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Master of Business Administration/Master of Business Systems

Course code: 3190 + Course abbreviation: MBusAdm/MBusSys + Total credit points required: 120 + 5 semesters full-time, 10 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This double-degree course aims to provide education and training in methods used in analysis, design, development and application of computer systems to the management of business operations. This involves the study of business-related techniques, practices and procedures leading to an understanding of the application of computer systems and information technology for business purposes.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

• a degree from a recognised tertiary institution with an average grade of credit or above, and
• two years of relevant full-time post-degree managerial or professional work experience (preferably four years) of sufficient level and complexity as determined by the course director to enable full participation in the course.

Advanced standing

Candidates should consult the MBA Programs office regarding the advanced standing criteria for the MBA.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete 10 core units (60 points):

• MBA5005 Strategic management
• MBA9002 The legal environment of business
• MBA9003 Economics for managers
• MBA9004 Accounting for business
• MBA9005 Corporate finance
• MBA9006 Marketing
• MBA9007 Business analysis and planning
• MBA9008 Managing and leading people at work
• MBA9009 Managing information
• MBA9050 International business

(b) Students must complete 10 units (60 points) from the Master of Business Systems as follows:

(i) Two core units (12 points)

• BUS9520 -- Business systems A
• BUS9530 -- Business systems B

(ii) Six graduate units (36 points) coded BUS from the Faculty of Information Technology.

(iii) Two graduate units (12 points) from the Faculty of Information Technology.

Students would normally complete the 10 core units before undertaking electives as part of the Master of Business Systems program.

Contact details

Course director

Associate Professor Peter Reed

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