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Master of Business Administration (with specialisations) Articulated Set
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Master of Business Administration (with specialisations)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
The Master of Business Administration program provide graduates with a firm understanding in the major areas of knowledge which underpin general management such as business strategy; marketing; economics; accounting and finance; change management; human resource management; leadership and the impact of environment forces on organizations including ethical, social and technological issues. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in overseas study modules. The Degree is designed to produce graduates with the theoretical frameworks and analytical tools necessary to manage successfully, to act professionally and ethically in their chosen field and to add significant value to their organizations.
The Master of Business Administration equips graduates with knowledge regarding the fundamental disciplines of business; theoretical frameworks and analytical tools necessary to successfully manage a modern enterprise; the ability to act professionally and ethically in their chosen field; the ability to add significant value to their organisation. Graduates develop analytical, problem-solving and strategic skills that are relevant to management in any professional or occupational area, as well as the technical skills and knowledge required for senior management positions in specialist areas. Graduates develop a firm understanding of the major areas of knowledge which underpin general management as well as the impact of environmental forces on organisations, including: ethical, social, economic, and technological change issues; and the effect of international developments.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration program provide graduates with a firm understanding in the major areas of knowledge which underpin general management such as business strategy; marketing; economics, accounting and finance, change management, human resource management, leadership and ethics. The qualification is designed to produce graduates with the theoretical frameworks and analytical tools necessary to manage successfully, to act professionally and ethically in their chosen field and to add significant value to their organisations.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program provide graduates with a firm understanding in the major areas of knowledge which underpin general management such as management; business strategy; marketing and accounting. The qualification is designed to produce graduates with the theoretical frameworks and analytical tools necessary to manage successfully, to act professionally and ethically in their chosen field and to add significant value to their organisations.
- Award Names
- Availability
- Duration
- Admission
- Credit
- Articulation
- Graduation
- Course Structure
- Enrolment Pattern
- Residential School
The course includes the following awards:
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration GradCertBusAdmin
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration GradDipBusAdmin
Master of Business Administration MBA
Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership) MBA(EdLship)
Master of Business Administration (Finance) MBA(Fin)
Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management) MBA(HRM)
Master of Business Administration (Information Technology) MBA(InfoTech)
Master of Business Administration (Leadership) MBA(Lship)
Master of Business Administration (Marketing) MBA(Mkt)
Master of Business Administration (Public Sector Management) MBA(PubSectMgt)
Master of Business Administration (Sustainability) MBA(Sust)
Master of Business Administration (spec1/spec2) MBA(spec1/spec2)
Course Study Modes and Locations
Master of Business Administration (2705US)
Distance Education - Wagga Wagga On Campus - CSU Study Centre Melbourne On Campus - CSU Study Centre Sydney
Master of Business Administration (2716US)
Distance Education - Wagga Wagga On Campus - CSU Study Centre Melbourne On Campus - CSU Study Centre Sydney
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Normal course duration
Master of Business Administration (with specialisations)
Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Part-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Master of Business Administration Overall Duration: 2.0 Points Required for Course Completion: 128
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Admission criteria
CSU Admission PolicyMaster of Business Administration (with specialisations)
For entry to the Master of Business Administration applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) and appropriate work experience. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Commerce on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master Business Administration and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Master of Business Administration (128 point)
For entry to the Master of Business Administration applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) and appropriate work experience. Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Commerce on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, students will then be eligible for admission to the Master Business Administration and receive credit for applicable subjects.
Students may be admitted to the MBA (128 point) without work experience if they have an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and/or an equivalent professional qualification. These students will be required to complete Professional Development subjects as part of their degree.
Credit
CSU Credit PolicyMaster of Business Administration (with specialisations)
Credit into the Master of Business Administration is awarded based on studies completed at postgraduate or equivalent level. Students may receive credit for up to 50% of the course (six 8 point subjects) for studies completed within the last ten years.
No credit will be given for subjects completed at the undergraduate level. However, in some circumstances, candidates may be waived from taking particular subjects, e.g. a candidate with a Bachelor degree majoring in Accounting may be waived from undertaking the Core subject MBA504 Accounting and Financial Management. In such instances, an alternative subject may be substituted.
Master of Business Administration (128 point)
Credit into the Master of Business Administration is awarded based on studies completed at postgraduate or equivalent level. Students may receive credit for up to 50% of the course (eight 8 point subjects) for studies completed within the last ten years.
No credit will be given for subjects completed at the undergraduate level. However, in some circumstances, candidates may be waived from taking particular subjects, e.g. a candidate with a Bachelor degree majoring in Accounting may be waived from undertaking the Core subject MBA504 Accounting and Financial Management. In such instances, an alternative subject is substituted.
Students that have been admitted to the MBA based on the successful completion of the CSU Master of Business and do not meet the relevant work experience requirements will be eligible for up to 50% credit into the MBA program.
Articulation
The Master, Graduate Diploma [Exit Point Only] and Graduate Certificate [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
Graduation requirements
Master of Business Administration (with specialisations)
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration [Exit Point Only]
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
Course Structure
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an articulated set with Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma subsets which are available as exit points.
DISTANCE EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (12 subjects)
The twelve subject (96 point) MBA includes subjects divided into three groups. The course structure provides students with the ability to tailor their degree to suit their needs and career aspirations.
Core Subjects: Students need to complete all four Core subjects.
MGT501 Management, Theory and Practice
MKT501 Marketing Management
MBA504 Accounting & Financial Management
MGT510 Strategic Management
Completion of the four core subjects allows students to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (32 points)
Restricted Elective Subjects (Group A): Students need to complete four of the ten Group A Restricted Elective subjects.
ECO501 Business Economics
FIN516 Corporate Finance
HRM502 Human Resource Management
MGT550 Operations Management
HRM507 Research Methods
MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
MGT540 Management of Change
MGT547 Ethics of Corporate Governance
MGT553 Project Management
MGT583 Managing for Sustainability
Completion of the four Core subjects and four of the Group A Restricted Elective subjects allows students to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (64 points)
Specialisations / Restricted Electives: Students may choose to complete one of the designated Specialisations or select a combination of any four subjects from the remaining Group A Restricted Electives and / or Specialisations and / or Group B Restricted Elective subjects offered within the MBA program.
Students who complete one of the designated Specialisations will graduate with the Specialisation name on their testamur. If a subject completed as part of the Group A Restricted Elective set is also a required subject in a Specialisation, students must complete an additional Group A Restricted Elective subject. Subjects cannot be counted towards both groups.
Specialisations available:
Educational Leadership
ESA501 Mapping the Field of Educational Leadership
ESA502 Educational Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
ESA503 Leading Educational Change
ESA504 Education Policy Analysis
Finance
Four of the following:
FIN516 Corporate Finance
ACC585 Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
FIN530 Financial Markets and Instruments
FIN531 Investments Analysis
FIN535 Strategic and Contemporary Financial Issues
FIN560 Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
HRM502 Human Resource Management
Plus three of the following:
HRM514 International Human Resource Management
HRM523 Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations
HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Development
HRM560 Human Resource Development
Information Technology
ITC505 Systems Development Project Management
ITC540 Telecommunications Management PG
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC596 IT Risk Management
Leadership
MGT599 Leadership: Theory and Practice (16 points)
plus two of the following:
MGT584 Leadership in Teams
MGT549 Toxic Leadership
MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Marketing
Four of the following:
MKT510 Consumer Behaviour
MKT520 Managing Product and Service Innovation
MKT525 Electronic Marketing
MKT540 Marketing Strategy
MKT550 Global Marketing
MKT570 Integrated Marketing Communications
Public Sector Management
ACC525 Financial Accountability in the Public Sector
LAW503 Australian Administrative Law
MGT540 Management of Change
PAD591 Public Sector Management
Sustainability
MGT583 Managing for Sustainability
LAW530 Environmental Law and Management
MGT531 Business Ethics
MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
Restricted Electives (Group B):
These can be selected from the subjects contained within the Specialisations above or from the list below.
ACC512 Management Accounting for Costs & Control
ACC514 Financial Accounting
ACC518 Current Developments in Accounting Thought
ACC544 Decision Support Tools
ACC566 Accounting Systems and Processes
ACC567 Financial Accounting 2
ACC568 Auditing
ACC585 Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation
ACG504 Communication in Business
ACG506 Financial Management of Small Business
ECO503 International Economics
ECO515 Managerial Economics
ECO517 Economic Evaluation
FIN518 International Financial Management
FIN521 Corporate Treasury Management
FIN522 Financial Modelling
FIN523 Lending and Financial Institutions
FIN525 Financial Institutions Management
FIN563 Estate Planning
FIN564 Superannuation and Retirement Planning
FIN567 Property Investment
HRM501 Labour Market Studies
HRM512 Values and Conflict in Organisations
HRM516 International Management Behaviour
HRM531 Organisational Politics and Culture and Change Management
HRM532 International Human Resource Development
HRM539 Managing People in Small Business
HRM540 Theory of Conflict Resolution
HRM545 Skills of Conflict Resolution
HRM550 Evaluating Human Resources
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour
HRM561 Developing Training Capabilities
HRM563 Developing Workforce Capabilities
HSM401 Reflecting on Health Care Systems
HSM409 Evidence-based Health Care Delivery
HSM510 Health Planning
HSM512 Evaluating Health Service Performance
INR501 Industrial Relations Environment
INR502 Industrial Relations System and Issues
INR503 Industrial Relations Practice
INR510 Comparative Labour Relations
LAW504 Business and Corporations Law
LAW505 Taxation 1
LAW515 Law of Employment
LAW516 Dispute Resolution: Methods and Results
LAW517 Mediation: Processes and Uses
LAW518 Taxation 2
LAW519 Negotiation Skills
LAW540 Australian Law & Legal System
LAW545 Taxation Strategies
MBA505 Managing Business Information
MGT503 The Social and Economic Environment
MGT505 Foundations of Quality Management
MGT530 International Business
MGT531 Business Ethics
MGT536 Leadership - A Critical Perspective
MGT537 The Entrepreneurial Project
MGT580 Forecasting and Risk Assessment
MGT594 Leadership and Business Ethics
MKT519 Marketing for Small Business
MKT561 Services Marketing
MKT562 Business to Business Marketing
PHL401 Critical Reasoning
Master of Business Administration (16 subjects)
The sixteen subject (128 point) MBA includes subjects divided into three groups. This extended version of the MBA offers an opportunity for students who wish to graduate with two Specialisations. It also serves as an entry point for students without the required work experience to obtain an MBA by undertaking a compulsory set of Professional Development subjects.
The course structure for the sixteen subject MBA is similar to the structure listed for the twelve subject MBA. Students enrolled in this extended version will complete an extra four subjects as required in the program.
Core Subjects: Students need to complete all four Core subjects as listed for the twelve subject MBA.
Restricted Elective Subjects: Students need to complete four of the ten Group A Restricted Elective subjects as listed for the twelve subject MBA.
Specialisations / Restricted Electives: Students may choose to complete one or two of the designated specialisations or select a combination of any eight subjects from the remaining Group A Restricted Electives and / or Specialisations and / or Group B Restricted Elective subjects offered within the MBA program. Students admitted into this program without the required work experience will undertake the Professional Development subjects in lieu of the extra four subjects.
Students who complete one or more of the designated Specialisations will graduate with the Specialisation names on their testamur. If a subject completed as part of the Group A Restricted Elective set is also a required subject in a Specialisation, students must complete an additional Group A Restricted Elective subject. Subjects cannot be counted towards both groups.
Specialisations available: As listed for the twelve subject MBA
Restricted Electives: As listed for the twelve subject MBA
Professional Development Subjects:
Students admitted to the sixteen subject MBA with an undergraduate degree but no work experience must complete the following Professional Development Subjects in addition to completing the required Core, Restricted Electives and Specialisation / Restricted Elective subjects.
HRM507 Research Methods
ACG504 Communication in Business
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour
Plus one additional elective subject from the Restricted Elective subjects approved for offering in the MBA.
ON CAMPUS
Both the twelve and sixteen subject MBA are offered on campus at the CSU Study Centres in Sydney and Melbourne. A limited number of Specialisations and subjects are offered as part of the on campus delivery at the CSU Study Centres. Students enrolled at the Study Centres complete the program according to the following structure:
Core Subjects: Students need to complete all four core subjects.
MGT501 Management, Theory and Practice
MKT501 Marketing Management
MBA504 Accounting & Financial Management
MGT510 Strategic Management
Completion of the four Core subjects allows students to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (32 points)
Restricted Elective Subjects (Group A): Students need to complete four of the following six Group A Restricted Elective subjects.
ECO501 Business Economics
FIN516 Corporate Finance
HRM502 Human Resource Management
MGT583 Managing for Sustainability
MGT559 Contemporary Issues in Leadership
MGT540 Management of Change
Completion of the four Core subjects and four of the Group A Restricted Elective subjects allows students to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (64 points)
Specialisations / Restricted Electives: Students may choose to complete one of the designated Specialisations or select any four subjects from within the MBA program.
Students who complete one of the designated Specialisations will graduate with the Specialisation name on their testamur. If a subject completed as part of the Group A Restricted Elective set is also a required subject in a Specialisation, students must complete an additional Group A Restricted Elective subject. Subjects cannot be counted towards both fields.
Specialisations available at the CSU Study Centres:
Finance
Four of the following:
FIN516 Corporate Finance
FIN530 Financial Markets and Instruments
FIN531 Investments Analysis
FIN560 Financial Planning
Human Resource Management
HRM502 Human Resource Management
Plus three of the following:
HRM514 International Human Resource Management
HRM523 Advanced Studies in Industrial Relations
HRM528 Strategic Human Resource Development
HRM560 Human Resource Development
Information Technology
ITC505 Systems Development Project Management
ITC540 Telecommunications Management PG
ITC563 IT Management Issues
ITC596 IT Risk Management
Marketing
Four of the following:
MKT510 Consumer Behaviour
MKT520 Managing Product and Service Innovation
MKT540 Marketing Strategy
MKT550 Global Marketing
MKT570 Integrated Marketing Communications
Professional Development Subjects:
Students admitted to the sixteen subject MBA with an undergraduate degree but no work experience must complete the following Professional Development Subjects in addition to completing the required core, restricted electives (group A) and specialisation / restricted elective (group B) subjects.
HRM507 Research Methods
ACG504 Communication in Business
HRM552 Organisational Behaviour
Plus one additional elective subject from the Restricted Elective subjects approved for offering in the MBA.
Enrolment Pattern
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (with specialisations)
Due to the flexibility of the course requirements, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Using the following guidelines, students may choose the order in which they undertake subjects.
Students are advised to complete core subjects first. Students must meet any pre-requisite requirements.
For students admitted to the sixteen subject MBA, it is recommended that the Professional Development subjects are completed after the Core, Restricted Elective and Specialisation / Restricted Elective subjects.
Residential School
Please note that the following subjects may have a residential school component.
ACC512 Management Accounting for Costs & Control
ACC514 Financial Accounting
ACC518 Current Developments In Accounting Thought
ACC544 Decision Support Tools
ACC566 Acc Systems and Processes
ACC567 Financial Accounting 2
ACC568 Auditing
FIN560 Financial Planning
LAW504 Business and Corporations Law
LAW505 Taxation 1
LAW517 Mediation: Processes and Uses
LAW519 Negotiation Skills
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU residential schools via the About Residential School page.
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au
The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.