Master of Business Administration (pre 2005)

Summary

This program information only applies to students who commenced the Master of Business Administration prior to 2005.  Students who commenced in 2005 and 2006 should refer to the 2005-2006 information.  Students commencing from 2007 onwards should refer to the 2007 onwards information.

Locations Offered: NGSB; Online at GradSchool.com, PSB Singapore, SEGi (Malaysia)

Note: For administrative reasons program code 11003 is primarily intended for local fee-paying students. GradSchool.com students enrol in program code 11374.

The Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors.

The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today's managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.

This is a fee paying program. Australian students may be able to participate in the Higher Education Loans Program (FEE-HELP).

Program duration

Enrolment is available on a part-time or full-time basis. The Newcastle Graduate School of Business runs courses on a trimester system, ie. three terms per year. Students may commence studies in January, May or September. Some electives in this program are held in the semester system, ie. two terms per year. Please check term dates on the University web site at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/

Admission criteria

Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma or a recognised Graduate Certificate; or a recognised Diploma and two years work experience; or a GMAT score of 550.

International applicants must also satisfy the University's English Language Requirements.

The program in which a student enrols is largely determined on the basis of qualifications and experience. Students with substantial work experience but who lack formal qualifications will probably enter at Graduate Certificate level. Students with relevant experience and a first degree will most likely enrol directly into the MBA program.

How to apply

Not available to new students.

How to Apply

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents should apply for admission through UAC at www.uac.edu.au/postgraduate.html

International Students wishing to study in Australia should contact International Admissions at international-admissions@newcastle.edu.au for details of application procedures, or visit the website at http://www.international.newcastle.edu.au/

For details of application procedures for Offshore visit the website at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/business-law/firs.html

Students wishing to study the program online should contact GradSchool.com

Program Structure - For students who commenced prior to 2005

The program is delivered across six disciplines. These disciplines are Accounting, Finance, Economics, Organisational Behaviour, Information Systems and Marketing.

The following requirements apply for the Master of Business Administration and the nested Graduate Certificate in Business Administration:

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

The program consists of four courses (40 units), with at least two courses (20 units) being selected from the Group A disciplines of Accounting, Information Systems, Organisational Behaviour, Economics, Finance and Marketing, and two elective courses (20 units) from either Group B or Group A (excluding courses from discipline areas already studied).

Master of Business Administration

The MBA program consists of twelve courses (120 units). One course (10 units) must be chosen from each of the six compulsory disciplines. Students are advised to study the first four courses (40 units) in Group A before studying any courses from the remainder of Group A or Group B. Five electives (50 units) may be selected from Group A and/or Group B Elective Courses. The prescribed course Strategic Management or Entrepeneurial Management or Asian Entrepreneurship is compulsory for MBA students.

The Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are exit awards for the Master of Business Administration.

TO ESTABLISH THE TRIMESTER/SEMESTER OF OFFER, CLICK ON THE COURSE CODE AND FOLLOW THE LINKS TO TIMETABLING INFORMATION

Schedule

The relevant program schedule is available within the Degree Rules and Schedules section of the Policy Library.