The Graduate School of Business offers 2 MBA programs designed for students with different needs and at different points in their career.
The table below summarises the key differences between the programs and their student cohorts. Basically, you will fit either one or other of the programs depending on your age and work experience. Some applicants in their mid 20’s may find they fall between the 2 programs in terms of their needs and the entry requirements.
Limited – typically less than 4 years post graduation.
There is no work experience requirement for this program
Typically at least 5 years experience in a managerial position.
Appropriate work experience is an entry requirement for this program
Career point
Early - seeking the tools necessary for an accelerated career in management. Looking to get ahead of the pack by adding business skills to your existing discipline
Moving up - have reached a point where additional skills in management will take you to the next level, and beyond.
Time frame
Want to complete an MBA in just one year (or two if part-time)
Typically studying part time and looking to complete in 2-3 years. Can also be studied full-time (1.5 years)
Teaching mode
A facilitated learning approach with business mentoring support, case studies and work integrated courses to contextualise learning
A facilitated adult learning approach that draws heavily from students own experience. The focus is on applying theory to practice
Program features
12 courses
Preparation to accelerate a career in management
Exposure to business thinking and practice
Business mentoring support
Intensive mode shortens study time to one year (or two years part-time)
Lecturers and facilitators from university and industry
Diverse student mix
Integration of technology to solve real world problems
8 core courses and 4 electives
Integrates work and learning
An applied and practical emphasis with strong links to industry
Flexibility and convenience of course delivery - including online option
Opportunity to pursue ‘specialist’ majors via elective component of the program
An international focus with partner institutions in Asia and opportunities to undertake study tours in Europe and Asia
Brings technology and business together to analyse relevant world issues
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. Preference for entry to the program is given to students with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of Credit and above.
a) Academic + work experience
A bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and evidence of substantial, relevant work experience (typically this will consist of at least 5 years experience in a managerial position since completion of an undergraduate degree).
Or
b) Management + work experience
Entry may be granted to applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but
can demonstrate through professional work experience their capacity to successfully undertake this program (typically this would consist of at least 8-10 years of business experience, at least 5 of which must have been in a management role).
