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About
the University
The
University of Southern Queensland is an Australian
and Queensland Government-accredited University,
and has been in operation as a college and
university since 1967.
USQ
has built a reputation for offering quality
academic programmes that are recognized worldwide
by other higher education institutions, employers
and internationally accredited professional
bodies.
Awards
- Commonwealth
Awards of Excellence 2004
i. USQ has won the Commonwealth
of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional
Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth
Forum on Open Learning currently being held
in Dunedin, New Zealand.
- Australian’s
University of the Year 2000-2001”
Good Universities Guide for “Developing
the e-University”
i. Amongst the many universities
in Australia, USQ has won the award to be
the best university in Australia.
ii. This reflects the quality and its prestige
being the best university in Australia
not only for 1 year but 2 years consecutively.
- Best
Global University for Distance Education”
International Council for Open & Distance
Education (ICDE), Norway 1999
i. USQ is not only been awarded
for its quality and prestige within Australia.
ii. Through the International
Council for Open & Distance Education
(ICDE) USQ has also bagged this award for
its educational leadership and expertise
in providing flexible distance learning
opportunities.
Recognition
& Accreditation
- Member
of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
(ACU)
- Fully
funded by the Australian Federal Government
- Accredited
by the Public Relations Institute of Australia
(PRIA) – it is one of the three approved
Public Relations higher education courses
in Queensland and
one of the few offered throughout Australia.
- As
a graduate, students will be eligible to
become a member of the PRIA that is internationally
recognized through International Public
Relations Association (IPRA)
For
more information about the university, log
on to www.usq.edu.au.
About
the Programme
- The
Master of Business Administration is an
advanced academic program for graduates
from any discipline who have considerable
business experience, and who have a recognised
potential for advanced managerial responsibility.
- This
program focuses on those areas of modern
management that develop judgement,
skills and attitudes that are essential
to managerial responsibility.
- Students
undertaking the program may supplement their
generalist skills by exploring an area of
management in depth, chosen from a Discipline
Specialisation (Accounting,
e-Business, Environmental Management, Finance,
Human Resource Management, Information Systems,
Insolvency and Restructuring, International
Business, Business Law, Leadership, Marketing,
Occupational Health and Safety, Personal
Financial Planning; and Project Management).
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Programme
Objectives
- The
program aims to produce graduates who have
been exposed to a range of management skills
and who have been trained to use these skills
in a manner that will enable them to better
handle the managerial demands of modern
business practices.
- The
objectives of the program are to produce
graduates who are able to:
i.
thoroughly understand the basic theories and
skills of modern management discipline areas;
ii.
display competence in a wide range of areas
relevant to management practice at senior
levels;
iii.
apply their knowledge of current behavioural,
policy and strategic issues so as to improve
organisational efficiency;
iv.
use well developed communication skills to
interact effectively with other people at
a superior and lower work level;
v.
comprehend, analyse and evaluate
internal and external environmental forces,
and develop strategic plans for the management
of change;
vi.
display a thorough understanding of the relevant
political, cultural and business environment,
and of ethical standards in modern business;
vii.
analyse developments in a chosen
area of management, and to critically evaluate
the relationships between such developments
and contemporary theory and practice; and
viii.
further enhance their managerial
skills through a commitment to ongoing managerial
development.
USQConnect
- Exclusive
access to USQConnect where every student is issued an personalised User ID and Password
- Allows
students to log on 24/7
- Students
are able to download notes, participate
in forums, post and view questions on the
notice board, network with other students
all over the world who are taking the module
Link
to USQ Connect
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Recognition
i.
Master of Business Administration
ii.
Degree identical to on campus
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Programme
Structure
Module
Structure
i. The MBA consists of 12 courses,
each of one unit, and has the following structure:
1. Core Management - eight courses
2. Discipline Specialisation
- four courses
ii.
Students will normally be required to complete
the foundation management courses before progressing
to the other courses
Programme
Synopsis
ACC5502
Accounting for Managers (FOBUS)
CIS5001
Information Systems for Managers (FOBUS)
ECO5000
Economics for Managers (FOBUS)
LAW5503
Australian Law and Business (FOBUS)
LAW5504
Comparative Law and Business (FOBUS)
MKT5000
Marketing Management (FOBUS)
MGT5000
Management and Organisational
Behaviour (FOBUS)
MGT5001
Decision Support Tools (FOBUS)
MGT8002
Strategic Management (FOBUS)
ACC5502
Accounting for Managers (FOBUS)
This course, available to postgraduate students
only, aims to provide an understanding of
the accounting concepts used in the interpretation
of accounting reports and financial statements
which are prepared to assist effective management
of a business entity. Managers should recognise their information requirements on which relevant decisions
are based. Planning, control and decision-making
capabilities will be developed. Investment
and Finance decisions and the Management of
Working Capital will be discussed.
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CIS5001
Information Systems for Managers (FOBUS)
This course examines the trend in the use
of computer systems away from data processing
and towards information processing, particularly
towards that type of decision support required
to guide corporate strategy. The strategic
implications of information systems are analysed,
and students are guided through current developments
in the planning, development, implementation,
and maintenance of various types of information
systems, especially decision support systems.
Both hardware and software technologies are
studied from the perspective of management
in relation to the need of corporations to
maintain a competitive edge in a complex and
changing environment. Various development
methodologies currently used in information
systems are compared. The developments in
the area of electronic commerce are also assessed.
A number of current issues are discussed and
extensive reading of both the text and current
articles is required.
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ECO5000
Economics for Managers (FOBUS)
Economics for Managers provides the manager
with an understanding of economics and its
role in managerial decision making. The course
is focused on modern economic thinking and
its relevance to business and management.
Macroeconomic and microeconomic topics are
covered. Interesting cases and recurring themes
are a feature of the course. Time devoted
to assessment has been shortened so that students
can devote maximum time to study and understanding
economics.
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LAW5503
Australian Law and Business (FOBUS)
In order to introduce students to the impact
of law on business, this course looks at the
Australian legal system and the courts (eg: the way in which legal decisions are made and their significance).
It also covers in some detail areas of the
law relevant to business, such as contract
law (including agency law), selected topics
from the law of torts, remedies, aspects of
the law relating to some of the main business
structures, aspects of property law and aspects
of bankruptcy law.
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LAW5504
Comparative Law and Business (FOBUS)
Students will gain an overview of similarities
and differences between selected legal systems,
in so far as these impact on business transactions.
Particular issues to be discussed include
the law of contracts, business structures
and property in a variety of legal systems.
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MKT5000
Marketing Management (FOBUS)
The course highlights the need for managers
to view the role of marketing as a vital managerial
concern. The importance of a marketing perspective
will be examined through the use of case studies
in both domestic and international environments
on the basis of empirical evidence. At the
completion of the course students will be
able to analyse the changing
marketing environment, engage in creative
market-oriented thinking, and be aware of
the interplay between marketing and the other
managerial functions of the firm. The crucial
role of marketing in contributing to the success
of organizations is emphasised.
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MGT5000
Management and Organisational Behaviour (FOBUS)
All students undertaking graduate studies
in Business need to appreciate and understand
the nature of organisational behaviour. They
should also be able to articulate behavioural
issues in business situations. This course
provides a framework in which students are
exposed to a range of theories and experiences
within the field of organisational
behaviour which will allow them
to further develop insights, attitudes and
skills to a level consistent with the expectations
for senior management. The course aims to
provide an understanding of the behaviour
of people at work. It analyses behaviour at the individual, group and organisational levels. Managers must understand the complex interactions
that influence the effectiveness of different
management strategies and organisational
structures under different environmental and
technological conditions. As well as reviewing
the current theories and research in the area,
the course uses case studies to examine the
implications for practising
managers.
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MGT5001
Decision Support Tools (FOBUS)
The course aims to enhance the ability of
managers to make decisions by formulating
real world problems, often featuring ambiguity,
in a manner which allows the application of
quantitative management tools. The generalised approach of problem formulation, modelling, solution, interpretation and implementation will be addressed.
The course will deal with the issues of data
reduction, inference testing, forecasting,
decision analysis, scheduling, location and
layout decisions, Just-In-Time, project management
and quality management.
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MGT8002
Strategic Management (FOBUS)
As students draw closer to meeting the full
requirements for graduating from the course,
it is absolutely essential that they have
the opportunity to integrate and synthesise
the knowledge and competencies developed to
date in relation to their professional and
managerial responsibilities. This course allows
students to identify and articulate the strategic
issues that organisations are
confronting. Students will be able to draw
upon some of the critical concepts, techniques
and information from other courses studied
in order to develop informative and comprehensive
responses to some of the key questions encountered
in the strategic management of an organisation.
This course provides a framework for analysis
and integration by focusing attention on the
development of an organisation's
strategic directions, strategic capabilities
and internal and external dynamics.
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Programme
Duration
Minimum:
3 Years
Maximum: 6 Years
Semester
1: March
Semester 2: July
Semester 3: November
Method
of Delivery
- Supported
with local tutorial support for selected
modules
- Also
supported by faculty visits at every semester
- Every
student will receive a study package for
each module they take. The study package
includes the following:
i. Introductory Book
ii. Study Book
iii. Selected Readings
Assignments
60%
Examinations 40%
All assignments and exams are set an assessed
by the USQ faculty to ensure that the quality
and value of the degree is maintained and
standardised.
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Entry
Requirements
i.
Candidates for entry into the Master of Business
Administration must meet each of the following
criteria to the satisfaction of the Director,
USQ Australian Graduate School of Business:
1. a tertiary qualification at degree or equivalent
level from a recognised institution; and
2.
a minimum of two years full-time
equivalent work experience, as determined
by the Director, USQ Australian Graduate School
of Business.
ii.
Candidates who do not have a degree will be
permitted to enrol in the Postgraduate Certificate of Management only, provided
that they have a minimum of five years full-time
equivalent work experience, which includes
relevant experience, as determined by the
Director, USQ Australian Graduate School of
Business. Upon completion, they will be eligible
to articulate into the Postgraduate Diploma
in Management.
Articulation
i. The Master of Business Administration
is part of a set of articulating programmes
which includes the Postgraduate Certificate
in Management, the Postgraduate Diploma in
Management and the Master of Business Administration.
ii.
This provides flexibility for students to
enter and exit at different stages. Therefore,
it is possible for students to enrol initially in the Postgraduate Certificate in Management and
progress through the Graduate Diploma in Management,
to facilitate completion of the Master of
Business Administration.
iii.
Students who wish to articulate to a higher
award must lodge an application for entry
to the relevant program.
iv.
Students who complete the Master of Business
Administration are eligible to articulate
into the Doctor of Business Administration,
provided that they meet all of the admission
requirements for that program.
v.
Students who successfully complete a programme
and choose to articulate to a higher program
will only be eligible for the higher award.
vi.
For example, if a student enrols
in the Postgraduate Diploma in Management
and articulates to the Master of Business
Administration and successfully completes
this program, then the student will receive
only the Master of Business Administration
award.
Exemptions
i. Exemptions may be granted
on the basis of equivalent courses undertaken
at postgraduate level, or may be credited
as electives towards a Master of Business
Administration.
ii.
In order for an exemption to be granted, the
claim must meet the following specific requirements:
1.
the course passed was taken at least at Masters
or equivalent level;
2.
the course was passed within five years prior
to the application (courses up to 10 years
old may be considered if evidence is provided
that the applicant has been employed in that
field);
3.
the course passed is equivalent in objectives,
content and weightings to a course prescribed
in the Master of Business Administration course,
or alternatively, the course is suitable as
an elective;
4.
where the student has taken out an award from
a recognised tertiary institution and is claiming exemptions on the
basis of courses completed to meet the requirements
of that program, the maximum exemptions on
the basis of such courses shall be one half
of the total courses for the program;
5.
the maximum exemptions granted are no greater
than six courses for the Master of Business
Administration; and
6.
exemptions approved in this
programme will not automatically apply to
other programmes offered by
the USQ, AGSB and the Faculty.
iii.
Exemptions shall not be granted for undergraduate
study. However, students who have completed
an undergraduate major in an area covered
by the foundation or core courses may be permitted
to substitute additional, postgraduate electives
for such courses.
iv.
Note: Where exemptions are granted, maximum
and minimum duration will be adjusted in the
same proportion as the exemptions, eg where the maximum of 50 percent exemptions is granted, maximum
and minimum duration will be reduced by one-half.
To find out if your existing qualification
meet the entry requirement, email
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