Introduction

The major goal of the graduate business awards at the University of Canberra is to educate participants in general management concepts and skills and their application and hence to enable them to manage more effectively and responsibly in a challenging and changing business environment.

Significant graduate outcomes include:

• an ability to plan and manage successfully in an increasingly complex and turbulent national and international environment, but within the framework of societal values; 
• a high level of analytical, problem solving and communication skills;
• a creative, innovative and ethical approach in seeking new business opportunities; and
• an ability to act as an agent of change in organisational transformation.

Program Structure

The University of Canberra has taken an innovative approach to the structure of its graduate business program whereby students without a prior undergraduate degree can articulate into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) through the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA).

GCBA participants must complete a total of four (4) units (12 credit points). GDBA participants must complete a total of eight (8) units (24 credit points), made up of the four (4) GCBA units plus an additional four. MBA participants must complete a total of twelve (12) units made up of the four (4) GCBA units, the four (4) GDBA units, plus four (4) additional units including the core unit, Strategic Management (see Table 1). Four of the 12 units must be taken at PG level.

Table1. Course Structure and Articulation

The sections below provide full details of each award. Information about fees and the application process, including a downloadable application form are available at on the left navigation bar by clicking on "Fees" or "Forms".

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (725)

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) is designed to introduce managers and future managers to the core functions of management and business administration as well as to develop their managerial and career potential. The course content focuses on managing people, money and markets and provides the opportunity to study an elective subject to extend this knowledge base. It provides a strong theoretical and practical introduction to graduate business and management studies. Completion of the Certificate enables progression to a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and a Masters in Business Administration (MBA).

Course Duration
1 semester full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the Universitys Admissions Committee. Applicants without an undergraduate degree but with seven years relevant work experience are eligible for admission.

Course Requirements
Satisfactory completion of at least 12 credit points of study comprising:

• Organisational Behaviour G (6264)
• Accounting for Managers G (6221)
• Marketing G (6261)
• One elective unit at G or PG level

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree with defined major areas of study may with the approval of the course convener, substitute a relevant subject at G or PG level.

Typical Study Program for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
( 12 credit points)

(a) Full-time Study Program

(b) Part-time Study Program

Participants who successfully complete the required aggregate of four (4) units will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. These students may proceed to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.

Course Convener
Simon Hoy (02) 6201 2680
Faculty of Business and Government, Room 6C20
Simon.Hoy@canberra.edu.au

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (724AA)

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) is designed to build upon the knowledge and competencies gained in the Graduate Certificate. It focuses on developing the skills and abilities required to lead and manage in complex, global and changing business environments. It enables career progression from specialist-based positions to middle and senior level managerial positions in both the public and private sectors. Completion of the Diploma enables progression to a Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

Course Duration
2 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the Universitys Admissions Committee. Applicants who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration are eligible for admission.

Course Requirements
Satisfactory completion of at least 24 credit points of study comprising:

• Organisational Behaviour G (6264)
• Accounting for Managers G (6221)
• Marketing G (6261)
• Economics for Managers G (6234)
• Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G* (6275)
• International Business G (6241)
• Two elective units at G or PG level

*Students who have successfully completed a unit in statistics at tertiary level, may be granted permission to substitute Statistical Analysis &Decision Making G with an additional elective unit.

Typical Study Program for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
( 24 credit points)

(a) Full-time Study Program (4 units per semester)

(b) Part-time Study Program (2 units per semester)

Typical Elective Units for Graduate Certificate & Diploma Students Include: **

• Human Resource Management G
• International Human Resource Management PG***
• Services Marketing PG***
• Internet Marketing PG***
• International Marketing PG***
• Business Finance PG ***
• International Financial Management PG***
• Management Accounting PG***
• Management Ethics PG***
• Managers & the Law G
• Introduction to e-business G
• Special Topics in Business G
• Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G (required for Diploma)
• International Business G (required for Diploma)
• Economics for Managers G (required for Diploma)
• Any G or PG unit approved by the course convener

* Students who have successfully completed an equivalent unit in statistics at tertiary level, may be granted permission to substitute Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G with an additional elective unit.
** Not all electives will be offered each year.
*** Pre- or co-requisites required.

When choosing electives, students should plan their study program in a sequence that meets all pre-requisites for PG subjects. For example, students wishing to undertake the elective unit, International HRM PG should elect HRM G early in their program of study.

Participants who successfully complete the required aggregate of eight (8) units will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. These students may proceed to the MBA.

Course Convener
Simon Hoy (02) 6201 2680
Faculty of Business and Government, Room 6C20
Simon.Hoy@canberra.edu.au

Master of Business Administration (723)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to develop and enhance the management competencies of current and future business leaders locally, nationally and globally. In addition to developing competencies in the core management areas of accounting & finance, marketing, managing people, economics, data analysis and understanding the international business environment, there is a focus on ethical and strategic decision making. There is also the opportunity to study elective subjects in areas of special interest.

The MBA is based on coursework and is designed to enable practicing managers and other professionals to transfer learning immediately to the workplace. The broad aim of the course is offer individuals aspiring to general management or senior functional management roles, the opportunity to develop competencies relevant to the effective management of enterprises.

Course Duration
3 4 semesters full-time or equivalent part-time.

Admission Requirements
Applicants should possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the Universitys Admissions Committee and have at least two years relevant work experience. Applicants who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are eligible for admission.

Course Requirements
Satisfactory completion of at least 36 credit points of study comprising:

• Organisational Behaviour G (6264)
• Accounting for Managers G (6221)
• Marketing G (6261)
• Economics for Managers G (6234)
• Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G* (6275)
• International Business G (6241)
• Business Finance PG (6224)
• Management Ethics PG (6255)
• Strategic Management PG (6277)
• Three elective units at G or PG

*Students who have successfully completed a unit in statistics at tertiary level may be granted permission to substitute Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G with an additional elective unit. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree with defined major areas of study, may with the approval of the course convener, substitute a relevant unit at G or PG level.

Typical Study Program for the Master of Business Administration
(36 credit points)

(a) Full-time Study Program (4 units per semester)

(b) Full-time Study Program (3 units per semester)

(c) Part-time Study Program (2 units per semester)

Typical MBA Elective Units Offered Include:***

• Human Resource Management G
• International Human Resource Management PG*
• Services Marketing PG*
• Internet Marketing PG*
• International Marketing PG*
• International Financial Management PG*
• Management Accounting PG*
• Managers & the Law G
• Introduction to e-business G
• Special Topics in Business G
• Asia Pacific Business G
• Managerial Economics PG
• Any G or PG unit approved by the course convener

* Students who have successfully completed an equivalent unit in statistics at tertiary level, may be granted permission to substitute Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G with an additional elective unit.
** Pre- or co-requisites required.
*** Not all electives will be offered each year.

When choosing electives, students should plan their study program in a sequence that meets all pre-requisites for PG units. For example, students wishing to undertake the elective unit, International Financial Management PG should elect Statistical Analysis & Decision Making G and Business Finance PG early in their program of study.

Course Convener
Simon Hoy (02) 6201 2680
Faculty of Business and Government, Room 6C20
Simon.Hoy@canberra.edu.au

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
COURSE STRUCTURE AND ARTICULATION

Entry: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) and/or Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Australian National Business School (ANBS) (www.anbs.com.au)

ANBS, the Australian National Business School, is a consortium of six universities from six different states and territories in Australia. The universities are:

• Deakin University
• Griffith University
• The University of Western Australia
• University of Canberra
• University of Tasmania
• University of Wollongong (Sydney Business School)

ANBS is, therefore, Australia's national management school, based on the integrated activities of six member universities, each of which is ranked in the top quality band of Australian universities. As such, it reflects a commitment to national educational leadership and is a whole new dimension to management education in Australia. Through the combined resources of these universities, the consortium is able to offer:

• a national Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration,
• transfer and exchange between each University's graduate program,
• Executive Development Programs across Australia, and
• AISAM - Asian Intensive School for Advanced Management.

These are the first of a number of significant developments to provide business in Australia, and increasingly in Asia, with high quality, innovative management education which is delivered nationally and internationally.