Master of Business Administration (Plus) (MGM102.2)
Master of Business Administration (Plus) (MGM102.2)
UC’s Master of Business Administration (Plus) will allow you to develop high-level skills and competencies relevant to managing an organisation. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in human resource management, marketing or international business by taking four additional units, accelerating your career progression to become a capable and adaptable…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
UC’s Master of Business Administration (Plus) will allow you to develop high-level skills and competencies relevant to managing an organisation. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in human resource management, marketing or international business by taking four additional units, accelerating your career progression to become a capable and adaptable business leader.
You will study the subtle nuances of business in all its forms, with the mindset of future employment opportunities in an executive role, senior management or as an entrepreneur. UC’s MBA (Plus) covers all aspects of business administration, including finance, marketing, economics, strategic processes and people management and culminates in a research project of your choice.
What sets our MBA (Plus) degree apart is the opportunity to dive deeper into a specific field. Select one of three areas of specialisation that allow you to explore human resource management, marketing or international business to align with your overall business management aspirations.
Thanks to UC’s strong focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of international experience. You’ll gain a solid business mindset required to negotiate your way through an assortment of legal, industrial and cultural settings. Study UC’s Master of Business Administration (Plus) and have the confidence to navigate an increasingly dynamic and ever-changing business landscape.
Study a Master of Business Administration (Plus) at UC and you will:
formulate a marketing strategy, with particular emphasis on the development of product, distribution, promotion, pricing strategies and tactics.
understand and apply the basic techniques of corporate finance.
demonstrate an understanding of the broad body of knowledge inherent in the process of strategic management.
compare and contrast different forms of entrepreneurial theory and thinking in its role for idea and business development in the global economy.
demonstrate a critical understanding of fundamental economic theories and learn how best to apply them in practical business situations.
become a versatile business expert with specialised knowledge in an area of your choice.
Work Integrated Learning
Due to the global focus of the MBA (Plus), and our connection with partners in Singapore, Bhutan, and Ningbo and Shanghai in China, you can apply for an international internship as part of your MBA (Plus) experience. Hone your leadership skills with fellow UC MBA students from around the globe on a variety of Australian and international business assignments. Projects range from small to medium-sized enterprises, councils, government departments and community groups, across a range of industries, such as farming, tourism, transport and more.
A key component of the Master of Business Administration and MBA (Plus) is to undertake a specialised real-world research project of your choosing. This will enhance your employability and ensure you are armed with the right mix of skills and practical knowledge to take a confident leap into the next phase of your business career.
Career opportunities
Company Director
President
Vice President
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Board Member
Marketing Director
Entrepreneur
Management Consultant
HR Director
Venture Capitalist
Head of Finance
IT Director
Angel Investor
Health Services Director.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
