The Master of Business Administration (International) is a general management qualification that enables students to pursue a managerial career in any industry or sector of their choice. The course trains students in key managerial functions, including financing, marketing, human resource development, operations management, business development, strategic direction, and corporate governance. It develops their capacity to analyse business situations using concepts and frameworks from different areas of management and formulate strategic responses that take into account the contemporary social, economic, and regulatory environment of business.
The Master of Business Administration (International) consists of 200 credit points comprising of two (2) core double unit of study (25 credit points each) and 12 unit of study (12.5 credit points each).
Stage 1 provides students with a foundation in management knowledge of all the principal areas of business including accounting principles, marketing fundamentals, basic human resource management, supply chain management and logistics, and the economics of demand and supply.
This stage also allows students to develop their research, analytical, critical thinking and presentation skills, and thereby develop the skills necessary to be successful in postgraduate study.
Stage 2 offers continuing professional development for students who have completed the units of study in Stage 1. Students will develop skills in business modelling and analysis and also learn to develop marketing strategy.
In addition, students will develop an understanding of major issues related to the application of operations management in organisations, as well as the principles of economics.
Stage 3 offers opportunities for students to synthesise the learning experience at Stage 1 and 2, and apply these in exploring advanced knowledge in business valuation and financing, leadership and the team dynamics that operate in organisations, strategic human resource management, corporate governance and adaptive strategies for business suitability. Further, students will understand the major issues related to the application of information technology in organisations, as well as the complexity of managing a culturally diverse workforce. Enterprise units at this stage will provide an opportunity to explore the management and organisational issues that confront organisations and businesses in the contemporary business environment.
The duration of study is 2 years for full time and maximum of 4 years for part time.**
Each unit has a minimum 6 hours of class contact time per week, except for HBG701 and HBG702 which has 12 hours contact time per week.
**Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.
Stage 1 (Semester 1)
*Double unit of 25 credit points each
Stage 2 (Semester 2)
Stage 3 (Semesters 3 & 4)
Graduate with the Master of Business Administration (International).
Students’ career opportunities are enhanced by improving their leadership and management capabilities, and learning to operate effectively in a changing, complex and turbulent environment.
Applicants should complete an undergraduate qualification at a credit level (CGPA 2.5, GMAT 550 or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
English language proficiency consistent with Swinburne policies for admission of local and international students to post-graduate programs will be required for entry into the program. Potential students must produce evidence of an advanced level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
This can be shown through one of the following:
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