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1 Part-time MBA Designed for busy professionals mbs.edu GLOBAL. BUSINESS. LEADERS.

2 Part-time MBA We are looking for the best. If you achieved good results in your undergraduate degree and have turned that into a successful worklife (for at least two years), you may be suited to a place in our part-time MBA program. We are looking for aspiring leaders who want to make a difference in the modern business world; those with the aptitude for leadership an ability to deal with uncertainty and ambiguity, and to inspire and engage those around you. If you are one of the best, and want to study with the best, we deliver Melbourne s No. 1 MBA program. Our part-time MBA Our part-time MBA program is delivered by the same worldclass faculty who deliver our full-time program, which is in the global top 30, as ranked by The Economist. You will learn from thought leaders, whose academically rigorous research and insights are published in the world s top management and business journals. You will take your classes with your peers - part-time and full-time MBA students - joining a dynamic and diverse network of Australia s brightest professionals. Designed to fit around the demands of your role, the part-time MBA program is an ideal way to fast-track or change your career, and strengthen your leadership skills. As a part-time student, you will get immediate results as you apply what you learn in the program to your current role and workplace. And there is no break from your career progression. Entry is via the part-time Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. Our faculty consults to and works with leading Australian and global organisations: the same organisations that come to us to hire our graduates and develop their own executive talent.

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3 Experience the benefits of the part-time MBA PART-TIME MBA Structure Study with the best and brightest minds in Australian business today. Generate options and flexibility in your professional career. Develop the leadership skills demanded by the modern business world. Learn from our world-class faculty of business thought leaders, consultants and researchers. Apply your MBA skills instantly in your workplace. Share your future with a global network of alumni. Vary your study load to suit your needs. Complete the part-time MBA in just two years. GRADUATE DIPLOMA of BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PHASE 1 1 week full-time intensive: Leadership Social Responsibility and Ethics 7 core subjects Those students achieving 70% average in subjects will be invited to transfer to the MBA after completing at least 7 subjects Choose 1 of 3 remaining core subjects: Global Business Economics, Operations or Business Strategy This completes your Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. From phase 1 you can transfer to the part-time MBA PHASE 2 2 remaining core subjects not already undertaken in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration 6 elective subjects PART-TIME MBA 1 week full-time intensive Capstone: Business in Complex Environments This completes your part-time MBA

Apply your MBA skills instantly in your workplace. Share your future with a global network of alumni. Vary your study load to suit your needs. Complete the part-time MBA in just two years.

4 Part-time mba Content 1 week full-time intensive Leadership Social Responsibility and Ethics Core subjects Each subject is taught 1 night a week for 10 weeks. Financial Accounting Managing People Financial Management Decision Making Data Analysis Managerial Economics Marketing Choose 1 of 3 remaining core subjects: Global Business Economics 6 x electives Operations Business Strategy Elective subjects You must complete six elective subjects drawn from the Melbourne Business School s offering, which changes regularly. You can see the range of electives delivered in the past two years on our website. The elective subjects are offered in a range of modes: 1 night per week x 10 weeks 3hrs/MON-THURS 1 subject x 2 evening per week x 5 weeks 6hrs/MON-THURS 1 day per weekend x 5 weeks 6hrs/sat or sun 5 x week days CONSECUTIVE WeekNIGHT WeekNIGHT Weekend/daytime Intensive 1 week full-time intensive Capstone: Business in Complex Environments (at the end of the MBA)

Operations Business Strategy Elective subjects You must complete six elective subjects drawn from the Melbourne Business School s offering, which changes regularly.

5 Applying for the part-time MBA Entry to the part-time MBA is via the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, which covers the first nine subjects, then transitioning to the part-time MBA. To apply, you should have: An undergraduate degree in any discipline* Two years full-time work experience An excellent command of English Applications are submitted online via our website at mbs.edu/apply. You will be asked to provide the following information that will assist us in admitting you to the program: Your personal, education and work history. Responses to four questions that explore what you hope to achieve with your MBA and how you can contribute to the class learning experience. These statements should be between 100 and 300 words in length. The names and contact details of two professional referees. When you submit your application, an will automatically be sent to these referees and ask for their feedback on your suitability for the program. Electronic copies of your supporting documentation Academic transcript(s) of any tertiary education, showing all subjects undertaken and results achieved. If you do not have an undergraduate transcript, you should send your GMAT score report. CV. Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, citizenship certificate or passport with visa). Evidence of English language proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL report) if your undergraduate degree was not taken in the English language. Please attach any other supporting documentation that you believe will enhance your application. Upon admission, you will need to provide us with certified copies of these documents. How do we select students? We want to provide you with the educational experience that will support you in fulfilling your personal goals and ambitions. To achieve this, we take a holistic approach when assessing applications. Not only do we take your academic background into account, to assess how you are likely to perform in the classroom, we look for evidence of your ability to contribute to class learning as well as your leadership potential. Closing dates The table below shows class start dates and application closing dates. We also offer rolling admissions throughout the year. This allows you to submit your application at any time prior to the relevant intake closing date. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing a place. January Intake April Intake July Intake September Intake Mid-november Mid-february MID-MAY MID-JULY To apply visit mbs.edu/apply * If you don t have an undergraduate degree, you may still be eligible for entry into the MBA program by completing the General Management Admissions Test (GMAT) and achieving a score of 570 or higher. More information can be found at gmac.com.

edu/apply. You will be asked to provide the following information that will assist us in admitting you to the program: Your personal, education and work history.

6 PART-TIME MBA PATHWAY Nine compulsory subjects. Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 9.15pm. The first subject is taught over an intensive week-long period. If you are working fulltime you will need to factor in one week s leave to undertake this subject. Generally, taking two subjects per term, you will complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration phase in one year (four terms). This phase must be completed within eight terms of study or two years. You may vary your study load to suit your needs.

If you are working fulltime you will need to factor in one week s leave to undertake this subject.

7 Why study part-time As a part-time student, you will get immediate results as you apply what you learn in the program to your current role and workplace. Part-time study means there is no break from your career progression; in fact, alumni consistently report that the program helps them take the next step in their career. The MBS part-time MBA program is an ideal way to fast-track or change your career. The program is flexible and designed for busy professionals. In the classroom, you ll enjoy the stimulation of working with a diverse range of experienced peers, and the challenge of learning from globally-respected business thought leaders, who are in constant contact, through their consulting practices, with the real world of business today. Typical CLASS PROFILE Average age 18 Countries of Birth Marketing/Communication 2% Medicine/Health 5% Arts 10% Law 4% Education 1% Commerce/Business 27% Information Systems 11% Science 15% Engineering 24% UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES 8 YEARS Average work experience

The MBS part-time MBA program is an ideal way to fast-track or change your career. The program is flexible and designed for busy professionals.

8 DIVERSITY OF BACKGROUNDS Experienced professionals LIFELONG NETWORKING GENDER DIVERSITY CONTACT US For more information about the program options and the admissions requirements,please visit mbs.edu To speak with an admissions consultant in person, please call the Enquiries and Admissions Office: or study@mbs.edu

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