Master of Business Administration
University of Newcastle
Course Details
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through and understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)
Course structure: The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program consists of twelve courses (120 units). Students are required to complete the following to meet the requirements of the program: six core courses (60 units) AND either six courses from the directed courses (60 units) OR at least four courses (40 units) from a specialisation plus two courses (20 units) of directed courses.
Students can choose to specialise in Marketing, International Business, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Health Services Management, or Applied Finance.