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| Swinburne University of Technology |
| Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship | | Master of Business Administration |
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| | | Program Overview: | The Swinburne MBA not only offers the opportunity to acquire contemporary management knowledge and skills, it also provides students with the ability to apply that knowledge in an innovative, creative and entrepreneurial way.
The Swinburne MBA's overarching themes of entrepreneurship, innovation and international business address the transitional realities of moving from the old to the new economy in four key areas: Leadership, Strategy, eBusiness, and Finance.
Specialisations in these four key areas are offered through advanced electives and an integrating project. | | Study Mode: | Full Time, Part Time, | | Program Locations: | Hawthorn (Melbourne) | | Fees Australian: | AUD$30,450 | | Fees International: | AUD$35,000 | | Fees Comment: | Students enrolled in a postgraduate non-research course, who are Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent visa (who meet eligibility requirements), can apply for the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS). | | Total Units: | 12 Core 2 Elective | | Core Units: | ebusiness design for competitive advantage, entrepreneurial strategy, finance for high growth businesses, financial data and decision making, innovative leadership, integrating project, introduction to masters programs, leading following and team dynamics, opportunity evaluation, organisation dynamics, strategic marketing, the business plan | | Assessment Method: | Variety of assessment methods. | | Entry Requirements: | The formal admission requirement for the MBA program is an appropriate undergraduate qualification at a credit level from a recognised tertiary institution. In some cases, additional preliminary study may be required.
AGSE attracts highly motivated part-time candidates with at least two years of full-time, post-university work experience.
Work experience is preferred, however, outstanding full-time candidates with an appropriate undergraduate degree may be admitted with less than two years work experience.
Part-time candidates who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (normally five years or more) and evidence of academic capability may initially be admitted to the Graduate Certificate (Stage 1). Their progression to enrolment in the Masters will require satisfactory completion of Stage 1.
Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of advanced proficiency in written and spoken English by: an academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Score of 6.5 with no single band less than 6.0. Applicants with lower scores may undertake additional English studies (ELICOS) at Swinburne University in order to meet the entry requirements. | | Credit Past Study: | AGSE is committed to the principles of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). The philosophy of 'Learning Through Experience' recognises that learning takes place through a variety of means including formal studies at universities, other accredited institutions and private providers, employer-based training and development, and relevant experience gained within the workforce.
Undergraduate subjects are ineligible as a basis for subject exemptions, however students with a major sequence of study in a relevant discipline will have the option of completing an additional elective as a substitution. Applications for RPL should accompany the enrolment application.
International students should bring certified copies of documentation supporting any claim for exemption. | | Commencement Dates: | March, July, November. | | Completion Time Comments: | 13 months full-time; 24-to 32 months part-time. Note that the shorter time is based on students taking the accelerated course option. | | When Held: | Day, evening and weekend classes; Summer School available | | Application Deadline: | Applications can be submitted at any time. | | Who is program designed for: | This is an academically demanding and practical program which prepares candidates for General Management and rapid promotion. The focus is on entrepreneurship. Designed for two types of Candidates: those with tertiary qualifications with work experience and those with tertiary qualifications without work experience. Some places are reserved for Candidates with significant work experience but no tertiary qualifications. | | Contact Address: | Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship
Cnr William & Wakefield Streets
Hawthorn Victioria 3122
AUSTRALIA | | Email : | enquiry@swin.edu.au |
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