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Graduates <strong>of</strong> this course will be equipped to move rapidly<br />
into positions <strong>of</strong> responsible orgaisational leadership. They<br />
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<strong>of</strong> oiganisation; in this time <strong>of</strong> chGge.<br />
Both senior managers and young executives in the early<br />
stages <strong>of</strong> their careers will benefit from the course.<br />
An organisation based strategic<br />
project<br />
During the course it is necessary for participants to obtain<br />
access and support from the management <strong>of</strong> an organisation,<br />
preferably medium to large, with the course requirement to<br />
research and develop a strategic plan. Where this is not<br />
possible <strong>Swinburne</strong> will assist in finding a suitable<br />
organisation.<br />
It is expected that organisations in which MBA candidates<br />
carry out their projects will gain significant benefits from the<br />
analysis <strong>of</strong> their problems and the development <strong>of</strong> strategic<br />
solutions.<br />
Choice<br />
In the full-time MBA an elective subject makes it possible to<br />
explore a chosen area in greater depth or to expand into new<br />
- areas. Together with the strategic project and the elective<br />
I subject this course <strong>of</strong>fers the combination <strong>of</strong> a carefully<br />
5 designed learning experience which will enhance<br />
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performance in the task <strong>of</strong> general management, and an<br />
" opportunity for the student to design part <strong>of</strong> the program to<br />
meet particular individual needs.<br />
2 The deqree is tauqht in two modes:<br />
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8 1. A complete MBA course in one year full-time.<br />
2. A conversion program for holders <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Ln Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or its<br />
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equivalent (in standard and content). This program may<br />
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~ be completed in seven months full-time or twelve to<br />
eighteen months part-time.<br />
Course structure<br />
~093 Full-time MBA - one year<br />
Four days in residence<br />
A residential program is organised for students to get to<br />
know other course members and the teaching staff, to clarify<br />
expectations about the course and its themes, to establish<br />
working teams, and to consider the key behavioural aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> organisational life.<br />
Also, BT703 Introduction to Business S<strong>of</strong>tware, a five day<br />
computer skills program, is held prior to the start <strong>of</strong> the main<br />
semester.<br />
Term 1 (15 weeks)<br />
BB802 <strong>Technology</strong> and Management<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project Planning (the project equals 4<br />
subjects and continues throughout the year)<br />
BC701 Accounting for Management<br />
BE701 Economicsfor Management<br />
BH706 Managing People and Organisations<br />
BM701 Marketing for Management<br />
Term 2 (15 weeks)<br />
BB701 Management <strong>of</strong> Resources<br />
88702 Management <strong>of</strong> ldeas<br />
88801 International Business<br />
BB803 Elective<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (continues)<br />
BT704 Computing for Management<br />
Term 3 (10 weeks)<br />
BB804 Management and Society<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (concludes)<br />
BM801 Business Planning and Policy<br />
N.B.: Applicants who have qualified for the <strong>Swinburne</strong><br />
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration may be<br />
credited with up to foursubjects towards the full-time<br />
MBA.<br />
~094 Conversion to MBA from Graduate<br />
Diploma - full time<br />
Term 1 (15 weeks)<br />
88702 Management <strong>of</strong> ldeas<br />
BB801 International Business<br />
*BB809 Strategic project (Value 4 subjects. To be<br />
completed in seven months.)<br />
BT704 Computing for Management<br />
Term 2 (10 weeks)<br />
88804 Management and Society<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (concludes)<br />
~094 Conversion to MBA from<br />
Graduate Diploma - part-time<br />
Term 1 (15 weeks)<br />
88802 <strong>Technology</strong> and Management<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (Preparation for project which<br />
continues throughout the year and up to 18<br />
months -value 4 subjects.)<br />
Term 2 (15 weeks)<br />
BB702 Management <strong>of</strong> ldeas<br />
BB801 lnternational Business<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (continues)<br />
Term 3 (10 weeks)<br />
88804 Management and Society<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (continues)<br />
Afurther period <strong>of</strong> approximately six months<br />
*BB809 Strategic Project (completion and report)<br />
* No subject details exist for this subject. <strong>Please</strong> contact the<br />
course provider for details or see above.<br />
Part-time participation in the MBA is only available by way <strong>of</strong><br />
this conversion program.<br />
There may be variations to this course structure according to<br />
the time <strong>of</strong> year the program is started and according to the<br />
student's academic background.<br />
Electives<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the full-time one-year MBA, students are required<br />
to complete an elective subject.<br />
The program <strong>of</strong> electives will be designed for each<br />
candidate's needs through consultation between the student<br />
and staff.<br />
Entrance requirements<br />
A degree, or its equivalent from a recognised institution, and<br />
normally a minimum <strong>of</strong> three years appropriate work<br />
experience.
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