Master of Business Administration | Adelaide University Calendar

Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

MBAD

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://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

There shall be a Master of Business Administration.

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

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:

Core courses to the value of 27 units, or core courses to the value of 24 units if completing a specialisation in Wine Business
A specialisation up to the value of 18 units, or the Wine Business specialisation up to the value of 21 units
Research courses to the value of 3 units

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Core Courses

Courses to the value of up to 27 units may be taken from the following:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
ACCTING 7025	Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (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
CORPFIN 7005	Principles of Finance (M)	3
ECON 7200	Economic Principles (M)	3
MARKETNG 7104	Marketing Management (M)	3
PROJMGNT 7038	Project Leadership and Communication	3

Research

To satisfy the requirements for Research students must complete courses to the value of 3 units.