intensive mode during Summer session.

Course structure

The Master of Business Administration comprises 96 credit points, made up of eight compulsory core subjects (totalling 48 credit points) and eight elective subjects (totalling 48 credit points).

Electives can be taken in one of three ways: as one major (48 credit points); as two sub-majors (24 credit points each); or as one sub-major (24 credit points) plus 24 credit points of mixed electives.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The list of core subjects is provided below, followed by the lists of available majors and sub-majors, and the components of each.

Professional recognition

CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; Australian Human Resources Institute

The MBA with Professional Accounting major meets the formal academic requirements for associate membership of the ICAA and CPA Australia. In order to meet the educational requirements for membership of CPA Australia and the ICAA, students undertaking the Professional Accounting major in the MBA must also complete an introductory law subject. Students who have not previously completed an undergraduate law subject by examination are permitted to study 79708 Contemporary Business Law in place of 21720 Human Resource Management.

Students completing the MBA with a major in Human Resource Management are eligible to apply to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for the Professional Member (MAHRI) status and/or advancement to a higher level of membership for those who have appropriate work experience.

Other information

Further information is available from the Graduate School of Business on: