Master of Business (2007 onwards)

Summary

Locations Offered: NGSB; Holmes Institute (Sydney) (no longer available to commencing students); HKMA (Hong Kong); Online at GradSchool.com

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

The Master of Business degree 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.

This 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.

The Master of Business program is also available online. For details visit the GradSchool.com website.

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

Program duration

2 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent. 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 depending on location and availability. Some electives in this program are held in the semester system, ie. two terms per year. Please check term dates on the University website at: www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/

Admission criteria

Applicants must have a recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma; or a recognised Diploma and five years work experience; or a recognised Graduate Certificate and two years work experience; or five years proven work experience at senior management level.

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

Students with substantial work experience but who lack formal qualifications may wish to apply to enter the program at the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration level.

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 Holmes Institute (Sydney) and Offshore visit the website at

http://www.newcastle.edu.au/faculty/business-law/about-the-faculty/fio/

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

Program Structure - For students commencing in 2007 onwards

The program requires the completion of eight courses (80 units).  The five Section A Prescribed Courses (50 units) are compulsory.  The remaining three courses (30 units) may be selected from Section B Directed Electives.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is an exit award for the Master of Business program.

NOTE: NOT ALL THE COURSES LISTED BELOW ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL LOCATIONS.

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.