Master of Business Administration

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Master of Business Administration

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Masters by Coursework

Duration 1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3CM034

2009
ATAR TBC

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Program Outline

The University of Adelaide’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree is an internationally recognised qualification. Many leading companies now demand an MBA as a basic requirement for senior management positions.

Completion of a rigorous MBA degree testifies to your ability to map out a course of action and see it through. It equips you with valuable life-long skills in critical thinking, leadership, understanding behaviour and analysis that are useful beyond the workplace.

Program Delivery

Trimesters and Fast-Tracking

Each course (subject) is delivered over a 12-week trimester, allowing student to condense studies into a shorter period of time. It is possible to fast-track and complete the 12-course MBA within one year. There are 3 trimesters in each academic year.

After Hours Teaching

Most classes are scheduled to accommodate full-time working professionals. Classes are generally held on weeknights, with one 3-hour teaching block per week. Some courses are delivered fornightly on Saturdays, in a 6-hour teaching block.

Intensive Courses

Several courses are offered in intensive mode. Classes are generally held over a Friday evening and Saturday morning, 3 times per trimester. Alternatively, they may be offered in 3 x 2 day blocks.
Assessment

The assessment for courses is generally an individual assignment, a group assignment and an examination. In some courses there is an assessment component of class participation. Students must pass all pieces of assessment in order to pass a course.
Related Programs

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domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code	3CM034
Annual tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $22,750
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Completed Bachelors degree or equivalent and at least 2 years relevant work experience; or, completed Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Adelaide.

Additional Entry Requirements

All applicants must submit to the School of Business a Curriculum Vitae and 2 referee reports on specific forms available here: http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/future/mba/domestic/.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3CM034

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

IELTS Overall	6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Yes
CRICOS	059067E
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant management experience

Equivalent Scores

IELTS

Overall

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

6.5

Additional Entry Requirements

Also required at time of application: resume plus two referee reports. Please note: this program is offered on a trimester basis (three intakes each year).

How to Apply

Entry requirements and admission information for international students is available from the School website

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Areas of Specialisation

Students may specialise in a certain discipline area by undertaking all their elective courses in that discipline.

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

Core courses
MANAGEMT 7086: Fundamentals of Leadership MANAGEMT 7100: Accounting for Managers MANAGEMT 7104: Marketing Management MANAGEMT 7103: Economics for Management MANAGEMT 7101: Managerial Finance MANAGEMT 7087: Managing Contemporary Organisations MANAGEMT 7081: Global Business MANAGEMT 7044: Strategic Management
Electives
Elective courses are chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Strategy, Marketing, Finance, General Management, Global Business, Statistical Quantitative and Analytical Thinking, Business Law, Business or Management Project, Operations Management.

Career Opportunities

The MBA aims to provide students with a solid grounding in academic disciplines relevant to management. Students will acquire the conceptual and analytical abilities they need to make and carry out decisions at a senior managerial level.

Potential careers

Analyst, Management Consultant, Manager / Business Management, Art Director, Ministerial Adviser, Business Management, Business Manager, CEO, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Commercialisation Manager, Opportunity Assessor, Parliamentary Adviser, Parliamentary Member, Consultant, Petroleum Manager, Product Development Manager, Product Manager, Product and Advertising Manager, Project Development Manager, Project Manager, Entrepreneur, Research Manager, ...
Graduate Attributes

Business School Graduate Attributes
Professional Accreditation

The School is currently in the pre-accreditation phase of the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB).
Work Placement

Students are able to undertake an internship where they work within an organisation 1 day per week for 12 weeks in an unpaid role. Internships provide work experience and work skills.
Program Rules

Program Rules
Further Information
Ph 08 83034650 or Email mba@adelaide.edu.au.
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Last updated: Monday, 6 Feb 2012

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