Life Impact Profile "The University of Adelaide MBA program provided me with a qualification necessary for my present position. Increasingly an MBA is becoming a compulsory requirement for higher management positions and is no longer simply a method for differentiating yourself from the competition." Robert Brady MBA (Adel), MPM (Adel) Senior Manager SIA Engineering Company Ngee Ann Adelaide Scholar

Master of Business Administration                         

Master of Business Administration (Advanced)    

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.

The University of Adelaide's MBA degree program places particular emphasis the following abilities:

• understanding the inter-relationship between different parts of an organisation and the broader relationship of the organisation to its environment
• recognizing and acting effectively on problems and opportunities confronting an organisation
• coordinating and applying an organisation's financial, physical, technological and human resources in pursuit of important objectives
• understanding and communicating effectively with people inside and outside an organisation
• assessing current management policies and practices to develop new ways to improve organizational effectiveness and
• providing strong leadership.

Program Features

The Master of Business Administration awarded by The University of Adelaide will provide aspiring leaders with the following advantages:

• A world-class faculty from The University of Adelaide renowned for research and teaching excellence
• A full-fledged degree from one of the best universities in Australia, while staying or working in Singapore
• It involves a high degree of direct contact with the academic staff
• Opportunity to network with a diverse group of experienced and talented participants, industry leaders, experienced academic staff and consultants
• A modern, dynamic learning environment with the latest facilities
• Located in Singapore, one of the finance and business hubs of Asia
• Students are allow to undertake an intensive 3-week study period overseas for 2 course credits 

Teaching and Courses

Teaching is provided by core academic staff from the School of Business, of the University of Adelaide, by staff from other departments within the University and by experienced management educators drawn from high quality management schools.

Compulsory Core Courses	Electives
Fundamentals of Leadership Accounting for Managers Marketing Management Economics for Management Managing Contemporary Organisations Managerial Finance Global Business  Strategic Management	Negotiation Skills Services Marketing Corporate Strategy Entrepreneurship Operations Management* Corporate Failure & Renewal Advanced Marketing Management of Change Advanced Managerial Finance
Please click here for course description	*Core course for MBA (Advanced)

 
Admission Criteria

• A university degree from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional qualifications with at least 2 years of relevant work experience in commerce, government or industry.
• Non-graduates with a diploma from a recognized polytechnic and a minimum of 7 years management experience can apply for admission via the Graduate Certificate in Management.

Program Duration and Delivery

Timetable

Master of Business Administration 2009   Term 1   Term 2   Term 3   Term 4                                                              2010   Term 1   Term 2   Term 3   Term 4

Summer School

Each year, the University of Adelaide offers a range of intensive courses that are taught during the summer breaks as part of its Summer School. Singapore MBA students are encouraged to enrol for the summer school to accelerate their study or to catch up on missed or unsuccessfully completed subjects in an exceptional learning atmosphere surrounded by grand old buildings and historical environs. Click here for Campus Tour.

Career Opportunities

Chief executives and senior management positions in a broad range of business environment

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Graduate Attributes

School of Commerce Postgraduate Program Graduate Attributes

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Credit and Advance Standing

• Credit for up to four MBA courses may be granted on the basis of subjects completed for a Graduate Certificate of Management, a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, or similar postgraduate studies undertaken at an equivalent institution to The University of Adelaide.
• Advance standing in up to 3 courses is also granted for applicants who hold Certified Practising Accountant or Chartered Accountant qualifications.
• No credit is granted for courses completed at the undergraduate level. Students who have studied economics, accounting, finance and other areas covered by the compulsory core of the MBA may apply for permission to substitute elective courses for specific compulsory courses.

Fees and Payment methods:

	MBA - 12 courses	MBA - Advanced
Total tuition fee	$28,890.00	$38,520.00
Fees per course	$2407.50
Application fee	$107*

• Course fees are charged on the basis of the number of courses taken in a given term and are due 2 weeks prior to the start of the term.
• Course fees cover course notes and textbooks.
• All fees quoted are in Singapore dollars. NAAEC reserves the right to change the course fee without prior notice.

We accept the following methods of payments

• Cash
• NETS (Subject to your daily withdrawal limit)
• Cheque payable to
  Ngee Ann-Adelaide Education Centre Pte Ltd

*Application fee of $107.00 upon application submission, which will be fully refunded if unsuccessful meeting the entry requirements (NOTE: All fees are inclusive of 7% GST)

How to Apply

• For candidates from a non-English speaking background or those whose education was not in English. TOEFL (overall score of 575 or better) or IELTS results (overall band score of 6.5 or better) is required.

• Applications cannot be considered unless all the relevant information is supplied.