Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

will provide the professional management needed by all
types of organisations in this time of change.
Both senior managers and young executives in the early
stages of their careers will benefit from the course.
An organisation based strategic project
During the course it is necessary for participants to obtain
access and support from the management of an
organisation, preferably medium to large, with the course
requirement to research and develop a strategic plan. Where
this is not possible Swinburne will assist in finding a suitable
organisation.
It is expected that organisations in which MBA candidates
carry out their projects will gain significant benefits from the
analysis of their problems and the development of strategic
solutions.
Choice
In the full-time MBA an elective unit makes it possible to
explore a chosen area in greater depth or to expand into
new areas. Together with the strategic project and the
elective unit this course offers the combination of a carefully
designed learning experience which will enhance
performance in the task of general management, and an
opportunity for the student to design part of the program to
meet particular individual needs.
The degree is taught in two modes:
1. A complete MBA course in one year full-time.
2. A convenion program for holders of the Swinburne
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or its
equivalent (in standard and content). This program may
be completed in six months full-time or twelve to
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4 ~093 Full-time MBA
Four days in residence
To get to know other course members and the teaching
staff, to clarify expectations about the course and its
themes, to establish working teams, and to consider the key
behavioural aspects of organisationai life.
Also, BT703 Introduction to Business Software, a five day
computer skills program, is held prior to the start of the
main semester.
Term 1 (15 weeks)
*BB809 Strategic Project Planning
(the project equals 4 units and continues
throughout the year)
BH706 Managing People and Organisations
BE701 Economics for Management
BC701 Accounting for Management
88802 Technology and Management
BM701 Marketing for Management
Term 2 (15 weeks)
*BB809 Strategic project (continues)
BB701 Management of Resources
BT704 Computing for Management
BB801 International Business
88702 Management of ldeas
88803 Elective
Term 3 (10 weeks)
*BB809 Strategic Project (concludes)
88804 Management and Society
BM801 Business Planning and Policy
N.B.: Applicants who have qualified for the Swinburne
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration may be
credited with up to four units towards the full-time MBA.
~094 Conversion to MBA from Graduate
Diploma - full-time
Term 1 (15 weeks)
88702 Management of ldeas
BT704 Computing for Management
BB801 International Business
*I38809 Strategic project (Value 4 units. To be completed
in seven months.)
Term 2 (10 weeks)
88804 Management and Society
*BB809 Strategic Project (Concludes)
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Conversion to MBA from Graduate
Diploma - part-time
Term 1 (15 weeks)
*BB809
Strategic Project
(Preparation for project which continues
throughout the year and up to 18 months -
value 4 units.)
88802 Technology and Management
Term 2 (15 weeks)
88702 Management of ldeas
88801 lnternational Business
*BB809 Strategic Project (continues)
Term 3 (10 weeks)
88804 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 or see above.
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 unit.
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 unit 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 unit 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
This intensiw and innovative course is required to meet all
costs from the fee of $29,000 for the one year MBA (1994).