1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Term 2 (1 5 weeks)
BB701 Management of Resources
BB702 Management of Ideas
BB801 International Business
BB803 Elective
BB809* Strategic Project (continues)
BT704 Computing for Management
Term 3 (10 weeks)
BB804 Management and Society
BB809* Strategic Project (concludes)
BM801 Business Planning and Policy
Note: Applicants who have qikalifiedfor the Swinburne
Graduate Certif;cate in Business Administration may be
credited with up to four subjects towards the full-time
MBA.
~094 Conversion to MBA from
Graduate Diploma - full time
Term 1 (1 5 weeks)
BB702 Management of Ideas
BB801 International Business
BB809* Strategic Project (Value 4 subjects. To be
completed in seven months.)
BT704 Computing for Management
Term 2 (l 0 weeks)
BB804 Management and Society
BB809" Strategic Project (concludes)
~094 Conversion to MBA from
Graduate Diploma - part-time
Term 1 (1 5 weeks)
BB802
BB809*
Technology and Management
Strategic Project (Preparation for project
which continues throughout the year and
up to 18 months - value 4 subjects.)
Term 2 (l 5 weeks)
BB702 Management of Ideas
BB801 International Business
BB809" Strategic Project (continues)
Term 3 (10 weeks)
BB804 Management and Society
BB809" Strategic Project (continues)
A further period of approximately six months
BB809" Strategic Project (completion and report)
* No subject details exist for this subject. Please contact the
course provider for details.
Part-time participation in the MBA is only available by
way of this conversion program.
There may be variations to this course structure according
to the time of year the program is started and according to
the student's academic background.
Electives
As part of the full-time one-year MBA, students are
required to complete an elective subject.
The program of electives will be designed for each
candidate's needs through consultation between the student
and staff.
Entrance requirements
A degree, or its equivalent from a recognised institution,
and normally a minimum of three years appropriate work
experience.
Admission is determined by a selection committee who
will take into account academic achievements, work
history and executive potential. Letters of recommendation
from employers and others who have specific knowledge of
the candidate's academic or managerial skills are helpful.
Methods of learning
Generally each subject requires classes or seminars totalling
thirty hours plus individual work or assignments in small
groups. There are additional seminars when needed, dealing
with topics which enhance the subject studies, e.g. research
methodology and planning methods, special guest speakers,
visits to companies.
In all aspects of the program the key themes of innovation,
technology and internationalism are integrated.
Fees
The MBA program is a full-fee paying course.
Of this, half is due on acceptance into the course, and the
remainder at the end of June.
Course Convener
Max Brown
Telephone: 9214 8071
A096 Master of International Business
Program structure
The program consists of sixteen subjects, twelve by
coursework and a four-subject equivalent business project
of 20 000 words. The subjects are organised into four
stages, and are consistent with the objectives of providing a
broad coverage and integration of the various disciplines
studied. There are no electives, although students may
choose the language and cultural stream they wish to
pursue from those currently being offered.
These streams will normally be based on the language and
cultural study programs available at Swinburne, which at
present include Italian, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese.
Students who wish to study a language and cultural
program other than these four (e.g. overseas students
seeking to take English language and Australian Cultural
Studies) may be allowed to do so if a suitable program at
Swinburne or another accredited institution can be
identified.
In 1996 this course will be offered both on a full-time and
part-time basis.
Stage l
B1711 Foundations of International Business
B1712 International Marketing