Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Swinburne MBA not only offers the opportunity to acquire contemporary management knowledge and skills but, more importantly, it provides students with the ability to apply that knowledge in innovative, creative and entrepreneurial ways. We develop skilled managers and competent leaders who are entrepreneurially oriented, globally focused and socially conscious in a diverse and complex world. Specifically our MBA prepares you to engage and deal with uncertainty, change and opportunity in the environments in which your organisations operate. Broadly, our MBA program is designed to: develop skilled and competent managers and leaders who are entrepreneurially oriented, globally aware and socially conscious in a world of uncertainty, change and complexity meet the demands of business and industry to achieve and sustain international competitive advantage enable students to have more rewarding and satisfying career outcomes Our MBA is focused on developing students’ capabilities to operate in organisationally critical domains of practice that we have identified as fundamental to their own and their organisations’ success in today’s turbulent environment. These domains of practice are not the same as subjects or streams. They can play out across many subjects and are: strategy leadership global focus entrepreneurship and Innovation life-long learning ethical and social responsibility - both individual and organisational
Aims & Objectives:
We work with our MBA students to build their capabilities so that they are better able to engage with the following key practice challenges: create and lead effective teams and build robust collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries guide deep individual and organisational learning under conditions of change and complexity foster a culture of entrepreneurship keep self and others focused and energetic when issues are complex and challenging evaluate a business opportunity and make the business case for change construct an effective marketing plan contribute to the development of a strategy for a single or multi-business unit evaluate and advise on the financial implications of strategic and operational plans help an organisation maintain a useful global awareness diagnose the appropriateness of an organisation's human, financial and information resources and systems effectively explain the financial state of an organisation to a lay audience help an organisation recruit, reward and retain good people create workplaces where people can be fully present and able to engage constructively with intellectually and emotionally challenging tasks develop organisational cultures that truly value diversity of all kinds in a global world lead significant change for a business unit and its people devise and implement forms of accountability and governance that ensure ethical and sustainable corporate governance
Course Structure:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a nested program that incorporates the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. The program is styled on a “4+4+8” basis. The graduate certificate consists of four core units of study and provides the basic entry level for people seeking careers and qualifications in business management (Stage 1 of the MBA suite). It may serve as a foundation for managers qualified in other tertiary disciplines. The four units cover the areas of financial planning and decision-making, strategic marketing, business information systems and leadership, each within the context of entrepreneurial activity in organisations. These are normally completed over two semesters of part-time* study, or may be completed in one semester full-time. The graduate diploma consists of the four core units of study from the graduate certificate plus a further four core units of study and is focused on the leveraging of diversity and culture in organisational frameworks, strategic thinking and management techniques for turbulent times, business finance and analysis and strategic human resource management practices. These additional four core units of study (Stage 2 of the MBA suite) are normally completed over two semesters of part-time* study, or may be completed in one semester full-time. To complete the graduate diploma, students must successfully complete eight units of study; the four core units of Stage 1 and the four core units of Stage 2. Stages 1 and 2 of the Master of Business Administration program, in particular, are focused on developing basic skills that students will benefit from not only in their workplace but also in proceeding with the Master of Business Administration program. The master consists of the eight units of study from the graduate diploma, plus at Stage 3, three core units of study and one elective, plus at Stage 4, one core unit of study and three electives. These additional eight units of study are normally completed over four semesters of part-time* study or may be completed in two semesters full-time. The master stage of the program focuses on governance and leadership, corporate strategies and leading enterprises in the contemporary global economy. To complete the Master of Business Administration, students must successfully complete 16 units of study; the four core units in Stage 1, the four core units in Stage 2, and at Stages 3 and 4, four core units of study and four electives. The graduate certificate equals 50 credit points, the graduate diploma equals a further 50 credit points and the master equals a further 100 credit points, giving a total of 200 credit points for the complete Master of Business Administration degree. * Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time. ** Please note fast-track options are available.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 – graduate certificate HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making HBO480 Leading HIT8036 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World Exit with the graduate certificate or progress to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Stage 2 – graduate diploma HBS580 Business Strategy HBC580 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis HBH580 Strategic Human Resource Management HBO580 Managing Diversity and Culture Exit with the graduate diploma or progress to the Master of Business Administration Stage 3 - master HBS680 Corporate Strategies and Entrepreneurship HBI680 Global Business HBO680 Leadership for Entrepreneurship and Innovation HBO681 Corporate Governance in a Global Context Option 1: Two electives and HBR680 Enterprise Project 1 HBR681 Enterprise Project 2 Option 2: Four electives Indicative Course Electives: HBO686 Consulting Processes for Organisations HBO687 Organisational Change Management HBS688 Strategy for Competitive Advantage HBS689 Management and Innovation HBC687 Finance Risk Management Note: Students choosing to take the HBR680/HBR681 Enterprise Project elective pair must take them in sequence (one after the other) as the project is completed over two consecutive semesters. No element of the Enterprise Project is offered over Summer or Winter terms. Electives offered will comprise both deepening and broadening units of study from the following areas: marketing strategy technology leadership finance specialised master degrees offered by the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship All electives will be offered subject to demand. Electives are subject to approval by the MBA Program Director and the relevant Program Director. Providing program prerequisites are met, other electives may be approved: other postgraduate programs at Swinburne, or other postgraduate programs at other institutions
Career Opportunities:
The Swinburne MBA program prepares students to successfully improve and manage their careers while leading and managing enterprises in a complex, global and competitive environment.
Graduate Attributes:
Graduates of the Swinburne MBA have significantly increased capability: to effectively take up leadership roles in a wide range of organisational settings to bring a global focus to bear on business/organisational issues and environments to understand managerial and organisational practices as well as conditions that foster successful innovation and entrepreneurial activity for strategic thinking across a range of organisational challenges to effectively access the accounting and financial disciplines in decision-making, to assist in making informed judgements and effective, ethical and timely actions relating to current and future allocation of resources in a complex global environment for ethical and socially responsible behaviour on individual and organisational levels for effective life-long learning and growth
Entry Requirements:
The formal admission requirement for the MBA program is an appropriate undergraduate qualification at a credit level (GPA 2.5, GMAT 550 or equivalent) from a recognised institution as well as a minimum of three years post-university work experience in a relevant field. Candidates who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (usually at least five years) and evidence of academic capability may be admitted initially to the graduate certificate. Progression to enrolment in the master program requires completion of the requirements for gaining the graduate certificate. Students whose first language is not English must provide evidence of advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
Credit Transfer:
AGSE is committed to the principles of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Our philosophy of 'Learning Through Experience' recognises that learning takes place through a variety of means including formal studies at universities, other accredited institutions and private providers, employer-based training and development, and relevant experience gained within the workforce. Undergraduate units are ineligible as a basis for subject exemptions, however, students with a major sequence of study in a relevant discipline will have the option of completing an additional elective as a substitution. Applications for RPL should accompany the enrolment application. International students should bring certified copies of documentation supporting any claim for exemption.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $2325 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Applications for mid-year entry will be accepted until Friday 17 July 2009. Applications submission details can be found on the application form and can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply Please note: In some cases a statement of purpose may be requested. A statement of purpose is a written statement consisting of approximately 500 words outlining goals, ambitions and career advancement for which an MBA may take you forward.
Information Sessions:
Postgrad City Session Question Everything in the one spot Wednesday 1 July 2009 6.00pm - 8.30pm Melbourne CBD Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Q&A night in the city to find out more about Mid-year entry for postgrad programs. Register online now www.swinburne.edu.au/citysession
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
