BUSINESS SCHOOL. MBA Full Time A WORLD-CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS. Spread your wings with a UWA MBA

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1 BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA Full Time A WORLD-CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS Spread your wings with a UWA MBA

2 What sets the UWA MBA Full Time apart? The UWA Business School has a global reputation for delivering outstanding postgraduate and MBA degrees. Our MBA is the longest running in Western Australia, with 40 years of proven success, and thousands of high achieving alumni. At the UWA Business School, you will: Learn from world-class faculty Learn with outstanding peers a select group of students Complete a personalised Leadership Development Program Experience unparalleled depth of business interaction Have the unique opportunity to choose one of three focus areas: Natural Resources, Leadership or General Management Study in a great location in proximity to Asia and China, in a city with hundreds of mining and resources companies, who are responsible for almost $200 billion worth of projects either committed or under construction in Western Australia When you graduate, you will emerge with an internationally recognised degree and the skills to succeed in your chosen field. Allow yourself to soar The MBA Full Time from The University of Western Australia Business School is tailor-made for those who want to lead in an exciting, challenging and global world. In just 12 months, UWA s MBA Full Time will equip you with the knowledge, skills and networks you need to transform your career. In the following pages, you will find information on some of the most important advantages of studying an MBA Full Time at The University of Western Australia. For more detailed information, visit mba.uwa.edu.au PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA The University of Western Australia 01

3 A truly world-class Business School We appreciate that undertaking a full-time MBA is a major investment in your career. At UWA, we believe our program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your career to the next level. Learn from professors at the leading edge of theory and practice UWA MBA graduates are valued for their global mindset and skills. The UWA Business School is one of only seven institutions in Australia to hold both EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. These are leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America and ensure that your degree from the UWA Business School is globally recognised and portable. Further, UWA is ranked 88th in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University s 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities, 89th in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2013/14 and 18th in internationalism by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the Group of Eight a coalition of the top research universities in Australia and it is one of only two Australian members of the Worldwide Universities Network, a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific. The University is also a foundation member of the Matariki Network of high quality, research-intensive universities with a particular focus on student experience. PROFESSOR PHIL DOLAN, DEAN PROFESSOR ALISON PRESTON, DEPUTY DEAN DR MICHELE ROBERTS, MBA PROGRAM DIRECTOR We ve assembled the best team of professors to guide you in your MBA journey. The UWA Business School s world-class faculty includes winners of national teaching awards, authors of leading textbooks, consultants to industry, and visiting professors from leading international business schools. In addition, the School is home to a Member of the Order of Australia, nine fellows of distinguished research academies, and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow. The experience of our professors will ensure a seamless connection between theory and practice, equipping you with the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment. Winthrop Professor Ken Clements BHP Billiton Distinguished Research Fellow Published two books through Cambridge University Press and numerous articles in journals including Journal of Business, European Economic Review and the Journal of International Money and Finance Professor Clements has research interests in international economics, monetary economics and index numbers, and has previously worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia. Winthrop Professor Peter Hartley BHP Billiton Chair in the Business of Resources, UWA Business School Former President of the US Association for Energy Economics Current President Elect of the International Association for Energy Economics George and Cynthia Mitchell Chair in Sustainable Development and Environmental Economics, Rice University, United States Professor Hartley has worked with local and global resources companies to develop new research streams of practical relevance to the sector. Winthrop Professor Sharon Parker Co-director of the Accelerated Learning Laboratory@UWA Australian Research Council Future Fellow Honorary Professor, Institute of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield Professor Parker has developed Leading Self and Leading Others, two personal and career development modules for UWA MBA students. Her primary areas of interest include proactive behaviour at work, self-efficacy and employee development, and staff well-being and active mental health. Winthrop Professor Gary Stockport Teaches in strategic management and has written leading text books Has been awarded numerous excellence in teaching awards Consulted and taught for the Aboriginal Policy Services Directorate, Department of Premier and Cabinet and the WA Treasury Corporation in Australia and for BHP Billiton, Mittal Steel and Supersport in South Africa Professor Stockport has been a Visiting Professor for many years at Wits Business School in South Africa and Danube University Krems in Vienna, Austria. 02 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 03

4 PETER COLEMAN The MBA Full Time offers you unique, practical industry experience and deep corporate involvement from global companies such as ATCO Australia, BHP Billiton, EY, Resource Capital Funds, Wesfarmers, and Woodside. These partnerships with industry allow us to offer valuable and unparalleled experiences. As a UWA MBA Full Time student, you will: Discuss a real-life company s strategy and future with its CEO and executives, over lunch in the company s city boardroom Attend guest lectures from business leaders such as the Managing Director of Wesfarmers, who in 2013 explained the strategy and reasoning behind the $20 billion acquisition of the Coles Group of supermarkets Participate in a real-life three month business advisory project Experience company operations up close on our Domestic Study Tour RICHARD GOYDER Connecting you with business Business Connect Industry interaction is formalised through our Business Connect Program, which includes: One-on-one contact with Senior Executives and mentorship from Senior Managers from top Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) companies Direct contact with members of the Business School Board Direct access to Experts in Residence Our strong partnerships with industry also allow us to offer a Leading Organisations series, which includes: Boardroom Lunches Master Classes Case Studies Strategy Sessions addressing real business issues Guest Lectures Plus, we facilitate a wide range of guest lectures from industry leaders. Past MBA guest lecturers have included: Peter Coleman, CEO and Managing Director, Woodside Petroleum, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member Dr Richard Goyder AO, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Limited, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member Emeritus Professor Tracey Horton, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia Angus Jaffray, Managing Partner, The Boston Consulting Group Steven Landry, Managing Director and COO of ATCO Australia and former President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada James McClements, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Resource Capital Funds James McMahon, Director of Chauvel Group and former Commanding officer of the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS) Kate O Hara, General Manager Marketing & PR, Hawaiian Ron Samuel, Creative Director, Cooch Communications Alan Smith, President, Rio Tinto Iron Ore Asia Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of Transfield Services and Non- Executive Director of Wesfarmers, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member Jimmy Wilson, President, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member JIMMY WILSON JAMES MCCLEMENTS Business School Board The UWA Business School Board who guides our strategic direction is comprised of some of the most prominent members of the Australian business community. They are: Dr Mark Barnaba (Chair), Chairman of Macquarie Group, Western Australia and Global Resources Group, Macquarie Capital MARK BARNABA STEVEN LANDRY Tony Howarth AO (Deputy Chair), Chairman of St John of God Health Care Inc and Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd, Non- Executive Director, Wesfarmers Peter Coleman, Managing Director and CEO, Woodside Petroleum DIANE SMITH-GANDER Robert Elstone, Non-Executive Director, Westpac Banking Corporation and former Managing Director and CEO, Australian Securities Exchange Adrian Fini OAM, Director, FJM Equities Pty Ltd Dr Richard Goyder AO, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Sue Murphy, CEO, Water Corporation Anne Nolan, Director General, Department of Finance, Government of Western Australia Andrew Smith, Country Chair of Shell in Australia Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of Transfield Services and Non- Executive Director of Wesfarmers John Willinge, CEO, Alverstoke Group LLC Jimmy Wilson, President, BHP Billiton Iron Ore Dr Fiona Wood AM, Director, Burns Service of Western Australia, Co-founder and Chair, Fiona Wood Foundation We have also been fortunate to have strategic design input on the program from McKinsey & Company. George Padwick Business Process Data Lead Production Integration, BHP Billiton MBA 2012 I was nervous when I left my job in Ontario to pursue the MBA at UWA and a career in resources. Fortunately, the BHP Billiton Scholarship was a blessing that opened so many doors and has helped make my plan a success. I ll be part of the Operational Readiness team for a new potash mine that BHP Billiton is building in Saskatchewan, Canada. It s a great opportunity for me and will take full advantage of my background in engineering, my experience in operations management, as well as utilise my MBA. I couldn t have asked for any more! 04 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 05

5 Leadership Our MBA is taught by world-class academics conducting research in areas such as leadership development, work systems design, cross-cultural collaboration, motivation, training, and safety behaviour. Natural Resources Being located in one of the most dynamic natural resources hubs in the world, with a close proximity to Asia and China, makes UWA the ideal choice for those looking to take on leadership roles in the mining and resources sector. Course content and focus areas MBA Full Time students complete nine core units covering all the principle areas of business. Core units: Accounting Business Advisory Project (Part 1) (Data Driven Decision Making) Business Advisory Project (Part 2) (Strategic Management) Business Advisory Project (Part 3) Economic Management and Strategy Managerial Finance Marketing Principles Operations Management Organisational Behaviour In addition, you will choose option units in one of three specialist area of focus: Leadership, Natural Resources, or General Management. By completing two or more option units in the same area, you will be able to focus your studies in this area. Students in all three specialist focus areas will participate in: A Business Advisory Project working in a leading company on a real business issue. Your project will be matched to the industry in which you are focusing. One-on-ones with a senior executive and a senior manager mentor from a national or international company (up to six meetings per year) A domestic study tour, in which you can see the operations of your chosen focus area up close Customised career guidance Interactions with classmates who are employed by leading global companies across a range of industries These researchers comprise editorial board members for leading journals, who collaborate with fellow researchers from institutions such as California State University, North Carolina State University, the University of San Francisco, and the Institute of Work Psychology at the University of Sheffield. Further, our experts have consulted to organisations such as Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire Police, law firms, global resources companies, commercial banks, and manufacturing firms. Choosing this focus area will allow you to develop advanced leadership skills, while exploring topics such as: emotional intelligence; conflict management; decision-making skills; gender and diversity issues; leading and managing change; personality and behaviour; stress management; and team and group dynamics. Units may include: Leading Global Collaborations Organisational Change and Transformation Becoming a Leader: Perspectives on Leadership Development If you choose this area of focus, you will also benefit from experienced professors, such as BHP Billiton Chair in the Business of Resources, Winthrop Professor Peter Hartley, who research in areas such as resource economics and consult to top resources companies. Units may include: Global Energy and Mineral Markets Strategic Management of Resource Companies Valuation and Risk Analysis for Resource Companies General Management This area encompasses a wide range of topics in areas such as international business, negotiation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and corporate finance, allowing you to pursue a wide range of interests and goals. Units may include: Mergers and Acquisitions Negotiation Behaviour Project Management All units subject to availability. Dr Clare Berry Scientific Project Coordinator, Imperial College London MBA 2013 I chose to undertake an MBA for a number of reasons, but the main aim was to expand my employment opportunities I now realise that the possibilities are more than I ever imagined. You learn to think differently and see the world from a very different perspective. The best part about the course is the people you meet they are your friends and your future colleagues and you learn just as much from them as you do from the content in your lectures. There is no doubt that studying for an MBA is the best decision I have ever made. Zillah Austin Senior Manager, Deloitte (Washington DC) MBA 2010 UWA has a world-class MBA program that is internationally recognised and has assisted me in progressing my career in management and consulting overseas. It has been an exciting opportunity to begin the journey of learning new business concepts. 06 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 07

6 Global collaborations Our MBA Full Time is designed to be a truly global degree that sets you up with both the skills and networks to excel anywhere in the world. This is why we offer you the option of enrolling in our Leading Global Collaborations unit. Students who undertake this innovative unit are placed in teams with others from around the world, in locations such as: China Peking University Finland Swedish School of Economics Hong Kong City University of Hong Kong India Indian Institutes of Technology Israel Israel Institute of Technology Spain ESADE Business School United States University of California, Stanford University, Michigan State University, University of Washington You ll work together on a real deliverable the development of a training module for an executive, with an international assignment in a specific country. The training program is intended to introduce the executive to the culture and business practices that he or she will face when working in the local country. This unit will build your skills in crosscultural communication, virtual media, and dynamic planning and design, as well as helping you grow your own global business network. Steve Trench, UWA MBA graduate, pictured in his place of employment as LNG Operations Manager at Woodside Energy Personalised leadership development Along with business knowledge, the MBA Full Time will equip you with outstanding leadership skills. Our distinctive, non-assessed Leadership Development Program includes two unique personal and career development modules, as well as a Leading Organisations series. These have been designed by Australian Research Council Future Fellows and Winthrop Professors Cristina Gibson and Sharon Parker, and Woodside Chair in Leadership and Management, Winthrop Professor David Day. Modules in Leading Self and Leading Others use a combination of psychology, personalised feedback and experiential activities to help you gain a greater understanding of your personality, values, strengths, and other areas which enable you to better manage yourself and others. These modules have been specifically developed by the Accelerated Learning Laboratory at UWA, part of a prestigious network of laboratories at leading Australian business schools which has been purposebuilt to develop leaders through intensive learning environments. Complementing these modules, a Leading Organisations series gives you the opportunity to hear personal insights from leading executives and take part in networking and professional development events. Career support We will provide you with outstanding preparation for getting the job you want. This includes: Career coaching Advice and mentorship from experienced business leaders Job Fairs, profiling top Western Australian employers Case Club, facilitated by consultants from firms such as EY and The Boston Consulting Group Faculty guidance and support Three-month Business Advisory Project Access to resources at the UWA Careers Centre, including advice, workshops, seminars and job listings. 08 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 09

7 Campus and city life Scholarships Perth is Australia s fastest growing State capital city, located in the same time zone as large parts of Asia and in a resource-driven economy that is driving the nation s remarkable resilience and prosperity. It is also the world s ninth most liveable city (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2014) and ranked in the world s top 30 best student cities (QS, 2013). Recently, Perth was ranked in the top ten travel destinations in the world to visit by The New York Times. The University of Western Australia s historic campus sits on the beautiful Swan River beside the Royal Perth Yacht Club. UWA is just ten minutes from the city s central business district and is just as close to the State s finest beaches. Perth offers visitors a chance to share in the countless sporting, social and cultural pursuits, typically under a clear blue sky. Student accommodation UWA understands how important it is for international students (and their families) to be able to find good quality accommodation close to the campus. There are a number of options and accommodation assistance is available to those students who require it. For further information, simply visit studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/ housing We offer a range of generous scholarships that aim to make the MBA Full Time more accessible. These are awarded on various criteria suchas leadership potential or ability to contribute to the MBA Full Time program. Every applicant accepted into the MBA Full Time is automatically considered for these scholarships. For full details, visit mba.uwa.edu.au BHP Billiton MBA Full Time Scholarship One scholarship valued at $68,500, four scholarships valued at $40,000 and one scholarship valued at $21,500 are available to MBA Full Time students. Mark & Paige Barnaba MBA Full Time Scholarship One scholarship, valued at a minimum of $12,500, is available each year. UWA Business School MBA Full Time Dean s Scholarship Seven awards valued at $20,000 each (towards tuition fees) are available each year. UWA Business School MBA Full Time Studentship Two awards valued at $15,000 each (towards tuition fees) are available each year. Additional UWA Business School scholarships available to MBA Full Time students include: BHP Billiton Masters Scholarship The BHP Billiton Masters by Coursework Scholarship, valued at $40,000, is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence. David Mack Indigenous Postgraduate Scholarship Valued at $50,000, this scholarship supports an Indigenous student studying a master s degree by coursework at the UWA Business School. Mining Leaders Scholarship The Mining Leaders Scholarship, valued at $15,000, is available to Australian MBA students with an interest in the resources and/or mining sector. Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship Awards For international students, this scholarship is awarded by the Australian government and valued at up to $140,500. For further information, please contact the UWA Business School s MBA Centre (see contact details on page 13). 10 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 11

8 Admission and how to apply Questions? To be considered for admission to the MBA Full Time you must have: 1. A bachelor s degree of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; 2. Met the University s English language competence requirements, except in the case of students presenting with an IELTS Academic, who must achieve a score of at least 7 overall with no sub-score less than 6.5, or students presenting with an TOEFL ibt, who must achieve a score of 100 overall with no sub-score less than 22 in writing and 20 in other bands; 3. A valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550 (note: the maximum length of time that a GMAT score is valid is 5 years); 4. Three years relevant work experience or two years relevant work experience and a GMAT score of at least 650; All students meeting the above eligibility criteria will be short-listed and will then normally be ranked according to their GMAT score. The highest-ranked candidates will be interviewed. (Faculty will determine the proportion of candidates to be interviewed, depending on the number of eligible applications). Interviewed students will be assessed as suitable or not suitable based on demonstrated leadership potential as determined by the Faculty and offers will be made to students who achieve a satisfactory interview. How to apply Each year, there are four rounds of applications for commencement in January of the following year. Closing dates for each round are usually in May, June, August and October. Please check our website (mba.uwa.edu.au) for the latest information. Applications can be made online at uwa.edu.au/applynow Please select the course code International students who wish to use an agent can visit studyat.uwa. edu.au/international/agents to find an international agent. International students should also visit international.uwa.edu.au/ students/esos for more information about visas and other requirements. Committing to a full year of intensive study is a big financial and time commitment. We understand you may have questions that you d like to ask in person. That s why we have a specialist MBA Centre staffed with experts in both postgraduate study and the MBA Full Time course content. They are available to talk to you via , telephone or in person using the following details: Telephone (+61 8) mba-business@uwa.edu.au Online ask.uwa.edu.au Address MBA Centre (M404) Business School The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley Western Australia A satisfactory Personal Statement; and 6. Two satisfactory references. 12 mba.uwa.edu.au The University of Western Australia 13

9 The University of Western Australia UWA Business School MBA Centre Business School The University of Western Australia M404, 35 Stirling Highway Crawley WA 6009 Tel: mba-business@uwa.edu.au business.uwa.edu.au DISCLAIMER: Information in this publication is correct as at December 2014, but is subject to change from time to time. In particular, the University reserves the right to change the content and/or the method of presentation and/or the method of assessment of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or course which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course and/or to vary arrangements for any course. CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G