THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK This copy is for staff use only. Handbooks online: sydney.edu.

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE HANDBOOK 2015 This copy is for staff use only Handbooks online: sydney.edu.au/handbooks

2 Contents Contents Welcome Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) - structure Course structures Core units of study Elective units of study Capstone unit of study (MBA only) Master of Business Administration (MBA) - progression Progression guide and further information Course rules and resolutions - MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Master of Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Course Resolutions Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Business Administration Unit of study descriptions for the MBA and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Commerce Master of Commerce Graduate Diploma in Commerce Graduate Certificate in Commerce Commerce coursework programs - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Foundational units of study Specialisations and electives Commerce coursework programs - Progression guides Progression guides Master of Commerce Graduate Diploma in Commerce Graduate Certificate in Commerce Commerce coursework programs - Professional accreditation program requirements Professional accreditation in accounting Preparation for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFAÂ ) Exams Specialisation subject areas Accounting 27 Aviation and Maritime Management and Logistics 27 Banking 27 Business Analytics 27 Business Information Systems 28 Business Law 28 Business Sustainability 28 Econometrics 28 Economics 28 Finance 28 Infrastructure and Transport Management 29 International Business 29 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 29 Marketing 29 People, Management and Organisations 29 Project Management 29 Quantitative Finance 29 Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 30 Course rules and resolutions - Commerce coursework programs 31 Master of Commerce, Graduate Diploma in 31 Commerce and Graduate Certificate in Commerce Master of Commerce 31 Graduate Diploma in Commerce 31 Graduate Certificate in Commerce 31 Course resolutions 31 Table of postgraduate units of study: Commerce 33 Core units of study 33 Foundational units of study 33 Areas of Specialisation 34 Accounting 34 Aviation and Maritime Management and Logistics 34 Banking 35 Business Analytics 3 Business Information Systems 3 Business Law 37 Business Sustainability 38 Econometrics 38 Economics 39 Finance 39 Infrastructure and Transport Management 40 International Business 41 Logistics and Supply Chain Management 42 Marketing 42 People, Management and Organisations 43 Project Management 44 For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. i

3 Contents Quantitative Finance Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Other elective units of study available to students in the Commerce coursework programs Units of study descriptions for Commerce coursework programs ACCT - Accounting 47 BANK - Banking (Finance) 49 BUSS - Business School 49 CLAW - Business Law 52 ECMT - Econometrics (School of Economics) 53 ECON - Economics (School of Economics) 54 FINC - Finance 57 IBUS - International Business 59 INFS - Business Information Systems 3 ITLS - Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies MKTG - Marketing 72 PHYS - Sustainability (School of Physics) 74 QBUS - Business Analytics 74 WORK - Work and Organisational Studies 75 Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) Executive Master of Business Administration (Executive MBA) - progression Progression guide Course rules and resolutions - EMBA Executive Master of Business Administration Course resolutions Units of study for the Executive MBA Table of postgraduate units of study - Executive Master of Business Administration Unit of study descriptions for the Executive Master of Business Administration Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs - Progression guides Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Elective units of study Course rules and resolutions - Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs Master of Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations Course resolutions Units of study for Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Human 95 Resource Management and Industrial Relations Unit of study descriptions for Human Resource 9 Management and Industrial Relations coursework programs Innovation and Enterprise Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise - Course structure Course structure Core units of study Elective units of study Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise - Progression guides Course rules and resolutions - Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise 107 Course resolutions 107 Units of study for the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Table of postgraduate units of study: Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise Unit of study descriptions for the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise International Business Master of International Business - Degree structure Degree structure Core units of study Elective units of study International business project Master of International Business - Progression guides Course rules and resolutions - Master of International Business Master of International Business Graduate Certificate in International Business Course resolutions Units of study for International Business coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of International Business Unit of study descriptions for the Master of International Business ACCT BUSS CLAW FINC IBUS MIBS ii

4 Contents MKTG WORK Logistics Management Logistics Management coursework programs - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Elective units of study Logistics Management coursework programs - Progression guides Master of Logistics Management Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management Course rules and resolutions - Logistics Management coursework programs Master of Logistics Management Graduate Diploma in Logistics Management Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management Course resolutions Units of study for Logistics Management coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Logistics Management Master of Logistics Management Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Logistics Management Unit of study descriptions for the Logistics Management coursework programs Management Master of Management Master of Management (CEMS) Master of Management Structure Degree structure - Master of Management Core units of study Business project Capstone unit of study Master of Management - Progression guide Master of Management (CEMS) - Structure Degree structure - Master of Management (CEMS) 151 CEMS business project 151 Additional units of study 151 Master of Management (CEMS) - Progression guides Course rules and resolutions - Management coursework programs Master of Management Master of Management (CEMS) Course resolutions Units of study for the Master of Management and Master of Management (CEMS) Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of 157 Management Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of 157 Management (CEMS) Unit of study descriptions for the Master of 158 Management and Master of Management (CEMS) Marketing Marketing coursework programs - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Research project Marketing coursework programs - Progression guides Progression guides Course rules and resolutions - Marketing coursework programs Master of Marketing Graduate Diploma in Marketing Graduate Certificate in Marketing Course resolutions Units of study for Marketing coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Marketing Units of study descriptions for Marketing coursework programs Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Professional Accounting coursework programs - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Elective units of study Professional Accounting courses - Progression guides Master of Professional Accounting Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Professional Accounting courses - Accreditation Professional accounting accreditation - Master's degree Course rules and resolutions - Professional Accounting coursework programs Master of Professional Accounting and Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Master of Professional Accounting Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Course resolutions Units of study for Professional Accounting coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Professional Accounting iii

5 Contents Master of Professional Accounting Graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting Unit of study descriptions for Professional Accounting coursework programs Transport Management Transport Management courses - Course structures Course structures Core units of study Elective units of study Transport Management coursework programs - Progression guides Course rules and resolutions - Transport Management coursework programs Master of Transport Management Graduate Diploma in Transport Management Graduate Certificate in Transport Management Course resolutions Units of study for the Transport Management coursework programs Table of postgraduate units of study: Transport Management Unit of study descriptions for the Transport Management coursework programs Postgraduate research Pre-application Formal application Assessment of the application Induction program Research facilities Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Entry requirements Coursework requirements for the MPhil Research Thesis Proposal Defence Upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD Further enquiries and information Resolutions for the Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy in Business Course resolutions Part 1: Preliminary Part 2: Admission requirements Part 3: Candidature Part 4: Requirements Part 5: Enrolment and progression Part : Examination Part 7: Other Subject areas Accounting Subject areas Business Analytics Subject areas Business Information Systems Subject areas Business Law Subject areas Finance Subject areas International Business Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Entry requirements Coursework requirements for the MPhil Research Thesis Proposal Defence Upgrading from the MPhil to the PhD Further enquiries and information Resolutions for the Master of Philosophy Master of Philosophy in Business Course resolutions Part 1: Preliminary Part 2: Admission requirements Part 3: Candidature Part 4: Requirements Part 5: Enrolment and progression Part : Examination Part 7: Other Doctor of Philosophy Entry requirements Probation Structure of PhD program Research Thesis Defence Annual progress review Subject areas Marketing Subject areas Transport and Logistics Management Subject areas Work and Organisational Studies Units of study for Postgraduate Research Table of Postgraduate Research units of study 239 Postgraduate Research units of study descriptions 239 Resolutions of the Senate Resolutions of the Senate for the University of Sydney Business School Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School (Faculty resolutions) Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School for coursework awards Part 1: Course enrolment Part 2: Unit of study enrolment Part 3: Studying and Assessment Part 4: Progression, Results and Graduation Part 5: Other iv

6 Contents Other University of Sydney Business School information resources for students Administration Manual for Students The University of Sydney Business School website Index by alpha code Index by name v

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8 Welcome Welcome Professor Gregory Whitwell Dean The University of Sydney Business School For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 1

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10 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Business Administration (MBA) This section outlines the course rules and other requirements for the MBA and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration offered by the University of Sydney Business School. Course CRICOS code Course abbreviation Credit points required for completion Duration (minimum) Master of Business Administration 08030B MBA years part-time Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 08030B GradDipBA years part-time The University of Sydney MBA is a general management degree that has been specifically developed to equip managers with the knowledge, skills and attributes that they need to succeed in an increasingly complex global business environment. Designed in close consultation with leading businesses and industry experts, the University of Sydney MBA will expose students enrolled in the program to cutting-edge business knowledge, give them practical experience applying theory to real-world commercial challenges and provide them with access to unique opportunities to develop and enhance their personal professional skills. For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 3

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12 Master of Business Administration (MBA) - structure Master of Business Administration (MBA) - structure Course structures Master of Business Administration (MBA) To qualify for the award, Master of Business Administration (MBA), a student completes units of study totalling 72 credit points, comprising: 42 credit points of core units of study; 24 credit points of elective units of study; and a six credit point capstone unit of study. Graduate Diploma in Business Administration To qualify for the award, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a student completes units of study totalling 48 credit points, comprising: 42 credit points of core units of study; and a six credit point elective unit of study. Core units of study Students in the MBA or Graduate Diploma must complete all seven core units of study listed below. SMBA001 Leadership Practice and Development (must be completed first) SMBA002 Strategies for Growth SMBA003 Data Analytics and Modelling SMBA004 Financial Management SMBA005 Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership SMBA00 Innovation in Strategic Marketing SMBA007 Managing People and Organisations. Elective units of study Students in the MBA must complete 24 credit points in elective units of study selected from the options listed below. Students in the Graduate Diploma complete one six credit point elective from these elective options. Note. All units of study are six credit point units unless indicated. SMBA101 International Business Project (12 credit points) (MBA only) SMBA102 Individual Company Project (12 credit points) (MBA only) SMBA103 Expert Topic A SMBA104 Expert Topic B SMBA105 Business Negotiations and Decision Making * SMBA10 Innovation and Corporate Venturing SMBA107 Financial Strategy SMBA108 Leading Project Management SMBA109 Managing with Technology SMBA110 Operations Management * SMBA111 Coaching and Performance Management * SMBA112 Strategic Use of Social Technology. * * Not offered for Capstone unit of study (MBA only) Students in the MBA must complete the following industry capstone unit of study in their final session of enrolment. SMBA201 Business capstone: Lean Start-Up Please note: The capstone unit is not available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 5

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14 Master of Business Administration (MBA) - progression Master of Business Administration (MBA) - progression Progression guide and further information For further details regarding how individual units will be offered, students should refer to the MBA page on the Business School website mba.sydney.edu.au/ or contact the Program Coordinator, MBA Programs. For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 7

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16 Course rules and resolutions - MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Course rules and resolutions - MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Master of Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Graduate Certificate in Business Administration These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the University of Sydney Business School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 200 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Course Resolutions 1 Course codes Code MABUSADM-0 GNBUSADM-02 GCBUSADM-02 Course title Master of Business Administration Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Graduate Certificate in Business Administration * * No direct admission - exit point only. 2 Attendance pattern The attendance pattern for this course is part time only. 3 Master's type The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Policy. 4 Embedded courses in this sequence (1) The embedded courses in this sequence are: (a) the Master of Business Administration (b) the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (c) the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (exit award only) (2) Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the highest award completed will be conferred. 5 Admission to candidature (1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria: (a) Master of Business Administration: (i) Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; (ii) professional work experience of no less than 3 years in a relevant field, as defined by the Business School, with at least 2 years in a managerial role; (iii) statement of motivation; (iv) pass a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the degree; (v) satisfaction of English language requirements; and (vi) any other minimum standards specified by the Business School. (b) Graduate Diploma in Business Administration: (i) Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School and graded at a standard acceptable to the Business School; (ii) professional work experience of no less than 5 years in a relevant field, as defined by the Business School, with at least 3 years in a managerial role; (iii) statement of motivation; (iv) pass a selection interview establishing the candidate's suitability for the course; (v) satisfaction of English language requirements; and (vi) any other minimum standards specified by the Business School. (c) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is not permitted. This is an exit only course. Applicants are assessed for admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or the Master of Business Administration. (2) In exceptional circumstances the School may admit candidates without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Requirements for award (1) The units of study that may be taken for the course/s are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Business Administration. (2) To qualify for the award of the Master of Business Administration a candidate must complete 72 credit points, comprising: (a) 42 credit points of core units of study; (b) 24 credit points of elective units of study; (c) a credit point capstone unit of study. (3) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration a candidate must complete 48 credit points, comprising: (a) 42 credit points of core units of study; (b) credit points of elective units of study. For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 9

17 Course rules and resolutions - MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (4) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration a candidate must complete 24 credit points of core units of study. 7 Progression rules (1) Graduate Diploma in Business Administration: (a) Candidates are required to achieve a minimum credit average (5%) in the first 24 credit points of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. (b) The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will be awarded to candidates who complete 24 credit points but do not meet the progression requirements for the award of the graduate diploma. (c) Candidates who complete 24 credit points and meet the progression requirements of a credit average (5%) will be granted permission to upgrade to the Master of Business Administration. (2) Master of Business Administration: (a) Candidates are required to achieve a minimum credit average (5%) in the first 24 credit points of the Master of Business Administration. (b) The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will be awarded to candidates who complete 24 credit points but do not meet the progression requirements for the award of the master's degree. 8 Cross-institutional study and international exchange (1) Cross-institutional study and international exchange may be available in these courses by means of formal partnership agreements. (2) Cross-institutional study and international exchange is otherwise not available in these courses. 9 Course transfer A candidate for the Master of Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may elect to discontinue study and graduate with a shorter award from this embedded sequence, with the approval of the School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met. 10 Recognition of prior learning (1) Waivers may be granted or the volume of learning may be reduced in recognition of prior learning. (2) Candidates for the Master of Business Administration may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 30 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made. (3) Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 24 credit points for relevant postgraduate studies where no award has been, or will be made. (4) Notwithstanding any credit granted for prior learning, in order to qualify for an award a student must complete at least 50 per cent of the course requirements whilst enrolled in the award course. 11 Transitional provisions (1) These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, (2) Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2015 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time. 10

18 Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Table of postgraduate units of study: Master of Business Administration Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session Core units of study SMBA001 Leadership Practice and Development SMBA002 Strategies for Growth SMBA003 Data Analytics and Modelling SMBA004 Financial Management SMBA005 Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership SMBA00 Innovation in Strategic Marketing SMBA007 Managing People and Organisations Elective units of study P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 C SMBA001 N MMGT004 MBA primer Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive November Intensive July Intensive July Students complete 24 credit points in elective units. SMBA101 International Business Project SMBA102 Individual Company Project SMBA103 Expert Topic A SMBA104 Expert Topic B SMBA10 Innovation and Corporate Venturing SMBA107 Financial Strategy SMBA108 Leading Project Management SMBA109 Managing with Technology Capstone unit of study P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 Note: Department permission required for enrolment C SMBA001 A MBA Primers P Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 A MBA Primers P Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 P Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers C SMBA001 Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July Intensive July SMBA201 Business Capstone: Lean Start-up A MBA Primers P Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Note: Department permission required for enrolment Students must complete this unit in their final semester of study. Intensive July For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 11

19 Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Unit of study descriptions for the MBA and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration SMBA001 Leadership Practice and Development Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Mike Jenner Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Intensive - 8 x full-day participatory seminars and workshops over semester Assessment: Peer feedback and bonuses (30%), action plan (10%), reflective best self (5%), ideal job summary (5%), attendance, participation and contribution to knowledge base (15%), coaching programming (35%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Sound leadership is more important than ever for today's organisations and is therefore a major component of this MBA programme. To date, leadership has not been particularly well-taught because of the over-emphasis of the descriptive characteristics of certain celebrity leaders and the under-emphasis of training and practicing as leaders. This unit of study teaches leadership in a fundamentally different way through training and developing students on specific leadership skills in small groups. The emphasis is on learning by doing so that students receive regular and ongoing feedback on their leadership competencies such as motivating, listening, receiving feedback, team work, delegating and confronting. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with a breadth and depth of fundamental leadership skills which they will be able to apply on a daily basis in their workplace. There will also have a sound grasp of how these leadership skills relate to a body of knowledge from classical and contemporary theories of leadership. SMBA002 Strategies for Growth Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Marc Jones Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1 x 4 hr lecture/workshop per week Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Individual strategic analysis (0%), group strategy execution presentation and evaluation (40%) Mode of delivery: Block mode The increasing incidence of disruptive change has created a new world of strategy. To compete effectively, managers need to be adept at identifying shifts in market needs, be able to develop innovative solutions to these needs and to rapidly execute, and if necessary abandon, new strategies. In other words they need to be strategically agile. In this unit of study you will examine how organisations can reshape and rethink their business models in response to changes in technology and market structure, key factors associated with successful rapid implementation of strategic responses to changes in market conditions and how the effective use of information can help enhance strategic agility. With significant input from leading industry figures, this unit of study will give you hands on and practical experience at applying theory to real world situations and at identifying innovative strategic responses to shifts in market conditions. SMBA003 Data Analytics and Modelling Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Webber Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1 x 4hr evening lecture/workshop per week Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Group assignment (30%), individual assignment (30%), and final exam (40%) Mode of delivery: Block mode One of the most significant developments associated with the digital revolution is the increased availability of data. For managers and leaders in contemporary organisations, the ability to effectively analyse and draw useful inferences from data is critical. It is also important that managers can communicate complex interrelationships found in the data to senior management in a way that maximises the possibility that it can lead to favourable and sustainable change. Access to and use of data is critical to organisations in their need to effectively respond to a more volatile economic and financial environment, and Government intervention and regulation. Superior data analytic and modelling capabilities are increasingly seen as a source of competitive advantage, both for business and for employees working within business.this unit of study can deliver this competitive advantage in at least six distinct ways - (1) it will reveal the type of "internal" data that an organisation must compile for effective decision making; (2) it will identify the "external" data that must be used in combination with the internal data, and where that external data is sourced; (3) it will analyse the tools and modelling techniques that can be used to draw timely and relevant insights from a range of different forms of data; (5) it will examine how these tools and modelling techniques can be practically applied across a range of organisational settings; and () it will demonstrate how any findings should be communicated to time poor senior management. As part of this unit of study students will be given the opportunity to work with real world data sets and case studies, and to apply those data sets to their own and other organisations. SMBA004 Financial Management Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Guy Ford Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1 x 4hr lecture/workshop per week Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: individual assignment (50%), final exam (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day This unit of study will provide students with insight and understanding of the role that financial management can play in developing and executing effective strategies for change. Drawing on research in finance and management accounting, this unit of study will give students an understanding of key financial management tools and techniques that can be used to drive and support change and give them the opportunity to apply these financial management tools to real world case studies. In addition, students enrolled in this unit of study will have the opportunity to gain practical insights from leading industry practitioners, including CFOs, into the financial management practices they use in their organisations. SMBA005 Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Richard Hall Session: Intensive July, Intensive November,, Classes: Combination 4hr and full-day participatory lectures/workshops over semester Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Exam (30%), individual Op Ed thought leadership essay (35%), group video (20%), and individual video reflective report (20%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day A hallmark of great management is the ability to analyse a situation, make a solid case for a decision and then communicate it persuasively. Those three skills are crucial for effective thought leadership and management. In this unit of study, you will improve your understanding of logical 12

20 Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration reasoning and rhetoric by developing a better understanding of the use of evidence, by identifying the common fallacies that appear in public and private discussions and debate, and how to argue by analogy. You will also develop your critical communication skills, by learning how to craft vibrant and clear communications that will resonate with your target audiences. SMBA00 Innovation in Strategic Marketing Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Pennie Frow Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Combination 4hr and full-day participatory lectures/workshops over semester Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Reflective summary of online simulation (20%), Developing a personal brand (40%), Identifying existing opportunities for value co-creation (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Marketing is at a cross roads in its evolution. Today, marketing strategy is less about focusing on the competition and more about innovating and collaborating within a broad network of relationships. These changes mean a fresh approach to every aspect of marketing - using customer insights, creating value, designing market offerings and implementing marketing strategies. This foundational unit provides a novel approach to strategic marketing, incorporating many practical frameworks with exemplars drawn from a wide variety of managerially relevant contexts. By the end of this foundational unit, students will have a clear perspective of how marketing relates to other functional areas of the business and they will have a good working knowledge of some practical tools and frameworks to assist them as managers. They will also understand the implications of how marketing is changing, especially in terms of a new generation of technologies that is enabling fresh approaches to strategic marketing. SMBA007 Managing People and Organisations Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Rae Cooper, Dr Maurizio Floris Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Combination 4hr and full-day participatory lectures/workshops over semester Corequisites: SMBA001 Prohibitions: MMGT004 Assessment: Individual reflective essay (40%), group proposal for Organisational Intervention (0%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Note: MBA primer This unit draws a parallel between modern business organisations and other complex social environments, enabling you to understand how factors such as interests, backgrounds, preferences, experiences and perspectives of the people you manage creates a working environment. You will develop this understanding by critically reflecting on your own organisation, and through real-world case studies, focusing on the implementation of change in an organisation with significant workforce and leadership diversity. By the end of this unit of study, you will be better equipped to drive organizational performance, and get the most from the people you manage. SMBA101 International Business Project Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Professor Hans Hendrischke Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 9 day block intensive Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Individual blog (10%), group business plan (10%), group client report (40%), individual reflective essay (40%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Note: Department permission required for enrolment. This 12 credit point unit of study is a two week intensive international module in which you will have the opportunity to study and work in a different country. While the focus of the modules will vary according to location, some of the key themes that are likely to be addressed in the international module include the leadership and management challenges of entering new markets, managing across cultures and regulatory environments, identifying and realising new opportunities and management and coordination challenges in multinational firms. As part of the module you will be working in a small team to provide strategic advice to an organisation. At the end of the module you will be asked to present detailed analysis and recommendations to this client. To support your project work you will work with leading academics and industry experts on the ground in the country in which the module takes place. SMBA102 Individual Company Project Credit points: 12 Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Supervised project with consultation throughout semester Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: project (100%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Note: Department permission required for enrolment. This 12 credit point unit of study provides students enrolled in the MBA the opportunity to focus in depth on an issue of strategic importance for your organisation. Working with an academic advisor and an internal sponsor, you will identify a clearly defined issue of significance for your organisation, conduct original research and present your findings and recommendations to a panel of senior executives in your organisation. The unit of study will allow you to apply the skills and insights you have developed in other units of the MBA and to demonstrate your ability to apply these to practical issues facing your organisation. SMBA103 Expert Topic A Credit points: Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Weekly or block intensive subject to the academic expertâ s availability Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Group project (50%) and Individual assignment/s (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Note: Department permission required for enrolment. The University of Sydney Business School has close relationships with many of the world's leading universities and business schools and regularly hosts some of the world's leading academics and thinkers. This elective unit of study is designed to leverage this resource and to provide our MBA students access to cutting edge and state of the art contemporary international thinking on management and leadership. In many instances this unit of study will be delivered by international experts and thought leaders from leading universities around the world who are visiting the University of Sydney Business School. The topics covered in this unit of study will vary from year to year to reflect the expertise available. 13

21 Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration SMBA104 Expert Topic B Credit points: Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Weekly or block intensive subject to the academic expertâ s availability Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Group project (50%) and Individual assignment/s (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day Note: Department permission required for enrolment. The University of Sydney Business School has close relationships with many of the world's leading universities and business schools and regularly hosts some of the world's leading academics and thinkers. This elective unit of study is designed to leverage this resource and to provide our MBA students access to cutting edge and state of the art contemporary international thinking on management and leadership. In many instances this unit of study will be delivered by international experts and thought leaders from leading universities around the world who are visiting the University of Sydney Business School. The topics covered in this unit of study will vary from year to year to reflect the expertise available. SMBA10 Innovation and Corporate Venturing Credit points: Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1x 1.5 hr seminar and 1.5 hr workshop per week Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Initial group presentation (15%), final group presentation (15%), group major project report (20%), individual reflective essay (20%), individual corporate advisory report (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) evening Businesses are continually challenged to develop their existing operations and at the same time grow their presence in new markets, develop new offerings, or refine their business models. Corporate venturing is increasingly recognised as a critical firm-level capability, making entrepreneurial and creative leadership skills highly-regarded and valuable.this cross-disciplinary unit will explore new business development, including research & development, disruptive innovation, entering new markets, and corporate spin-offs. Topics will include opportunity recognition, structuring a new business proposal, funding sources, as frugal innovation and lessons from the developing economies. Your major project will require you to take the role of a corporate advisor engaging with an enterprise. This will require your considered and active participation in the unit. SMBA107 Financial Strategy Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Maurice Peat Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1 x 4hr lecture/workshop per week Prerequisites: Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Assessment: Group case report (40%), individual strategy review essay (30%), and final exam (30%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) evening Managers meet a wide range of strategic financial problems in their organisations. This unit will interest those wanting to develop their knowledge of this area. It develops understanding of finance and related accounting problems that organisations face in setting strategy at the board level, and will enable students to feel at ease working with finance and accounting experts. Students will examine how finance and accounting interact, develop a grasp of the strategic implications of corporate financial theory, and learn how to tackle the main financial problems they are likely to encounter. SMBA108 Leading Project Management Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Bradley Rolfe Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1 x 4hr lecture/workshop per week Prerequisites: Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Assessment: Individual project portfolio plan (50%), group case analysis report (25%), and individual case analysis report (25%). Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) evening The Leading Project Management unit of study equips students with the knowledge and skills to affect successful organisational change by leading efforts to improve project management practice in their organisations. The unit provides an understanding of project management methodologies that are deployed by organisations (including PMBOK) Â their body of knowledge and their management. The effective leadership of projects and of the organisational change that ensues from their implementation is the focus of this unit. Through a number of key industry speakers, the unit develops an understanding of the complexities of managing projects and programs (groups of projects) Â with particular attention on why projects frequently fail. Successful project outcomes that are critical to the survival and growth of todayâ s businesses depends on good project leadership.the Leading Project Management unit of study equips students with the knowledge and skills to affect successful organisational change by leading efforts to improve project management practice in their organisations. The unit provides an understanding of project management methodologies that are deployed by organisations (including PMBOK) Â their body of knowledge and their management. The effective leadership of projects and of the organisational change that ensues from their implementation is the focus of this unit. Through a number of key industry speakers, the unit develops an understanding of the complexities of managing projects and programs (groups of projects) Â with particular attention on why projects frequently fail. Successful project outcomes that are critical to the survival and growth of todayâ s businesses depends on good project leadership. SMBA109 Managing with Technology Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Kai Riemer, Dr Uri Gal Session: Intensive July,, Classes: 1x 4hr lecture per week Prerequisites: Assumed Knowledge: MBA Primers Corequisites: SMBA001 Assessment: Group presentation (20%), individual critical reflections on readings (30%), and synthesis report (50%) Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) evening Technology is an integral part of every business organisation. Technology is both the subject of managerial activity as well as a necessary tool for managers in performing their work. Considering that technology is seen as a solution to as well as a source of various business problems, there is a need to evaluate the main assumptions that underlie how technology is understood and employed by managers. With a strong emphasis on modern information and communication technologies (ICT), in this unit you will critically examine current managerial thought about technology from multiple perspectives. This unit will equip you with a balanced understanding of the nature and role of technology in organisations, and will enable you to manage (with) technology more effectively. Learning in this unit will be based on hands-on in-class activities, case study analysis, and classroom discussions. 14

22 Units of study for the MBA and Graduate Diploma in Business Administration SMBA201 Business Capstone: Lean Start-up Credit points: Teacher/Coordinator: Dr Eric Knight Session: Intensive July,, Classes: Combination 4hr and full-day participatory lectures/workshops over semester Prerequisites: Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Assumed knowledge: MBA Primers Assessment: Individual design workbook (20%), group presentation (20%), group final product review (30%), and individual reflective essay (30%) Mode of delivery: Block mode Note: Department permission required for enrolment. Note: Students must complete this unit in their final semester of study. In this final capstone, students confront the ultimate challenge facing truly pioneering companies: excellence in new product development. This course recreates the intense, team environment of a firm's innovation business unit. Students will integrate the skill s, knowledge and experience acquired throughout the MBA Program to deliver a real prototype product to market. They are also expected to rapidly learn and apply the art of lean start up methodologies. Students will work in teams and with tight milestones. They are set a strategic problem facing one of the country's most significant private or public sector organisations, and are expected to deliver a prototype product solution to a group of senior stakeholders at the end of the unit. To complete this unit successfully, students are expected to use their learning from across the MBA - including in strategy, marketing, financial management, people management, data analytics, critical analysis and leadership. They will also venture into the marketplace to do customer needs finding and product testing. Students will critically reflect on the implications and impact of their learning across the entire MBA Program. 15

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24 Commerce Commerce This section outlines the Master s, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Commerce offered by the University of Sydney Business School. Course name Master of Commerce Graduate Diploma in Commerce Graduate Certificate in Commerce CRICOS code F Course abbreviation MCom Credit points required for completion 9 Duration (minimum) 2 years full-time 4 years part-time M GradDipCom 48 1 year full-time 2 years part-time C GradCertCom years full-time 1 year part-time Students commencing the Master of Commerce may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning for certified prior business study or professional business work experience. Master of Commerce The Master of Commerce is a two-year program of full-time study (or four years part-time) designed to enable appropriately qualified graduates the opportunity to acquire an applied understanding of business concepts and practices, including in-depth knowledge in up to three preferred areas of business practice. While designed specifically for those from a non-business degree background, the program is also open to those with a prior business qualifications. Graduates with a relevant bachelor's degree or higher or three or more years of professional experience in a related field may apply for recognition of prior learning. Graduate Diploma in Commerce The Graduate Diploma in Commerce is based on the master s program but requires the completion of fewer units of study. It is an option for students who do not want to commit to a full master s program in the first instance, but who still wish to gain a solid grounding in their chosen field. Students can choose to progress to the Master of Commerce after satisfactory completion of at least four units in the graduate diploma (with a WAM of 5%+). Graduate Certificate in Commerce The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is for students who wish to undertake a short academic training course for career purposes, or who would like to experience further study options to ascertain whether a graduate diploma or master s program would be suitable. It is also an entry point for students with extensive work experience but without a previous academic qualification. Students can choose to progress to the Graduate Diploma or Master of Commerce after successful completion of the graduate certificate (with a WAM of 5%). For internal use by University of Sydney staff only. 17