Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

The business management program is designed for graduates who seek a masters program, which focuses on the application of theory into business contexts relevant to practising professionals. The course covers contemporary issues relevant to practitioners operating in a local, national or international organisational environment.

The Master of Business Management aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in in contemporary management theory and, be able to apply this to a range of organisational settings within their own workplace, through reflective and innovative approaches to business practice.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in management
• six open electives.

(a.) Students must complete six core units (36 points):

• MGG5810 Cultural values and management practices
• MGG5820 Management development for global business
• MGG9370 Management theory and practice
• MGG9371 Strategic management
• MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
• MGX9850 Human resource management

(b.) students must complete a further six graduate units (36 points) from the Faculty of Business and Economics or any faculty of the University.

Recommended elective units

• AFG9070 Financial management
• BTG9241 Employment law
• BTG9270 Business law
• ECG9101 Economic policy
• ECG9170 Issues in labour economics
• MGG5325 Human resource development
• MGX5340 International public policy and mangement
• MGG5352 Management processes and systems
• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX5560 Case studies in services management
• MGX5770 Business and government
• MGX9220 Work and employment relations
• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MGX9720 Managing organisational change
• MKX9160 Foundations of marketing

Additional degree requirements:

• students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units.

It is recommended that students consult with the course coordinator to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Business Management early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) after successful completion of 48 points of study.

Master of Business Management