MBA PROGRAM 2016 MBA RANKED NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC. - The Economist

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1 MBA PROGRAM 2016 MBA RANKED NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC - The Economist

2 MBA PROGRAM 2016 ONE OF THE WORLD S BEST BUSINESS SCHOOLS UQ Business School is part of The University of Queensland, the largest and oldest university in Queensland and a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight - a coalition of Australia s leading universities. UQ Business School is recognised by the world s pre-eminent ranking bodies as a leading provider of quality business education. It is renowned for its cutting-edge research, the quality of its academic staff, the depth of its educational programs and its close links with industry. The School has a track record of winning highly competitive Australian Research Council grants, and has research that is consistently cited in the world s top-tier journals. Its academics are in demand as consultants and have worked on projects with organisations including EY, Thiess, Laing O Rourke, CSIRO, Suncorp, Fairfax, Rio Tinto and Telecom NZ. This means that knowledge gained through research is tested in the high-pressure world of consultancy which ensures our teaching is always fresh and relevant. THE NUMBER 1 MBA IN ASIA PACIFIC As competition increases and employers become more discerning, choosing a quality MBA has never been more important. The UQ Business School MBA is ranked number one outside of Europe and North America by The Economist and 16th in the world. The MBA was ranked number one in Australia in the latest AFR BOSS Magazine survey of MBA courses in The survey is conducted every two years by the highly-regarded Financial Review Group. The MBA program has been awarded five stars, the highest possible rating, for ten years in a row by the GMAA, Australia s most influential rating body. In 2014 it was also awarded five stars for its corporate links and academic qualifications. 2 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

3 DEVELOPING THE GLOBAL BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE FUTURE What does it take to be a great business leader? What skills and qualities do you need to become part of the global elite? These are the questions that many MBA candidates will be asking. One thing is for sure it s not just about management theory, although a knowledge of subjects like finance and strategy is essential for those wishing to reach the highest levels. The best business leaders also know how to apply their knowledge even in challenging circumstances, solve problems, inspire and motivate others, and develop networks. They can operate in dynamic, culturally diverse and complex global markets and are compassionate, socially aware leaders. As the number one program in Australia and Asia Pacific, the UQ Business School MBA aims to create the global business leaders of the future. We strike a balance between academic rigour and practical application, providing an environment where our students can develop all the right skills and qualities as they continue on their career path. Here are some of the things that set us apart: Putting knowledge into practice The UQ Business School MBA offers students a range of opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop their problem solving skills in real-life business scenarios. Building leadership skills Leadership is a key focus in the UQ Business School MBA. The Leadership Capability Framework, developed specifically for the MBA program, assesses your level of leadership skills and provides evidence of your progress. Giving back to society With social justice rising up the business agenda, the Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP) gives MBA students an opportunity to work within the community and use their skills to solve social problems. Gaining global perspective Our international programs offer a once in a lifetime opportunity to work with globally renowned business schools to penetrate two of the world s biggest markets China and the US while our immersion tours provide an insight into emerging economies. Supporting your career As you embark on your MBA, our Career Resource Centre will provide networking opportunities and extensive careers support to help you on the way. I look forward to working with you. DR SARAH KELLY MBA Program Director MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 3

4 LEARNING THAT FITS IN WITH YOUR LIFESTYLE The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a Master s-level general business degree which will equip you with the sophisticated skills and knowledge required to become a successful business leader. The MBA is ideal for those who already have an undergraduate degree, several years of work experience, and now want to move ahead in their career to gain a promotion, establish their own business or make the transition to a different organisation or industry. UQ Business School s MBA is ranked as one of the leading MBA programs worldwide. Its unique features help to set it apart from other MBA programs and provide added value to students. Delivered in a face-to-face learning environment, the MBA integrates theory with practice and personal reflection to develop principled, innovative leaders who can solve complex problems and produce systemic change. UQ Business School s reputation for research and its strong links with industry ensure fresh and relevant content, while the flexible study options allow you to fit in your learning alongside lifestyle and work commitments. FLEXIBLE MBA OPTIONS UQ Business School has designed an MBA program that is highly flexible, while also acknowledging the importance of the cohort effect the extra value that is generated when students can clearly identify with their classmates and share sufficient class and study time with them to develop the lasting relationships that are such a valuable part of any MBA experience. You can approach your study in one of three ways: ACCELERATED PROGRAM The Accelerated program can be completed in 12 months and is taught in intensive blocks between early January and November. STREAMLINED PROGRAM* The Streamlined program can be completed in 24 months alongside your job and is structured to include some evening classes, some weekend intensive classes, and some one-week intensive mode offerings. FLEXIBLE PROGRAM* If your work or personal commitments are such that you expect to need more than two years to complete the MBA, you can structure your program to suit your needs by choosing to study in the evenings, by taking weekend intensive courses, or by taking one-week intensive mode offerings. * Students in the Streamlined and Flexible programs have the option of also completing up to two approved courses in the one-week intensive mode delivered by UQ Business School Executive Education. 4 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

5 MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR POTENTIAL An MBA qualification is a powerful differential in an increasingly competitive employment market. However, communication skills and specialist career advice which are part of the MBA package can be invaluable in helping you achieve your full potential. POLISHING YOUR SKILLS UQ Business School graduates are armed not only with the academic theory, but also a strong and dynamic set of skills that can be applied in their professional lives. We offer several workshops throughout the MBA program designed to equip you with the skills required to help you succeed, including: Postgraduate Presentation Skills POSITIONING YOU FOR SUCCESS The MBA Career Resource Centre is designed to connect you with real employment opportunities to help you achieve your career aspirations. The Centre provides a customised service to suit your individual circumstances. Our specialist Career Consultants will work with you to understand your aims and help you find the right job on completion of your course. They will also continue to work with you after you graduate. The Centre also organises a range of specialist events. You will have the opportunity to attend complementary workshops, such as our innovative Career Boot Camps, where you can learn the art of salary negotiation, how to manage your LinkedIn profile, identify and communicate your key areas of expertise with confidence, and how to network effectively. Postgraduate Writing Skills Case Study Analysis Interpreting Research Negotiation Skills Problem Solving for Business Decision Making Quantitative Skills WE HELP YOU Clarify your personal goals and objectives Explore and evaluate career options Develop a personal career strategy and action plan Expand your networking contacts Gain access to business leaders and potential employers Find a mentor matched to your development requirements Market and promote yourself to targeted employers Perfect your curriculum vitae and hone your job interview skills We adopt a fresh approach - helping you gain the self-knowledge that is critical to finding a career that will reward and challenge you. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 5

6 OVERCOMING REAL BUSINESS CHALLENGES CAPSTONE Problem solving is central to a leader s role, so one of the most important outcomes from the MBA is the ability to apply your knowledge and skills to resolve real-life business issues. PREVIOUS CAPSTONE PARTNERS The Integrated Strategic Analysis Capstone course is the culmination of the MBA. It provides the opportunity to integrate the key concepts you have learned in previous courses in a consultancy project for one of UQ Business School s partner companies. Working as part of a team, you will be operating at the highest strategic level of business and collaborating directly with the CEO. The Capstone project will challenge your capabilities, requiring you to apply your skills in unfamiliar contexts and address complex problems. However the experience is also highly rewarding, and will help to build your confidence in your own capabilities and provide an experience of lasting impact. The MBA Capstone experience concludes with a signature event away from the UQ St Lucia campus, where graduating MBA students present their conclusions and recommendations. The MBA Capstone course was an exciting opportunity to work with an amazingly talented team of fellow students and apply the skills we learned throughout the MBA program to solve a challenging real-life business problem. RICHARD O QUINN MBA Graduate 2014 A team of MBA students worked on our Flight Centre Travel Group business, and with great expertise, presented some strong proposals for growth opportunities. Our company was impressed by the students level of professionalism and the knowledge they demonstrated through their presentations. JAMES KAVANAGH General Manager, FCm Travel Solutions Australia 6 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

7 FINDING SOLUTIONS TO SOCIAL PROBLEMS SEEP Social issues are moving higher up the business agenda. Today s businesses place greater importance on their responsibility to stakeholders and to society at large. The rise of social enterprise shows that more start-ups are keen to incorporate a social mission, and there is growing awareness that business can solve social problems while generating sustainable profits PROJECT PARTNERS The Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP) gives MBA students the chance to apply their classroom learning to finding solutions to social problems and explore the challenges facing the not-for-profit sector and social enterprise. It is also an opportunity for students to develop their leadership skills in the community and to achieve the sense of fulfilment that comes from giving back to society. Outputs from previous projects have included: A growth strategy and succession plan for OzHarvest, which distributes excess food to charities supporting the vulnerable A marketing plan for the Edmund Rice Foundation for Timor Coffee, a microfinance program A feasibility study and pitch document for the new social enterprise RETREDS - Resources Sector Recycling Project A business plan and corporate funding strategy for Buffed, Australia s first social franchise A fundraising and community awareness strategy for the Queensland Branch of Save the Children A business plan for Mummy s Wish, an organisation which aims to minimise the negative impact on families when a mother has cancer Research into the feasibility of introducing a vanilla crop in an existing coffee plantation in Timor, in conjunction with Terrace Timor Network A feasibility study and report on business models for the White Cloud Foundation, which supports people living with depression MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 7

8 BUILDING EXPERIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL MARKETS In today s international marketplace, employers value graduates with a global business perspective. UQ Business School s international programs allow students to broaden their horizons by gaining exposure to new markets. You will learn how to operate in different business environments with differing cultures and regulations, and have the chance to expand your global network. There is also a once in a lifetime opportunity to collaborate with other internationally renowned business schools and gain experience breaking into two of the world s biggest export markets the US and China. THE WHARTON GLOBAL CONSULTING PRACTICUM The Wharton Global Consulting Practicum (GCP) is one of the best experiential learning opportunities for MBA students that a business school can offer. As the only business school in Australasia to be selected as a parter for the GCP, it gives UQ Business School MBA students the chance to collaborate with the top-ranking Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania to develop a US market-entry or expansion strategy for a paying Australasian company. The program brings together selected MBA students from both Wharton and UQ Business School, and culminates in a week-long practicum hosted by the Wharton School in Philadelphia. The UQ Wharton GCP was the icing on the cake in finishing my MBA. Being able to put some of the theory I have learnt into practice was a great experience. The client, being a new industry for me, forced us to apply critical thinking to a completely different commercial scenario. STEFFI ANDRUCHIW Chief Financial Officer, Harcourts International The GCP program provides UQ Business School students with an unmatched opportunity for both professional and personal development. Bringing MBA theory to life while you work with a global team and produce deliverables for a paying client is incredibly rewarding. The GCP experience pushes students to grow as collaborative team members and as leaders. For me, participating in the GCP was the ultimate MBA experience. Established in 1881, the Wharton School was the first ever collegiate business school. It is recognised as one of the top three in the world. Previous partners have included: JANELLE PYNE Regional Clinical Manager (Asia Pacific), Align Technology FUDAN UNIVERSITY MBA ILAB CONSULTING PROGRAM The Fudan MBA ilab Consulting Program is a seven-month program which brings together MBA students from Fudan University School of Management in Shanghai, and UQ Business School. Students complete a real-life market entry or expansion project for an Australasian company looking to expand into China or the broader South East Asian market. The program culminates in two days of activities hosted by Fudan in Shanghai, where the team presents its strategy to the client company and introduces it to key contacts. 8 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

9 DEVELOPING INSIGHT INTO EMERGING ECONOMIES The rise of emerging markets has been one of the biggest forces shaping the global economy this century. As the world order changes, emerging economies are becoming increasingly important as a source of both new business opportunities and of competition. The MBA International Immersion Tours cover a variety of destinations each year, offering students a unique business and cultural experience and a depth of insight that cannot be matched in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to: Learn about the country s economy and what is driving growth Understand the political system and its impact on business Appreciate the culture, attitudes and social trends Meet local representatives from industry, government and the not-for-profit sector Develop your own networks within the country and identify study and career opportunities The Immersion Tours are designed to broaden students global business experience and translate classroom learning into practice. The Immersion program is an extra-curricular offering and students pay an additional fee for participation. SECRETS OF CHINA S SUCCESS MBA students on the 2014 trip to China learned first-hand how a country relatively new to global business could so quickly be leading the way in many new and established industries, from digital innovation to specialised manufacturing. MEETING INDUSTRIALISTS IN INDIA Delegates on the 2013 and 2014 Immersion Tours to India took part in an industry panel at the High Commission in Delhi, met businesses from a wide range of sectors, attended lectures at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad, and worked with a microfinance charity in the slums of Delhi. They rated the tour 7 out of 7 in terms of the overall experience and said that their perspectives on India and emerging economies had been transformed as a result. The India Immersion Tour provided us with an insightful and unique overview to the business environment and culture in India. We were fortunate to be exposed to a very thoughtful and diverse set of experiences with ISB lectures, company tours and industry panel discussions. It was a truly exhilarating and energising experience. LAETITIA ST BAKER MBA Student Destinations for the 2015 Immersion Tours include India, China and Argentina. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 9

10 PATHWAY TO LEADERSHIP JOHN HOLDING GLOBAL HR DIRECTOR, WEIR MINERALS ALICE EVANS CEO, FAMILY PLANNING QUEENSLAND John is a senior HR executive with more than 20 years of experience. He spent 10 years with Nortel Networks in Melbourne, Seoul and Singapore, where he was the Asia Pacific Vice President Human Resources. He then moved to Hong Kong working for Avery Dennison where he had full HR accountability for 19,000 people around the world. Shortly after enrolling in the full-time MBA in 2012, he was appointed as Global HR Director for Weir Minerals, which employs 7,500 people providing equipment and services to the mining industry. He is currently located at the head office in Melbourne. I wanted to broaden my knowledge of other functions within the business, and gain a deeper understanding of financial drivers of the firm. UQ Business School s full-time MBA ticked all my boxes. It is contemporary in its design, delivery and content, strikes a good balance between theory and practice, and the support infrastructure is excellent. Whilst the cohort and friendships are amongst my key memories, so too were some of the lectures where the content genuinely challenged your own mental models of how things work in the world. These were simply the best for me. Alice started her career as a physiotherapist before moving into HR and management roles in the health sector. She has extensive experience in rehabilitation, having worked in the UK and Sweden. She has also been Regional Manager of a rehabilitation services provider in Australia. She spent seven years at GroundProbe, a start-up business providing mining safety products. There she helped to lead the organisation during a period of rapid growth, while at the same time studying for her MBA. On its completion in 2012 she won the Director s Award for Leadership. Alice is now CEO of Family Planning Queensland. The MBA initially provided me with a range of theoretical models to study. I moved on to selecting those of most relevance and implementing them in my organisation. The MBA provided safe learning experiences outside my comfort zone, which enabled me to have the selfassurance to take positive leadership steps within my own work environment. It gave me the confidence to lead! The MBA has taught me to frequently reflect on my actions and consider how I might improve my leadership style. As evidence of my growth, I was promoted three times during the program, rising from HR Manager to Executive Director. 10 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

11 FROM THE CLASS OF 2014 SAMANTHA RUSH THE STRATEGIST ANDREW MCGHEE THE CONSULTANT MELISSA HARDY THE BUSINESS MANAGER MICHAEL KASPROWICZ THE CRICKETER Having started out in the finance industry in 2001, Samantha has spent most of her career since then in commercial insurance. She has diverse skills and experience including strategy, change management, business analysis, portfolio management, learning and development, and leadership. Halfway through the MBA program, Samantha moved into a Senior Strategic Advisor role with a $1.5bn business. The UQ Business School MBA has helped me develop my knowledge across a broad range of business theory and practice, to a level where I can comfortably converse with just about anyone on any topic. This, coupled with the hands-on experience gained through the Wharton GCP and SEEP programs, has made me an all-round asset. Andrew graduated with a dual Bachelor of Economics and Commerce degree, then joined a small team tasked with setting up a governmentowned company. After seeing it through to successful operation, he undertook an MBA at UQ Business School. Andrew has since joined KPMG s management consulting team, providing advisory services to private and public sector clients across a range of industries including tourism, education and agriculture. UQ Business School offered unique opportunities to build my commercial skillset by getting involved in SEEP, a business immersion tour of India with one of Australia s great cricketers, and the Wharton GCP, one of the most rewarding experiences of the MBA program. After graduating with an international business degree, Melissa began a career as a management consultant with an international firm, gaining diverse industry knowledge and technical skills. She wanted to develop further depth in contemporary business practices and make the most of the experience she had gained. Melissa took the Flexible MBA over four years, alongside her consulting role which included domestic and international travel commitments. Each course in the MBA allowed me to build context and expand my thinking. Assisted by the range of skills that I honed during my studies, I have now moved into a strategy and change leadership role with one of Australia s largest institutional fund managers. Michael Kasprowicz is an Australian international cricketer and a Director of Cricket Australia. Having spent time in India during his career, he has an affinity with the local community and believes that exposing Australian businesses to India could result in mutually beneficial commercial opportunities. I believe the MBA is an all-purpose vehicle to transfer my skills from the professional sporting arena to the business world. The regular career path for a professional cricketer is as a coach or commentator. After 20 years representing Australia, I wanted to do things differently and create something more meaningful such as Venture India, a consultancy that specialises in establishing and growing business relationships between Australia and India. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 11

12 THE 2014 MBA AWARDS The MBA Awards Evening is to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our graduating MBA students each year. Established in 2005, the awards are presented at a gala dinner in Brisbane. The December event has become a signature event of the program, and provides a great opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students. The awards are presented annually to students who have graduated in semester one or who are eligible to graduate in semester two. The awards are as follows: Top MBA Award for Overall Excellence Director s Award for Leadership Service to the Community Award Academic Excellence Award The Dr Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Morgans Financial Limited Prize in MBA Accounting and Finance MBA Alumni Ambassador Service to the Community Award MAGGIE LEUNG (Not pictured) Top MBA Award for Overall Excellence TRUDY LENNOX Director s Award for Leadership RICHARD O QUINN The Dr Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Morgans Financial Limited Prize in MBA Accounting and Finance CAROL HODGSON Academic Excellence Award CAROL HODGSON, RICHARD BROWN and JANELLE PYNE, CRAIG BANKS (not pictured) 12 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

13 DEVELOPING A GLOBAL NETWORK MBA Alumni Ambassador Award CHRIS HENDERSON MBA Alumni Ambassador Award EMILY TRUSLER THE COHORT EFFECT MEET THE ALUMNI One of the most significant benefits of undertaking an MBA is the people you will meet. You will get to know your peers and build lifelong personal and professional relationships. You will work under the supervision of lecturers who are highly regarded, widely published in their fields of expertise, and sought after as consultants to industry. The opportunity to interact with guest speakers, including business leaders and our own Industry Fellows and Adjunct Professors, will be provided to you throughout your time at UQ Business School. With students drawn from a wide range of industries, you can be sure of interesting, informative and diverse classroom discussions. The UQ Business School MBA is only open to students with meaningful work experience, and overseas students must have good Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores and excellent English, so everyone is able to contribute at a similar level. UQ Business School Alumni Services provides access to a global network of over 40,000 alumni. They include over 3,500 MBA alumni from a broad range of industries as well as graduates in management, commerce and business from undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Alumni Services offer opportunities for learning, development and career enhancement. It also organises seminars and networking events, providing an environment in which like-minded alumni can gather. Alumni can stay connected to UQ Business School and their peers through online communities on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and keep up-to-date with news and activities via the alumni e-newsletter. We are always interested in hearing about the careers and life experiences of our alumni, and working together to organise reunions and events. A special Alumni Advisory Board was formed in 2013 to meet the needs of MBA students. The Alumni Ambassador Award was also established to recognise the MBA alumnus who has most exemplified business and community leadership, or made a contribution to the MBA program and UQ Business School. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 13

14 YOUR MBA CHOOSE YOUR STUDY OPTION The MBA program offers three different study options to tailor your MBA to best suit your needs. ACCELERATED Available to domestic and international students 1 year full-time, one intake per year in January STREAMLINED Available to domestic students only 24 months, two intakes per year in February and July FLEXIBLE Available to domestic students only Maximum duration is 7 years, two intakes per year in February and July Domestic students have the ability to change their study option throughout the duration of their MBA depending on their work/ personal commitments. If you hold a scholarship and wish to change study options, please consult your MBA Student Liaison Officer to ensure this change does not affect your scholarship. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To be considered for entry into the MBA program, applicants must meet the following requirements: a. (i) hold a Bachelor degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; or (ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from The University of Queensland with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and b. have completed at least four years of full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role (as approved by the Executive Dean); and c. international applicants must achieve at least 6.5 overall with no subscore less than 6.0 in the IELTS test (or equivalent test)*; and d. international applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550*; and e. applicants may be required to attend an interview. An applicant may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics and statistics before entry is approved. * Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction. Can I apply if I don t have a previous degree? Students without the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor s degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as long as they have at least seven years of full-time work experience including at least three of the seven years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role (as approved by the Executive Dean). Upon successful completion of the first four MBA courses and meeting the GPA entry requirements, students articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. Successful completion of the next four MBA courses and meeting the GPA entry requirements allows for entry into the MBA program to complete the final four courses. 14 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

15 HOW TO APPLY Domestic students To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit their application online via the website: business.uq.edu.au/applymba Please ensure that you upload all required documentation to support your application (please refer to the list of required documentation). This online application process should also be used by applicants who are permanent residents or holders of humanitarian visas. For further information, domestic students should contact: MBA Student Liaison Officer International Students To apply for the MBA, international students are required to submit a hard copy application to the International Admissions Office. The International Student Application for Graduate Coursework Studies form can be found here Please ensure that you attach all required documentation to support your application (please refer to the list of required documentation). More information about UQ for international students, including the study environment, links to estimated living costs, refund policies, support services, information for students with families, and your legal rights as an international student can be found at uq.edu.au/international-students Completed international application forms should be forwarded to: International Admissions Section JD Story Building The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072 Required documentation The following supporting documentation is required for all MBA applications. Please ensure that you have included this documentation when you submit your application. 1. Official transcripts of previous studies. 2. Evidence of work experience including details of management experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis. 3. Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. 4. Evidence of residency status. 5. Evidence of compliance with English language requirements. 6. International students will be required to provide their GMAT results. 7. Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction. If you are also applying for credit/exemption or a scholarship, please see page 18 for details, and include this documentation with your application. DUE DATES Domestic students Semester 1 intake (January/February) for domestic applications closes 31 October in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Semester 2 intake (July) for domestic applications closes 30 April of the year of commencement in the MBA program. International students Semester 1 intake (January) for international applications closes 31 October in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Late applications will be considered on an individual basis. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 15

16 MBA PROGRAM STRUCTURES ACCELERATED The academic component of the MBA is structured so that a foundation course is followed by five pairs of courses delivered in intensive 6 week teaching blocks, and culminates in a residential Capstone course. MGTS7808 MGTS7802 MGTS7807 MGTS7809 TIMS7811 MGTS7801 Information Technology for Business Value International Management Operations Design Strategic Human Resources Management Innovation Leadership MGTS7803 Management Frameworks MGTS7810 ECON7012 ACCT7804 FINM7805 MKTG7806 Integrated Strategic Analysis Leading People & Teams Business Economics Accounting & Business Analysis Financial Management Marketing Management STREAMLINED & FLEXIBLE The Streamlined 24 month and Flexible part-time options include evening classes, some weekend intensive classes and one-week intensive mode offerings. Program structures vary depending on semester of commencement. If you have chosen the Streamlined program, you will need to study an average of three courses each semester over the 24 months (excluding the winter and summer semesters). We recommend that you choose a combination of weeknight and weekend courses each semester, and if you wish to spread out your workload, you may include one or two winter and summer courses along the way. following guidelines and enrol in: a. MGTS7801 Management Frameworks in your first year of study; and b. ACCT7804 Accounting & Business Analysis and ECON7012 Business Economics BEFORE attempting FINM7805 Financial Management; and c. MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis in your final year of study. The Flexible program will enable you to study as few as one course per semester. You will have up to seven years to complete your MBA program from your semester of commencement. You are able to take any course offering to suit your schedule, e.g. intensive, weeknights, or weekend. All we ask is that you take careful note of the key dates attached to the different offerings when you enrol via mysi-net, as not all course offerings are taught in the normal semester times. To avoid any unnecessary academic penalty or financial liability being applied to your record, please review the myadvisor website in relation to census dates: uq.edu.au/myadvisor/census-date All students completing the MBA program should adhere to the 16 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

17 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ACCT7804 Accounting & Business Analysis Accounting involves compiling and interpreting financial information about an enterprise and its activities as a basis for making and evaluating economic decisions about the deployment of resources. A basic knowledge of accounting is important for anyone involved in modern enterprises, whether they are profit-oriented, government, or non-profit entities. The aim of the course is to provide a broad understanding of the accounting discipline to enable students to comprehend, evaluate, interpret, question, and intelligently discuss accounting information; and understand the uses, limitations, complexities and evolving nature of accounting. ECON7012 Business Economics This course focuses on how consumption, investment, production and supply chain choices are made in the face of problems of information and knowledge. These choices need to be coordinated to avoid wasted opportunities, even more so when individuals, firms, or entire economies choose to specialise. Adjustments in relative prices and the incentives provided by profits and losses play major coordinating roles. Coordination is also assisted by planning and social institutions. Even so, coordination failures can still occur, leading to major slumps in employment and international trade. Economics can help to assess when these problems are likely and how they may be dealt with. FINM7805 Financial Management This course provides students with a range of tools required for corporate financial decision-making and personal investing. The course also develops a framework for corporate decision-making centred on the concept of shareholder value. Topics include: financial mathematics; short-term financial management; the use and valuation of debt and equity securities; project evaluation with an emphasis on the discounted cash flow techniques of net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR); individual investing; portfolio theory and diversification; the weighted-average cost of capital (WACC); risk; and the capital asset pricing model (CAPM). MGTS7801 Management Frameworks This foundation course introduces students to the MBA and provides specific areas of foundational knowledge and skills to build on throughout the program. These areas include frameworks for understanding organisations and leadership, as well as individual management and leadership abilities. Building capability begins with a thorough self-assessment, gap analysis, and subsequent identification of professional goals that can be achieved throughout, and beyond completion of the program. MGTS7802 International Management International Management provides an understanding of how the economic, geopolitical and cultural dimensions of the international business environment shape international business investment trade and transacting, and how international firms are managed in this environment. Strategies for market positioning of very large firms, small and medium firms in these complex environments, and the firm structures that emerge to support these strategies, are investigated alongside new and innovative forms of enterprise to capture international advantage. MGTS7803 Integrated Strategic Analysis The final and capstone course, Integrated Strategic Analysis, is delivered as a one week residential that integrates and extends the key concepts from the core courses of the MBA program. This course allows students to analyse, synthesise and present conclusions and recommendations on a current business case. MGTS7807 Operations Design The objective of this course is to develop students understanding of business systems and process design within diverse organisations and to evaluate how they relate to the organisation s corporate objectives, market development, and long-term sustainability. Students will gain an understanding of the important theoretical issues and concepts relating to the design of core business processes, performance reporting mechanisms and accountability. MGTS7808 Information Technology for Business Value How do senior managers use information and communication technology (ICT) systems and services to enable strategy and get more business value out of IT? In this course we take the strategic perspective of the general manager to study how leading firms leverage their IT investments. Our focus centres on IT leadership and IT governance rather than the more technical aspects of IT. Therefore an IT background is not required. MGTS7809 Strategic Human Resources Management This course examines the systems and processes involved in human resource management with the aim of improving organisational performance. Building on an appreciation of the environment in which business operates, the course aims to develop a deep understanding of HR practices such as recruitment, selection and retention of staff as value adding activities. Strategies aimed at managing staff performance and developing staff competence and the professional and ethical application of HR practice are explored at the individual and organisational level. MGTS7810 Leading People & Teams This course develops the skills and knowledge required to lead people and teams effectively in modern organisations. The course specifically focuses on current theory and applied knowledge in this area, starting from an initial focus on the role of individual variables (personality, motivations, perceptions, communication skills, emotional intelligence) and then moving to the nature of teams (team roles, cohesion, norms, formation, identity issues) and the interplay between individual and team factors within organisations. The approach taken also provides opportunities for students to reflect on their own work experiences and to improve their current practice. MKTG7806 Marketing Management This course synthesises current perspectives of marketing and communication theory. Students will be expected to critique traditional marketing management and communication thinking within organisations. This contemporary approach aims to inform management practice better through a synthesis of the interplay between the disciplines of communication and marketing. It will prepare students to think ethically and critically about the communication and relationship processes that occur in organisations between their internal and external stakeholders. TIMS7811 Innovation Leadership Innovation has been described as the fundamental source of competitive advantage. The purpose of this course is to analyse the importance and nature of innovation and how managers can lead innovation for sustainable competitive advantage. The course is based on robust analytical frameworks and contemporary empirical evidence on international best practice in innovation leadership. MBA PROGRAM 2016 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 17

18 CREDIT & EXEMPTION CREDIT Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit. Credit is granted on the basis of previous postgraduate study that is deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School MBA courses. If granted credit, students will be required to complete fewer units towards the MBA. Credit is not granted towards postgraduate study for either work experience or undergraduate study. Students can be awarded a maximum of up to 50% (6 courses) of their MBA in credit. EXEMPTION Students who have completed courses in undergraduate programs that are deemed to be at least 70% equivalent to UQ Business School MBA courses may be granted exemptions towards the MBA. Students granted exemptions must replace the exempted course with another course of the same unit value from courses approved by the MBA Director. Exemptions do not reduce the number of units required to complete the program. How to apply for credit and/or exemption Students are required to apply for credit and/or exemptions by completing the credit/exemption application form which is available for download on the myadvisor website at uq.edu.au/myadvisor, or from the Student Centre, or UQ Business School. Students are encouraged to apply for credit/exemption at the time of application for the MBA program. To facilitate timely processing of credit/exemption requests, UQ Business School requires the following information from an applicant: 1. A detailed course outline with the following information: week-by-week list of topics; texts and other required and/ or recommended readings; assessment criteria; and contact hours per week. 2. Official academic record or certified copy (please note: copies of records, either by fax or , will not be accepted as a proper record and the application will not be processed). MBA SCHOLARSHIPS UQ Business School is offering a range of new scholarships from For a complete list of scholarships and how to apply, please visit business.uq.edu.au/scholarships GENERAL INFORMATION Fees For information on fees for Australian residents and international students, visit uq.edu.au/study NOTE: All tuition fees are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to change. Student loans Students may apply for a loan at the branch of the Commonwealth Bank located in the Student Union complex on the St Lucia campus. For further information, contact the Commonwealth Bank on Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP) The Federal government operates a loan scheme for fee paying postgraduate students (who are either Australian citizens or holders of permanent humanitarian visas) to encourage lifelong learning and the upgrading and acquiring of new skills. This replaces the Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS). For further details go to information for domestic students at uq.edu.au/study ESOS Compliance The provision of education services to international students by Australian education institutions is governed by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2007 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students The University of Queensland, in providing education services to overseas students, complies with the National Code of Practice of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Universities Australia code of ethical practice. CRICOS Provider Number 00025B In the event of any conflict arising from information contained in this publication, the material approved by The University of Queensland Senate shall prevail. Information is accurate at the time of publication. 18 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA PROGRAM 2016

19 International Student Application for Graduate Coursework Studies CRICOS Provider Number 00025B Important information Please read the separate sheet Notes for completing the International Student Application form Graduate Coursework Studies and follow the instructions. This will avoid any unnecessary processing delays. Your application must include a non-refundable fee of $100 unless you are applying for a UQ scholarship. Please see The Application Process on page 106 of this prospectus for details on how to submit your application. Do not use this form if you are an Australian/New Zealand citizen; an Australian permanent resident; an applicant for Study Abroad, Exchange, or English studies; or if you wish to change your program to another program at the same level. Return your completed application form, documentation and application fee to UQ s International Admissions Section (see below) or to one of the University s authorised representatives ( The Manager, International Admissions Section, The University of Queensland, Level 2, JD Story Building, Brisbane, Queensland 4072, Australia Web applicationstatus@uq.edu.au Phone Fax UQ office use only Student ID:... Priority level: P1 / P Scholarship: Y / N Payment method:... AO:... DATE STAMP 1 Personal details (see note 1) Family name:... Given names:... Order of names:... Date of birth:...gender: DD/MM/YYYY... Citizenship:...Country of birth:... Country of current residence (country where you have been living for the past three months):... Agent use only Empl ID:... Event ID:... Agent ID:... 2 Applicant contact details (see note 2) UQ Agent Phone:...Mobile: Applicant s permanent address outside Australia: AGENT STAMP Number and street:... Suburb/town:... State:...Post/zip code:... Country:... Applicant s mailing address (if different from above): Number and street:... Suburb/town:... State:...Post/zip code:... Country:... 3 Program of study (see note 3) Program commencement: Semester 1 (Jan-Feb) Semester 2 (July) Year:... 1st program code:...program name:...major:...campus:... 2nd program code:...program name:...major:...campus:... If your first program choice is not available for the semester you have indicated, what would you like to be automatically considered for? the next available semester for your first program choice or your second program choice 4 Scholarship details (if applicable) (see note 4) a) Are you applying for a UQ scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship:... b) Are you applying for a scholarship from another provider? No Yes Name of scholarship provider:... c) Have you received a scholarship? No Yes Name of scholarship provider:...

20 5 English proficiency (see note 5) a) Is English your first language? No Yes (If yes, move to section 6) b) If your current level of English language proficiency does not meet UQ s English language entry requirements and all other entry requirements are met, would you like to receive a Package Offer which includes English Language tuition at UQ s Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ)? No Yes If yes, please complete the ICTE-UQ application form available at and return with this application. c) Please tick the appropriate box if you have completed any English test within the last two years: TOEFL IELTS d) If you sat an IELTS test, please indicate the IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) number if you can:... e) If you sat an internet-based TOEFL test, please indicate your registration number and test date: Registration number:... Test date: DD/MM/YY... 6 Student disability arrangements (see note 6) For information, please visit and contact UQ s Disabilities Advisor: disability@uq.edu.au or phone Academic qualifications and experience (see note 7) Please list all secondary and post-secondary programs in which you have been enrolled: Course/award Institution Country Year started Year completed e.g., Bachelor degree, A levels e.g., Taylors College e.g., Australia e.g., 2001 e.g., Are you currently studying? No Yes If Yes, please provide details below. Course/award Institution Country Date results expected Work experience: Referees: Tick box if statements are attached Tick box if reports are attached Do you wish to claim credit or exemptions on the basis of your previous tertiary study? No Yes Would you prefer an offer even if the credit or exemption assessment has not been completed? No Yes (If you tick No, an offer will be sent when the credit or exemption assessment has been completed. If you tick Yes, you will receive an offer as soon as you are deemed eligible for program entry. Credit/exemption assessment advice will follow at a later date.) Important note: Credits and exemptions will be recorded on your official academic transcript and, once granted, credits and exemptions cannot be rescinded or removed. 8 Overseas Student Health Cover (see note 8) It is a condition of a student visa that you maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your studies in Australia. On your behalf, The University of Queensland can organise program-length cover with OSHC Worldcare, its preferred provider of OSHC. Yes, I would like UQ to arrange: Single rate OSHC for myself or Family rate OSHC for myself and my dependant/s No, I will make my own arrangements for the duration of my studies at UQ 9 Permission to release information (see note 9) I authorise the following person to access details regarding my application (compulsory for students under 18 years of age): Family name:...given name:... Relationship to applicant:... Delegate s signature:...date: Declaration and signature (see note 10) I agree: to The University of Queensland (the University) communicating with me via electronic means; to permit the University to obtain my academic results from other institutions directly or through Qualsearch; if any information provided by me is discovered to be untrue or misleading in any respect, I consent to the University collecting, storing and disclosing this information to Universities Australia (UA) and UA member institutions, the Australasian Conference of Tertiary Admission Centres (ACTAC) and any other relevant authority. I understand that: submitted documents supporting this application become the property of the University and will not be returned to me; the University may vary or cancel any decision it makes if the information I have given is incorrect or incomplete; information is collected on this form and during my enrolment in order to meet UQ s obligations under the ESOS Act and the National Code 2007; to ensure student compliance with the conditions of their visas and their obligations under Australian immigration laws generally. The authority to collect this information is contained in the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students Information collected about me on this form and during my enrolment can be provided, in certain circumstances, to the Australian Government and designated authorities and, if relevant, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. In other instances information collected on this form or during my enrolment can be disclosed without my consent where authorised or required by law. I declare that the information I have given in this application is correct and complete. Applicant s signature:... Date:... Signature of parent/legal custodian if student is under 18 years of age. (see The Application Process section) Parent s/legal custodian s signature:... Date:... IntPG Jan13