School of Business Graduate Programs. Build on your Success

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1 School of Graduate Programs Build on your Success

2 Studying at the University of Ballarat University of Ballarat The University of Ballarat is the third oldest tertiary institution in Australia. Established in 870, it was originally known as the School of Mines but became a University in 994 and renamed as the University of Ballarat. Today the University of Ballarat is the only multi-sector institution outside the capital cities in Australia offering higher education and vocation programs that allows students to complete key tertiary qualifications through a variety of pathways at the same institution. Why study at the University of Ballarat? As one of Australia s oldest universities, the University of Ballarat has a number of global advantages that make it a destination of genuine choice for people wishing to obtain a quality internationally focused graduate course. These advantages include: A five star ranking for teaching the highest possible in Australia A genuinely global orientation to courses and teaching, with our programs delivered in more than five countries Small classes of generally less than 40 students Carefully selected partner institutions which deliver quality, professionalism, care and attention in their delivery of our programs under a tried and tested quality control delivery and management system A flexible, empathetic, and interactive delivery style across the world Academic reputation The School of at the Mt Helen campus of the University of Ballarat has an outstanding reputation, both nationally and internationally, for excellence in teaching, research and discussion of business issues. The School of is recognised for graduating business professionals who are confident, competent and well-educated. Graduates are groomed to be future business leaders, so gain a strong understanding of business principles and the ability to think conceptually and analytically. Students are prepared for exciting and varied professional careers in business, commerce and management and many graduates hold prestigious positions in industry, government and education in Australia and overseas. Accreditation Depending on the courses undertaken, students can receive accreditation from a variety of key professional bodies in commerce, accounting and management. Membership of professional associations can provide students with valuable networking prospects, skills support, and various development opportunities. Assessment methods Assessment methods can include formal, end of semester examinations and continuous assessment throughout the semester such as written assignments/essays and field projects. Why study business? The business world is constantly changing! leaders must consider the impact of environmental issues such as energy, pollution and water in relation to manufacturing and production processes, and overall business and management decisions. The Global Financial Crisis has changed the financial landscape of world markets and consumer purchasing behaviour. Technology has altered the way businesses communicate and interact with all stakeholders, and how managers and staff work together. A high value is now placed on knowledge systems and being a learning organisation. To meet these changes, all businesses must make decisions that are socially responsible as well as financially sound, and contribute to the growth of the organisation. Because of these changes, exciting career positions in business exist in industry, public and community sectors for graduates with strong business skills. HHHHH Teaching quality HHHH Graduate satisfaction Good Universities Guide August 00 Mt Helen campus University of Ballarat

3 School of Welcome to the School of I am enormously proud to introduce to you our professional graduate programs in management and accounting, and in particular the Master of Administration, (MBA) the Master of (MBM), the Master of Commerce (MC) and Master of Professional (MPA). To me, and our university, these graduate programs are the very pinnacles of our coursework programs. The MBA offers courses in marketing, management, economics, accounting and allied fields and is an ideal vehicle for business professionals who want a core, mainstream MBA which can equip them to deal with existing and potential career challenges at home and abroad. The MBM is one of Australia s very few genuine action learning programs which takes students on a exciting, involving and at times challenging journey of learning, knowledge and application through carefully nurtured and interactive learning processes designed to deal with various aspects of management in a changing and dynamic environment. The widely sought after Master of Professional (MPA) and Master of Commerce (MC) provide students with pathways to full professional recognition as a professional accountant as both programs are accredited by the Certified Practising Accountants (CPA Australia) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICCA) All the graduate programs offer cutting edge knowledge delivered in a typically small class situation, context and environment designed to meet the needs of each and every student. Our university has a proud and rich 40 year history of delivering state of the art programs in a caring and supportive manner and I am also very pleased to announce that our graduate programs are developed with a global orientation and focus as they are delivered in over ten locations in Australia and the Asia/Pacific region. Starting 0, we are undertaking some bold graduate initiatives that will completely globalise our offerings and augment our programs by expanding into tourism, financial services and business sustainability. One such exciting initiative is having an affiliate status with Harvard University to deliver with their research institute a course in economic development. In each and every location we deliver quality to our students through carefully selected staff, exciting and diverse programs, and a genuine sense of interaction, leadership and involvement. We have not focused on size: we have focused on quality. Here indeed is one example of thinking global but acting local. Our programs are also available to a range of client groups and can be offered in a variety of study modes. No matter where we deliever our programs or in what study mode, we focus on one key issue to meet the needs of our students. Academic partners The vision and passion for quality education is shared with our valued partners located in Australia and around the world. Now and in the future, students have the opportunity to study in locations as diverse as China, India, Malaysia and Vietnam. Australia AMI Education Melbourne Australian Technical and College (ATMC) East Gippsland TAFE Sale Institute of and Information Technology (IIBIT) Adelaide and Sydney Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) Melbourne and Sydney CHINA Dalian University of Foreign Languages Guangdong Baiyun University Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shenzhen Polytechnic University HONG KONG Sino Education India Somani campus program Malaysia City University College of Science and Technology Stamford College Singapore Dimensions College Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) Industry partners We work closely with Australian and international companies to develop programs within the framework of the organisation s staff development requirements and the university accredited management qualifications. To strengthen our global commitment, we are actively seeking industry partners around the world so as to expand our academic and professional engagement. Industry partners include Ericsson, Mars Confectionary, McDonalds Corporation, Ballarat Health Services, IBM and Manningham City Council. Therefore, I welcome you to the exciting possibility of joining us for a journey of discovery, renewal, excitement and challenge through one of our graduate programs. Associate Professor Mike Willis Head, School of (Acting) 3

4 Graduate programs The generalist management programs, are intended for business professionals who have some managerial experience and are looking to expand their managerial knowledge and skills. The management programs focus on critical areas of integration whilst allowing some specialisation to accommodate specific career paths. Through individual and teambased assessment, students develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis that will enable them to deal with many facets of business management. Students can undertake graduate management programs at masters, diploma or certificate level including: Master of Administration Master of Administration (Health Services ) Master of Administration ( ) Master of Administration ( ) Master of Administration () Master of Graduate Diploma of Graduate Certificate of The graduate management programs are professionally recognised by the Australian Institute (AHRI), the Australian Institute (AMI) and the Australian Institute of (AIM). Master of Administration (CRICOS Code 036C) of Change* courses and Economics * Master of Administration (Health Services ) (CRICOS Code 0638B) Innovation Operations * Master of Administration ( ) (CRICOS Code 0443C) Economics of Change of Change and courses and Leadership in Health Services courses Economics * and Contemporary Issues in Health Services Evidence-based Practice in Health Services and Change Agent Strategies - Employee Relations courses Economics and or Entrepreneurship* Managerial Skills Workshop* Policy in Health Services * Innovation* Human Job Design Master of Administration ( ) (CRICOS Code 05086G) Economics of Globalisation** Issues in ** Comparative Issues in **s of Change * Electives are selected from the graduate program and can include Financial Policy, Entrepreneurship,Change Agent Strategies, Managing the Legal Environment, Strategic, Operations, Skills, Project, Applied Project, Innovation, Consultancy, Consultancy Project and Services Organisations. In some cases prerequisite courses must be completed. **Or Managing and e- Legal Issues and in the Environment Please note: Students wishing to specialise in must complete Strategic, in the Environment and Services in the course plan. Students wishing to specialise in must complete Change Agent Strategies, Employee Relations and Strategic s. Some specialised courses may not be offered at all delivery locations. Students holding overseas accounting qualifications seeking Australian profession accreditation/membership may include in their electives up to three nominated accounting courses, provided they do not overlap with and and Financial Policy. 4

5 Master of Administration (MBA) In today s globalised, competitive environment, education is one of the critical keys to continuing success, at home and abroad. As the business world becomes increasingly volatile and changing, the trend toward further education in the workplace is increasing. For many people, an MBA is the ideal vehicle to undertake for personal, business and career reasons. Encompassing core subject areas such as marketing, management, economic, accounting and allied areas a MBA can equip professionals to develop their competitive skills and that means success. However, not all MBA degrees are the same and it is here that the University of Ballarat has developed its own special niche and brand. Our MBA has a number of specific, core strengths that have won us plaudits in Australia and Asia such as: Small interactive classes Constant assessment of each course to ensure that they are relevant, up to date and exciting Carefully selected teaching staff who are leaders in their respective fields and who have a passion for what they do A blend of practical, industry based concepts and theoretical dimensions to give students the best of both worlds A genuinely caring and supportive environment Our MBA focuses on delivering state of the art knowledge in the context that offers meaningful education and real value to each and every student. The School of MBA is international yet local; practical yet theoretical; interactive yet rigorous a program that is designed to meet the needs of business professionals today and in the future. Master of Administration () (CRICOS Code 04433A) of Change courses and Economics * Graduate Diploma of (CRICOS Code 0368J) courses and Economics Graduate Certificate of (CRICOS Code 0367K) courses and yet local our MBA combines international orientation and knowledge with particular emphasis on the student and their individual learning needs. Associate Professor Mike Willis Head, School of (Acting) Strategic in the Environment Innovation* Managerial Skills Workshop* Services * * Electives are selected from the graduate program and can include Financial Policy, Entrepreneurship,Change Agent Strategies, Managing the Legal Environment, Strategic, Operations, Skills, Project, Applied Project, Innovation, Consultancy, Consultancy Project and Services Organisations. In some cases prerequisite courses must be completed. 5

6 Graduate programs Master of (MBM) The School of offers a distinctive Master of (MBM) for practising managers that makes extensive use of work related assignments and an Action Learning Project and is designed to assist business managers who wish to become more effective managers. The School of has a distinguished record of leadership in this area of business education and using the action learning approach, the MBM focuses on the evaluation of work-based experience and issues to facilitate and guide the learning process. The program s goals emphasise educating and developing effective practitioners and consultants. Such an emphasis requires the development of practical, operational and advocacy skills; including problem solving, team and organisational development, project planning and evaluation. Graduates from the MBM program will achieve a deep understanding of management functions and processes, with a highly developed strategic orientation. They will have a high tolerance for ambiguity and complexity, a capacity for innovation and change; and a flexible, interactive and ethical management style. Their skills will be appropriate for the reality of the workplace, and for managing and developing business in the challenges and uncertainties of the dynamics of the market. Action Learning Action Learning is an accelerated learning process that is internationally acknowledged as a highly effective platform for management education. Action Learning focuses on: Experience in the workplace Reflections on those experiences, individually and hrough feedback from others Concepts, models, techniques and information gained through research Active application and experimentation of learning within both the program and the workplace The MBM provides students with a distinctive skill set that is framed in the context of action learning in the workplace. The program features: Small interactive classes Constant assessment of each course to ensure that they are relevant, up to date and exciting Carefully selected teaching staff who are leaders in their respective fields and who have a passion for what they do A blend of practical, industry based concepts and theoretical dimensions to give students the best of both worlds A genuinely caring and supportive environment Master of (CRICOS Code 0888M) courses Experience an exciting and challenging journey of learning through an action learning approach that will assist you to successfully manage the changing management environment. Associate Professor Mike Willis Head, School of (Acting) * usually from MBA courses, Action Learning and Action Research Methodology Managerial Skills Workshop Action Learning Dissertation Innovation or Change Agent Strategies Action Learning Dissertation Research Methodology Action Learning Dissertation 6

7 Graduate programs The Master of Professional (MPA) and the Master of Commerce (Professional ) are professional programs in accounting that provide students with pathways to full professional recognition as a professional accountant. The programs enable graduates of any discipline to complete the educational requirements for associate membership of professional accounting associations in Australia. The Masters of Professional (MPA) provides a comprehensive sequence of study in accounting, as well as introducing related areas such as business law, financial management, economics and quantitative methods for business. The Master of Commerce (Professional ) is a more extensive program as it aims to broaden student knowledge, values and skills in commerce-related subject areas that are additional to the core curriculum in accounting and business areas. Both programs are accredited by Certified Practising Accountants (CPA Australia) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICCA) and graduates of these programs can apply for membership of both associations. Master of Commerce (Professional ) (CRICOS Code 05575M) Concepts and Practice Corporate Financial Information Systems & Design for Accountants Corporate Law Auditing and Assurance Services Innovation Students not wanting to proceed to Masters level in accounting, but wish to develop knowledge and skills in key commerce courses, can undertake a Graduate Diploma of Commerce or a Graduate Certificate of Commerce. courses Economics Quantitative Methods for Financial s Commercial Law Cost and Taxation Law and Practice Master of Professional (CRICOS Code 05574A) courses Concepts and Practice Corporate Information Systems & Design for Accountants Corporate Law Economics Quantitative Methods for Commercial Law Cost and Financial Auditing and Assurance Services Financial s Taxation Law and Practice Graduate Diploma of Commerce (CRICOS Code 0557C) Concepts and Practice Corporate Information Systems & Design for Accountants Corporate Law courses Economics Quantitative Methods for Commercial Law Cost and Graduate Certificate of Commerce (CRICOS Code 05570E) Concepts and Practice Information Systems & Design for Accountants courses Economics Commercial Law 7

8 Entry requirements: Candidates should, in general, have: a Bachelors degree or equivalent, or an appropriate professional qualification and a minimum of two years relevant work experience. However, candidates who do not meet the above criteria may apply to enter the program if they have five years relevant work experience at management level and are assessed by the Graduate Programs Coordinator as being able to successfully complete the program and make a positive contribution to the learning environment. In most cases, to assist in establishing aptitude and suitability, applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in whereupon after successful completion of the four courses with a credit average, they will be offered entry into the Masters program with advanced standing of those four courses. If a candidate has the appropriate academic/ professional qualification but lacks relevant work experience, they may be admitted to the program after successfully completing an Industry Immersion Program where it is offered. Formal application must be made to enter the program and in some circumstances, an interview may be required. English Proficiency Requirements: The medium of instruction for the University s program is English, and international candidates are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. students will be expected to have a TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6 or equivalent to enter the graduate program. For further information, please contact: Graduate programs Jenny Trounce Postgraduate Administrative Coordinator Phone: j.trounce@ballarat.edu.au Web: < programs/graduate.shtml> candidates candidates should apply through Student Programs at the University of Ballarat. students must satisfy Australian Government requirements and conditions for study in Australia as well as the entry requirements for the University of Ballarat. For further information please contact: Student Programs Phone: <international@ballarat.edu.au>. Web: < international>. School of University of Ballarat University Drive Mt Helen VIC 3350 PO Box 663 Ballarat VIC 3353 Australia Phone: <info@ballarat.edu.au> Web: < CRICOS Provider No. 0003D Information is correct at the time of printing, however the University of Ballarat reserves the right to alter any program, procedure, regulation or fee without notice. Prospective students should carefully read all official correspondence, and other sources of information for students (including the website) to be aware of information updates. December 00. 8