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Ranked the No.13 Online MBA in the world1, UniSA’s Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced managers and executives. The program delivers a strong applied and practical focus, embedded in senior management decision‐making and the latest in management research.You will gain real‐world insights through access to academic and industry experts, curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management2, and professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industry backgrounds, in a highly interactive online learning environment.You will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business, and ethics and sustainability, providing real‐time application in the workplace.Flexible learning options mean you can tailor your studies to your busy lifestyle and choose to study 100% online, face‐to‐face (including evening classes and intensives) or as a combination of both.You can also participate in a global study tour, providing you with an international perspective. Another benefit of this degree is that you can complete the Company Directors Course intensively in Adelaide, as part of the MBA curriculum, which is offered in a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).UniSA Business is ranked in the Top 1% of business schools worldwide3 and within the Top 10 Business Schools in Australia4. Its 5‐Star MBA is recognised and respected globally for its excellence and has received this rating for ten consecutive years5. It offers a dynamic, engaging, and completely flexible degree that delivers invaluable networking opportunities, preparing you to think and act as a global business leader.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.You will also graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and level of dedicated support are the same whether you complete your program online, on-campus or in blended mode.If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, UniSA’s MBA is for you.1CEO Magazine 2022 Global MBA Rankings. 22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 3UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020. 4Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review – 2022 BOSS Best Business Schools Survey  5Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).ScholarshipsUniSA is proud to support aspirational and high achieving professionals with the Women in MBA (WiMBA) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA partnership scholarships.It is well known that a Master of Business Administration is a pathway to leadership and career progression. Our dedicated scholarships actively address leadership inequality and champion women as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with leadership potential, to advance their careers into senior management and executive roles.The WiMBA scholarship actively addresses leadership inequality and champions women with leadership potential to advance their careers into senior management and executive roles.The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA scholarship is offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to develop their careers as leaders and senior managers in business, government and industry.The scholarships are offered by UniSA in partnership with employers, matching contributions of 50% of MBA tuition fees, to cover the scholarship recipient’s full MBA tuition costs. To maximise success, employers are required to provide flexibility in working arrangements to support study, a career mentor and supportive career pathway options, in addition to the financial contribution.

Maximise your career progression with a nationally and globally acclaimed, award-winning MBA. Gain real-world insights from experienced executives and academic experts, while deepening your knowledge of strategy and leadership.

Master of Business Administration

Our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is structured to fit with your lifestyle and work commitments and can be studied part-time, 100% online. You will develop business administration skills and knowledge through studying areas such as managerial finance, international business, ethics, marketing, leadership and change management. You will learn ways to think strategically and critically, and to work collaboratively.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.After completing the Graduate Certificate, you may wish to consider enrolling into the University of South Australia’s Master of Business Administration degree. The Graduate Certificate also provides a pathway into and credit for four courses towards the MBA.

Prepare to advance your career in senior management or executive positions with a pathway to an award-winning MBA. Think critically, learn collaboratively and study a range of specialist courses.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

This graduate certificate will enable you to learn from the only university in South Australia to have all its Business and Management research rated above world–class1. You will develop skills in fundamental business areas such as leadership, resource management and managing change, which are vital for modern managers to thrive in today’s workplace.This graduate certificate will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain a solid foundation in management, and enable entry into select UniSA Business masters degrees. It is suitable for those who don&#39;t hold a prior business qualification but have substantial work experience, or a non-business undergraduate degree.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

Develop the same leadership skills in play with successful managers in today’s workplace. Graduate and step up to a leadership role, formalise your qualification, or continue your studies towards a Masters degree. Study people, leadership and change.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Ranked the No.13 Online MBA in the world1, UniSA’s Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced managers and executives. The program delivers a strong applied and practical focus, embedded in senior management decision‐making and the latest in management research.You will gain real‐world insights through access to academic and industry experts, curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management2, and professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industry backgrounds, in a highly interactive online learning environment.You will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business, and ethics and sustainability, providing real‐time application in the workplace.Flexible learning options mean you can tailor your studies to your busy lifestyle and choose to study 100% online, face‐to‐face (including evening classes and intensives) or as a combination of both.You can also participate in a global study tour, providing you with an international perspective. Another benefit of this degree is that you can complete the Company Directors Course intensively in Adelaide, as part of the MBA curriculum, which is offered in a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).UniSA Business is ranked in the Top 1% of business schools worldwide3 and within the Top 10 Business Schools in Australia4. Its 5‐Star MBA is recognised and respected globally for its excellence and has received this rating for ten consecutive years5. It offers a dynamic, engaging, and completely flexible degree that delivers invaluable networking opportunities, preparing you to think and act as a global business leader.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.You will also graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and level of dedicated support are the same whether you complete your program online, on-campus or in blended mode.If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, UniSA’s MBA is for you.1CEO Magazine 2022 Global MBA Rankings.22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).3UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020.4Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review – 2022 BOSS Best Business Schools Survey 5Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).ScholarshipsUniSA is proud to support aspirational and high achieving professionals with the Women in MBA (WiMBA) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA partnership scholarships.It is well known that a Master of Business Administration is a pathway to leadership and career progression. Our dedicated scholarships actively address leadership inequality and champion women as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with leadership potential, to advance their careers into senior management and executive roles.The WiMBA scholarship actively addresses leadership inequality and champions women with leadership potential to advance their careers into senior management and executive roles.The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MBA scholarship is offered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians to develop their careers as leaders and senior managers in business, government and industry.The scholarships are offered by UniSA in partnership with employers, matching contributions of 50% of MBA tuition fees, to cover the scholarship recipient’s full MBA tuition costs. To maximise success, employers are required to provide flexibility in working arrangements to support study, a career mentor and supportive career pathway options, in addition to the financial contribution.

Maximise your career progression in marketing with a nationally and globally acclaimed, award-winning MBA. Gain real-world insights into advertising, brand management and buyer behaviour from experienced executives and academic experts, while deepening your knowledge of strategy and leadership.

Master of Business Administration (Marketing)

Ranked the No.13 Online MBA in the world1, UniSA’s Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced managers and executives. The program delivers a strong applied and practical focus, embedded in senior management decision‐making and the latest in management research.You will gain real‐world insights through access to academic and industry experts, curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management2, and professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industry backgrounds, in a highly interactive online learning environment.You will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business, and ethics and sustainability, providing real‐time application in the workplace.Flexible learning options mean you can tailor your studies to your busy lifestyle and choose to study 100% online, face‐to‐face (including evening classes and intensives) or as a combination of both.You can also participate in a global study tour, providing you with an international perspective. Another benefit of this degree is that you can complete the Company Directors Course intensively in Adelaide, as part of the MBA curriculum, which is offered in a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).UniSA Business is ranked in the Top 1% of business schools worldwide3 and within the Top 10 Business Schools in Australia4. Its 5‐Star MBA is recognised and respected globally for its excellence and has received this rating for ten consecutive years5. It offers a dynamic, engaging, and completely flexible degree that delivers invaluable networking opportunities, preparing you to think and act as a global business leader.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.You will also graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and level of dedicated support are the same whether you complete your program online, on-campus or in blended mode.If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, UniSA’s MBA is for you.1CEO Magazine 2022 Global MBA Rankings.22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).3UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020.4Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review – 2022 BOSS Best Business Schools Survey 5Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).

Maximise your career progression in human resource management with a nationally and globally acclaimed, award-winning MBA. Gain real-world insights into workforce dynamics, people capabilities and performance from experienced executives and academic experts, while deepening your knowledge of strategy and leadership.

Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)

Ranked the No.13 Online MBA in the world1, UniSA’s Master of Business Administration is designed for experienced managers and executives. The program delivers a strong applied and practical focus, embedded in senior management decision‐making and the latest in management research.You will gain real‐world insights through access to academic and industry experts, curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management2, and professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will engage with a cohort of experienced peers from diverse industry backgrounds, in a highly interactive online learning environment.You will deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, law, international business, and ethics and sustainability, providing real‐time application in the workplace.Flexible learning options mean you can tailor your studies to your busy lifestyle and choose to study 100% online, face‐to‐face (including evening classes and intensives) or as a combination of both.You can also participate in a global study tour, providing you with an international perspective. Another benefit of this degree is that you can complete the Company Directors Course intensively in Adelaide, as part of the MBA curriculum, which is offered in a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).UniSA Business is ranked in the Top 1% of business schools worldwide3 and within the Top 10 Business Schools in Australia4. Its 5‐Star MBA is recognised and respected globally for its excellence and has received this rating for ten consecutive years5. It offers a dynamic, engaging, and completely flexible degree that delivers invaluable networking opportunities, preparing you to think and act as a global business leader.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.You will also graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and level of dedicated support are the same whether you complete your program online, on-campus or in blended mode.If you are driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams, and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty, UniSA’s MBA is for you.1CEO Magazine 2022 Global MBA Rankings.22018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA).3UniSA Business is one of just ten institutions in Australia and 189 globally to be accredited by EQUIS (from over 16,500 worldwide). EFMD, February 2020.4Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review – 2022 BOSS Best Business Schools Survey 5Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).

Maximise your career progression in finance with a nationally and globally acclaimed, award-winning MBA. Gain real-world insights into corporate finance, investment and world markets from experienced executives and academic experts, while deepening your knowledge of strategy and leadership.

Master of Business Administration (Finance)

The Master of Management is designed in consultation with our network of industry and professional partners. It is informed by world-class research in management, marketing and business, combining up-to-date theory and the practical application of management models and methods.With flexible learning arrangements to best suit your individual needs, this degree is delivered face-to-face, 100% online or as a combination of both. There are a range of options available to fast track your learning.One of only ten in Australia with EQUIS accreditation, UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1. EQUIS is the world’s leading international accreditation for business schools, awarded by the quality assurance arm of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

Learn contemporary marketing strategies, essential management skills and specialised areas including data analytics. You’ll explore buyer behaviour, business ethics and more. Gain the expertise to achieve business marketing objectives in any industry.

Master of Management (Marketing)

The Master of Management is designed in consultation with our network of industry and professional partners. It is informed by world-class research in management, marketing and business, combining up-to-date theory and the practical application of management models and methods.With flexible learning arrangements to best suit your individual needs, this degree is delivered face-to-face, 100% online or as a combination of both. There are a range of options available to fast track your learning.UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

Develop advanced leadership skills and expertise in management strategy. Through internships, student exchanges and mentorships, you’ll tap into expert advice and gain valuable industry insight. Specialisations are available to tailor your degree.

Master of Management

The Master of Management (Human Resource Management) is designed in consultation with our network of industry and professional partners. It is informed by world-class research in management, marketing and business, combining up-to-date theory and the practical application of management models and methods.With flexible learning arrangements to best suit your individual needs, this degree is delivered face-to-face, 100% online or as a combination of both. There are a range of options available to fast track your learning.One of only ten in Australia with EQUIS accreditation, UniSA Business is ranked in the top one per cent worldwide1. EQUIS is the world’s leading international accreditation for business schools, awarded by the quality assurance arm of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. These dual accreditations demonstrate the high standards we hold across all areas such as teaching, student learning and research, as well as our commitment to continually improving the quality of our programs.

Mastering contemporary management skills gives you the confidence to lead people and systems. Graduate with the capabilities required to overcome challenges and be a successful HR Manager and decision maker in any business setting.

Master of Management (Human Resource Management)

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This subject will provide you with advanced knowledge of procurement and contract strategies, methods and management processes throughout the life-cycle to achieve project deliverables.

Strengthen your knowledge of contract law and management. Gather up the methods used when procuring the goods or services needed to execute a project.Consider the moral, legal and environmental aspects of project procurement and contract management.

Procurement & Contract Management

This subject aims to provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the second of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares you for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will implement their pre-approved plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable.

Follow up your work in Masters Research Project Part A and complete your in-depth research project. Dig further into your chosen research area using qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. Recommend ways to address project management problems.

Masters Research Project Part B

This subject will provide you with the opportunity to apply expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge of project management to independently plan and execute a significant research-based project or piece of scholarship.
This subject is the first of two subjects (MPM 9501 and MPM 9502) that culminate in a 9,000 word research project that demonstrates a high level of synthesis of concepts and prepares the student for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice.
You will generate a plan to investigate and report on special issues pertaining to a relevant research topic from within the area of Project Management, and within the context of a specialism of interest, if applicable. You will undertake a comprehensive literature search and literature review in accordance with a research proposal prepared in the pre-requisite MPM 8501 subject. Projects which involve empirical research will need to apply for human research ethics approval as a pre-requisite for subsequently conducting the research in Masters Research Project Part B.

Begin an in-depth research project that will stretch across two subjects and 9,000 words.Show specialised project management knowledge. Develop a proposal and dive into the literature. Continue your exploration in Masters Research Project Part B.

Masters Research Project Part A

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of complexity management as applied to projects including the additional complexities of applying professional project practices to international and global projects.

Find out how complexity management techniques can aid professional project development. Employ creative thinking when solving complex project problems. Understand the dimensions of project complexity. Research complexity management theories.

Managing Complexity in Projects

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of a body of knowledge in respect to portfolio and program management as applied in professional practice.

Advance your knowledge of portfolios and of the managers who oversee them.Trace the ties between portfolios, programs, projects and organisational management. Enhance your one-on-one and team skills. Address program strategy and performance.

Portfolio and Program Management

This subject provides you with an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of the economic, social and environmental factors that influence and constrain projects throughout a project life-cycle.

Judge the impacts that economic, social and environmental factors have on the project management process.Pursue trends in sustainability and finance. Investigate methods for managing project uncertainty. Understand the typical project lifecycle.

Economic, Social & Environmental Analysis

This subject provides you with a specialised knowledge of project governance and associated ethical perspectives within a range of project management contexts.

Expand your understanding of the governance aspects of project management. Follow project documentation and communication guidelines. Keep the moral, ethical and legal considerations of project governance at the forefront of your mind.

Project Governance and Ethics

This subject provides you with the opportunity to undertake an applied research project and to prepare a minor thesis. It includes design, planning and scheduling of a project in the area of chosen specialisation; literature review; project methodology; research proposal; significant progress in carrying out the selected project. At least 400 hours of effort will be required to complete the project and thesis.

Design and engineer a research proposal to prepare for a minor thesis. Choose your specialisation and build expertise. Focus on and evaluate an industry specific problem and find a solution. Be precise and get critical. Report discoveries.

Minor Thesis 1 (Eng)

Knowing how to plan a project and understanding techniques to control the lifecycle of projects is necessary in enterprise management. This subject aims to provide you with knowledge of project planning and control techniques required to introduce and implement manufacturing engineering into an organisation.

Select a specific engineering problem. Dig into budgeting, resource and organisational issues. Apply project planning and control techniques to develop a solution. Run through the typical lifecycle of a manufacturing engineering project.

Project Planning and Control

This subject provides you with an advanced understanding of the nature of knowledge and its pursuit through research and to equip you with skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a researcher.

Ponder how to pursue, form and utilise knowledge, then use your learnings to fuel your research practice.Unpack theories of knowledge and concepts of being. Strengthen your research methodology. Branch out into data analysis and interpretation. 

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