Master of Business

Course details

This full-time programme is structured to enable participants to develop advanced key core competencies in business and to build on specialisations already achieved at honours Bachelor of Business (or related discipline) level. The curriculum offers a richness and variety of learning which will ensure that the student develops and demonstrates a range of high-level knowledge and skills in areas such as research, strategic thinking and reflective learning, thereby establishing the foundation for a successful business career, as well as for continuing academic and professional development.

Graduates are expected to have:

• a critical understanding of advanced theories, concepts, principles, methods and techniques of business and related research
• the ability to apply strategic thinking and to choose techniques for the analysis and interpretation of information
• the capacity to assess and contrast the impact of decisions, with particular reference to business ethics and social responsibility
• the ability to conduct further research and self-directed, life-long learning

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a minimum of an honours Bachelor degree (Level 8) in business or a cognate discipline at 2.2 level or an approved equivalent qualification. Applicants will be ranked in order of merit, based on academic attainment and the outcome of a selection interview.

Prior to commencement of the programme, students undertake a two-day induction course. The induction course is an integral part of the programme which commences in early September each year.