MBA HANDBOOK 2015 MBA RANKED NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC. - The Economist

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1 MBA HANDBOOK 2015 MBA RANKED NUMBER 1 IN AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC - The Economist

2 MBA HANDBOOK 2015 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 cuttingedge 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 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 Thiess, Laing O Rourke, CSIRO, Suncorp, Fairfax, Rio Tinto and Telecom NZ. More than 100 full-time academic staff (over 95 per cent of whom hold PhDs) enable the School to offer coursework programs across the business disciplines and supervise a diverse range of research higher degree topics. 2 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL FOR YOUR MBA UQ Business School was the first in Australia to meet the standards of the world s two most influential accrediting bodies - the US-based AACSB International and Europe s EQUIS Our research was classed as well above world standard in the fields of business & management, banking, finance & investment, and information systems in the Australian Government s 2012 ERA assessment...and we were the only university in the country to receive the top score across these three groups In the same assessment, our research was classed as above world standard in accounting, auditing & accountability, and marketing The School s highly successful Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP) was developed especially for our MBA students and offers them the chance to put what they have learned into practice while working with community organisations Our MBA program has been ranked 14 th in the world by The Economist, identifying it as the leading MBA outside of Europe and North America for the second year running It has also been named number one in Australia by the Australian Financial Review BOSS MBA survey and has received a five star rating by Australia s most influential rating body, the GMAA, for nine years in a row We are ranked in the top three Australian business schools consistently across the AIS suite of journal ranks for Leadership is a key focus on our MBA program and our Leadership Capability Framework provides visible evidence of your progress...and are the leading Australian business school in the AIS Basket of 2 (MISQ, ISR) Four UQ Business School academics have been awarded Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning We are the only business school in Australasia to be selected as a partner for the Wharton Global Consulting Practicum, which gives MBA students the opportunity to collaborate with the world-renowned Wharton School on an international consultancy project...and another was named as one of the world s top five innovation bloggers by Innovation Excellence website MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 3

4 SALLY BLEDSOE PEOPLE PARTNER NORTH, NAB JUSTIN GOLDING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER, QGC Sally joined NAB as a graduate in 2001, and while working as a Bank Manager she realised that she was also interested in the strategic leadership of the business. She wanted to take her career in a new direction. Sally saw the MBA as a way to broaden her management skills and the part-time option allowed her to fit her studies around her work and personal commitments. Sally is now working in a strategic HR role. I completed the course over a five-year period it was very flexible. I was able to complete some subjects over weekends instead of weekday evening classes, which was useful as I was travelling a lot for work at the time. I found the weekend classes had a very different vibe they were people with more life experience. Studying for a UQ Business School MBA was a completely different experience to doing my undergraduate degree - which was much more theoretical. The MBA was an evolutionary process with practical applications. As well as great teachers and cutting-edge research, the quality of the students was amazing. The other students showed how the theories applied in their real life situations. It was a great collective experience. Justin spent 13 years as a manager with a consumer products company working in locations around the world before he decided to refocus his career. He resigned from his role, returned to Australia and took a year out to do the Accelerated MBA. He is now head of supply chain for the energy business QGC. I thought the MBA was a really good way of using my experience and re-bundling it into another qualification. I think that s the real proposition of the MBA. It enables people with a lot of industry experience to make sense of that experience and put it in the context of the theory. The MBA has helped me to think holistically. Having done engineering and worked my way through the industry, I had a general idea about most business disciplines, but now I see the bigger picture. Taking time out is expensive but you can complete it in a year. I wasn t sure what would happen afterwards but, through the MBA, I took advantage of the network opportunities and met someone from QGC. After my first year with the company it turned out that they needed supply chain expertise and that was my background. The next thing I knew, I was running it for them. 4 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

5 FROM THE CLASS OF EMILY TRUSLER THE ENGINEER SAM ZAMMIT THE SOLDIER STEPHANIE TAYLOR THE POLICE COMMANDER TIM USASZ THE RUGBY PLAYER After graduating as a mechanical engineer, Emily spent six years with a global engineering company where she worked on major infrastructure and mining projects throughout Australia. However, she wanted to use her project and operations experience in a consulting environment to advise companies on investment strategy and project delivery. Emily has since joined Ernst & Young as a manager in the Infrastructure Advisory team. In today s rapidly changing market, it is essential for leaders to adapt and be flexible in the face of ambiguity. The UQ Business School MBA program provided me with the skills I needed to deal with these global issues and leverage the experiential learning that took place through the Wharton GCP and SEEP opportunities. Sam joined the army in 2002 and trained as an officer at ADFA and the Royal Military College - Duntroon. He completed operational postings with the Royal Australian Regiment and a staff appointment at the 13th Brigade headquarters in Western Australia. During his 11 years in the military, he has led soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor. The MBA course helped me to turn what I had already learnt from the army into a commercially applicable skillset and developed my financial analysis and management understanding and all with the support of an extremely strong cohort, many of whom I consider to be lifelong friends. During her 22-year career in the Australian Federal Police, Stephanie reached the rank of Detective Commander, led international teams investigating online child abuse, worked in national security, held a diplomatic post with the Australian Embassy in Washington and represented the country in numerous high-level forums. After deciding to change industry, she wanted to ensure that she was up-to-date with contemporary business practice. She is now a risk and governance advisor with the energy business QGC. The MBA has challenged my thinking about business problems. Through participation in the Wharton GCP and numerous SEEP projects, I have gained a greater understanding of the critical demands on businesses including demonstrating effective leadership and corporate responsibility in tightening fiscal environments. After starting his career in accounting and corporate finance, Tim spent five years as a professional rugby union player. He represented the USA national team for three years and took part in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, captaining the team against the Wallabies. After retiring from rugby, he undertook an Accelerated MBA to help him make best use of the financial analysis and interpersonal skills he had acquired. He has since been working as a consultant, exploring opportunities in the banking industry. The MBA has given me the knowledge and confidence to critically evaluate and solve a diverse range of business issues in different industries. MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 5

6 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MBA WHAT IS AN MBA? The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a masters-level general business degree designed to equip graduates with sophisticated skills and knowledge across the business disciplines. It is by nature and tradition a generalist degree. If you prefer to pursue a specialist postgraduate degree, UQ Business School also offers the following postgraduate business degrees: Master of Business Master of Commerce The AFR BOSS Magazine survey of MBA courses is conducted every two years by the highly-regarded Financial Review Group. In 2013 it ranked the UQ Business School MBA number one in Australia. The survey also questioned alumni and found that over 90 per cent of UQ Business School alumni considered the MBA to be value for money, and 95 per cent felt that it prepared them for a wide range of economic conditions and put them in a better place than their co-workers, especially in light of the GFC. It found that MBA students had gone on to improve their skills in the areas of leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, problem analysis and decision making since their graduation. Master of Project Management Master of Property Studies Master of Technology and Innovation Management WHO SHOULD DO AN MBA? Students in the MBA program typically have an undergraduate degree and several years of work experience before undertaking the MBA. They see the MBA as the ideal vehicle to equip them to move ahead in their careers, confidently establish their own businesses, or facilitate a transition to a different organisation, industry or profession. HOW DO YOU ASSESS THE QUALITY OF MBA COURSES? There are a variety of independent bodies which provide accreditation and ratings. AACSB International is the leading US accrediting body for business schools, while EQUIS is Europe s most prestigious accreditation. UQ Business School was the first in Australia to earn both of these accreditations. The GMAA, Australia s most influential rating body, assesses the quality of programs each year. The UQ Business School MBA has been awarded five stars, the highest possible rating, for nine years in a row. In 2013 it was also awarded five stars for its corporate links and academic qualifications. The MBA was also ranked 14 th in the world and number one outside of Europe and North America by The Economist. All MBA programs aim to develop participants leadership skills. At UQ Business School, we have developed a unique tool to provide evidence of skills development. YOUR LEADERSHIP JOURNEY Your leadership journey starts the minute you enter your first class, Management Frameworks. In this course, you will use our unique Leadership Capability Framework to assess your current level of skill across key leadership dimensions. You will also undertake the Intelligent Career Card Sort exercise - developed by Associate Professor Polly Parker - as well as using a number of other tools to help you with self-assessment. The course is also designed to provide a structured way to identify the things that really drive you professionally and personally, and you may be surprised where that thinking process takes you. By reviewing the changes during the MBA, graduates are able to structure their ongoing leadership development activities. The Leadership Capability Framework is also available to graduates of the program. The UQ Business School MBA program has a number of key features that help to set it apart and provide added value to students. 6 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

7 WHAT S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA? LEADERSHIP UQ Business School provides visible evidence of skills development using our unique Leadership Capability Framework developed in-house specifically for the MBA program. RELEVANCE At UQ Business School we believe that teaching, research and consulting are all crucial in creating a learning environment that creates the maximum benefit for our students. Our academics are in demand as consultants to business, industry and government and are as comfortable in the contemporary business environment as they are in the classroom. UQ Business School is well known nationally and internationally for its outstanding applied research and strong links to the business community. Working with industry ensures that our degrees meet industry needs and our services add real value to business. REPUTATION Ratings and accreditation bodies agree that UQ Business School is one of the best in the world. We were the first to gain EQUIS and AACSB accreditation, which represents a strong vote of confidence by the world s most influential accreditation bodies. Our MBA is also considered the top MBA program in Australia by The Economist and AFR BOSS magazine. FLEXIBILITY We have three different options for the MBA so you can choose the model that best suits your lifestyle and work commitments. There are two structured options - the Accelerated MBA takes just 12 months full-time, while the Streamlined MBA can be completed in 24 months, alongside your job. These structured approaches allow students to develop the enduring personal and professional relationships that are so much a part of the appeal of the MBA. We also offer a Flexible, part-time option that gives you as much time as you need to complete your MBA - up to a maximum of seven years. WHY QUALITY COUNTS As the number of institutions offering MBAs has grown, employers have learned to discriminate on the basis of quality. So it is reassuring to know that by choosing UQ Business School you will be joining an MBA program that is ranked number 14 in the world and the top MBA program in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. What s more, you can be sure that everything you learn on the MBA program will be highly relevant. The combination of quality teaching, consulting and research helps us to stay in tune with the business agenda and to create a vibrant culture that brings out the best in students. However, the MBA program is not just about classroom learning. We will help you to develop your leadership skills and provide opportunities to put your new knowledge into practice - for example by taking part in an international consultancy project through the Wharton Global Consulting Practicum (GCP), working with community organisations through the Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP) or travelling to business markets in Asia, Africa and South America as part of the International Immersion program. As the MBA is just the start of the journey, we also offer networking opportunities to allow you to develop new contacts and extensive careers support to help you on the way. I look forward to working with you. DR SARAH KELLY MBA Program Director MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 7

8 BUILDING INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE The Wharton Global Consulting Practicum (GCP) is a once in a lifetime chance for MBA students to develop their business skills by collaborating with the world-renowned Wharton School on an international consultancy project. The program brings together selected MBA students from both Wharton and UQ Business School to develop a US market-entry or expansion strategy for a paying Australasian company, which in the past have included UNIT, Lorna Jane, OneSteel, GroundProbe and WAITOC. It culminates in a week-long practicum hosted by The Wharton School in Philadelphia. 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 and is a member of the prestigious Ivy League. The Wharton GCP was started in 1978 as a program for Wharton MBA students and is now offered by leading business schools in each region of the world. UQ Business School is Wharton s exclusive GCP partner in Australasia. The Wharton GCP was a unique and rewarding opportunity, enabling us to apply the theoretical models we had learnt in class to a real-life client project. This experience accelerated the development of my business and consulting skills. AMANDA KILMISTER Consultant, EY 8 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015 Students worked with UNIT, an action and streetwear retail brand, designing high-quality gear for the surf, skate and motorcross market.

9 LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY Singer Christine Anu participates in the Yalari Horizons Leadership Camp Today s business leaders have to take into account a broader range of issues than ever before, including their responsibility to stakeholders and society at large. Therefore effective business leadership increasingly requires the ability to exercise leadership in the wider community. UQ Business School offers MBA students the opportunity to work with community organisations through the Social Economic Engagement Program (SEEP), where they can apply their classroom learning while gaining practical experience. It is also an opportunity for students to give something back to the community, and find out about the challenges facing the not-forprofit sector. Projects have included: Developing a marketing plan in partnership with the Edmund Rice Foundation for Timor Coffee, a critical Coffee Microfinance Program in East Timor Developing systems to increase YMCA warehouse operational efficiencies for the Y-Care Breakfast Program, a training initiative which assists disadvantaged people across Queensland Creating a sustainable corporate funding and employee engagement model for GIVIT, an online charity that matches people who have goods to donate with charities that need them Developing a business plan for Mummy s Wish, an organisation which aims to minimise the negative impact on families when a Mother has cancer Facilitating expansion via an organisational restructure of Lily House, who provide accommodation and training for young women in crisis UQ Business School also continues to work on projects with the Yalari Horizons Leadership Camp. These bring Indigenous high school students together with celebrities and business leaders to share success stories and inspire them to aim high. Another initiative includes the mentoring of first year tertiary students by the MBA cohort, assisting with their transition from high school to tertiary study. The Edmund Rice Foundation is a non-government organisation which supports sustainable development projects in developing countries. quality giving network Helping mums with cancer MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 9

10 DEVELOPING GLOBAL INSIGHT Students gain a new perspective on international business by taking part in an MBA Immersion Tour. These optional tours provide a unique business and cultural experience and will give you a depth of insight that cannot be matched in the classroom. You will have the opportunity to: meet local representatives from industry, government and the non-for-profit sector 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 develop your own networks within the country and identify study and career opportunities Delegates on the 2013 inaugural Immersion Tour 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 in Hyderabad and worked with a microfinance charity in the slums. They rated the tour 7 out of 7 in terms of the overall experience and found that their perspectives in relation to India and emerging economies had been transformed as a result of the immersion. The immersion tour is open to full-time and part-time MBA students and feature a variety of immersions to different countries each year. In 2014, two cohorts of students and faculty will visit China and Vietnam as part of the immersion program, and more immersions to emerging economies are planned, including India, Africa, South America and Indonesia. The immersion program is an extra-curricular offering designed to broaden students global business experience and translate classroom learning into practice. Students elect to participate in the immersion and pay an additional fee for participation. India will forever leave an imprint on our minds. The hope and optimism of its people, offered inspiring lessons for us all. MOHIT RAO MBA Graduate 2013 Immersion allows students to develop a truly global perspective. First-hand experience is more engaging and memorable and provides a depth of insight that cannot be matched in class. Many students have told us that their perspective on the country has altered and that they could better distil some of the theory they studied in the applied context. The immersion program has also helped to strengthen UQ Business School s international connections and has been beneficial for students to develop their own networks and identify study and career opportunities. DR SARAH KELLY MBA Program Director 10 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

11 THE 2013 MBA AWARDS WINNERS The MBA Awards Evening is to recognise and celebrate the achievements of our top graduating MBA students each year and to bring their talents and skills to the attention of potential employers. Established in 2005, the awards are presented at a gala dinner at UQ s historic Customs House in Brisbane. The December event has become a signature event of the program and 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 The Dr Margaret Mittelheuser AM and Morgans Ltd Prize in MBA Accounting and Finance TOP MBA AWARD Nadene Lee Presented by Professor Iain Watson THE DIRECTOR S AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS Chris Henderson Mathew Tibbett, Amanda Kilmister & Justin James Presented by Dr Sarah Kelly Presented by Professor Andrew Griffiths SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AWARD DR MARGARET MITTELHEUSER AM AND MORGANS FINANCIAL LIMITED PRIZE IN MBA ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE Stephanie Taylor Presented by Anthony Ryan Mark D Arcy Presented by Gabrielle Chisholm and Cathryn Mittelheuser MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 11

12 THE UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL CAREERS DIFFERENCE The Career and Recruitment Centre is designed to motivate and guide you towards achieving your personal career aspirations. Recognising the diversity of our student body, the Centre provides a service customised to suit your individual circumstances by providing access to a variety of tools and personalised services. A Careers Services Manager works with MBA students to help find the right job for you on completion of your course and will continue to work with you after you graduate. We can help you: Clarify your personal goals and objectives The Careers and Recruitment Centre is totally integrated into the structure of the MBA. Your first course - Management Frameworks (MGTS7801) - is your launch pad. With its focus on career management, the course introduces an online career exploration developed by career expert, Associate Professor Polly Parker. The Intelligent Career Card Sort takes a fresh approach - helping you gain the self knowledge that is critical to finding a career that will reward and challenge you. 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 Manage your job search effectively Market and promote yourself to targeted employers Perfect your curriculum vitae and hone your job interview skills Both the Intelligent Career Card Sort and the UQ Business School Leadership Capability Framework - developed for the MBA program - will help you take stock of your current skills and abilities. 12 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

13 WHO YOU LL MEET FLEXIBLE MBA OPTIONS Among the benefits of undertaking an MBA, one of the most significant is the people you will meet. You will get to know your peers and build lifelong personal and professional relationships. You will get to know your lecturers - all of whom are highly regarded and widely published in their fields of expertise and who are also sought-after consultants to business, industry, government and the professions. You will also meet guest speakers, including business leaders and our own Industry Fellows and Adjunct Professors. With students drawn from a wide range of industries, you can be sure of interesting, informative and diverse classroom discussion. Because the UQ Business School MBA is only open to students with meaningful work experience, good Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores for overseas students and excellent English, everyone is able to contribute at a similar level. ALUMNI SERVICES One of the most significant benefits of studying at UQ Business School is getting to know your peers and building lifelong personal and professional relationships. With over 35,000 alumni globally, UQ Business School Alumni Services provides access to a global network offering opportunities for ongoing learning, development and career enhancement. Alumni Services brings together graduates of management, commerce and business from undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs and offers a range of services and development opportunities to alumni. It offers guest lecturing, mentoring and seminar opportunities and is interested in hearing about the careers and life experiences of its alumni. UQ Business School has designed an MBA program that is highly flexible while also acknowledging the importance of what we call the cohort effect. Put simply, the cohort effect is the extra value that is generated when students can clearly identify 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 STUDY IN 1 OF 3 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/personal commitments are such that you expect to need more than two years to complete, 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. Alumni can also connect to the online communities on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube and keep up-to-date with activities through the alumni e-newsletters. STUDENT ASSOCIATION The Business School Postgraduate Association (BSPA) is the official social and industry network for all postgraduate students at UQ Business School. The BSPA organises industry speaker events, professional development workshops and networking opportunities throughout the year for the ongoing professional and personal development of its members. It also provides a point of contact with other postgraduate students. MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 13

14 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) ACCELERATED Available to domestic and international students. Duration 1 year full-time. One intake per year, in January. Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate) Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for entry into the MBA program: a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR (ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and b. have completed at least four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years fulltime 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. A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment 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 Bachelors degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant work experience with at least three of those years at supervisory/ management level (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. How to apply - domestic applicants To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit their application online via the website: All required supporting documentation must be uploaded with your online application (please see 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 mba@business.uq.edu.au How to apply - international applicants To apply for the MBA, international students are required to submit a hard copy application to the International Admissions Office. The application form for international students can be found at the back of this handbook. It is entitled International Student Application for Graduate Coursework Studies or it may be downloaded from the website: InternatGradCourseworkAppForm.pdf 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: Completed international application forms should be forwarded to: International Admissions Section J.D. Story Building The University of Queensland St Lucia, Queensland, Australia 4072 Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your application. Required documentation The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required 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. 14 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

15 4. Evidence of residency status. 5. Evidence of compliance with English language requirements. 6. For international students 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. Due dates Semester 1 intake (January) for domestic applications close 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Semester 1 intake (January) for international applications close 31 October in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Late applications will be considered on an individual basis. Credit & exemption Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details and how to apply, please refer to page 22. MBA program structure For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course enrolment, please refer to page 20. MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (12 MONTH) MBA ACCELERATED UQ Business School is offering a number of 25% tuition-fee waiver scholarships to outstanding domestic and international students commencing the full-time (12 month) accelerated MBA program in January of each year. The scholarship is available to students who undertake their MBA studies equivalent to full-time study as defined by UQ Business School. This scholarship is awarded through a competitive process. What is the scholarship? The scholarship will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 25% discount on their course tuition fees for the minimum number of units required to complete the full-time (12 month) MBA program unless otherwise stated. International students may also be eligible for an additional reimbursement of up to AUD$3,000 to cover travel expenses. How to apply Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the scholarship: 1. Have already submitted an application for entry into the full-time (12 month) MBA program and be eligible to receive an unconditional offer for admission*. That is, you must have met the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the full-time (12 month) MBA program (including GMAT, English Language proficiency, and work experience); and 2. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should: a. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and b. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and c. outline your long-term career goals; and d. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and e. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and 3. Supply two written references as follows: a. a professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and b. a character reference; and 4. Attend an interview - in Australia or via video-conference/ skype/phone interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time; and 5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as defined by UQ Business School. * Applications for admission to the full-time (12 month) MBA program should be submitted separately to your scholarship application Submitting an application Scholarship applications are to be received by 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the full-time (12 month) MBA program with a covering letter addressed to the MBA Director, and submitted to: MBA Student Liaison Officer mba@business.uq.edu.au Applicants will be notified via of the outcome of the scholarship selection process as soon as possible. MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP Domestic students who undertake the accelerated program whose employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for the MBA corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further details. NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director whose decision is final. Further details are located at: MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 15

16 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) STREAMLINED Available to domestic students only. Duration 24 months. Two intakes per year: February and July. Students completing the streamlined 24 month option may be required to attend one MBA course in a one week intensive mode, run Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. Full attendance is compulsory. Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate) Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for entry into the MBA program: a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR (ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and b. have completed at least four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years fulltime work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive Dean; and c. applicants may be required to attend an interview. A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment 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 Bachelors degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant work experience, with at least three of those years at supervisory/ management level (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. How to apply - domestic applicants To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit their application online via the website: All required supporting documentation must be uploaded with your online application (please see 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 mba@business.uq.edu.au Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your application. Required documentation The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required 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. 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. Due dates Semester 1 intake (February) applications close 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Semester 2 intake (July) applications close 31 May of the year of commencement in the MBA program. Late applications will be considered on an individual basis. Credit & exemption Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details and how to apply, please refer to page 22. MBA program structure For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course enrolment, please refer to page UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

17 MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (24 MONTH) MBA STREAMLINED - COMPLETION INCENTIVE UQ Business School is offering a fee waiver incentive to domestic students who complete the MBA program in 24 months as defined by UQ Business School. What is the completion incentive? The completion incentive will entitle the successful applicants to receive a 100% tuition fee re-imbursement for two (2) MBA courses (excluding courses completed either cross institutionally or through Executive Education) after the successful completion of the MBA program in 24 months. The MBA program must be completed in 24 months. The completion incentive is awarded through a competitive process. Applicants must meet each of the following criteria in order to be eligible to apply for the completion incentive: 1. Be a domestic student; and 2. Successfully complete the MBA program in 24 months; and 3. NOT have received any credit into the MBA program for previous studies; and 4. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as defined by UQ Business School. Submitting an application Completion incentive applications are to be received within five business days after your MBA graduation ceremony and submitted to: MBA Student Liaison Officer mba@business.uq.edu.au Applicants will be notified via of the outcome of the completion incentive selection process as soon as possible. MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP Domestic students who undertake the streamlined program whose employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for the MBA corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further details. NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director whose decision is final. Further details are located at: How to apply Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the completion incentive: 5. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should: a. describe what value you think you brought to your fellow MBA students; and b. outline your long-term career goals; and c. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and d. outline how you added value to the MBA program; and 6. Supply two written references as follows: a. one professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and b. one character reference. MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 17

18 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) FLEXIBLE Available to domestic students only. Duration Maximum completion duration for this program is 7 years. Two intakes per year: February and July. Students completing the flexible part-time program may be required to attend one MBA course in a one week intensive mode, run Monday through Friday 9am - 5pm. Full attendance is compulsory. Entry requirements (revised 19 June 2014 by UQ Senate) Applicants must meet the following requirements to be considered for entry into the MBA program: a. (i) hold an approved degree with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; OR (ii) hold the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ with a GPA of at least 4.5 on a 7-point scale; and b. have completed at least four years 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. applicants may be required to attend an interview. A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication, and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment 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 Bachelors degree are able to enter via the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as long as they have at least seven years relevant work experience with at least three of those years at supervisory/ management level (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. How to apply - domestic applicants To apply for the MBA, domestic students are required to submit their application online via the website: All required supporting documentation must be uploaded with your online application (please see 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 mba@business.uq.edu.au Remember, follow all the instructions closely and double check to ensure that ALL necessary documentation accompanies your application. Required documentation The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required 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. 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. Due dates Semester 1 intake (February) applications close 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program. Semester 2 intake (July) applications close 31 May of the year of commencement in the MBA program. Late applications will be considered on an individual basis. Credit & exemption Students who have completed comparable postgraduate study may be eligible for credit and/or exemption. For specific details and how to apply, please refer to page 20. MBA program structure 18 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015

19 For a complete plan on how to structure your MBA course enrolment, please refer to page 20. MBA SCHOLARSHIP FULL-TIME (24 MONTH) MBA STREAMLINED - COMPLETION INCENTIVE UQ Business School is offering a fee waiver incentive to domestic students who complete the MBA program in 24 months as defined by UQ Business School. subsequently change to the streamlined may be eligible for the MBA streamlined - completion incentive if they meet the specified criteria upon graduation (ie. still complete the MBA program within 24 months). Please refer to page 17 for further details. MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP Domestic students who undertake the flexible program whose employer is funding the full tuition fees may be eligible for the MBA corporate scholarship. Please refer to page 19 for further details. Domestic students who commence in the flexible program and MBA CORPORATE SCHOLARSHIP Accelerated, Streamlined & Flexible domestic students (Australia ONLY) UQ Business School is offering a number of 50% tuition fee waiver corporate scholarships to employers who enrol more than one staff member as a domestic student (must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program in the same academic calendar year. The corporate scholarship is available to employers who are paying the full tuition fee for their staff to enrol as domestic students (must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program. What is the corporate scholarship? The corporate scholarship will entitle the employer to receive a 50% discount on their staff members course tuition fees for the minimum number of units required to complete the MBA program unless otherwise stated. The staff members must commence and be enrolled as domestic students (must be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents) in the MBA program in the same academic calendar year. How to apply Applicants must meet each of the following conditions in order to apply for the corporate scholarship: 1. Have already submitted an application for entry into the MBA program and be eligible to receive an unconditional offer for admission*. That is, you must have met the standard entry criteria for acceptance into the MBA Program (including work experience); and 2. Provide a personal statement of no more than 1000 words (use 1.5 spacing and 12 point font) in support of your application. This statement should: a. explain why you want to undertake the MBA at UQ Business School; and b. describe what value you think you will bring to your fellow MBA students; and c. outline your long-term career goals; and d. provide evidence of your leadership skills and community involvement; and e. outline how you will add value to the MBA program; and 3. Supply two written references as follows: a. a professional reference from a current or former (recent) supervisor or manager; and b. a character reference; and 4. Attend an interview - in Australia or via video-conference/ skype/phone interview. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable time; and 5. NOT have been awarded any other MBA Scholarship as defined by UQ Business School. * Applications for admission to the MBA program should be submitted separately to your corporate scholarship application. Submitting an application Corporate scholarship applications are to be received by: Semester 1 intake applications close 30 November in the year prior to commencement of the MBA program Semester 2 intake applications close 31 May in the year of commencement of the MBA program Covering s are to be addressed to the MBA Director and submitted to: MBA Student Liaison Officer mba@business.uq.edu.au Applicants will be notified via of the outcome of the corporate scholarship selection process as soon as possible. NOTE: All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the MBA Director whose decision is final. Further details are located at: MBA HANDBOOK 2015 UQ BUSINESS SCHOOL 19

20 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 MGTS7806 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. All students completing the MBA program should adhere to the following guidelines for enrolment 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 from your semester of commencement to complete the MBA program. You are able to take any offering of a course that suits your schedule, e.g. intensive or internal (which means weeknight) 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 BUSINESS SCHOOL MBA HANDBOOK 2015