Master of Business Administration (Executive)
This Master of Business Administration (Executive) invites leaders in business to further hone their skills in change, strategic thinking, innovation, entrepreneurship, finance, ethical practice and social responsibility.
Throughout the course, you’ll tackle real-life business scenarios, designed to prepare you for the next step in your career – whether that be a move between management roles, or the leap up into executive leadership.
With a strong focus on innovation and preparation for change, this course gives graduates the skills to confidently navigate the fast-paced world of business.
Throughout the course, you’ll tackle real-life business scenarios, designed to prepare you for the next step in your career – whether that be a move between management roles, or the leap up into executive leadership.
With a strong focus on innovation and preparation for change, this course gives graduates the skills to confidently navigate the fast-paced world of business.
This course is part of the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship (AGSE)
Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2020 Start Dates
HE Block 1 -
10 February 2020
Semester 1 -
02 March 2020
Semester 2 -
03 August 2020
Term 4 -
21 September 2020
2021 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
01 March 2021
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
Term 4 -
20 September 2021
Be an innovator
Undertake this course and you’ll be joining other change-makers at Swinburne’s Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship – the first dedicated entrepreneurship school in the nation. One of our unique AGSE offerings, this course will give you the mindset of edge.
“Entrepreneurship,” says AGSE Director, Alex Kaiser (pictured), “is about questioning the status-quo, identifying opportunities, making decisions and implementing ideas. Concisely, it’s about having impact.”
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
This Master of Business Administration (Executive) course focuses on leadership and change, strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance and ethical practices and social responsibility to equip graduates for career satisfaction and success.
The course has a strong focus on solutions to business scenarios and is designed to equip students with the capacity to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully and to assist students to transition into higher executive management roles with a focus on achieving innovation and business success.
Broadly, our Master of Business Administration (Executive) course is designed to:
Broadly, our Master of Business Administration (Executive) course is designed to:
- develop skilled and competent managers and leaders who are entrepreneurially oriented, globally aware and socially conscious in a world of uncertainty, change and complexity
- meet the demands of business and industry to achieve and sustain international competitive advantage
- enable students to have more rewarding and satisfying career outcomes.
Our Master of Business Administration (Executive) is focused on developing students’ capabilities to operate in organisationally critical domains of practice that we have identified as fundamental to their own and their organisations’ success in today’s turbulent environment. These domains of practice are not the same as subjects or streams. These domains of practice cover:
- leadership
- entrepreneurship and innovation
- life-long learning
The Master of Business Administration (Executive) forms the third stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Executive)
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Executive) ^
- Master of Business Administration (Executive) or
Master of Business Administration (Executive) (Advanced) - Master of Digital Business Management/ Master of Business Administration (Executive)
^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma but it is available as an exit award. (Not available for Admission)
This course is for working professionals. That’s why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It’s an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters.
This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration (Executive), students must complete 150 credit points comprising of:
- 10 Core units (125 credit points)
- 2 Elective units from the approved list (25 credit points)
A student may only take out one masters award from a nested suite that contains two levels of masters.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Business Administration (Executive) is 75 credit points (normally six units)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Business Administration (Executive) is 75 credit points (normally six units)
Units of study
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Core units
Elective Units
Students complete 2 from the following list (25 credit points)
ORG80005 Strategic Leadership (Boston) ##
ORG80014 Ethical Leadership (Boston) ##
Financial Management and Entrepreneurship (Fribourg) ## (25 credit points)
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for Higher Education outcome units.
# Applied Projects Units - Students must have completed 75 credit points and may require an interview with the relevant Course Director.
## Study Tour Options - students need to discuss these options with their Course Director
Please Note: Students may exit the degree with either a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, depending on the units completed.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
On completion of the course, students’ career opportunities in business and management will be enhanced. Students will graduate with the skills to lead their organisation towards success, or further their studies in the field.
Aims and objectives
At completion of the Master of Business Administration (Executive), graduates should be able to:
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use advanced tools and practices of business within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context
- apply business fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate business methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence
- reflect on and take responsibility for their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Graduate skills
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work and community situations
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2020 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant managerial experience* or
successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Executive) **
How to apply
Note: Students applying for this course for the HE Block 1 intake will commence studying with ENT60009 - Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design. All other units will be scheduled on or after the commencement of Semester 1.