Course Information

Master of Business Administration International

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code L94

This Masters by coursework is designed to develop and educate highly skilled global managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner. In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build organisational capability by creating a climate and culture conducive to innovation and advancement. This course 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.

Disclaimer

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.

Internship Option

Students can choose to complete either a 20-credit point work placement unit or two 30-credit point internship units as a specialisation in this course. The 20-credit point work placement option requires students to undertake a minimum of 100 hours of learning in a work setting. For the two 30-credit point internship units, students complete a minimum of 225 hours of learning in a work setting in each unit. The first internship unit is completed in one semester and the second unit in the following semester. Work placement and internship hours are typically completed on a part-time basis and students will undertake projects and tasks that are related to their course learning outcomes. Internships and work placements will be secured through the work-integrated learning team, 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.

Duty of care

Students must complete the relevant risk management documentation prescribed by the work-integrated learning team, in accordance with ECU policy and procedures. Students should be aware of any work-related restrictions in their visa conditions, if applicable. They must also provide any documentation required by their host partner, including police clearances and immunisations. Required documentation is likely to vary across host organisations.

Attendance requirements

Students are required to attend host organisations to complete their learning in a work setting. Hours will be organised on an individual basis and host organisations may require students to attend after hours and on the weekends. In addition to their time in the work setting, students may be required to attend virtual and/or face-to-face sessions as instructed by the Unit Coordinator.

Application process

Enrolments into work placement and internship units are by application only. Interested students should contact the work-integrated learning team at least one semester prior to when they hope to commence their placement or internship. Eligible students will be required to participate in a recruitment process which could involve submitting recruitment documents and attending an interview (virtual or face-to-face) with the work-integrated learning team and prospective industry partners. Students should be aware that enrolment into the course does not guarantee entry into work placement or internship units. Furthermore, enrolment in and completion of FBL6505 Professional Internship 1 does not guarantee enrolment into FBL6510 Professional Internship 2 (resulting in a credit point imbalance as both are 30-credit point units).

Professional practice rules

Students are expected to behave in a professional manner in the work setting and adhere to the host organisation and/or industry's Code of Conduct. They are also required to meet the requirements outlined in the SBL WIL Guidelines for Students’. Host organisations are expected to the meet the requirements outlined in the 'SBL WIL Guidelines for Collaborators'.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills appropriate to cultural contexts.
  3. Demonstrate mastery of a global body of discipline knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  4. Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  5. Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Professional Recognition

Specialisations

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. Successful applicants with a Graduate Certificate qualification or higher in Business/Commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Naoise MCDONAGH

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
FBL5010Managing People and Organisations20
FBL5020Marketing Leadership20
FBL5030Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business20
MBA6115Business in a Global Context20
ECF6310International Finance20
MBA6130Effective Workplace Participation20
MBA6140Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Management20
MBA6150Working Across Cultures20
MBA6090Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity20
Unit from Specialisationx 360
Or
Elective Unitx 360

Note: Elective units must be selected from the School of Business & Law and be at Level 5 or 6.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course

One or more of the specialisations in this course is externally recognised when studied within this course. Refer to the specialisation for more information.


Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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