Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate degree that provides students with the technical expertise, interpersonal skills, agility, and confidence required to transform their future. The program is designed to enhance career prospects and provide a competitive advantage in the job market.

Course Details

• Duration: 12-18 months
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Every January
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 43520
• CRICOS code: F

Course Structure

The MBA program consists of 8 core units and 4 option units.

Core Units

• ACCT5602 Accounting (6 points)
• BUSN5000 Leading Self and Others (0 points)
• ECON5503 Economic Management and Strategy (6 points)
• FINA5530 Managerial Finance (6 points)
• MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour (6 points)
• MGMT5502 Strategic Analysis and Consulting Project (12 points)
• MGMT5513 Data Driven Decision Making (6 points)
• MKTG5550 Marketing Principles (6 points)

Option Units

• Students can choose from a range of option units, including:
  • ECON5504 Global Energy and Mineral Markets (6 points)
  • FINA5590 Blockchain and Technologies for Digital Finance (6 points)
  • FINA5601 Valuation and Risk Analysis for Resource Companies (6 points)
  • FINA5602 Strategic Corporate Finance (6 points)
  • FINA5603 Mergers and Acquisitions (6 points)
  • MGMT5505 International Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5512 Leadership in Maintenance (6 points)
  • MGMT5514 Demonstrating Social Impact (6 points)
  • MGMT5516 Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation (6 points)
  • MGMT5517 Leadership for Social Impact (6 points)
  • MGMT5518 Social Investment and Philanthropy (6 points)
  • MGMT5519 Ethical Leadership in Contemporary Organisations (6 points)
  • MGMT5521 Operations and Strategic Supply Chain Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5523 Becoming a Leader: Perspectives on Leadership Development (6 points)
  • MGMT5524 Strategic Management of Resource Companies (6 points)
  • MGMT5531 Strategic Management and Innovation in Health (6 points)
  • MGMT5555 Executive Decision Making (6 points)
  • MGMT5556 The Business of Politics (6 points)
  • MGMT5570 Organisational Change and Transformation (6 points)
  • MGMT5601 Small Business Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5608 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 points)
  • MGMT5615 Selected Topics in Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5616 Advanced Topics in Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5618 International Study Program (6 points)
  • MGMT5647 Negotiation Behaviour (6 points)
  • MGMT5665 Project Management (6 points)
  • MGMT5782 Management Case Study (6 points)
  • MKTG5603 Management of Technology and Innovation (6 points)

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
• Weighted average mark: Applicants must have a weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
• Professional experience: Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.

English Competency

• IELTS: Applicants must have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic student fees: The annual course fee for domestic students is $42,200.00.
• International student fees: The annual course fee for international students is $50,200.00.
• Scholarships: Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership, and community service.

Career Pathways

• MBA graduates: MBA graduates are highly sought after, progressing to a range of senior management positions in fields such as business development, strategy, marketing, and customer service.
• Career services: The UWA MBA Careers and Employability Centre provides extensive information, resources, and advice to build resilience and versatility, ensuring competitiveness in the changing business landscape.

MBA Lifelong Learning

• MBA Alumni Lifelong Learning Program: The program delivers opportunities to continue learning, networking, and developing long after graduation.
• MBA Refresher Program: Alumni can return to class after graduation, with no additional costs.
• MBA Strategy & Leadership Forum: Alumni receive invitations to attend the annual forum, featuring presentations from senior business leaders.
• Masterclasses: Alumni can attend masterclasses, run by senior industry leaders, to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in industry and government.
• Social events: The Graduate Management Association (GMA) runs various social events, including the GMA student ball.

International Study Options

• International Study Program: Students can take the International Study Program (MGMT5618) as an option unit towards their MBA.
• Student exchange opportunities: UWA has exchange arrangements with universities worldwide, allowing students to study at other leading universities and credit the courses towards their UWA MBA.

Accreditation

• EQUIS: The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS.
• AACSB: The UWA Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• PRME: The UWA Business School is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).