Master of Business Administration (Computing)

What is this course about?

CSU's Master of Business Administration (Computing) aims to prepare students to move from management and supervisory positions into senior management, executive and CIO roles within the IT industry.

As the world moves from an economy of stand-alone companies to interdependent enterprises connected by the products of a global information infrastructure, students of CSU's Master of Business Administration (Computing) will benefit from educational opportunities that will ensure they become integrated information professionals equipped for the 21st Century.

The needs of existing IT managers who aspire to move upward into senior management positions will be catered to with the emphasis on exploiting information technologies for productivity and competitiveness.

Why study this degree?

Upon completion of this course, graduates will have acquired a firm understanding of the major areas of knowledge that underpin general management, including:

• the concepts, processes and institutions in the production and marketing of goods and/or services and the financing of business enterprise or other forms of organisation
• the impact of environmental forces on organisations, including: ethical, social, economic, and technological change issues, and the effect of international developments
• the ability to respond to and manage change
• the concepts and applications of accounting and finance
• management theory and human resource management issues
• the processes and problems of general management at the operational and strategic level
• business strategy
• leadership and entrepreneurship.

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Course Structure

The Master of Business Administration (Computing) consists of 12 subjects (equivalent to 96 points). Students must complete eight core subjects as well as two restricted elective subjects and two (2) industry elective subjects.

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Graduation requirements

To graduate from the Master of Business Administration (Computing), students must complete 96 points (12 subjects).

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, you will need to indicate your likelihood of success through previous studies and other attainments and experience.

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Credit

Students with existing industry accreditation with the PMI or ITIL may be eligible for credit. Please liaise with the Course Coordinator for more information.

Academic expectations

For each 8 point subject at CSU, students should normally expect to spend between 140-160 hours engaged in the specified learning and assessment activities (such as attending lectures or residential schools, assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, assignments or examinations). The student workload for some subjects may vary from these norms as a result of approved course design.

Students will be assessed on the basis of completed assignments, examinations, workplace learning, or other methods as outlined in specific subject outlines.

Where applicable, students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs involved in workplace learning experiences, or attending residential schools (distance education students).

Expectations relating to academic, workplace learning, time and cost requirements for specific subjects are provided in the subject outlines and in course materials.

Why study this degree?

Graduates will be prepared for a range of international industry certifications in IT service management (ITIL), project management, IT quality management and IT governance.

Professional recognition

The course incorporates preparation for certifications from the following industry associations:

• The ITIL Certification Management Board (ICMB)
• The Project Management Institute
• The Examination Institute for Information Science (EXIN)
• The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for graduates may include:

• CEO
• CIO
• IT executive director
• IT manager
• IT project manager
• program manager

Admission requirements

Applicants are required to have:

• an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and/or an equivalent professional qualification
• a minimum of three years' relevant work experience.

Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Management (Information Technology) if they can demonstrate they have a minimum of seven years' appropriate professional/managerial work experience. Upon successful completion, students may apply for admission to the MBA (Computing) and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Students enrolling in this course should also complete the IT Masters Authority form.

Internet access

CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.

The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.

Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.

English language proficiency

Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:

• have completed all their formal studies in one or more of the following countries; or
• were born in one of the following countries and have completed at least one qualification in one of those countries; or
• have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time University study in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia
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• have successfully completed one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) post-secondary study at an affiliate institution of the University, with English as the medium of instruction and assessment.

All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.

Acceptable tests for English proficiency

Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:

• an Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall score of at least 6.0, and with no score below 5.5;
• a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) paper-based score of 550 and TWE of 5.0;
• a TOEFL computer-based score of 213 and Essay Rating of 5;
• a TOEFL internet-based score of 80 for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs, and 90 for postgraduate research candidates with a minimum score of 25 in the writing section.
• a Combined Universities Admission Test (CULT) overall score of at least 65;
• a C pass in English at the GCE 'A' level examinations in either Singapore or the United Kingdom;
• completion of the International Baccalaureate diploma with English A2 at higher or sub. Level;
• a C pass in 'Use of English' in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE);
• completion of the UNSW Foundation Studies Certificate with a C pass in 'Use of English';
• completion of an AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes);
• successful completion of at least one year of study in a course at Associate Diploma or Diploma level on the Register of Australian Tertiary Education;
• a score of 155 in the verbal component of the STAT test;
• a Pass grade in the Uniworld English College English for Tertiary Entrance course; or
• IRI Diploma of English.

An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University's requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.

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