Master of Business Administration

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant supervisory/management experience; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level.

  Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

  One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
• English Language requirements (Band 4)

  English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years of relevant supervisory/management experience; or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level.

  Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

  One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
• English Language requirements (Band 4)

  English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 1: Study part-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study part-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

J52|9

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus.

• Non standard timetable requirements

  On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus.

  Block delivery involves online delivery of material, coupled with two complete weekends that are separated by a number of weeks. The material delivered via online mode will occur prior to the first block weekend and between the two weekend blocks of face to face teaching.

  Some specialisations can only be studied in non-intensive mode, either on-campus or online. Students should refer to the availability/delivery options listed against each specialisation for further details.

• Internship option

  Students can choose to complete either a 20-credit point work placement unit or two 30-credit point internship units as a specialisation in this course. The 20-credit point work placement option requires students to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of learning in a work setting. For the two 30-credit point internship units, students complete a minimum of 225 hours of learning in a work setting in each unit. The first internship unit is completed in one semester and the second unit in the following semester. Work placement and internship hours are typically completed on a part-time basis and students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their course learning outcomes. Internships and work placements will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.

  Attendance requirements

  Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

  Professional practice rules

  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
3. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.

Course Details

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Joondalup

Semester 2: Study full-time at Joondalup

Course Structure

J52|9

For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Specialisations you can study in this course

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Course notes

Important course notes

• Cross-Campus attendance

  On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus.

• Non standard timetable requirements

  On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus.

  Block delivery involves online delivery of material, coupled with two complete weekends that are separated by a number of weeks. The material delivered via online mode will occur prior to the first block weekend and between the two weekend blocks of face to face teaching.

  Some specialisations can only be studied in non-intensive mode, either on-campus or online. Students should refer to the availability/delivery options listed against each specialisation for further details.

• Internship option

  Students can choose to complete either a 20-credit point work placement unit or two 30-credit point internship units as a specialisation in this course. The 20-credit point work placement option requires students to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of learning in a work setting. For the two 30-credit point internship units, students complete a minimum of 225 hours of learning in a work setting in each unit. The first internship unit is completed in one semester and the second unit in the following semester. Work placement and internship hours are typically completed on a part-time basis and students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their course learning outcomes. Internships and work placements will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.

  Attendance requirements

  Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

  Clearances and/or Risk Management Protocols Required

  Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

  Professional practice rules

  Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Course learning outcomes

1. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
3. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $30,950 - Domestic fee paying estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

The course prepares graduates for employment and career progression across various disciplines, including, but not limited to; entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental management, finance, healthcare, hospitality management, human resources, information systems, occupational health and safety, marketing, project management, and supply chain and logistics management.

Possible future job titles

Manager, Managing Director, Chief Information Officer, Analyst, Environmental Manager, Finance and Banking Manager, Healthcare Manager, Human Resources Manager, IT Manager, Logistics Manager

Similar courses to consider

• Graduate Certificate of Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
  Students interested in completing a PhD in Business Administration should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).

Fees and Scholarships

Fees

• AUD $39,050 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee ¹

Scholarships

ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Career Opportunities

The course prepares graduates for employment and career progression across various disciplines, including, but not limited to; entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental management, finance, healthcare, hospitality management, human resources, information systems, occupational health and safety, marketing, project management, and supply chain and logistics management.

Possible future job titles

Manager, Managing Director, Chief Information Officer, Analyst, Environmental Manager, Finance and Banking Manager, Healthcare Manager, Human Resources Manager, IT Manager, Logistics Manager

Similar courses to consider

• Graduate Certificate of Business
• Graduate Diploma of Business

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
  Students interested in completing a PhD in Business Administration should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated).