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1 UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia (02) business.uts.edu.au Thank you for enquiring about the Executive MBA offered by UTS Business School. Please find attached the Executive MBA course brochure along with information on where, and how to apply. Please note that a physical copy of this information pack will be provided at our Information Sessions. Detailed subject information is available online in the UTS Handbook handbook.uts.edu.au To calculate your course fees, please go to UTS Fee Calculator sau.uts.edu.au/fees/calculators.html Further information will be available at our upcoming Information Evenings If you have any enquiries or need further information please do not hesitate to contact us at business@uts.edu.au Yours sincerely, Associate Professor Christine Burton Associate Dean (Postgraduate Programs) UTS Business School University of Technology, Sydney

2 APPLYING FOR UTS BUSINESS SCHOOL POSTGRADUATE COURSES APPLY Application to UTS Business School Postgraduate Courses is through online application. Simply click Apply Here under Postgraduate Applications on uts.edu.au/future-students/business. There is no charge for this application, and applicants may submit up to three course preferences. The application is easy to follow and takes about 30 minutes to complete. UPLOADING DOCUMENTS Some courses require mandatory documentation such as a C.V. and current employer s letter (confirming the dates and position at the organisation of employment). These documents can be uploaded through Check and Change as part of the application process. CREDIT RECOGNITION If you have completed previous studies in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you may be eligible to apply for credit recognition. To check your eligibility, please refer to the Credit Recognition information, in the Postgraduate Applications section of uts.edu.au/future-students/business The UTS Handbook handbook.uts.edu.au/bus/pg/index.html has detailed subject descriptions to compare the content of the UTS subject to the subject that you have previously studied. The credit recognition application and subject outlines from your previous study can be uploaded through Check and Change when the course application has been submitted. HELP For course information please contact the Student Centre by phone on (02) , or by ask.uts.edu.au For application assistance, please phone (02) between 8.30am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday, or use the enquiry form at: uac.edu.au/portal/uts/enquiry/

3 UTS: BUSINESS EMBA EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 2012 business.uts.edu.au

4 A space where creativity is encouraged and all ideas are welcome. UTS Business School will soon be home to Sydney s newest iconic building. The Dr Chau Chak Wing Building will be the first building in Australia designed by the visionary Frank Gehry, who conceptualised it as a growing, learning organism with many branches of thought. It will be unlike any other learning space in the world.

5 Frank Gehry s concept sketch

6 UTS AT A GLANCE 30,500 students 26,166 students at the City campus 3601 students at Kuring-gai campus 7088 international students 20,135 undergraduate students 9360 postgraduate coursework students 1026 higher degree research students 2750 staff UTS Business School snapshot 5370 undergraduate students 4110 postgraduate coursework students 110 higher degree research students 300 academics UTS Business School student profile per cent are male per cent are female per cent are 25 years of age or older 4

7 CONTENTS Getting started 09 Dean s welcome 11 Associate Dean s welcome 16 Our students 20 Global recognition 24 Smarter and sustainable business Course outline 26 How our Executive MBA works 30 Core subjects 32 Electives The next step 36 How to apply, application dates, contact details 5

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9 WE BELIEVE... We believe in creating smarter, more sustainable practices for the future. We believe that creativity is a vital part of any successful business. We believe that ethics and courage are essential business tools. We believe our students will not only be future leaders of their industries, but also leaders of their communities. We believe the future is yours to shape a compelling opportunity, but also a great responsibility. 7

10 8 Roy gained his doctorate from the University of Cambridge and has worked on innovation policy with governments and business around the world. He led projects for the OECD s National Innovation Systems program and the European Union s Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7). Currently, he chairs the Australian Government s Innovative Regions Centre and CSIRO Manufacturing Sector Advisory Council and is a board member of Enterprise Connect and the Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence for Creative Industries and Innovation.

11 THE WORLD HAS CHANGED. THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS MUST CHANGE TOO. An Executive MBA from UTS Business School is designed to advance knowledge with impact through integrative thinking. We know the value of being able to immediately apply skills and insight gained through your studies to address real world business problems. This enables our students and graduates to be at the forefront of their chosen professions. We prepare our students for success. Not only in meeting today s challenges, but also for the smarter, more innovative and responsible business models we are creating for the future. We conduct cutting edge research, engage actively with business and the community and support our graduates through a worldwide alumni network of the highest order. The business world of the future is yours to shape a compelling opportunity but also a great responsibility. Professor Roy Green Dean, UTS Business School 9

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13 THE FUTURE MATTERS A strong foundation in conceptual knowledge enables our graduates to approach business issues in flexible ways to meet the uncertain demands of the future. As adaptive thinking is a valuable asset for corporations, we are continually revising our teaching methods and course content to meet industry needs. Employers can thus be assured that UTS Business School graduates will integrate core business knowledge to problem solve in ways that demonstrate a full understanding of not only current issues, but those required to stay ahead in the future. Associate Professor Christine Burton Associate Dean (Postgraduate Programs) Christine has extensive academic and industry experience in strategic and cultural planning and public arts project management. Her research focus has been around the impact and evaluation of arts education and public arts projects for both regional and local governments in Great Britain and Australia. Christine was awarded a Teaching and Learning Excellence citation in 2010 for the Executive MBA program and is a core member of the Cosmopolitan Civil Societies Research Centre. 11

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15 ENJOY A DEGREE OF DISTINCTION The Executive MBA represents the highest achievement in business education. It focuses on developing a breadth of knowledge across every discipline of business and management, as well as the ability to build and participate in networks and influence strategy at all levels of your company. The Executive MBA also prides itself on developing principles of social responsibility, corporate ethics and diversity. The Executive MBA is a flexible two year, highly interactive course, which combines current enterprise issues, case studies and knowledge from emerging disciplines based around a cohort model. The Executive MBA offers you a truly global perspective. 13

16 ACADEMIC PROFILES Academic Profile Associate Professor Benjamin Hunt Director, Executive MBA As Director of the Executive MBA, I have seen students become proficient in the technical skills required of contemporary leaders in business. Further to this, our students are exposed to a range of complex thinking and problem solving in ways that challenge their preconceived notions about how business is done. I have observed students apply theories and concepts to engage with industry specialists, and in doing so, they have begun to understand more deeply the intricacies of business and the way various specialists approach complex industry problems. Our students create their own community through the cohort model. They build strength from each other and, as the Director of the program, the satisfaction I gain in seeing our students flourish individually and collectively is immensely rewarding. Academic Profile Dr Antoine Hermens Antoine has extensive commercial experience and advises a number of national and international clients on Strategy and Alliance Management. Our students and alumni are an elite group of talented individuals and are representative of current and future business leaders. Our innovative program draws on the diverse body of knowledge, experience and skill sets of lecturers, practitioners and students, facilitating the application and cocreation of leading edge knowledge. The strong network between students, alumni and executives from industry further heightens the value of the UTS Executive MBA long after students graduate. As a senior academic in Strategic Management and Global Strategic Management, I am proud to be associated with the UTS Executive MBA program. 14

17 AN UNRIVALLED, GLOBAL PEER NETWORK Our students come from a broad spectrum of industries and cultural backgrounds, creating an experience enriched with practical, international perspectives. Classes are only attended by Executive MBA students. This cohort model facilitates invaluable peer-to-peer networking with other high trajectory executives, creating a lifelong network of the finest calibre. 15

18 STUDENT PROFILES Emma Mcleod Founder and Director Stillbirth Foundation Australia Medal (OAM) of The Order of Australia for her service to community health through the Stillborn Foundation Australia The sharing of ideas, the support of others in the course and the learnings from each of our respective workplaces has been invaluable. The collective years of business experience in each lecture room far outweighs what would otherwise be simple academic teaching. To travel through a course in a cohort model with the same people, has been excellent these amazing people will remain friends, business advisers and wise confidantes for many years to come. Raymond Griffin CFP Managing Director, Griffin Financial Services Pty Ltd An intensely focused two years of postgraduate study was always going to be a challenge but the design of the UTS Executive MBA makes it very manageable and far more enjoyable than traditional study modes. The cohort model of learning brings together people from disparate business backgrounds making for a multifaceted learning process. While naturally the academic course content is central, studying alongside people from across the spectrum of commercial enterprises is what makes the program different and very memorable. Susanne Hawes Senior Manager, Price Waterhouse Coopers Australia I was quite deliberate in choosing postgraduate studies that were not just within the healthcare sector. For me, the prospect of studying with and learning from people in other industries was really important. I think the opportunity to grow and learn is very empowering. They re life choices you make. 16

19 Dr Julian Edwards CEO, Object Consulting For me it was all about the cohort model. I was looking to do an MBA which was about getting a broader cross-disciplinary business knowledge. I wanted to connect with colleagues who I could share the difficulties and challenges of my business practice with who would say yeah, I understand. Mark Hayward Owner and Director, Operation Advantage I sensed as we were going through the degree that my lecturers really understood business. They weren t solely academics. They came from a business environment or were very engaged with the business community. Ruth McGovern Centre Manager, Westfield Burwood I was specifically drawn to the UTS Executive MBA program for its unique cohort experience and the smaller, more interactive class sizes. This truly broadened my business skill and knowledge base, while the friendships formed will last a lifetime. While my motivation for enrolling was to obtain competitive advantage, the result was an enriching business networking opportunity which has taken me to where I am today. 17

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21 CREATIVITY IS AN INHERENT ASPECT OF BUSINESS SUCCESS As the world changes, the way we do business must also change. At UTS Business School, we recognise the need for a more integrative, creative approach to business. In fact, the creativity required for innovation and entrepreneurship are qualities that set true business leaders apart. That s why our Executive MBA graduates have the skills to see and move beyond traditional professional boundaries, taking their place as creative leaders at the very top of their chosen professions. 19

22 THE BEST OF THE BEST Few business schools offer the outstanding experience of an Executive MBA from UTS. UTS Business School was ranked in the top 100 for the subjects economics and accounting and finance in the 2011 QS World University Rankings. UTS was awarded Five Stars in the QS Stars system, which recognises excellence in higher education. 20

23 Employers want quality business graduates from quality business schools graduates they know will perform from day one. With accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, UTS Business School is one of a select number of elite business schools worldwide. AACSB accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. 21

24 STRUCTURED TO SUIT THE BUSIEST EXECUTIVES As well as traditional weekly semester classes, the Executive MBA also offers weekend intensive classes and a minimum completion time of two years part-time. We provide high-level after-hours and off campus library and IT support, including 24-hour access to computer labs, to make your balancing act that much easier. 22

25 AIM HIGHER The strong links between industry and UTS Business School start at the highest level. The UTS Business Advisory Board is one of the keys to our success. UTS Business School is honoured to host an outstanding group of industry leaders on its Advisory Board. This Board provides high-level strategic advice and links to key business, industry and government bodies. 23

26 SMARTER UTS Business School has produced successful business leaders for over 25 years. We offer over 40 postgraduate courses and over 150 postgraduate business (and related) subjects covering the full breadth of the business and professional worlds including our renowned MBA and Executive MBA programs. The business sector has become increasingly diverse. That s why our program offerings are so varied and can be designed for specialisation or generalisation, so you can be smarter about how you spend your time with us in order to progress your career aspirations. UTS postgraduate business students are highly sought after by industry. 24

27 MORE SUSTAINABLE UTS Business School courses are not only relevant for today s businesses but also for the more responsible business models we need to create for the future. Our focused, innovative research supports the corporate sector in adopting environmentally sustainable business practices. We are a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Management Education (UNPRME). These principles are embedded within our centres, teaching and learning, research and community engagement. We have declared our commitment to local, national and global sustainability with the Australian Technology Network of universities (ATN) an influential group of five universities who continue to champion the principles of access, equity and sustainability. Our newly created Chair in Sustainable Enterprise is one of only two in Australia. 25

28 HOW OUR EXECUTIVE MBA WORKS The Executive MBA seeks firstly to develop the technical knowledge and the building blocks required to successfully run a business or business unit. Nine core subjects are undertaken to gain a deep understanding of what business is, followed by three electives. As students progress through the Executive MBA program, they are taught to analyse and understand strategic issues. Executive MBA graduates possess the tools to make tactical and strategic business decisions as well as the capacity for analysing and synthesising this complex information, along with an understanding of business models that adhere to the principles of sound corporate governance and social responsibility. 26

29 LOCAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCKS Your first subject, Applied Leadership and Strategy, is delivered as a one week residential block. With your cohort, you will work through this challenging subject, which will combine academic and experiential learning with teamwork skills. Together you will lay the foundation for a powerful cohort learning environment, which is the backbone of the UTS Executive MBA. Your final capstone subject, Global Business Strategies, will also be delivered as a one week residential block bringing the cohort together for the culmination of the degree. INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL BLOCK You have the option to participate in an international study tour, which takes place in late November/early December each year. During the one week tour, participants are exposed to a series of expert presentations and company visits supporting the subject objectives, while solving a business problem for a Sydney-based firm. Academic and industry supervisors are assigned to coach, mentor and assist participants in their engagement. Findings are delivered to the client via a presentation and a formal report. 27

30 EXECUTIVE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION business.uts.edu.au/pg/mba/executive Graduate Profile PETER CARRUTHERS Business Development and Marketing Manager, Arch Chemicals Asia Pacific My journey through the UTS Executive MBA was a challenging and rewarding one and I now have a network and contacts that I hope to maintain for a very long time. Overall, from my perspective, the most beneficial aspects of the UTS Executive MBA were the elements covering strategic planning and international business with people who were seasoned professional practitioners and not just academics. The Executive MBA develops a student s business acumen through an enhanced capacity for integrity, judgement and intuition. The curriculum is experientially orientated providing students with decision-making experiences that emulate the real world of business. Working as part of a project team, you will develop skills in communicating business-related issues. The trust and confidence gained between your team members will enable you to gain a deep understanding of what business is. Executive MBA graduates will have > Strategic leadership and team work skills > Sound judgement skills > The ability to build and participate in networks > Highly developed business acumen > A commitment to the principles of social responsibility, corporate ethics and diversity Graduates will demonstrate > The ability to integrate accounting, finance, marketing and management skills for progressive solutions and sound management decisions > The competency for creativity, innovation and value creation > The capacity for analysing and synthesising complex information and knowledge for tactical and strategic business decisions > Effective leadership and teamwork skills > Highly developed critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills > An understanding of business models that adhere to the principals of sound corporate governance and social responsibility Innovative research Teaching is supported by a vigorous program of research. We are renowned as an innovator in postgraduate business with successful application of technology to teaching. Smart networking Getting ahead these days takes a combination of workplace know-how and making the most of networking opportunities. The UTS Executive MBA gives you the chance to network with your peers and industry leaders, enabling you to develop those all-important business and industry contacts that are part of your professional and career development. 28

31 COURSE PROGRAM MASTER GRAD CERT* Applied Leadership and Strategy x x Decision-Making Tools x x Organisational Behaviour in Practice x x Accounting Information for Managers x x Managerial Economics x Corporate Governance and Sustainability x Managerial Finance x Managerial Marketing x Global Business Strategies x SELECT 3 SUBJECTS FROM THE FOLLOWING: x Organisational Analysis Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategic Human Resource Management Operations and Value Chain Strategy Financial Analysis and Business Valuations Business Decisions and Models Advanced Marketing Strategies Marketing Strategy in Practice Managerial Corporate Finance International Business Consulting TOTAL CREDIT POINTS 96cps 24cps *Select 3 subjects from the listed options SUBJECT AND CREDIT POINT ACCUMULATION Executive MBA Core Subjects 3 x Electives 96 CPS 72 CPS 24 CPS Graduate Certificate Executive MBA 24 CPS Core Subjects 24 CPS LEARNING PHILOSOPHY Develop an understanding of business issues in a strategic context Develop the technical building blocks of business Implement and drive business strategies Gain trust and confidence in your cohort. Communicate key issues to senior management 29

32 CORE SUBJECTS Applied Leadership and Strategy Leadership, teamwork and global strategic thinking connect in this applied subject. Experientially grounded and using both computer-based simulations and creative problem solving, students will engage in assessing business risk, competitive conditions and future prospects as catalysts for learning. Reflective practices identifying personal strengths and development opportunities inform and extend conceptual understandings of leadership, teamwork and creative thinking. Decision-Making Tools Numbers are everything in business and no significant business decision is made without the support of numerical data. Many a career is impeded by a manager s inability to manipulate and interpret business data. This subject is designed to ensure that your career is not held back in this manner. The subject provides the skills to analyse business problems with appropriate quantitative techniques and numerical tools. Emphasis is placed on realistic business examples and the processes managers use to analyse problems. Organisational Behaviour in Practice Dealing with people can be either the most enriching or frustrating experience of our working lives. Yet have you ever wondered why people pose so many challenges, and how one can best deal with those challenges in the workplace? Organisational Behaviour in Practice will actively challenge and enhance the way you lead people in organisations by applying the most up-to-date behavioural science research to leading and managing people at work. The subject aims to equip you with and to develop the latest capabilities required for excellence in leadership practice in today s increasingly complex business environments. Accounting Information for Managers This subject will develop accounting fundamentals and their application in the management of business activity. In addition, it will integrate accounting with other aspects of managerial action including general management, finance, production, marketing and human resource decisions. Students will be introduced to the interpretation and analysis of financial statements and their practical applications. Management accounting issues including budgeting, variance analysis, cost allocations, internal performance measurement and reporting systems are explored. Students will be required to undertake a syndicate case study based on a listed public company. Managerial Economics Economics is not only relevant, it is everywhere and in everything. Every business and business manager has to continually deal with resource scarcity. Economics is the decision science whereby scarce resources are allocated in a way that produces the best possible outcome. The Theory of the Firm and other major economic themes will offer an understanding of managerial decision making. The analysis of economic forces that influence corporate strategy will provide the range of skills and expertise expected of corporate managers. 30

33 Managerial Marketing Managerial Marketing provides a foundation and framework for developing marketing-oriented organisations that effectively anticipate and respond to rapidly changing local, regional and global business environments. Executives will be exposed to cases and simulations requiring marketing decision-making. The challenges and consequences of these decisions, with mentorship from experienced marketing executives and moderators, will form the basis of this subject. Managerial Finance Analysis of the financial forces that influence corporate strategy will provide students with the financial expertise expected of corporate managers. An understanding of the tools and techniques used in financial decisionmaking will be developed by analysing relevant business cases in key areas such as risk and diversification, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Corporate Governance and Sustainability Corporate Governance and Sustainability is at the leading edge of postgraduate business studies and builds on the teaching and research skills of UTS Business School members who are world authorities in the area. It emphasises systems of governance as a matter of financial accountability, while incorporating sustainability and corporate responsibility concerns that are of increasing importance to business. The subject addresses areas of vital importance to senior managers such as the complexity of internal business behaviour and control, the impact of the capital market environment and how this may contribute to a sustainable enterprise. Global Business Strategies Global Business Strategies is the capstone subject in the Executive MBA degree and focuses on value innovation. The subject presents insights using leading-edge organisations and situations to demonstrate strategy in practice. This approach is designed to challenge traditional thinking about strategy. Issues addressed include: how to meet the business challenges arising from international social and environmental concerns and technical innovation; strategic options for entering and competing in foreign markets; the growing role of alliances with partners from rapidly developing economies; the importance of locating operations in the most advantageous countries and the special circumstances of competing in emerging markets. 31

34 ELECTIVES Select 3 subjects from the following: Organisational Analysis Brings together leading edge debates from the study of organisations, ensuring managers think critically about how theory can inform and improve their own professional practice. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Integrates new thinking around current problems in technology, marketing and business and explores progressive solutions to these problems. Strategic Human Resource Management Provides a critical and strategic appreciation of how to integrate the theory and practice of HRM into the management of a corporation s intangible assets. Operations and Value Chain Strategy Instructs how to design and manage the production and delivery of products and services in a competitive and increasingly sensitive national and global environment. Financial Analysis and Business Valuations Demonstrates through public listed companies the analysis of financial statements, providing the framework for evaluating management strategies. 32

35 Business Decisions and Models Demonstrates the application of business analysis techniques to solve everyday management problems. This subject identifies a range of strategies for analysing common problems experienced by a majority of companies. Marketing Strategy in Practice Students investigate a specific marketing issue faced by their employer or a firm of their choice. A highly personalised subject that brings students classroom learning back to a company. Managerial Corporate Finance Provides students with an intensive examination of corporate financial theory and policy by considering issues such as the essential nature of risk and uncertainty, capital budgeting, financial structure, cost of capital and dividend policy. International Business Consulting Gain tangible, hands-on consulting experience and be exposed to senior Australian and international business leaders. This subject offers a global business perspective that allows students to see, operate and compete beyond borders and learn to manage a technology-driven environment that goes far beyond e-business. Please note: Some electives may not be offered each semester. 33

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37 MBA OR EXECUTIVE MBA The MBA is a highly transportable and globally recognised qualification. It has a strong foundation in core subjects, which cover a broad spectrum of business areas, along with the flexibility to choose half of your MBA subjects from a vast range of electives. Designed for busy professionals, the UTS Business School MBA offers after-hours classes, part-time and intensive modes of study to enable you to tailor your timetable to fit your needs. The MBA is two years fulltime or four years part-time. Our Executive MBA focuses on developing a breadth of knowledge across every discipline of business and management, as well as the ability to build and participate in networks and influence strategy at all levels of your company. The cohort teaching experience offers a unique learning environment and a valuable networking opportunity. 35

38 APPLICATIONS & ADMISSIONS Local applications Applications for postgraduate coursework programs at the UTS Business School may be submitted at any time throughout the year but should be received at least 4 weeks prior to the start of semester. Visit: business.uts.edu.au/pg/courses/ apply.html The academic year The academic year is divided into two main semesters Autumn (February to June) and Spring semester (July to December).* Executive MBA admission requirements The UTS Executive MBA is for canditates with an Australian undergraduate degree or overseas equivalent and with at least 5 years relevant work experience.** Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Completion time Normally 2 years part-time.*** If you are accepted into the program, you will be allocated to a cohort and expected to progress your study with this group of students. This facilitates your study and promotes networking. If circumstances necessitate the delay of your studies, the Director of Executive MBA programs will consider your request to change cohorts. Fees For full information on fees for local and International students please visit: business.uts.edu.au/pg/courses/fees 36

39 Local student enquiries Enquiries: Haymarket Student Centre University of Technology, Sydney PO Box 123 Broadway NSW Tel: 1300 ASK UTS ( ) Web: Or visit: Haymarket Student Centre Level 5, Building B, 1-59 Quay Street Haymarket Graduate Certificate The Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Administration is an entry path to the Masters program for applicants without an undergraduate degree who can demonstrate substantial work experience in industry, commerce or government. Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully undertake Business studies at a postgraduate level. * Summer School (November to February) programs offer the opportunity to undertake limited/selected subjects in intensive mode. Intake is available only in Autumn semester, and in Spring semester where enrolment numbers permit. ** The Executive MBA is not offered to international students. *** Students will not receive any credit recognition and are required to complete all 12 subjects. City campus Disclaimer: The information in this brochure is correct as of October Changes in circumstances after this date may alter the accuracy or currency of the information. UTS reserves the right to alter any matter described in this brochure without notice. Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university. Kuring-gai campus 37

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