Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 41,610 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 41,610 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The Master of 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, organisational behaviour, 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 and understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences
- Effective independent or collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to business management tasks
- Critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills to be able to justify sound business management solutions
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to business management and be proficient in their application
- Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business management contexts
- Decision making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues
- Skills to apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in business management
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 27, 2024 10:10 am |
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| Program code | 40137 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| CRICOS Code | 102238G |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Entry into the Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have:
- Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; or
- Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; or
- Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
- At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or
- Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
120 units
Program duration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 5 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program consists of twelve courses (120 units). Students are required to complete the following to meet the requirements of the program:
- 60 units of core courses AND
- either 60 units of courses chosen from the course list OR
- at least 40 units of courses from a specialisation plus 20 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
- 2023 Transition Arrangements 122.4 KB
- 2024 Transition Arrangements 832.6 KB
Transition arrangements
2023 Program Revision
From 2023:
- PACC6003 will replace GSBS6130 as a compulsory course in the Applied Finance Specialisation. Students who have successfully completed GSBS6130 will not be required to complete PACC6003.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core Courses
Students must complete all the core courses | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6005 | Marketing Management and Planning |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6060 | Strategic Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6200 | Financial and Management Accounting |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6484 | Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6514 | Leadership in Contemporary Organisations |
| 10 units |
Course List
Students must choose six courses (60 units) from the following course list OR choose at least four courses (40 units) from a specialisation plus an additional two courses (20 units) from the course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6001 | Managing Under Uncertainty |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6003 | Globalisation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6006 | Employment Relations in Globalised Economies |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6007 | Managing Human Resources in International Organisations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6008 | Global Business Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6009 | Cross-Cultural Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6012 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6013 | Customer Decision Making and Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6014 | Digital Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6015 | Services and Relationship Marketing Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6041 | Global Marketing Strategy and Planning |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6042 | Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6100 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6142 | Derivatives and Risk Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6144 | Financial Institutions Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6145 | International Financial Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6147 | Investment and Portfolio Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6148 | Digital Innovations in Financial Markets |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6190 | Human Resource and Organisational Development |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6192 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6300 | Integrated Marketing Communications |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6301 | Brand Development and Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6410 | Economics of Competitive Advantage |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6411 | Introduction to Co-operative Organisation and Management: the Co-operative Advantage | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6412 | Social Enterprises and Co-operative Innovation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6481 | International Business Strategy |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6505 | Marketing Research in Practice |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6506 | Financial Statement Analysis |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6507 | Professional Practice in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6509 | Entrepreneurship for Startups | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6510 | Global Innovation Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6511 | Creativity and Design Thinking for Enterprise | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6515 | Public Policy and Organisations | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6516 | Ethics in Financial Services | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6517 | Behavioural Finance and Client Relationships | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| INFO6050 | Process Analysis and Problem Solving |
| 10 units |
| INFO6090 | Business Intelligence for the Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| INFT6009 | Cloud Computing and Mobile Applications for the Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| INFT6060 | The Digital Economy |
| 10 units |
| INFT6201 | Big Data |
| 10 units |
| INFT6304 | Project Planning and Management |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6090 | Health Law |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6106 | Advanced Communication Skills |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6107 | Mediation Skills and Theory |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6108 | Corporate Power and Corporate Accountability: Pathways to Socially Responsible Business | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LAWS6111 | Dispute Resolution |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6114 | Negotiation in a Legal Context |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6004 | Law for Workplace Health and Safety |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6005 | Co-operative Law and Governance | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LEGL6006 | Financial Service Regulations and Law | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| PACC6003 | Corporate Finance |
| 10 units |
| PACC6008 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
| PACC6011 | Accounting Information Systems |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6000 | Foundations of Applied Psychology 1 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6050 | Foundations of Applied Psychology 2 |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6140 | Leadership and Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
| PSYC6150 | Group Dynamics in Organisations |
| 10 units |
Specialisations
Applied Finance
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Students must complete the following four courses to achieve a specialisation | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6142 | Derivatives and Risk Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6147 | Investment and Portfolio Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6148 | Digital Innovations in Financial Markets |
| 10 units |
| PACC6003 | Corporate Finance |
| 10 units |
Co-operatives and Social Enterprise Management
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the compulsory courses to fulfil the specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6411 | Introduction to Co-operative Organisation and Management: the Co-operative Advantage | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6412 | Social Enterprises and Co-operative Innovation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| LEGL6005 | Co-operative Law and Governance | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Choose 10 units to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6014 | Digital Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6015 | Services and Relationship Marketing Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6300 | Integrated Marketing Communications |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6301 | Brand Development and Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6505 | Marketing Research in Practice |
| 10 units |
Health Services Management
| Compulsory | |||
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Students must complete the following compulsory course | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6380 | Health Economics and Finance |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Students must complete three courses from the course list to achieve the specialisation | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6381 | Health Plan Design and Payments: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6382 | Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6383 | Health Systems, Policy and Governance |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6384 | Strategic Health Leadership and Management |
| 10 units |
| LAWS6090 | Health Law |
| 10 units |
| LEGL6004 | Law for Workplace Health and Safety |
| 10 units |
Human Resource Management
| Compulsory | |||
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Students must complete the compulsory course | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Students must choose a minimum of three courses (30 units) from this list of courses to complete the specialisation | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6006 | Employment Relations in Globalised Economies |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6007 | Managing Human Resources in International Organisations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6042 | Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6100 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6190 | Human Resource and Organisational Development |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6192 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6507 | Professional Practice in Human Resource Management and Employment Relations |
| 10 units |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete these courses to fulfil the specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6012 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6509 | Entrepreneurship for Startups | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| GSBS6510 | Global Innovation Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Choose 10 units to fulfil the requirements for this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6014 | Digital Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6301 | Brand Development and Marketing |
| 10 units |
International Business
| Compulsory | |||
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Students must complete the following four courses to achieve a specialisation | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6003 | Globalisation |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6008 | Global Business Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6009 | Cross-Cultural Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6481 | International Business Strategy |
| 10 units |
Marketing
| Compulsory | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Students must complete the following compulsory course | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6013 | Customer Decision Making and Behaviour |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Students must complete three courses from the course list to achieve a specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| GSBS6014 | Digital Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6015 | Services and Relationship Marketing Management |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6300 | Integrated Marketing Communications |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6301 | Brand Development and Marketing |
| 10 units |
| GSBS6505 | Marketing Research in Practice |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
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 our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens 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, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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