CRICOS Course Code: 105838C
Course Overview
The Master of Business Administration is a four-semester course that provides students with a unique opportunity to develop and sharpen their capability to apply skills and knowledge of business and management skills combined with either accounting, project management, biotechnology management or aged care and disability services management. With a practical, contemporary focus, and a dedicated industry-related project, students will develop a critical eye, persuasive communication, analytical skills, ethical leadership and management skills, and skills in evaluating strategic choices and decisions in organisations. Graduates will be equipped and ready to take on leadership and managerial careers and roles in a range of settings both locally and globally.
Qualification
On successful completion of all four semesters, students are awarded the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework for a Level 9 masters degree.
Advanced Standing
Students may be able to shorten the length of this course through qualifications obtained from other formal studies. AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment may be recognised by CIC Higher Education. Students who wish to apply for Advanced Standing should contact the College for information on eligibility.
Professional & Community Engagement
Students will have regular contact with industry representatives throughout the course. Guest speakers are a feature of many units, and many assessments and learning activities will mirror real-world challenges. A final industry project capstone unit will allow students to work on an authentic project and analyse a given problem, and devise solution in connection with industry professionals.
Industry relevant material
The applied components of the course incorporate material that is specifically relevant for the business management industry. In the computer laboratories, students gain experience with business planning, analysis and statistical packages; they also gain experience with other computer programs such as MS Excel.
The course will emphasise a creative and innovative approach to Business education as the key to competitiveness in a dynamic and global economy. It is intended that the course would consist of a combination of both domestic and international students. Students should gain benefits from a broad range of cultural diversity and life experiences of their fellow students.
Lifelong learning
Students gain an advanced and integrated body of knowledge as well as the skills to analyse, interpret and apply concepts and ideas in business administration. They also gain key skills in researching information, using both online and library materials. All of these factors will help graduates of the Master of Business Administration to be lifelong learners.
Mode of Delivery
The course is offered on a full-time basis. Delivery of the course is on-campus and face-to-face. Units are delivered in a range of classroom settings, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials and seminars.
Course Structure
The Master of Business Administration consists of a series of units spread across four semesters. Successful completion of all fifteen units merits students with a Master of Business Administration.
The specialisations in Accounting and Project Management are available to Master of Business and MBA students. Students taking these courses can also opt to follow a general path by choosing a combination of units from either specialisation.
Assessment
The types of assessment permitted at CIC may include the following:
Other types of assessment may be allowed at CIC following approval by the Dean.
Please refer to our Assessment Policy for further information.
Career Opportunities
Employment benefits of the MBA course include:
Core Learning Outcomes
Course Fees
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Master of Business Administration
105838C
104 weeks
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Academic – Completion of an Australian bachelor’s degree
English – IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent
Course Admission Information Set
6th March
10th July
30th October
14th March
17th July
6th November
4 x 12 teaching weeks
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This course is accredited with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and is recorded on the TEQSA National Register.
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