Faculty of Business and Law

Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Technology (Professional)

Program Code12247
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
Locations
UAC CodeUAC Website
CRICOS Code
Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Business and Law

Newcastle Business School

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Design, Communication and IT

Admission InstructionsHow to apply as a:
Program Award Rules and Schedules
Mode of delivery

Face to face on campus and online

Program Enrolment Checklist
  • Program Enrolment Checklist: For students who commenced studying the Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Technology (Professional) in 2012 or later
  • Program Enrolment Checklist 2011: For students who commenced studying the Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Technology (Professional) in 2011 or earlier
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    The links provided under "Further Information" are to be read in addition to the approved program documentation, detailed below.
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The Master of Business Administration/Master of Information Technology (Professional) is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills while meeting the demands of the IT industry. The program provides graduates with training and experience that will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in the fast moving areas of Business and Information Technology.

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Graduates of this program will be capable of working in a senior role as network engineers, systems analysts, programmers, database analysts, project managers or system managers. Further careers that may be available include managerial positions in an extensive range of commercial and public sector organisations.

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All students can now enrol in an undergraduate Diploma in Languages alongside their main degree program. This diploma will enhance proficiency in another language or languages, and will increase international career opportunities. Subject to course availability, this additional program will generally add an extra year to studies, and students will graduate with a Diploma in Languages as well as their other degree. Please note that all language courses are held on campus (face to face) at Callaghan.

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Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a recognised Graduate Certificate; or a recognised Diploma and 2 years work experience; or a GMAT score of 550; or successfully completed 20 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 5 or more and two years work experience; or successfully completed 30 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 4 or more and two years work experience.

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International Computer Driver's Licence or ACS Computer Driver's Licence or equivalent.

Back to topCredit Transfer (click to hide)

Credit may be granted on a case by case basis as determined by the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Business and Law in consultation with Pro Vice-Chancellor Faculty of Science and Information Technology and in accordance with the Rules Governing Postgraduate Coursework Awards.

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International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English language proficiency requirements. All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/students/international/student-support/ to find out more about the support services available to international students.

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Students with disabilities who require reasonable adjustments to undertake their program should contact the Disability Support Service before commencing their study. Some adjustments need up to 4 weeks lead time to organise, so it is imperative that early contact is made. The Disability Support Service and relevant Faculty and School officers will work together to ensure reasonably adjustments are provided in a timely manner. Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses & consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. Please visit http://www.newcastle.edu.au/service/disabilty for more information.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The program can be completed over 2 years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) in a combination of semester and trimester study depending on course selection. Students must complete the 180 units of core courses in the degree.

Back to topTransition Arrangements

From Trimester 1 2012, a number of new and revised postgraduate courses will be offered as part of newly structured Faculty of Business and Law postgraduate programs. Many of these courses will be direct replacements for courses offered in 2011 and earlier.

The equivalent courses are listed at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/Resources/Faculties/Faculty+of+Business+and+Law/Resources/Students/2011/2012-FBL-PG-Course-Equivalences261011.pdf

Students are advised to contact their Program Officer or Program Convenor to discuss individual transition arrangements.

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Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
GSBS6001Managing Under UncertaintyTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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10 units
GSBS6002Foundation of Business AnalysisTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 2 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6003GlobalisationTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 5 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
GSBS6004Organisational Behaviour and DesignTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6005Marketing Management and PlanningTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 3 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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Block 5 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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10 units
GSBS6014Digital MarketingTrimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
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Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
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10 units
GSBS6060Strategic ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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Block 3 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Block 6 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
10 units
GSBS6200Accounting and Financial ManagementBlock 1 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
Block 1 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
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Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
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10 units
INFO6001Database Management 1Trimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFO6030Systems Analysis and DesignTrimester 3 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFO6050Process Analysis and Problem SolvingTrimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFO6080Distributed Computing TechnologiesTrimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFO6090Business Intelligence for the EnterpriseTrimester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFO6180Advanced Studies in Information TechnologyTrimester 3 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFT6009Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the EnterpriseTrimester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFT6060The Digital EconomyTrimester 3 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
INFT6304Project Planning and ManagementTrimester 2 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units