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Master of Business Administration

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business

Program Code: DMMA

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1.5

Program director/s

The MBA Program offers a number of alternate course structures, and further information about these options can be found at the MBA website.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Orientation details for Study Period 6 can be found at http://www.unisa.edu.au/business/postgrad/program.asp

Aim

This program is designed to further develop motivated men and women for senior leadership positions in organisations operating in international business environments.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:

  1. A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications and a minimum of two years' full-time relevant work experience OR

  2. A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University OR

  3. A Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass 1 (55%) across at least 4 courses from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University.

    All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Postgraduate

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.5

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

 

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

90 with no band less than 21

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 5

 

 

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.

The IGSB reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.

An application fee applies for domestic students, please download the payment advice and return with payment and documentation supporting your application.

Content/structure

The MBA is an intensive program of 54 units comprising 12 constituent courses and a structured Commencement Seminar.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 23,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.

Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 17,600 per 1.0 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
General Management Stream   
Core Courses:   
BUSS 52434.50.125
BUSS 52444.50.125
BUSS 52454.50.125
BUSS 52464.50.125
BUSS 52474.50.125
BUSS 52494.50.125
BUSS 52504.50.125
BUSS 52484.50.125
BUSS 52514.50.125
BUSS 52524.50.125
Plus two Elective courses   
To be chosen from a range of approved elective courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in other postgraduate programs.   
    
Electives Stream   
Core Courses:   
BUSS 52434.50.125
BUSS 52444.50.125
BUSS 52454.50.125
BUSS 52464.50.125
BUSS 52474.50.125
BUSS 52494.50.125
BUSS 52504.50.125
Plus one of the following Core Courses:   
BUSS 52484.50.125
BUSS 52514.50.125
BUSS 52524.50.125
Plus four general Elective courses   
To be chosen from a range of approved elective courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in other postgraduate programs.   
    
Specialisation Configuration   
Core Courses:   
BUSS 52434.50.125
BUSS 52444.50.125
BUSS 52454.50.125
BUSS 52464.50.125
BUSS 52474.50.125
BUSS 52494.50.125
BUSS 52504.50.125
Plus one of the following Core Courses:   
BUSS 52484.50.125
BUSS 52514.50.125
BUSS 52524.50.125
Plus four Elective courses   

Three specialised elective courses chosen from one area of specialisation and one other core or general elective course*

   
Or four specialised elective courses chosen from one area of specialisation*   
*To be chosen from a range of approved elective courses offered by the IGSB or approved courses in other postgraduate programs.   

Rules

  1. The University of South Australia will determine which courses will be made available to Strategic Partnership students of this program. Not all courses may be available in any one calendar year.

  2. The following enrolment sequence is preferred:
    Contemporary Management Skills
    Creative & Accountable Marketing
    Accounting for Decision Making
    Managerial Economics
    Leading and Managing People
    Managerial Finance*
    Leadership Dynamics
    International Business*
    Competitive Strategy*
    Sustainable Corporate Strategy*

    * These courses have prerequisites. Refer to the individual course statements for specific information.

  3. Electives are chosen in consultation with the Program Director and are subject to prerequisites, corequisites, timetabling, minimum class sizes and contractual arrangements with partner institutions. Not all courses may be available in any one calendar year.
    Where there is a choice of elective or specialty course, students of the Master of Business Administration can choose any approved postgraduate elective course - subject to the Program Director's approval. The Program Director may also approve elective courses from other postgraduate programs offered by this (or other) university(ies).

  4. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with the University of South Australia's, Policy No: A-13.9, Recognition of prior learning for credit, exemption and studies-in-lieu, Appendix A. Credit transfer framework: Recognition of formal studies at other tertiary education institutions and/or of work or life experience. These applications will be considered by the Head of School or nominee.

    Credit may be granted for courses
    a. That have a business and management focus;
    b. That have been completed at postgraduate level within 10 years at the time of application;
    c. That have been completed at a Pass Level 2 grade as per the University of South Australia's grading system or its equivalent.

  5. Academic performance will be monitored by the IGSB Board of Examiners.
    Students are limited to 3 Supplementary Assessments within the Master of Business Administration.

Notes

  1. This program is a full fee paying program and is offered subject to market demand and other conditions.

  2. This program is delivered in the English language.

  3. All commencing students are required to attend a structured Commencement Seminar. No grade is awarded for this.

  4. The following specialty streams may be available in Adelaide depending on demand:
    Health Services
    Marketing
    Finance
    Information Systems
    Human Resource Management
    Property Management
    Entrepreneurship
    Sustainable Business (online)

    Additional streams may become available. Contact the program director for information about streams and specialty courses. Specialty courses will be chosen from the postgraduate course offerings within the International Graduate School of Business and other schools and divisions of the University, in consultation with other postgraduate program directors as appropriate.

  5. The Master of Business Administration is designed as a nested program, with credit transfers and articulation pathways from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

  6. Subject to demand and various contractual arrangements, the following electives may be offered by the IGSB:
    BUSS 5103          Contemporary Issues in Employee Relations
    BUSS 5208          Contemporary Issues in Strategic Marketing
    BUSS 5050          Management Research and Consulting
    BUSS 5286          Operations Management
    BUSS 5140          Project Management
    BUSS 5032          Self-directed Management Study (may be considered a specialty course when completed in the specialty area)
    BUSS 5077          Topics in Management
    BUSS 5248          Managerial Economics
    BUSS 5228          Advanced Financial Management
    BUSS 5080          Entrepreneurship and Innovation
    BUSS 5071          Contemporary Issues in Managing change
    BUSS 5079          Contemporary Issues in Managing Customer Value
    BUSS 5075          Information Strategies for Management Decisions
    BUSS 5292          Risk Management
    BUSS 5352          Business Process Improvement
    BUSS 5353          Managing Cultural Changes
    BUSS 5361          Fundamental Concepts of Sustainable Business
    BUSS 5360          Foundations of Environmental and Natural Resource Economics
    BUSS 5362          Risk and Uncertainty Analysis for Sustainable Business
    BUSS 5359          Climate Change and Corporate Management


In addition, specialty stream electives and new electives will be made available as required.


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