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This course is designed to develop and educate highly skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organisations. It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development. Through the selection of a specialisation students are able to apply earlier learning into their chosen area of interest and differentiate themselves in the labour market
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
The internship program comprises two units. These units concentrate on the development and application of non-technical skills important to the students' chosen profession and developing an awareness of professional conduct within the Australian work context. Students will develop a professional portfolio which will help demonstrate to potential employers their developed skills and suitability for employment. The program also provides an opportunity for students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate leadership and autonomy in the research, planning, design and implementation of a work-based project which is related to their postgraduate degree studies. During this internship, students are expected to demonstrate evidence of professional conduct, initiative and professional leadership at the standards expected by industry, as well as demonstrate a capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Procedures will be in place to ensure that enrolled students have the necessary clearances and visas prior to their internship. Students will be advised of these requirements during the application process. Student visas do allow for full-time paid employment, as long as this is part of a formal, academic learning program (such as this unit specialisation). The management of risk is addressed in the induction process on-campus and by the host organisation.
Typically, students will be required to take both units in the same semester, working on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) over a 16-week period in their assigned host organisation. These working hours may include shift and/or weekend work depending on the nature of the organisation. Working arrangement may vary on an individual basis. In addition to the 16 weeks of full-time work, students will be required to attend on-campus preparatory and end of semester seminars, as instructed by the Unit Coordinator. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, Work Placement Coordinator or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.
Students must have a minimum course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65.
Enrolments into the program are by application only. Eligible students will be required to submit a resume and attend an interview. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee a place in the Internship Program.
Enrolled students will be issued with an internship guide which outlines the expected code of conduct and responsibilities.
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Some specialisations can only be studied on-campus or online. Students should refer to the availability/delivery options listed against each specialisation for further details.
Students are required to complete 8 core units and either: 1 x 60 credit point Area of Specialisation and 1 Business Elective unit; or 4 x Business Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL5010 | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
| FBL5020 | Marketing Leadership | 20 |
| FBL5030 | Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MBA6010 | Responsible Management | 20 |
| MBA6020 | Personal and Professional Development | 20 |
| MBA6030 | Information, Contemporary Technologies and Decision Making | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MBA6050 | Leadership, Strategy and Change | 20 |
| Unit from Specialisation | ||
| Unit from Specialisation |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Specialisation | ||
| Elective Unit | 1 x Business Elective Unit | 20 |
| MBA6090 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity | 20 |
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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This course is designed to develop and educate highly skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organisations. It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development. Through the selection of a specialisation students are able to apply earlier learning into their chosen area of interest and differentiate themselves in the labour market
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
The internship program comprises two units. These units concentrate on the development and application of non-technical skills important to the students' chosen profession and developing an awareness of professional conduct within the Australian work context. Students will develop a professional portfolio which will help demonstrate to potential employers their developed skills and suitability for employment. The program also provides an opportunity for students to apply their disciplinary knowledge and demonstrate leadership and autonomy in the research, planning, design and implementation of a work-based project which is related to their postgraduate degree studies. During this internship, students are expected to demonstrate evidence of professional conduct, initiative and professional leadership at the standards expected by industry, as well as demonstrate a capacity to work effectively in a team-based environment.
Procedures will be in place to ensure that enrolled students have the necessary clearances and visas prior to their internship. Students will be advised of these requirements during the application process. Student visas do allow for full-time paid employment, as long as this is part of a formal, academic learning program (such as this unit specialisation). The management of risk is addressed in the induction process on-campus and by the host organisation.
Typically, students will be required to take both units in the same semester, working on a full-time basis (37.5 hours per week) over a 16-week period in their assigned host organisation. These working hours may include shift and/or weekend work depending on the nature of the organisation. Working arrangement may vary on an individual basis. In addition to the 16 weeks of full-time work, students will be required to attend on-campus preparatory and end of semester seminars, as instructed by the Unit Coordinator. Internships and partners will be secured through the Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator, Work Placement Coordinator or as a result of pre-approved networking and contacts developed by the student. Terms of payment, if any, will be negotiated on an individual basis.
Students must have a minimum course Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65.
Enrolments into the program are by application only. Eligible students will be required to submit a resume and attend an interview. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee a place in the Internship Program.
Enrolled students will be issued with an internship guide which outlines the expected code of conduct and responsibilities.
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
All applicants are required to have a minimum of three years appropriate and/or relevant supervisory or managerial experience if applying with a Bachelor degree. Alternatively applicants can apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business or a Graduate Diploma of Business, with equivalents considered. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Some specialisations can only be studied on-campus or online. Students should refer to the availability/delivery options listed against each specialisation for further details.
Students are required to complete 8 core units and either: 1 x 60 credit point Area of Specialisation and 1 Business Elective unit; or 4 x Business Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| FBL5010 | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
| FBL5020 | Marketing Leadership | 20 |
| FBL5030 | Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MBA6010 | Responsible Management | 20 |
| MBA6020 | Personal and Professional Development | 20 |
| MBA6030 | Information, Contemporary Technologies and Decision Making | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MBA6050 | Leadership, Strategy and Change | 20 |
| Unit from Specialisation | ||
| Unit from Specialisation |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Unit from Specialisation | ||
| Elective Unit | 1 x Business Elective Unit | 20 |
| MBA6090 | Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity | 20 |
One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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