RMIT ASIA GRADUATE CENTRE

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1 RMIT ASIA GRADUATE CENTRE Master of Business Administration Executive Master of Business Administration Master of International Business

2 WELCOME TO THE RMIT ASIA GRADUATE CENTRE CONTENTS 3 Welcome 4 Why choose RMIT Vietnam? 6 Flexible postgraduate programs 7 Fast track your career 9 World-class facilities 10 A diverse community 12 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 14 Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) 16 MBA study tours 20 Master of International Business (MIB) 21 MIB international study 23 Postgraduate courses 26 Asia Graduate Centre faculty 29 RMIT Vietnam Research Office 30 Executive Education 31 Entry requirements The information contained in this publication is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date program information, please refer to the RMIT Vietnam website. Visit RMIT Vietnam is committed to transforming the future through education and research. The newly established Asia Graduate Centre contributes to this mission by developing and delivering benchmark postgraduate programs that meet the needs of the business, government and corporate sectors. Offering quality, flexibility and diversity, our programs will establish you as a global leader and strategic thinker who can solve real problems in a business environment. As the first international university to establish a campus in Vietnam, RMIT understands the local market and the rapid changes that are taking place both in Vietnam and in the region. Our programs offer a contextualised learning experience that is collaborative, immersive and extremely relevant. You will learn from the best-of-thebest as you engage with our world-class faculty and global network of industry professionals. Our highly reputable Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programs are well-established in Vietnam and are now joined by the Master of International Business (MIB) with additional programs for postgraduate and post-experience students to be available from To complement this suite of international degree offerings, the Centre provides leadership in the fields of research, consultancy and governance in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. You will join a cohort of students who are addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the region, and in doing so gain a significant career edge in the global business world. The RMIT Asia Graduate Centre is your key to the future - unlock your leadership potential and make your mark on the global business stage with an international qualification from RMIT Vietnam. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ARTHUR MORGAN Head of RMIT Asia Graduate Centre RMIT ASIA GRADUATE CENTRE Postgraduate programs MBA, EMBA and MIB Doctoral research PhD programs Research and consultancy Projects for industry and government in Asia RMIT Vietnam Research Office Academic research and publications The KPMG-RMIT Centre for Governance Industry-focused thought leadership in the governance field 2 3

3 WHY CHOOSE RMIT VIETNAM? RMIT University has an international reputation for excellence in practical education. Our students receive a global passport to learning and work, and our community of 300,000 alumni can be found around the world. As the Asian hub of the Australian university, RMIT Vietnam is in a unique position to offer an international education in one of the most dynamic and exciting locations in the world. RMIT has a 5-OUT-OF-5 QS STARS RANKING FOR EXCELLENCE IN HIGHER EDUCATION* is one of AUSTRALIA S TOP 15 UNIVERSITIES AND IS AMONG THE WORLD S TOP 100 UNIVERSITIES IN BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT STUDIES** As an expatriate in Vietnam, I see RMIT as the only globally recognised university to have shown absolute commitment to delivering a world class tertiary academic experience here. Shane Dillon Director of Operations, Blue Cross Vietnam RMIT Asia Graduate Centre Scholarship recipient Executive MBA student * 2014 QS World University Rankings ** 2015 QS World University Rankings by Subject 4 5

4 FLEXIBLE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS FAST TRACK YOUR CAREER RMIT Vietnam s master degree programs allow you to tailor a program to meet your needs. You can continue to work full-time while completing your degree or fast-track your study so you finish within a year. The choice is yours. RMIT graduates are capable, confident and management ready they stand out from the crowd and progress their careers at a rapid rate. Armed with advanced problem solving skills and highly developed business acumen, you will be ready to rise to the top of companies, lead businesses or start your own venture. RMIT Vietnam has three semesters and intakes each year FEBRUARY JUNE OCTOBER AN INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN VIETNAM The programs offered at RMIT Vietnam are equivalent to those offered at RMIT Melbourne, so you ll receive an Australian degree without having to relocate. BUILD ON YOUR TALENT A postgraduate degree from RMIT Vietnam equips you with:» Global leadership competence» Advanced interpersonal skills» Entrepreneurial know-how» Capacity to transform business processes» Enhanced confidence and self-awareness ROOM TO MOVE The MBA, EMBA and MIB programs integrate seamlessly, so you can move between programs if your career or study goals change. EMBA Lounge, Saigon South campus STUDY WHILE WORKING Our courses are delivered in a variety of modes so you can balance work, study and life. EMBA MBA MIB COURSES INTENSIVE WEEKDAYS WEEKENDS EVENINGS DELIVERY MODES 8.30AM PM OVER 4 DAYS CLASSES RUN FOR THE DURATION OF THE SEMESTER All EMBA courses and many MBA and MIB courses are run intensively, with the face-to-face component delivered in a block of four days (normally Friday to Monday, 8.30am 5.30pm) and ongoing learning support provided in person and online. Additional postgraduate courses are delivered in evening, weekend and weekday mode for the duration of a semester. You have the flexibility to choose the delivery mode that best suits your needs. 6 7

5 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES RMIT is renowned for the quality of its campuses and services. As a postgraduate student, you will have access to modern classrooms and cutting edge learning equipment including our new Financial Trading Lab at Saigon South. Sydney Theatre, Saigon South campus SPORTS AND RECREATION RMIT Vietnam s Saigon South campus offers a range of sports and recreation facilities to help you stay fit and active while studying. These include:» Gym» Tennis courts with lights for evening play» Indoor sports hall equipped for activities including basketball, volleyball, badminton, futsal and handball» Outdoor sports fields Gym, Saigon South campus EXCLUSIVE EMBA LOUNGES To give our Executive MBA students a quiet place to meet, study or just relax, we have an exclusive EMBA lounge at our Saigon South campus and a brand new lounge on its way in Hanoi. These spaces are perfect for group meetings, independent work or just to take time out. Proposed EMBA Lounge, Hanoi campus Financial Trading Lab, Saigon South campus IMPRESSIVE LIBRARIES Our libraries at Saigon South and Hanoi provide access to 300,000 books, periodicals, e-books and e-journals. Our students also have online access to RMIT s huge library in Australia. Beanland Library, Saigon South campus Indoor Sports Hall, 8 9 Saigon South campus

6 A DIVERSE COMMUNITY The RMIT Vietnam MBA and EMBA 2015 cohorts come from more than 15 countries MBA OR EMBA: THE RIGHT FIT Australia, Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Korea, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Thailand, UK, USA, Vietnam RMIT Vietnam postgraduate students come from a variety of cultural and professional backgrounds. The different perspectives you are exposed to facilitate a truly global learning experience, and allow you to build your international network. Inbound study tours also see you connect with fellow postgraduate candidates from the likes of Australia, Mexico, UK, India and South Africa. RMIT Vietnam offers two flexible MBA programs designed for students with different needs and at different points in their careers. MBA The MBA is typically suited to recent graduates with less than three years work experience who are looking to boost their employability and develop business acumen. EMBA The Executive MBA is geared towards managers with a minimum three years senior management experience and more than five years work experience who want to balance study with fulltime work and progress their careers. RMIT Vietnam MBA and EMBA graduates have pursued or advanced their existing careers across a range of sectors including:» Agriculture and aquaculture» Apparel» Banking» Communications» Computing» Construction» Corporate training» Education» Financial management» Information technology» International trade» Government» Management» Manufacturing» Marketing» Not-for-profit» Public administration» Textiles» Tourism» Trade» Training» Transport 83% of graduates got the job they wanted within four months of completing their program Source: Survey of 2013/2014 MBA/EMBA graduates 10 11

7 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM CODE MC088 DURATION Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2 years or combination LOCATION Saigon South and Pham Ngoc Thach Learn how to solve real problems in a global business environment and gain the tools you need to accelerate your career with a Master of Business Administration (MBA). You will be introduced to a wide range of advanced business concepts and gain leadership competence, advanced interpersonal skills and enhanced management capabilities. The RMIT Vietnam MBA reflects the needs of industry, and prepares you to provide client focused solutions and deal with complex business issues. Designed for recent graduates with some work experience and managerial aspirations, the MBA is a flexible program that can be taken over one-year in full-time accelerated mode or part-time. Become a leader of the future with an MBA at RMIT Vietnam. PROGRAM STRUCTURE CAREER PROSPECTS The MBA program consists of 12 courses (144 credit points). You ll complete 10 core courses, one elective and one capstone. DELIVERY The RMIT MBA gives you the opportunity to boost your existing undergraduate degree with advanced skills in business, leadership and management. Your career will benefit from your global leadership ability, complex problem-solving skills and systematic thinking. Each course consists of 36 hours class time plus preparation and assignments. Classes are usually a combination of lectures and tutorials in three-hour blocks over 12 weeks and are delivered in a variety of modes across weekdays, evenings and Saturday mornings. Some MBA courses are also delivered in intensive mode over four days per course, normally Friday Monday, 8.30am 5.30pm Note: not all courses are available every semester Many RMIT MBA graduates have also become entrepreneurs or taken over management of family businesses. Employers of MBA graduates include:» 2-Connect Aps» Flight Travel Co.» Harvey Nash Vietnam» Hewlett Packard Vietnam» Hong Mai Manufacturing» Hung Ca Company» ISS Machinery Services Japan» KGS Shipping» Mix Up Co.» Nhat Tien Trading and Manufacturing Co.» OCS International Facility Services Vietnam» Prudential Vietnam Assurance» SNA Vietnam» Song Hau Food Company» Thành Công Textile Garment Investment Trading RMIT s MBA program forced me out of my comfort zone. It challenged what I knew, and exposed me to the latest global issues, management techniques and business practices. I now put these to use to help grow the company I run. Chris Ngo Chief Operating Officer, RuNam Corporation MBA alumnus 12 13

8 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM CODE MC162 DURATION Part-time 2 years LOCATION Saigon South and Pham Ngoc Thach Build on your professional experience and progress your career with the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at RMIT Vietnam. This international degree program offers management professionals a highly flexible learning experience that fosters leadership, strategic thinking and corporate responsibility. Upon graduating, you will possess advanced problem solving skills and highly developed business acumen that will see you rise to the top of companies, lead businesses or start your own successful venture. Delivered as a part-time program in 12 four-day blocks, the EMBA is designed to meet the needs of senior managers who are looking to complete a degree while working full-time. PROGRAM STRUCTURE The EMBA program consists of 12 courses (144 credit points). You ll complete eight or nine core courses and three or four electives (including study tours). DELIVERY The face-to-face component of the EMBA is delivered intensively with ongoing learning support provided in person and online. Each course includes a combination of pre-course preparation, face-to-face course work, and group and/or individual assessment tasks. You will move through the program as a cohort, work in teams and benefit from the additional insight that comes from interaction with colleagues from a diverse range of disciplinary and personal backgrounds. INTENSIVE COURSES Four consecutive days per course, normally Friday to Monday, 8.30am 5.30pm CAREER PROSPECTS The RMIT EMBA gives you the edge as you climb the corporate ladder. You will be able to demonstrate advanced business knowledge and tackle strategic challenges in any organisation. Employers of EMBA graduates include:» CARE International Vietnam» Dzi An Manufacturing» HSBC (Vietnam)» Ingram Micro (Thailand)» Schneider Electric Vietnam» Simplot Australia» Singa Resources Investment» VinaCapital Investment Management (Singapore)» Vinatex International As a local small to medium enterprise (SME) manager, I wondered how Vietnamese executives could adapt international business practices as Vietnam moves towards global economic integration. I benefit greatly from my fellow EMBAs who have diverse international business experience and are willing to share their valuable knowledge. I now have the confidence to do business in a global context. Nguyen Dinh Ngon EMBA student LECTURERS Course lecturers based permanently in Vietnam are available for out-of-session support and consultation, and their expertise is complemented by world-class visiting professors. Note: not all courses are available every semester 14 15

9 MBA INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOURS RMIT Vietnam MBA candidates and international counterparts in Mexico RMIT Vietnam offers you the opportunity to enhance your MBA or EMBA program with a study tour. We have partnered with universities and businesses in some of the most exciting locations in the world to provide trips that give you real-world international experience while increasing your global network. Israel July 2015 Europe (France, Italy, Spain) Mid 2016 UPCOMING MBA STUDY TOURS Mexico October 2015 Africa or Cuba July 2016 Study tours take place over six busy days, and include a range of cultural and business activities such as visits to leading universities, factory tours, lectures by eminent scholars and trips to historical landmarks. You ll focus on key areas of the country or region s economy, and be guided to reflect on this in relation to global and regional business, social and economic issues. You ll also learn from the successes and challenges others have faced and dealt with, and then assimilate this new knowledge into a project based on your learning. INBOUND STUDY TOURS RMIT Vietnam has had the pleasure of hosting EMBA students from around the world on inbound study tours. As an MBA or EMBA student, you will have the opportunity to interact with these executives as you continue to build a global network. Visiting schools have included:» Gordon Institute of Business Science, South Africa» Imperial College, UK» IPADE Business School, Mexico» RMIT, Australia» S.P. Jain School of Global Management, India» University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia» University of Witwatersrand, South Africa 16 17

10 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SCHEDULE Courses are offered in four different modes: weekdays, intensive, Saturday mornings and evenings. You can choose when to take a course both the semester and mode if it is offered in multiple modes. WK Weekdays INT Intensive SAT Saturday mornings EVE Evenings All courses are offered in intensive mode with the exception of study tours. WK Weekdays INT Intensive SAT Saturday mornings EVE Evenings COURSES Semester 3, 2015 Semester 1, 2016 Semester 2, 2016 Semester 3, 2016 Introduction to Business Management WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: Nov 10 CORE COURSES INT: Mar INT: 8-11 Jul INT: 4-7 Nov Leadership & Management EVE: 19 Oct-9 Jan WK: 22 Feb-28 May WK: 20 Jun-24 Sep EVE: 17 Oct 21 Jan People and Organisations WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan EVE: 22 Feb-28 May EVE: 20 Jun-24 Sep WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan Accounting INT: Dec WK: 22 Feb-28 May WK: 20 Jun-24 Sep INT: Dec Business & Economic Analysis EVE: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: 8-11 Apr INT: 2-5 Dec Strategy INT: Nov EVE: 22 Feb-28 May INT: Nov Managerial Finance WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: Aug WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan Applied Industry Practice WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan EVE: 22 Feb-28 May Marketing for Managers WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: 1-4 Apr INT: Nov Corporate Governance WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan WK: 20 Jun-24 Sep WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation Asia/Europe Management Issues Management Decision Making Business Operations (Strategy and Application) Research Project / Management Consulting INT: Nov WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan CHOOSE 1 ELECTIVE CHOOSE 1 CAPSTONE Jul (Study tour) EVE: 20 Jun-24 Sep INT: Aug INT: Nov WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan COURSES Semester 3, 2015 Semester 1, 2016 Semester 2, 2016 Semester 3, 2016 Change and Innovation Business in Global Context Marketing Leading People and Organisations Accounting for Business Decisions Business Strategy Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law Financial Management Strategic Business Leadership MBA Research Project International week: Business and Human Dignity (IPADE Certificate) Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation Asia/Europe Management Issues INT: Nov INT: Dec WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan 5-9 Oct (Mexico study tour) 8/9 CORE COURSES INT: Mar INT: Apr INT: 28 Apr-1 May CHOOSE 2/3 ELECTIVES INT: 5-8 Aug INT: 1-4 Jul Jul (Study tour) N/A INT: Oct INT: Nov INT: 9-11 Dec Research Methods Available 2017 Knowledge Management Available

11 MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAM CODE MC192 DURATION Full-time 1 year, Part-time 2 years LOCATION Saigon South, Pham Ngoc Thach and Hanoi Become a skilled global practitioner ready to communicate with the world with a Master of International Business (MIB). Designed for recent graduates seeking international careers in private, public or not-forprofit organisations, the MIB equips you with the ability to investigate complex problems and address the important challenges of sustainable international business. You will learn to effectively communicate across cultures and develop an understanding of international business practices as you build on your skills in research, governance, management, analysis and problemsolving. Opportunities to study abroad take your MIB experience to the next-level, and give you real experience living and working as a truly global citizen. PROGRAM STRUCTURE The MIB program consists of 16 courses (192 credit points), but students with prior study in business can receive an exemption from four courses. These students are only required to complete 12 courses (144 credit points). Alternative entry points are available for students with a degree in a discipline other than business. DELIVERY Each course requires 36 hours of attendance, and most MIB courses are delivered in intensive mode over four days, normally Friday to Monday, 8.30am 5.30pm. Some courses are delivered across weekdays and evenings in three-hour blocks that include a combination of lectures and tutorials. CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of the MIB will possess attributes valuable to multinational corporations, joint ventures, financial institutions, law firms, consulting firms and manufacturers of both goods and services for whom catering to a global clientele is core business. DENMARK Aarhus University Intensive programs delivered over two or more weeks across a range of areas GERMANY EBS Business School (Oestrich- Winkel) Three-week business-focused summer programs MIB INTERNATIONAL STUDY To truly take your MIB experience across borders, RMIT has partnered with universities in Europe and Asia to offer unique opportunities to study abroad. The courses you complete overseas will count towards your degree, and replace elective courses. You will pay course fees directly to the partner university rather than RMIT. RMIT MELBOURNE RMIT Vietnam s exchange program offers you the opportunity to spend a semester or two as an exchange student at our Melbourne campus while completing your MIB degree full-time. You will remain enrolled at RMIT Vietnam while you are away and continue to pay your usual tuition fees to RMIT Vietnam. FRANCE Paris School of Business Two-week immersive programs in specialist areas KOREA Chonnam National University (Gwangju) Four-week summer programs RMIT s facilitated learning approach incorporates business mentoring support, case studies and work integrated courses that contextualise your learning. Note: not all courses are available every semester. While the opportunities are broad, the following are some of the most common positions available in the international business field:» Foreign sales representative» Import/export agent» International business development manager» International foreign policy advisor» International investment and operations manager» International management consultant» International marketing manager» International mergers and acquisitions specialist» International trade and customs manager» Multinational manager 20 21

12 MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS SCHEDULE POSTGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Courses are offered in three different modes: weekdays, intensive and evenings. You can choose when to take a course both the semester and mode if it is offered in multiple modes. COURSES Semester 3, 2015 Semester 1, 2016 Semester 2, 2016 Semester 3, 2016 Contemporary Issues in International Management Accounting for Sustainable Management Marketing for Managers Business and Economic Analysis Sustainable International Business Futures Managing Across Cultures International Logistics International Strategy Business Research Design Leadership & Management Entrepreneurship & Venture Creation Management Decision Making Business Operations (Strategy and Application) INT: 30 Oct-2 Nov (HN) INT: 6-9 Nov INT: Dec (HN) INT: Dec INT: Nov (HN) WK: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: 8-11 Jan (HN) EVE: 19 Oct-9 Jan EVE: 19 Oct-9 Jan INT: Nov 9 CORE COURSES INT: Mar INT: Mar (HN) INT: Mar INT: Apr (HN) INT: 1-4 Apr INT: 8-11Apr (HN) INT: 8-11 Apr INT: 6-9 May (HN) INT: Apr INT: 6-9 May (HN) CHOOSE 3 ELECTIVES WK: 22 Feb-28 May INTENSIVES IN HANOI TO BE ADVISED INT: 8-11 Jul INT: Jul (HN) INT: 29 Jul-1 Aug (HN) INT: Aug (HN) INT: Aug (HN) WK: 20 Jun-24 Sep EVE: 20 Jun-24 Sep INT: 8-11 Jul (HN) INT: 29 Jul-1 Aug WK: 20 Jun-24 Sep EVE: 20 Jun-24 Sep INT: Aug WK Weekdays INT Intensive EVE Evenings HCMC Ho Chi Minh City HN Hanoi INT: 4-7 Nov INT: Nov (HN) INT: 9-12 Dec (HN) INT: Dec INT: Nov INT: Nov (HN) INT: 2-5 Dec EVE: 17 Oct- 21 Jan INT: Oct (HN) INT: Nov INT: Dec (HN) Available 2017 EVE: 17 Oct 21 Jan INT: Nov WK: 17 Oct 21 Jan MBA INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT This course provides a wide ranging introduction to the MBA and the skills necessary to succeed, including team building, management and communication. You will gain insight into the frameworks and issues that underpin the business and social environment and explore organisational behaviour, economic systems, organisational design, globalisation, strategy and ethics. ACCOUNTING Gain an understanding of accounting principles and techniques. You will learn to prepare, read and analyse financial statements, and assess the performance and financial strength of an organisation using accounting information. You will learn the fundamentals of the budgeting process and cost accounting. LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT Explore a variety of approaches to leadership, from early theories to recent perspectives. Think creatively about the capabilities required of professional managers and leaders, and how these impact on organisational development. BUSINESS & ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Develop your ability to understand, analyse and use economic logic and data to inform business decision-making. You will investigate external environmental factors which affect business performance, such as macroeconomic trends and government policy and enhance your skills in statistical analysis. STRATEGY Get a strategic perspective on issues that concern an organisation as a whole. This course takes concepts from functional business operations like marketing, finance and accounting and uses them to aid in the development of competitive solutions to complex business problems and opportunities. MARKETING FOR MANAGERS Develop an understanding of the marketing function, observe current marketing practice and examine key issues currently challenging the profession. Understand and use marketing tools, techniques and processes towards better organisational outcomes. APPLIED INDUSTRY PRACTICE This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course sees you work as a team on a project that requires reporting and presenting. You will also develop a clear understanding of the current and anticipated trends in the global employment market and the skills, attitudes and techniques needed for a successful career. PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONS Deepen your understanding of the relationship and interconnectedness of intra and interpersonal skills, together with individual and organisational performance. Improve specific skills required by managers when delegating work, addressing discipline issues, managing and resolving conflict, managing diverse and cross cultural teams and providing feedback. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE Learn about corporation law and the duties of directors and managers. You ll gain insight into the responsibilities of managers in relation to companies, shareholders, employees, customers, and society, and the types of rules that exist around regulating a company. EMBA BUSINESS IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT Gain insight into the frameworks and issues that underpin the business and social environment in this foundation course. Areas covered include organisational behaviour and design, economic systems, and globalisation. LEADING PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONS Deepen your understanding of the complexities of managing people and leading teams. You will examine key literature and important concepts related to the practice of management. Areas covered include management systems, resources and leadership theory. STUDY ABROAD COURSES IN DENMARK, FRANCE, GERMANY AND KOREA CAN BE TAKEN AS ELECTIVES MANAGERIAL FINANCE Examine financial markets and the key financial tools used in managing organisations. You will investigate financial mathematic techniques, the valuation of debt and equity securities, corporate capital budgeting, risk and diversification, weighted average cost of capital, working capital management, dividend policy and financial risk management

13 CHANGE AND INNOVATION This Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course explores the concepts of change management, innovation and entrepreneurship in the context of organisations. To encourage innovative thinking and practice, you will investigate and solve industry-based problems. MARKETING Strengthen your knowledge of marketing functions, tools, techniques and processes to achieve optimal organisational outcomes. Areas covered include statistics, market research, brand management, ethics, pricing, segmentation, positioning and strategy. ACCOUNTING FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS Gain an understanding of the fundamentals of accounting in the financial decision-making process. You will examine the accounting recording and reporting system and learn to prepare a budget, undertake cash flow analysis and to implement basic cost accounting tools. BUSINESS STRATEGY Grow your skills in developing and analysing business strategies. You ll cover strategic management process, tools and techniques of strategic analysis, strategy formulation and implementation, business, corporate and network level strategy and business planning. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LAW Explore the nature of personal and organisational ethics in a business context as well as the responsibilities of an organisation from both a legal and social perspective. Areas covered include corporate law, the Trade Practices Act, contract law, governance, ethics and the legal challenges attached to operating globally. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Investigate the concerns of corporate managers in acquiring, financing and managing assets and the importance of understanding the markets in which organisations operate to make effective decisions. Areas covered include microeconomics, demand and supply analysis, market structures and financial risk. MIB CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT Review, critically consider and discuss a variety of contemporary issues in international management. You will explore multinational management, comparative management and the effect of a globalised world economy on competition between firms and nations. ACCOUNTING FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT Develop specialised knowledge and skills in sustainable management. You ll gain up-todate insight into the accounting mechanisms that an organisation can put in place to reduce its negative impacts and increase its positive impacts on both the environment and the societies in which it operates. MARKETING FOR MANAGERS Develop an understanding of the marketing function, observe current marketing practice and examine key issues currently challenging the profession. Understand and use marketing tools, techniques and processes towards better organisational outcomes. BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Develop your ability to understand, analyse and use economic logic and data to inform business decision-making. You will investigate external environmental factors which affect business performance, such as macroeconomic trends and government policy and enhance your skills in statistical analysis. SUSTAINABLE INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FUTURES Gain the knowledge and skills required to understand and critique existing international business practices and to develop options for international business futures with a focus on social, economic and ecological sustainability. MANAGING ACROSS CULTURES Explore the issues involved in managing in different cultural and institutional environments. You ll look at the challenges facing global managers whilst developing global understanding and global management skills within the context of cultural, organisational and situational environments. INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS Explore the changing face of international logistics in the 21st century. You ll look at global sourcing and trade and the growing strategic importance of various transport and logistical infrastructure facilities. You will also examine the international trade regulatory environment and its impacts on global logistical issues. INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY Be exposed to strategic analysis and viewpoints on issues that concern an organisation as a whole, taking an international perspective. Create a strategic plan that recognises the importance of involving staff in the strategy process and that incorporates thought with action. BUSINESS RESEARCH DESIGN Learn to explore, analyse and design options to address complex and ambiguous business problems. You will develop skills to undertake focussed business research, to examine issues from multiple perspectives, and to develop innovative solutions that will be sustainable in broad social, economic and ecological terms. ELECTIVES ENTREPRENEURSHIP & VENTURE CREATION Delve into the exciting challenges of new business ventures and entrepreneurship in business practice. Areas covered include entrepreneurship, innovation, new venture creation, information sources, advisory services, acquisitions, the role of government and financial and legal issues. ASIA/EUROPE MANAGEMENT ISSUES Build your understanding and ability to apply selected areas of contemporary international business theory particularly those associated with cross-cultural management to different economies. You will work in cross-cultural teams with a select group of industry partners to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions to real-world business challenges. MANAGEMENT DECISION MAKING Acquire basic knowledge and skills in business statistics, quantitative analysis and modelling. You will learn to apply statistical tools to analyse business and management problems, to interpret results, and to discuss and assess their implications for decision making. BUSINESS OPERATIONS (STRATEGY & APPLICATION) In this capstone project-based course, you apply your knowledge in business operations and strategy in an integrated way to address business problems. You will construct a business strategy in a simulated environment that plans R&D, investment, production, marketing and finance. KNOWLEDGE DRIVEN PERFORMANCE Explore how the application of knowledge principles helps to deliver organisational goals and build competitive advantage through enhanced solution design and implementation. You ll gain an integrated view of how organisations use or misuse knowledge in their business and how the future cycles of design are driven by knowledge gained in past and present cycles. MBA RESEARCH PROJECT This WIL capstone course allows you to solve authentic business problems or address real issues faced in organisations. You will complete a research project that requires you to think creatively about management and organisations, with emphasis on understanding yourself and your relationships with staff, colleagues, and the wider environment

14 ASIA GRADUATE CENTRE FACULTY RMIT Vietnam s faculty is comprised of dedicated full-time academics and visiting professors with extensive global experience across the corporate, government and academic sectors. Our students have face-to-face and online access to these leading professionals for the duration of their degree and are supported every step of the way as they strive for leadership greatness. Associate Professor ARTHUR MORGAN MBA, PhD, FCIPD, FHEA, MEAWOP United Kingdom Dr Arthur Morgan is Head of the RMIT Asia Graduate Centre. He has developed and taught courses with partner institutions in Vietnam, Europe and Kazakhstan, and held a professorial position at the University of Glamorgan Business School where his specialised area of research was human resource management. Associate Professor Morgan holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, UK and his additional research interests include business and management education, human resource development, employee engagement and discrimination. Associate Professor DAVID A ROBINSON BCom, MBA, MSc, PhD South Africa/Australia Dr David Robinson is the Director of RMIT Vietnam s postgraduate programs. He has held academic roles in Australia including Professor of Leadership, Ethics and Sustainability at Central Queensland University, Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at Bond University and Director of Research and Coordinator of Entrepreneurship at Queensland University of Technology. He has also lectured in Taiwan, China and at Rhodes University, South Africa, where he completed his PhD in Entrepreneurship and Business Ethics. Associate Professor Robinson s academic research in the areas of business ethics, organisational development, entrepreneurship and leadership has been widely published and he has held managerial and executive positions in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and management consulting. Associate Professor TERRY BOULTER MPA, PhD Australia Dr Terry Boulter is Associate Professor of Finance and the Director of MBA Programs at RMIT. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Carleton University, Canada and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology, Australia. Associate Professor Boulter gained private sector experience in international banking with ANZ and public sector experience with the United Nations Development Program. Associate Professor Boulter s research interests include market efficiency within currency markets, optimal capital structure and hedging, central bank intervention in foreign exchange markets, fraud prediction and issues relating to program design and teaching pedagogy. Professor BINH TRAN-NAM BEc, MEc, PhD Australia Professor Binh Tran-Nam holds a PhD in economics from the University of New South Wales, Australia, where he was an associate professor prior to joining RMIT. He has also held teaching appointments in New Zealand, Japan, the US and Vietnam, and has published widely in respected academic journals around the world. Professor Tran-Nam s cumulative research funding approaches A$ 2 million and he has been awarded research fellowships in the US and Australia. His research in Vietnam has yielded several articles and co-edited books, and he serves as a founding co-editor of the ejournal of Tax Research and International Journal of Development and Conflict. Professor Tran-Nam has won a number of awards including the Australasian Tax Teachers Association s Hill Medal, VietnamNet s Vinh Danh Nuoc Viet and the Vietnamese Foreign Affairs Minister s Certificate of Commendation. Senior Lecturer KLEANTHES YANNAKOU BSc (Hons), MBA (cum laude), PhD Australia Dr Kleanthes Yannakou is a senior lecturer and industry fellow at RMIT s Graduate School of Business and Law. He lectures in both Melbourne and Vietnam and coordinates a number of courses. Dr Yannakou has also taught at business schools in South Africa, the UK and Mauritius, and was Professor of Engineering Management at the University of Pretoria, where his major focus was on the management of technological innovation. He has over 40 years international experience as a senior executive in the private and public sectors where his roles have included CEO of a high-tech joint venture in Australia and Executive Vice President of national research agency CSIR in South Africa. Dr Yannakou has extensive consulting, strategic management and executive coaching experience with the likes of PwC and Capstone Partners and he has served on numerous boards. Lecturer DUC HONG THI PHAN BA (Acct), MIntA, PhD Australia/Vietnam Dr Duc Hong Thi Phan is a Certified Practicing Accountant and lecturer at RMIT Vietnam. She has taught and conducted research at universities in both Vietnam and Australia and has over 15 years of professional experience in accounting, finance, banking and consulting for companies including KPMG, National Australia Bank, World Bank Group and many other public and private enterprises. Dr Phan holds a PhD from Swinburne University on the topic of international accounting standards. Her research work has been published in many reputable international accounting journals and her research interests include international accounting convergence and international accounting standards compliance. Senior Lecturer PHIL SMITH MBA, PhD Australia Dr Phil Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Management at RMIT. He holds an MBA in International Business and a PhD in International Business from Charles Sturt University, Australia. Dr Smith s primary research interests are in cross-cultural management and culturally based leadership models, and he has taught courses in business, marketing and communications in Australia, China and Vietnam. Dr Smith has extensive experience in telecommunications and has handled information technology installations as a senior project manager and held roles in human resources, marketing and customer service. Lecturer FREDERIQUE BOUILHERES MBA, Macct, PhD candidate France Frederique Bouilheres has been teaching accounting at RMIT Vietnam since 2008 and received the University s Award for Teaching Excellence in Mrs Bouilheres is currently a PhD candidate researching the professionalisation of accounting in Vietnam. Her additional areas of interest lie in accounting education with a focus on student feedback. Mrs Bouilheres has extensive industry experience both in Vietnam and France, where she worked at international firm Mazars. Lecturer KEVIN NGUYEN BBA, MSc USA Mr Kevin Nguyen has lectured in management and information technology at RMIT for over three years. He has over 13 years international experience in retail and logistics in the United States and has undertaken various roles including manager at CSK Auto, IT manager at Expeditors International and corporate trainer with the same company. Mr Nguyen also has local industry experience, and was a sales executive at Johnson & Johnson when the company was just entering the Vietnamese market

15 Program Manager (MIB) TRUNG NGUYEN MDE, PhD Vietnam Dr Trung Nguyen joined RMIT in 2012 as a part-time lecturer in economics. He holds a PhD in Public Management from Monash University, Australia and a Master of Development Economics from ISS, Netherlands and University of Economics, Vietnam. Before becoming an academic, Dr Nguyen worked for the Ho Chi Minh City branch of FPT Corporation as an e-commerce consultant. He has also taught courses in Vietnam from international universities including Troy University, USA and University of Ballarat, Australia. Dr Nguyen s research interests encompass business and public management, e-government and e-commerce management. Lecturer THAO TRINH BBIS, PhD Vietnam Dr Thao Trinh has been with RMIT since 2008 and has worked across the Melbourne and Vietnam campuses. A specialist in enterprise systems and the strategic management of information systems, she has worked on projects in Malaysia, Singapore and Germany. Her professional experience extends across the manufacturing, media and telecommunications industries. Dr Trinh has been published in academic journals and was the recipient of the ACPHIS Information Systems Doctoral Thesis Award in She also won the RMIT University Doctoral Research Excellence Prize in VISITING ACADEMIC PROFESSORS RMIT s faculty is regularly joined by esteemed international professors. Past visiting academics have included: PROFESSOR RAY MCNAMARA Investment expert and deputy dean, Australia PROFESSOR IAN CHASTON Professor of Management, UK PROFESSOR RICHARD WORTH International business lawyer, company director and former politician, New Zealand GUEST LECTURERS Our guest speakers represent some of the most successful companies and organisations in Vietnam. Past presenters have included: KAI SOTORP Global President & CEO of Manulife Asset Management VINCENT MOUROU AND SAMUEL MARUTA Founders of Marou Chocolate ISAAC MARTIN BARBERO General Director of the Spanish Embassy KPMG-RMIT CENTRE FOR GOVERNANCE The KPMG-RMIT Centre for Governance was established in October 2014 to develop and disseminate industry-focused thought leadership. The newly-formed Centre will see RMIT and KPMG partner to publish joint research, encourage dialogue and debate at networking events and harness the knowledge of students and academics from RMIT. The Centre will also tap into KPMG s international network of member firms to work on specific global projects. The initiative offers support and expertise to a broad cross-section of the business community including government and regulatory agencies, professional bodies, industry leaders and academics in Vietnam and the broader Southeast Asia region. Its first output was a research report jointly conducted by ACCA and KPMG that examines the similarities and differences of corporate governance requirements across 25 markets globally, with a focus on the local market in Vietnam. The KPMG-RMIT Centre for Governance highlights RMIT s commitment to building lasting relationships with industry to ensure education and training programs continue to be practical and industryrelevant. RMIT VIETNAM RESEARCH OFFICE RMIT s long history of involvement in research in Vietnam dates back prior to the inception of the RMIT Vietnam campus. From the facilitation of environmental study trips for Melbourne-based undergraduates to breakthrough research in the fields of education, the environment, childhood poverty, and economic reform, the relationship between RMIT and Vietnam has always been strong. In the years since its establishment on-ground, RMIT Vietnam has continued this tradition and successfully produced research that has been published in world class, highly-ranked journals and books. To take its work to the next level and grow its capabilities, RMIT Vietnam established a research office in January The RMIT Vietnam Research Office will focus on four main themes:» Industry and Innovation» Sustainable Future and Urban Development» Creative Societies» Scholarship and Education The Office will continue to work with a network of collaborators and research partners throughout Asia and Australia, Europe and North America to establish RMIT University Vietnam as a new global hub for research. Masters by coursework students will benefit from exposure to the real-world work and expertise of the research team, while the Office will support higher degree research candidates when these study opportunities become available in the future

16 POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS FUTURE POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS RMIT Vietnam is working to build the leaders of tomorrow through programs that directly reflect the needs of industry. Our suite of master s program offerings will grow to include the Master of Professional Accounting (with CPA accreditation), the Master of Human Resources Management and the Master of Supply Chain and Logistics Management. These integrated programs will be built for flexibility, to allow students to define their own study path and move effortlessly between programs. DOCTORAL RESEARCH With its faculty of academic leaders, RMIT Vietnam is well-placed to offer supervision to PhD candidates. At present, higher degree research is offered through RMIT Melbourne and candidates can be based in Vietnam and have a supervisor in both countries. Staff at RMIT Vietnam are conducting research in a wide range of areas, and there are currently 33 PhDs in progress. We are currently expanding our supervisory scope to offer full supervision to external PhD candidates, and invite you to consider undertaking your research with us. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION» A bachelor degree (or its equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution.» An interview with the MBA Director and/or GMAT score may also be requested. MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS» A bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in business from a recognised tertiary institution.» An interview with the MIB Program Manager may also be requested Students with a bachelor degree in a discipline other than business should contact the RMIT Vietnam Student Recruitment team to discuss pathway programs and alternative points of entry to the program. EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The EMBA has two entrance pathways: 1. ACADEMIC + WORK EXPERIENCE A bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and evidence of significant relevant work experience with a minimum of three years full-time senior management experience. The work experience criterion is a mandatory prerequisite for the program. OR 2. MANAGEMENT + WORK EXPERIENCE Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but can demonstrate through professional work experience their capacity to successfully undertake this program may be considered. Typically, the professional experience should be at least 8-10 years business experience, with at least five years in a management role. An interview, CV, references and/or GMAT score may be requested. OUR EXECUTIVE EDUCATION COURSES CAN TRANSFORM YOUR WORKFORCE. MATTIA MIANI Manager, Enterprise and Executive Education EXECUTIVE EDUCATION If you re looking to boost specific aspects of your skillset or educate your staff, RMIT Vietnam s executive education offerings could be for you. A selection of courses is available covering management, creativity and leadership. Typically offered across three-days (two consecutives and one follow up), these courses can be combined to form an Executive Development Program, to contribute to a degree program or taken stand-alone to address specific areas of individual competence. RMIT Vietnam Executive Education works with your business to tailor a program or course to meet the needs of your organisation and ensure learning transfer. Please contact our Industry Engagement team to discuss your requirements: Saigon South: Hanoi: (ext. 6028) bd@rmit.edu.vn ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS RMIT Vietnam offers a number of English language courses to help you reach the level required for successful completion of a postgraduate degree. Please contact us for details. Non-native English speakers applying for postgraduate programs may require evidence of any one of the following:» Successful completion of RMIT Vietnam English Advanced Level (Level 7)» IELTS 6.5+ (no band below 6.0)» TOEFL Internet based 92+ (no band below 20)» Pearson Test of English 50 (no band less than 42) HOW TO APPLY» Fill out an application form available online or from our Student Recruitment counters on campus and submit your application with supporting documents. An interview and additional materials maybe requested. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES RMIT Vietnam offers a number of scholarships to prospective students. Please visit rmit.edu.vn/ scholarships to find out if you re eligible to apply and for more information

17 CONTACT US RMIT VIETNAM SAIGON SOUTH 702 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Tan Phong Ward, District 7, HCMC (84) enquiries@rmit.edu.vn HANOI Handi Resco Building, 521 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (84) hanoi.enquiries@rmit.edu.vn 32