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Postgraduate SCU-BUS-MAS-2022

Master of Business Administration

An MBA to fit your goals and interests

Build the expertise needed to navigate today’s global market. Become confident in behind-the-scenes business strategy so you can lead cross-functional teams with innovative approaches. Make this MBA your own with your choice of specialisation.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

16

Price

From

$46,400

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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Southern Cross University believes in the power of change. Their graduates stride the global stage at the frontline of healthcare, transforming education in the classroom, and tackling the world’s wicked problems with scientific and engineering solutions. Students enjoy award winning support, teaching quality, and online delivery. Ranked among the best for many years, they will help you make the change you seek to transform your tomorrow.

QS RANKING 2022

33

Times Higher Education Ranking 2022

30

  • 2022

Degree structure

16

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Degree

Degree details

What you'll learn

At the end of the program, students of the Master of Business Administration Online can: 

  1. Apply specialist knowledge to management roles.
  2. Navigate the business landscape with confidence.
  3. Be prepared for management roles and responsibilities across the entire business spectrum.
  4. Drive positive impact through a critical understanding of complex business environments.
  5. Evaluate management choices, making evidence-based, ethical, sustainable decisions.
  6. Develop innovative business solutions.
  7. Apply specialist leadership knowledge to management roles.
  8. Effectively communicate and facilitate collaboration, and manage cross-functional teams.
Career opportunities

As an MBA graduate, your new leadership and management skills will equip you for a broad range of executive roles across industries like business, finance, accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, tourism and corporate sustainability. 

MBAs are also highly sought after in government, and in the not-for-profit sector. For entrepreneurs or small business owners, an MBA boosts and balances business skills, builds networks and shows you exactly how technology and innovative practices can help you succeed.

Entry requirements

Higher education

Minimum entry requirements for the online Master of Business Administration include: 

  • A Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent 

or 

  • Have work experience regarded as equivalent to an eligible degree 
     

and 

  • Be proficient in English 

Special requirements

Studying online requires: 

  • A PC or Mac with the latest operating system
  • A fast, reliable internet connection
  • The latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox
  • The Blackboard app 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required, depending on the degree studied.

Credit for previous study or work

Advanced standing is a process of determining if credit can be awarded for any previous study and/or work experience. For eligible students, it can reduce the number of subjects needed to gain a qualification. Learn more about the process of applying for advanced standing at Southern Cross University here.

Description

Enhance business management expertise with a Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University Online. Diversify your business skillset, develop a managerial perspective and gain the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful leader in today’s competitive global market. 

The degree is 100% online. With six study periods a year, start your studies at a time that suits. You can study a general MBA or specialise your degree in Accounting, Health Services Management, Information Knowledge Management or Managing and Leading People.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

Core subjects

  • Management Communication
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Economics and Quantitative Analysis
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Marketing
  • Finance for Managers
  • Corporate Governance for Managers
  • The Positive Leader
  • Project Management Principles
  • Global Business
  • Strategy and Case Analysis
  • Managing Information Systems
  • Industry Research Project (double weighted)

Award Requirements

To be awarded the MBA, students must complete 16 subjects (192 credit points) comprising:

  • 12 core subjects; and
  • 1 specialisation or
  • 2 elective subjects and Industry Research Project: Part A and Industry Research Project: Part B

Exit Points

Students can choose to exit with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration if the following 4 subjects have been completed. 

  • Accounting for Managers;
  • Management Communication;
  • Organisational Behaviour;
  • Economics and Quantitative Analysis. 

To graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, you will need to complete eight subjects of study, including the four subjects listed above, along with the following four subjects:  

  • Global Business;
  • Project Management Principles;
  • The Positive Leader;
  • Marketing.

Choose your subjects

Majors

You have the choice to specialise your MBA in the below four areas: 

  • Accounting
  • Health Services Management
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Managing and Leading People
Electives

If not taking a specialisation, select two of the following subjects:

  • Business Accounting for Managers
  • Business and Corporation Law for Managers
  • Healthcare Professional Portfolio A
  • Leading Change in Healthcare
  • Principles and Practice of Clinical Accountability
  • Strategic Health Management
  • Managing Digital Enterprise
  • Strategic Knowledge Management
  • Organisational Change and Development
  • Human Resource Management
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