C04018v5 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 that 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 international marketing, human resource management, management in the public, private and international spheres, tourism, sport, arts management, engineering 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 students' career progression or introduce new career pathways.

Credit recognition

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

Further information is available at:

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. Classes for core subjects are held during the day as well as in the evening.

Course structure

The course 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 program

The lists of core subjects and available majors and sub-majors are provided below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

CPA Australia; Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA); Australian Human Resources Institute; Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)

The MBA with Professional Accounting major meets the formal academic requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia and the ICAA. In order to meet the educational requirements for membership of CPA Australia and the ICAA, students undertaking the Professional Accounting major must also complete an introductory law subject. Students who have not previously completed an undergraduate law subject by examination must study 79708 Contemporary Business Law in place of 21844 Managing Work and People.

Students completing this degree with a major in human resource management are eligible to apply to the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) for the professional member (MAHRI) status.

Students completing this degree with a major in finance are eligible to apply for associate membership at the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA) and are also eligible to apply for Certified Finance and Treasury Professional at the Finance and Treasury Association (FTA).

Other information

Further information is available from UTS: Business on: