Course (2020)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2020 academic year.
Master of Business Administration (Global) (MBA(Global))
- M1279MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (GLOBAL)
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| Title | Master of Business Administration (Global) (MBA(Global)) |
| Course Code | M1279 |
| Study Level | Master's by Coursework (Graduate) |
| Organisational Unit | Business |
| Academic Contacts | Academic Chair: Dr Vita Akstinaite | Email: Vita.Akstinaite@murdoch.edu.au | Tel: 9360 6758 |
| Qualification | Master of Business Administration (Global) (MBA(Global)) |
| Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Availability | Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external) |
| Restriction | All graduate courses are subject to restriction. |
| Description | The MBA (Global) offers emerging leaders with global ambitions core national and international business knowledge and inter-cultural communication skills. A simultaneous focus on opportunities to acquire high level industry experience through professional placements or an applied research project ensures your skills can be applied within both national and international business contexts. |
| Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings | To qualify for this course, applicants should: (i) have a Bachelors Degree (AQF 7) or equivalent; OR (ii) Alternative entry via Portfolio to contain: ∙ Curriculum Vitae ∙ Valid GMAT score or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) ∙ A Written statement of no more than 800 words. The statement should address reasons why enrolment in the course will enhance the applicant's early career professional portfolio With the option of an interview for alternative entry applicants at the discretion of the Academic Chair. No work experience is necessary, but if you have two or more years of work experience you may apply for the Master of Business Administration. English competence. Students demonstrating English competence via IELTS need an overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Graduates of the MBA (Global) will be able to: 1 Demonstrate specialised knowledge of business administration in a global context 2 Apply discipline knowledge in practical contexts (e.g. workplace) 3. Exhibit effective verbal, written, digital, and team interpersonal skills in working with stakeholders in a variety of contexts: 4. Critically evaluate complex issues and problems and structure evidence-based conclusions 5. Employ individual and team learning strategies that promote intentional learning and autonomy 6. Display the capability to think inclusively across cultures and global contexts 7 Integrate knowledge of ethical and sustainability issues into professional practice |
| Employment Prospects | Students of Murdoch's MBA (Global) graduate with both business administration expertise and an impressive portfolio of CV-building professional experiences and networks, acquired through the completion of a professional business practicum or an applied business research project. These highly skilled, experienced and connected Murdoch MBA graduates are well placed to pursue rewarding careers and leadership roles in businesses, government and non-government organisations (NGOs) within Australia or internationally. |
| Main research areas | global management, economics, accounting/finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, business ethics, leadership, sustainability |
| Employability | Students who want to complete their MBA early in their career have the opportunity to select the MBA (Global) which is designed specifically for recent graduates and/or those with limited professional work experience. The MBA (Global) provides early career professionals with the opportunity to engage in learning activities that equip them with the career management tools needed to succeed. |
| Advanced Standing | Applicants with a Graduate Certificate Business Administration may gain entry into this course and be awarded up to 12 points of Advanced Standing for 500-level units to be determined in consultation with the Academic Chair. |
| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Postgraduate Structure - 48 credit points
Course Core - 36 credit points
Required Units - 18 credit points
MBS532 Professional Practice Preparation - 0 points
MURDOCH: S2-external
MBS538 Organisational Behaviour and Management - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, SUM-external
MBS539 Accounting for Managers - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, SUM-external
MBS546 Business Finance - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, SUM-external
MBS573 International Marketing Management - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
MBS673 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
MBS686 Economics and Business Strategy - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Specified Elective Units - 18 credit points
Elective Unit Choice - 6 credit points
MBS661 Global Business in the Asian Century - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
OR
MBS664 Strategies for Growth and Excellence - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Portfolio Selection - 12 credit points
Choose ONE from the following three Portfolio Selections.
Portfolio Selection 1 - 12 credit points
MBS568 Organisational Change, Management and Consultancy - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
MBS643 Applied Research Practicum - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal
MBS521 Academic Business Skills for Postgraduates - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
OR
TLC501 Communication Skills for Postgraduate Study - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal
Portfolio Selection 2 - 12 credit points
MBS684 Managing Strategic Risk and Projects - 6 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external, SUM-internal, SUM-external
MBS654 Business Professional Placement - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-placement, SUM-placement
OR
MBS643 Applied Research Practicum - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S2-internal
Portfolio Selection 3 - 12 credit points
MBS644 Business Research Practicum - 9 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, Y-internal, Y-external
MBS520 Research Preparation for Business - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
Major OR Specified Electives - 12 credit points
Choose 12 points from one of the Majors OR 12 points from the following Specified Electives.
Nonprofit Management - 12 credit points
MBS651 Leading and Managing Nonprofit Organisations - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
MBS662 Business, Society and the Environment - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
MBS589 Social Enterprise, Social Innovation And Profit For Purpose - 3 points
Not available this year
People Management - 12 credit points
MBS555 Human Resource Management Perspectives - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external
MBS663 Leading the Engaged Enterprise - 6 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
PSY611 Work and Well-being - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
OR
EDN671 Mentoring - 3 points
MURDOCH: UA4-internal
International Marketing - 12 credit points
MBS574 Strategic Research in International Markets - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
MBS575 Cross-Cultural Consumer Behaviour - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
MBS576 Global Media Communication - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
MBS667 Digital Business - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
Health Management - 12 credit points
Health Management Major is Not Available in 2020.
SWM517 Health Policy and Governance - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
SWM518 Health Economics and Finance - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal (quota of 150 places), S1-external, S2-internal (quota of 150 places), S2-external
LLM614 Health Law - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal
VET656 Public Health and Epidemiology - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal
Sustainability - 12 credit points
Sustainability Major is Not Available in 2020.
MBS662 Business, Society and the Environment - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
Specified Electives - 6 credit points
Select from the following:
SWM628 Development and Sustainability - 3 points
MURDOCH: WSP3-internal
SUS523 Cities and Sustainability - 3 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
SUS611 Resilient Regions: People and Practice - 3 points
MURDOCH: SUM-internal (quota of 120 places), SUM-external
Specified Electives - 12 credit points
MBS636 International Business Negotiations - 3 points
Not available this year
MBS662 Business, Society and the Environment - 6 points
MURDOCH: S1-internal, S1-external
MBS663 Leading the Engaged Enterprise - 6 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
EDN546 Dynamics of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace and the Community - 3 points
MURDOCH: S2-internal, S2-external
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