Master of Business Administration [effective from Trimester 2, 2022] (MBA)
Master of Business Administration [effective from Trimester 2, 2022] (MBA)
Program Code
MBAD
Program Faculty
Faculty of Professions
Academic Year
2022
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 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 is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Business Administration [effective from Trimester 2, 2022]
There shall be a Master of Business Administration [effective from Trimester 2, 2022].
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Master of Business Administration 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:
1. Core courses to the value of 27 units, or core courses to the value of 24 units where completing a specialisation in Wine Business
2. A specialisation up to the value of 18 units, or the Wine Business specialisation up to the value of 21 units
3. Research to the value of 3 units
Core Courses
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Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 ACCTING 7025 Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M) 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 CORPFIN 7005 Principles of Finance (M) 3 COMMGMT 7006 People and Organisations (M) 3 COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law 3 COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management (M) 3 COMMERCE 7039 Business Research Methods (M) 3 MANAGEMT 7104 Marketing Management 3 or
Students undertaking the Wine Business specialisation must complete the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication 3 ACCTING 7025 Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M) 3 COMMGMT 7006 People and Organisations (M) 3 COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management (M) 3 COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law 3 CORPFIN 7101 Managerial Finance 3 ECON 7200 Economic Principles (M) 3 COMMERCE 7039 Business Research Methods (M) 3 -
Research
To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 7901 Tech eChallenge 3 -
Specialisation
International Trade and Development Specialisation
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 Marketing Specialisation
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MARKETNG 7023 Understanding Consumers (M) 3 MARKETNG 7024 Developing Global Markets (M) 3 MARKETNG 7025 Integrated Marketing Communications (M) 3 MARKETNG 7032 Strategic Marketing (M) 3 ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 Project Management
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 5004 Risk Assessment and Management 3 PROJMGNT 5021 Project Management Fundamentals 3 PROJMGNT 7040 Portfolios and Programs Management 3 PROJMGNT 7047 Systems Design for Projects 3 PROJMGNT 7056 Enterprise Transformation and Innovation 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PROJMGNT 7024 Complex Project Management 3 PROJMGNT 7057 Project Controls Method 3 Wine Business
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value OENOLOGY 7000NW Foundations of Wine Science 3 WINE 7001 Marketing in Wine Business 3 WINE 7002 Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets 3 WINE 7005 Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management 3 WINE 7006 Wine Retailing 3 WINE 7008 Wine Tourism 3 WINE 7009 Wine Branding 3