C04018v8 Master of Business Administration
Award(s): Master of Business Administration (MBA)CRICOS code: 025004A
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Dual program of study
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The UTS Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to extend strategic thinking, knowledge and capabilities for early career professionals seeking a career change or advancing into managerial roles. The course provides flexibility for students to build a broad foundation of general business skills before expanding their skill sets with their preferred specialisation(s). 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 flexible, practice-based course features a core of six subjects that introduces the student to key managerial and business concepts, with the ten remaining subjects allowing a choice of major, sub-majors and or electives from throughout the University.
Course aims
The UTS MBA aims to enable early career professionals to either prepare for more senior roles within their current field, or to switch to new fields of business management. This includes general management, functional and specialist skills development.
- 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 professional accounting, human resource management, management in the public, private, non-for-profit, sport and international spheres, and technology and sustainable enterprise management.
Career options
The MBA is a widely recognised and 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 an intellectually demanding and practically applied MBA program may provide students with the knowledge and skills required for career progression or career change.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Synthesise critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts |
| 2.1 | Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes |
| 2.2 | Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes |
| 3.1 | Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and Indigenous values, to decision-making in business |
| 4.1 | Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts |
Dual program of study
MBA students have an attractive opportunity to obtain two top-quality, internationally recognised degrees. After successfully completing the program, participants receive two degrees: Master of Business Administration (C04018) from UTS and Master in Strategy, Innovation, and Management Control from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU).
The Double Degree Program takes two years to complete. Students complete the first year at UTS and the second year at WU. Applicants are selected based on academic merit, past work and extracurricular experiences. Further information, including about the application process, is available from Global Exchange at UTS.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Minimum Academic Requirement: At least grade point average (GPA) of 5.25 out of 7 with less than 10 per cent fail grades.
All applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of:
• a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550, or
• a minimum of at least four years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.
The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
GMAT is a standardised, computer-based assessment, used by the world's leading business schools. The test score helps business schools compare applications from around the world in an objective way. Applicants applying with a GMAT should achieve an overall minimum score of 550, with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Pathway course
Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (C11008) or the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (C06009). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, or satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Diploma, allows students to articulate into the MBA.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of 8 subjects exemption, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
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 six compulsory core subjects (totalling 36 credit points) and ten elective subjects (totalling 60 credit points).
Electives can be taken in one of three ways: as one major (six subjects, totalling 36 credit points) and one sub-major or electives (totalling 24 credit points), as two sub-majors (24 credit points for each sub-major) and two electives (12 credit points), or as one sub-major (24 credit points), plus six mixed electives (36 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| STM91458 Core subjects MBA | 36cp | |
| STM91459 Stream choice MBA | 60cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course diagram
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the core subjects are offered in both Autumn and Spring sessions. Each student's course program depends on the major, sub-majors and electives selected. Available majors and sub-majors are also listed.
Students who are seeking accounting accreditation must substitute subject 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions in place of 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports in the MBA Core (STM91458) via an e-Request.
| Professional Accounting major and Extension submajor, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 22753 Cost Management and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 22754 Corporate Accounting | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 79708 Contemporary Business Law | 6cp | |
| 22705 Management Planning and Control | 6cp | |
| 22743 Business Analysis and Valuation | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 22798 Accounting Ethics and Governance | 6cp | |
| 22708 Accounting Information Systems | 6cp | |
| 22759 Accounting and ERP | 6cp | |
| 22787 Business Project Management | 6cp | |
| 22799 Forensic Accounting | 6cp | |
| 22777 International Accounting | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 22803 Quantitative Skills in Accounting and Finance Research | 6cp | |
| 22730 Auditing and Assurance Services | 6cp | |
| 77938 Introduction to Taxation Law | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Finance major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
| 25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25721 Investment Management | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25743 Advanced Corporate Valuation | 6cp | |
| 25848 Applied Cases in Finance (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Marketing major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 24710 Buyer Behaviour | 6cp | |
| 24720 Applied Marketing Research | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 24730 Marketing Strategy | 6cp | |
| 24790 Business Project: Marketing (Capstone) | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Financial Analysis major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 25741 Capital Markets | 6cp | |
| 25705 Financial Modelling and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 25765 Corporate Finance | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 25721 Investment Management | 6cp | |
| 25743 Advanced Corporate Valuation | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 22748 Financial Reporting and Analysis | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| International Business major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 21832 Managing for Sustainability | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21811 Global Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 24738 Strategic International Marketing | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in a Multicultural World | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Human Resource Management major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 21702 Industrial Relations | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| 21889 Future of Work | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21720 Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Management major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in a Multicultural World | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21720 Human Resource Management | 6cp | |
| 21811 Global Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Operations and Supply Chain major, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points of options | 12cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Two sub-majors + two electives/Submajor + six electives, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Financial Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 24 credit points of options | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 18 credit points of options | 18cp | |
| List of majors | ||
| MAJ02902 Information Technology | 36cp | |
| MAJ08983 Financial Analysis | 36cp | |
| MAJ08984 Finance Major | 36cp | |
| MAJ08985 Management | 36cp | |
| MAJ08986 International Business | 36cp | |
| MAJ08987 Marketing | 36cp | |
| MAJ08988 Professional Accounting | 36cp | |
| MAJ08989 Human Resource Management | 36cp | |
| MAJ08990 Operations and Supply Chain | 36cp | |
| MAJ08991 Technology Management | 36cp | |
| MAJ09446 Business Law | 36cp | |
| MAJ10057 Project Management | 36cp | |
| List of sub-majors | ||
| SMJ08098 Accounting Information Systems | 24cp | |
| SMJ09037 Business Law | 24cp | |
| SMJ08075 Engineering Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08213 Event Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08147 Finance | 24cp | |
| SMJ08066 Human Resources Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ02038 Information Technology | 24cp | |
| SMJ08148 International Business | 24cp | |
| SMJ10028 International Exchange | 24cp | |
| SMJ08208 Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08084 Marketing | 24cp | |
| SMJ08111 Marketing Research | 24cp | |
| SMJ08209 Not-for-Profit and Social Enterprise Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08037 Operations and Supply Chain | 24cp | |
| SMJ08086 Project Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08153 Strategic Communication | 24cp | |
| SMJ08155 Sport Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08038 Strategic Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ08205 Strategic Marketing | 24cp | |
| SMJ10087 Sustainable Enterprise and Responsible Management | 24cp | |
| SMJ10161 Professional Accounting Extension | 24cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (C11008), the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (C06009), and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Professional recognition
Accounting: CPA Australia (CPAA); Chartered Accountants of Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ); Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
The MBA with Professional Accounting (MAJ08988) major and Professional Accounting Extension (SMJ10161) sub-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 must also substitute subject 22747 Accounting for Managerial Decisions in place of 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports in the MBA Core (STM91458) to qualify for accounting accreditation.
Finance: Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA)
Completion of the course meets the education requirements for Affiliate membership and, in conjunction with work experience, the requirements for Associate membership with the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA).
Human Resources: Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
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.
Project Management: The MBA with a major in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
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