Master of Business Administration (International) (MBAIntl)
Master of Business Administration (International) (MBAIntl)
Program Code
MBAIN
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2025
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) 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) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Think critically about the nature of leadership, diagnose technical and adaptive challenges and generate a range of solutions to mobilise people to operate in an adaptive environment.
- Describe and critique different paradigms of management.
- Describe the key business concepts of accounting, marketing, economics, finance, and organisational behaviour in conjunction with specialist knowledge to critically analyse business ideas, make expert decisions and provide leadership to organisations.
- Identify how strategic objectives can emerge from the interplay of functional elements of an organisation and formalised planning.
- Communicate a range of complex concepts of leadership and core business management disciplines to internal and external stakeholders.
- Plan and execute research, manage and synthesise complex data independently from diverse sources to inform decision making and the exercise of leadership.
Conditions
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Master of Business Administration (International)
There shall be a Master of Business Administration (International).
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Master of Business Administration (International) 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
Core Courses
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Core Courses
To satisfy the requirements for Core Courses students must complete courses to the value of up to 27 units.
Courses to the value of at least 24 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ACCTING 7025 Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M) 3 COMMERCE 7039 Business Research Methods (M) 3 COMMGMT 7006 People and Organisations (M) 3 COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management (M) 3 COMMLAW 7012 Business and Corporations Law 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.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENTREP 7900 eChallenge 3
Specialisation
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Entrepreneurship Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Entrepreneurship Specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 18 units.
Courses to the value of 18 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value COMMGMT 7003 Family Business Fundamentals 3 ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset 3 ENTREP 7000 Leading New Product Innovation 3 ENTREP 7001 Navigating Commercialisation Pathways 3 ENTREP 7002 Strategic Innovation Management 3 ENTREP 7003 Entrepreneurial Business Development 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 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 -
Marketing Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Marketing 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 ENTREP 5038 New Venture Creation 3 ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation 3 MARKETNG 7023 Understanding Consumers (M) 3 MARKETNG 7024 Developing Global Markets (M) 3 MARKETNG 7025 Digital Media and Marketing Communications 3 MARKETNG 7032 Strategic Brand Management (M) 3 -
Project Management Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Project Management 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 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 Specialisation
To satisfy the requirements for Wine Business Specialisation students must complete courses to the value of 21 units.
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