Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development) (MBAIntTradeDev)
Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development) (MBAIntTradeDev)
Program Code
MBAIT
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2021
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development) is a comprehensive degree that explores the core areas of business activity from finance and marketing through to strategy formulation and decision-making. The program also introduces students to the theories of complex systems, organisational behavior and leadership styles. Rigour and relevance are carefully balanced through the application of theory to authentic work place scenarios. Upon graduation students will have developed a sound understanding of business management practices, organisational cultures and their own leadership style.
The Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development)
There shall be a Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Master of Business Administration (International Trade and Development) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 27 units;
- International Trade and Development specialisation to the value of 18 units;
- Research to the value of 3 units.
Prior Learning
Students with cognate knowledge may be approved by the Program Coordinator to complete additional electives in lieu of core courses to the equivalent unit value.
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of 27 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ACCTING 7025 Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M) 3 COMMGMT 7006 People and Organisations (M) 3 COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management (M) 3 COMMGMT 7028 Action Research for Business 3 COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law 3 CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M) 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 MANAGEMT 7104 Marketing Management 3 PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 -
International Trade and Development Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for International Trade and Development Specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TRADE 5000 International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements 3 TRADE 5001 International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities 3 TRADE 7004 Principles of International Trade and Development 3 TRADE 7005 Agriculture and Food in International Trade 3 TRADE 7008 Services Trade 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value TRADE 7007 MNCs, Trade & Sustainable Development 3 TRADE 7009 International Aid and Trade 3 TRADE 7012 Trade Statistics 3 -
Research
To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 7900 eChallenge 3 ENTREP 7901 Tech eChallenge 3