The Master of Business is designed for postgraduate scholars and professional managers with appropriate undergraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline and/or extensive relevant professional experience wishing to gain a more advanced understanding of the concepts and principles that underpin effective management, business decision making and leadership in organisations.

The Master of Business program aims to develop excellent general managers for the private and public sector, including Defence. The program combines a core set of business courses with the opportunity for students to select courses applicable to their interests and career development. The program offers insights and analytical skills for enhanced management and leadership practices as well as a conceptual foundation for lifelong learning.

On successful completion of the Master of Business, students will have the ability to:

• understand and apply strategic management concepts and techniques
• structure and analyse complex business problems
• communicate clearly, persuasively and cogently in writing
• understand the effects of personnel management systems on organisational performance
• incorporate ethical and social considerations in developing business strategies

To complete the requirements of a Master of Business, students must complete at least three (3) core courses. These core courses can be chosen from:

Plus any other five (5) courses in the Schedule for the Masters of Business program – see below.

Students may, with the approval of the Postgraduate Co-ordinator, complete up to two courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs of equivalent academic standard.

The option of undertaking a research project - ZBUS8501 Research Project - Business (6 UOC) or ZBUS8502 Research Project - Business (12 UOC) - is available to Master students who attain a distinction average or better in four or six courses respectively and is subject to the approval of the Head of School. A Research Project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher-level research qualification.

Can I study equivalent courses from the Australian School of Business?
Yes - GradDip/MBus students are able to undertake Kensington, Australian School of Business courses as direct substitution for UNSW Canberra courses.
Defence personnel – please note that Kensington courses cannot be funded via the Postgraduate Study at ADFA funding scheme but you can seek DASS or StudyBank funding instead.

 

1 Entry Requirements

1.1 To gain entry into a Masters by coursework program an applicant must:

1.1.1 Have met the requirements of a four year Bachelor degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours with a major in a same or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution

or

1.1.2 Have met the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW in a same or related discipline or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution

or

1.1.3 Have met the requirements of a three year Bachelor degree at pass level, which includes a major in a same or related discipline, from a recognised tertiary institution, and have completed at least three years relevant full-time work experience

or

1.1.4 Submit evidence of academic and/or professional qualifications and/or related work experience which is determined by the relevant Program Authority to be acceptable grounds for admission into the degree.

2 Enrolment and Progression

2.1 An application to enrol as a student for the degree shall be made on the prescribed form and lodged with Student Administrative Services by the advertised date.

2.2 A student for the degree must undertake courses and pass assessment as prescribed by UNSW.

2.3 The program of study shall total a minimum of 48 units of credit.

2.4 The Academic Standing of a student shall be reviewed at the end of each semester. Movement between levels of academic standing is based on progress, measured by cumulative number of failures.

3 Fees

3.1 A student shall pay fees as determined by the UNSW Council.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

These regulations apply to all postgraduate coursework degrees and are to be used in conjunction with Academic Rules. All rules in this Handbook apply to each student who enters a postgraduate program in 2013. The rules remain applicable until the student exits their program, either by discontinuation or graduation. Students who entered a program in another year should consult the rules and regulations for that year.

1. Meeting degree requirements
1.1 To be eligible to graduate, a student must comply with Faculty Regulations, Academic Rules and Program/Plan Rules.
1.2 Every student enrolled in a coursework program must complete courses as part of their degree. The requirements of a course will be outlined by its course convenor.
1.3 A student may not enrol in a course if they have not met the specified prerequisites.
1.4 Each course completed or granted as credit towards a program may be counted towards only one specialisation in that program.

2. Limitation on enrolment each semester
2.1 In any semester, a student cannot enrol in more than 27 UOC without the approval of the Registrar's Nominee (Manager, Student Administrative Services).

3. Study required per UOC
3.1 25-30 hours of work, including face-to-face teaching sessions and private study time, is expected for 1 UOC per session (e.g. 150-180 hours of study is required for a 6 UOC course).

4. Credit Cancellation Period
4.1 No units of credit shall count towards any award at postgraduate level if ten or more years have elapsed since a candidate accumulated the units of credit.

5. Multiple enrolments
5.1 No person shall be permitted to enrol in a course as part of a UNSW Canberra program while simultaneously being enrolled in another program at any tertiary institution without the approval of the relevant Head/s of School.
5.2 The Registrar's Nominee may suspend any student who is found to be enrolled in multiple programs without approval.

6. Credit for previous study
6.1 Credit transfer to a maximum of 50% of UNSW Canberra program requirements may be granted for completed or partially completed postgraduate awards in the same or related discipline from UNSW or another recognised tertiary institution, as follows:

6.1.1 In the same or related discipline, a maximum of 50% of UNSW Canberra program requirements, and
6.1.2 In an unrelated discipline, up to a maximum of 25% of UNSW Canberra program requirements.

6.2 All credit will be assessed on a course-by-course basis, taking into account:

6.2.1 The standing of the institution
6.2.2 The content and assessment of the course (i.e. the relevance of the completed course to the program in which credit is sought).
6.2.3 The level of the course (Masters/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate) in relation to the level of program in which credit is sought
6.2.4 The workload of the course, including its equivalence to UNSW units of credit.

6.3 Credit will normally be granted only for courses at the same level.
6.4 Credit will only be granted at the approval of the relevant Head/s of School.
6.5 Credit will only be granted if a Credit Application form is submitted and approved within the credit cancellation period.
6.6 If a student believes their previous studies and/or work experience has given them the knowledge and skills taught within a core course, but they have not completed suitable studies at a recognised tertiary institution, they may seek approval from the relevant Head/s of School to substitute this course for one outside of their degree rules.
6.7 A student who has completed 24 UOC towards a Graduate Diploma or Masters may be eligible to exit the program and be awarded a Graduate Certificate. This student may later return to the same Graduate Diploma or Masters and be granted up to 24 UOC for the courses previously completed.

7. Articulation
7.1 Students who meet the requirements of a Graduate Diploma from UNSW Canberra may seek permission to articulate with full credit into the Masters program of the same discipline.
7.2 Articulation and credit must be approved by the relevant Head/s of School.

8. Variation of program and course requirements
8.1 Upon sufficient cause being shown, the Presiding Member, Academic Board may, in special cases, vary the requirements of degree rules provided that any proposed variation shall be initiated by a recommendation from the relevant Head of School and the Registrar's Nominee.