Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
Become a leader and study the Master of Business Administration, choosing from a wide range of relevant specialisations. The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Become a leader and study the Master of Business Administration, choosing from a wide range of relevant specialisations.
The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organisations. It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.
Specialisations you can study in this course
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course.
Business Analytics
Cyber Security Studies
Design Thinking
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Environmental Management
Finance
Health Care Leadership and Management
Hospitality Management
Human Resource Management
Information Systems
Leadership in Mining Workplace Safety
Management of Occupational Health and Safety
Marketing
People and Culture
Professional Internship
Project Management
Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Course learning outcomes
Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.
Career Opportunities
The course prepares graduates for employment and career progression across various disciplines, including, but not limited to; entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental management, finance, healthcare, hospitality management, human resources, information systems, occupational health and safety, marketing, project management, and supply chain and logistics management.
Possible future job titles
Manager, Managing Director, Chief Information Officer, Analyst, Environmental Manager, Finance and Banking Manager, Healthcare Manager, Human Resources Manager, IT Manager, Logistics Manager
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant supervisory/management experience; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level.
Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
