Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Course Overview

The MBA course is designed to synthesise the development of graduates’ skills and knowledge of contemporary business management practices. The prime focus is on the application of those skills and the ability for graduates to tailor their studies through a variety of electives. The structure ensures that graduates are prepared for middle and senior management roles in a broad range of industries. The masters course deepens the knowledge and skills acquired through the core units plus the flexibility for students to select 2 units of particular interest. Within the core, the capstone Applied Business Project ensures that competence in the application of skills and knowledge is demonstrated to current and/or prospective employers. 

Course Structure

The following elective options are those selected by students within the final stage of the APIC Master of Business Administration course. Students must select four (4) electives from the below options.
Units Pre-requisites
BUS5102 Supplier and Consumer Behaviour 24 Credit Points
PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis 24 Credit points
PRJ6001 Applied Project 48 Credit points + PRJ5106
BUS6001 Business Strategy Management PRJ5001 Project Management Profession
BUS6002 Enterprise Operations Management 24 Credit Points
PRJ5001 Project Management Profession PRJ5107 Venture, Project Economics and Finance

Approved MBA Specialisation


Possible Specialisations

1. MBA - Project Management Electives
Unit Code Unit Name Credit Pre-requisite
PRJ5001 Project Management Profession 8 Nil
PRJ5002 Enterprise and Resource Planning 8 Nil
PRJ5107 Venture, Project Economics and Finance 8 Nil
PRJ5004 Procurement, Quality and Risk Management 8 Nil
2. MBA - Leadership Electives
Unit CodeUnit NameCreditPre-requisite
BUS5101Achieving Success in Diverse Settings8BUS5001
BUS6012Project Leadership8BUS5003
BUS6013Applied Wellbeing Leadership in Organisations8BUS5004
BUS6001Business Strategy Management8PRJ5101*
3. MBA - IT Electives
Unit Code Unit Name Credit Pre-requisite
ICT5150 Information Systems 8 Nil
ICT5151 Data and Information Management 8 Nil
ICT5152 Software and Systems Design 8 Nil
ICT5250 Computer Networks and Security 8 ICT5150*
4. MBA - Health Management Electives
Unit Code Unit Name Credit Pre-requisite
HM001 The Australian Healthcare System: Contemporary Challenges 8 Nil
HM002 Governance, Safety & Quality in Healthcare 8 Nil
HM003 Leadership & Management in Healthcare 8 Nil
HM004 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare 8 Nil

Admission Requirements

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 9 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

  • Applicants must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution, in any discipline; OR
  • Applicants who have completed a postgraduate preparation program.

For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements: 

  • IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
  • IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
  • PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  • Use appropriate technologies and methodologies, review, critically analyse and apply theoretical and practical knowledge, complex information and concepts, and research findings to support and justify enterprise decisions.
  • Generate innovative, sustainable solutions to complex real world, contemporary enterprise problems.
  • Interact effectively in diverse teams to deliver outcomes, both as team members and as team leaders, as appropriate to the context.
  • Effectively communicate complex concepts, relating to the analysis, planning, design and evaluation of responses to enterprise problems to both specialist and non-specialist team members, clients and collaborators using a range of communication modalities as appropriate.
  • Demonstrate responsible, accountable and ethical behaviour.
  • Objectively reflect on and evaluate outcomes and feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Plan and execute a substantial applied business project that requires innovation and integration of knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course.
Accreditation
  • APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
  • APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). MBA CRICOS Code is 107332B.
Skill Development
  • Commercial focus
  • Project Management
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Creativity and lateral thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Ethics and sustainability
  • Leadership
  • Business Design Modelling
  • Project management methodologies

Career Outcomes

Possible employment in: 

 

General Management 

Marketing Management 

Finance Management 

Strategic Management 

International Management 

Sales Management 

Public Relations 

Human Resources 

Business Development and Acquisition 

Free
Duration 2 Years Full-Time
(104 Weeks)
Intakes Feb, Jun, Sep
CRICOS 107332B
Subjects 12
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
International Students Fee $43,200
Domestic Students Fee $31,200
Scholarships Available