university of adelaide business school mba programs 2011

8/8/2019 University of Adelaide Business School MBA Programs 2011

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BUSINESSSCHOOL

MBA2011 PROGRAM


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1 Welcome from the Head of School

2 The University of AdelaideBusiness School

3 The Adelaide MBA Program

4 How does the Adelaide MBA work?

5 Study Options

6 Frequently Asked Questions

7 Structure of Programs

7 MBA Core Courses

9 MBA (Advanced)Additional Core Courses

9 Elective Courses

10 Fees & Financial Support

10 Admission Requirements

11 Applications

CONTENTS


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WELCOME FROM

THE HEAD OF SCHOOL

Welcome to the University of Adelaide Business

School - a new era in business education.

Delivering world-class, relevant programs in the

undergraduate, postgraduate, and post-experience arenas,

the University of Adelaide Business School is the premier

provider of tertiary business programs in South Australia.

The Business School brings together a talented team ofover 70 academics with a wealth of experience in teaching,

researching, consulting and business practice. Staff are

at the forefront of global business research and have truly

international perspectives.

The Business School is currently pursuing accreditation

through the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate

Schools of Business (AACSB). This is the ultimate level of

endorsement sought by business education providers and

offers substantial benefits to students who undertake an

MBA program at the University of Adelaide.

This brochure sets out the details of the MBA suite of

high quality programs, including the nested GraduateCertificate in Business Administration and Graduate Diploma

in Business Administration.

Our emphasis is on assisting you to develop problem-solving

and communication skills, leadership and team building

skills, critical and analytical abilities which enable you to

better understand and deal with the complex issues of

management in a changing business environment.

In selecting students we look for high quality people with the

potential to not only benefit from but also contribute to the

educational experience. While practical in orientation, the

learning experience will provide you with a solid theoretical

grounding in management.

You will have opportunities to apply what you learn through

workplace-based projects.

I invite you to review our programs and

contact us to discuss your study options.

Associate Professor Barry BurganHead, Business School.


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THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDEBUSINESS SCHOOL

The University of Adelaide

Established in 1874, The University of Adelaide is one

of Australias finest universities and it has a strong

international reputation.

The University of Adelaide was recenlty ranked 4th in

Australia and 73rd in the world among over 9000 universities

in the Times Higher Education Rankings. This places it firmly

in the top 1% of universities across the globe.

It enjoys status as a first rate, forward-looking and innovative

university. It is directly associated with five Nobel Prize

winners and has produced more than 100 Rhodes Scholars.

The University regularly attracts more research funding per

capita than any other university in Australia.

The University of Adelaide is a member of prestigious

Australian Group of Eight elite Universities.

In line with its reputation for innovation, in 1963 The University

of Adelaide established the first MBA program in South

Australia and one of the first in Australia.

The University of AdelaideBusiness School

Cutting-edge research combines with real-world industry

experience to deliver programs that are stimulating, relevant,

and provide students with skills that are transportable to

any profession.

The pursuit of AACSB accreditation has raised the Schools

profile in the global arena and has created opportunities

for links with the worlds top universities. In addition, close

affiliations with crucial professional bodies ensures that allprograms offered by the University of Adelaide Business

School impart relevant, quality skills that are sought-after in

todays economy.

Please visit: www.business.adelaide.edu.au for biographies,

qualifications, professional memberships, active research

and publications of the University of Adelaide business

schools team of more than 70 academic staff.

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THE ADELAIDE MBA (MASTER OFBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) PROGRAM

Why should you do an MBA at Adelaide?

The MBA provides a broad base of knowledge to equip our students for

managerial roles, rather than just the acquisition of an off-the-shelf set of

skills. The aim is to develop problem solving and communication skills,

leadership and team building skills, and analytical and critical abilities that

will enable you to understand better and deal with the complex issues of

management in a rapidly changing business environment.

The MBA program emphasises the development of abilities to:

Master leadership skills

Understand the functional interrelationships between different areas of

an organisation and the broader interaction of the organisation with

its environment

Recognise and act effectively on problems and opportunities confronting

an organisation

Coordinate and apply an organisations financial, physical, technological

and human resources in pursuit of important objectives

Understand and communicate effectively with people inside and outside

an organisation Evaluate current management policies and practices to develop new

ways to improve organisational effectiveness.

Students in the program come from a wide variety of disciplines,

professional backgrounds and cultures, many with high standing from

undergraduate areas. The School seeks to provide them with a solid

grounding in academic disciplines relevant to management. Students will

acquire the conceptual and analytical abilities they need to make and carry

out decisions at a senior managerial level.

While the 12 course MBA program suits the needs of many, some students

seek a deeper level of knowledge. The MBA (Advanced) program provides

opportunities for these students, including:

Those seeking a wider range of knowledge, which is needed for thehighest levels of organisational leadership

Those seeking to specialise in one particular area, by undertaking

four electives

Those seeking to undertake further study as part of a life long learning

process, and wishing to gain accreditation for this

It is possible for students enrolled in the 12 course MBA to progress into

the 16 course MBA (Advanced), as both programs have a common core.

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Flexibility

The table below provides an explanation of the

four programs and the articulation between

them. There are four entry and four exit points.

Study completed in one program can be

counted towards the next level program.For example, you may enrol in the Graduate

Certificate in Business Administration and

proceed through to the Graduate Diploma,

MBA or MBA (Adv) with credit for courses

completed.

Conversely, provided you meet the entry

requirements, you may choose to enrol in the

highest qualification, the MBA (Adv) and then,

upon meeting program requirements, exit

with a lesser qualification, e.g. the Graduate

Diploma in Business Administration.

You decide how many courses you enrol in

each trimester and, provided you complete

your selected program within the maximum

completion time, you may suspend

your studies for a trimester to cope with

employment or other commitments.

Fast-track

Each course (subject) is delivered over a

twelve week trimester. There are 3 trimesters in

an academic year. This allows you to condense

your studies into a shorter period of time. For

example, undertaking the MBA in a full-time

mode would require only one year to complete.

To view the current timetable, visit:

www.business.adelaide.edu.au

Study modes and time commitment

All programs can be studied part-time or full-

time. Program structures are flexible and allow

students to choose a study pattern that suits

the competing demands of work, family and

other commitments.

Study load

A part-time study load is typically one or two

courses each trimester and a full-time load

is three or four courses each trimester. It is

recommended that part-time students enrol

in one course in their first trimester of study in

order to determine the workload requirements.

The total contact time for most courses is

36 hours (3 hours per week), excluding the

open book examination in core courses. In

addition, students will be required to spend

extra time on private study and group work.

It is estimated that most students will spend

8 hours per week per course in reading,

assignments, preparation and/or group work.

Maxiumum Completion Times

Graduate Certificate in 2 yrs

Business Administration

Graduate Diploma in 3 yrsBusiness Administration

Master of Business Administration 5 yrs

Master of Business 6 yrs

Administration (Advanced)

Learning Environment

Small Class Sizes

Classes have a maximum number of 35

students and the average is 25 students. This

allows individuals time to contribute in class,

without being overwhelmed by large numbers.

Balanced Number of

International and Local StudentsAdelaide classes include approximately 15%

of students from overseas. This provides

valuable diversity in the classroom and group

work situations.

Experience of Peers

Students in the programs are middle to senior

level managers and professionals from a

diverse range of commercial and government

organisations, both local and international.

The varied experiences of these participants

produces a rich learning environment, which

fosters unique long-lasting business and

social networks.

Face-to-Face Learning

The Business School maintains the view that

an MBA should be taught face-to-face in order

to facilitate beneficial interaction between

students and academic staff. It also fosters

valuable networking opportunities.

Student Learning Advisers

All students have access to the Learning Advisers

in the Faculty. This includes access to bridging

programs, advice regarding research, analysisand assignment writing, a Program Handbook,

and a student Communication Skills Guide.

For more information, visit:


HOW DOES THE

ADELAIDE MBA WORK?

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GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION +4

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION +4

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED) +4

4 8 12 16

PROGRAM NUMBER OF COURSES


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Study Options

After Hours Teaching

Classes are scheduled to accommodate full-

time working professionals. They are generally

held on weeknights from 4.30-7.30 pm. Some

courses are delivered on alternate Saturdays,

in a six-hour teaching block typically from

8.30am-2.30 pm.

Intensive Courses

Some courses are offered in intensive mode

over three to six weeks with classes generally

held over a Friday and Saturday.

Summer School

The Business School operates an MBA

Summer School over a two week period

each January, this gives students the option

to speed up the progress of their studies.

Classes are held in intensive mode, with six

hours of study on alternate days, over a 12

day period.

Real World Application

Business Project

This is a formally assessed course in which

students undertake either an individual or

group-based project for a real organisation.

This demonstrates the direct value of skills

acquired through the MBA to a business and

gives students a unique opportunity to add

direct value to an organisation.

Management Project

This project provides an opportunity for anindividual student or a team of students to

complete an applied research project based

on a real business problem or issue. Students

may choose either a case study project which

analyses a real-world management issue or

a project which undertakes the investigation

of a particular problem and makes

recommendations. A program of activities

will be completed and lead to a case or

project report and presentation.

Internship

Students have the opportunity to undertake a

professional internship within an organisationas part of their MBA study. Short term

placements are designed for full-time students

and are carefully tailored to suit everyones

needs. Internships are offered across a diverse

range of industries and organisations, fromgovernment departments to large private

companies and not-for-profit organisations.

Alumni Support

The MBA Alumni Association (MBAAA) is an

important part of the life and community of the

Business School, as it forms an integral part

of the Schools business relationships. MBA

students may apply to become members of

the MBAAA (free of charge) from the time they

enrol, enabling them to immediately benefit

from graduate experience and connections.

The MBAAA conducts regular events, including

monthly breakfasts and forums featuring

graduates. The network is diverse, including

students and graduates who work and live

locally, interstate and overseas.The MBAAA offers an annual prize for the

best student in the foundation course

Fundamentals of Leadership.

For events and the current list of the

MBAAA Executive Committee, visit:


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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE/STUDY ABROAD

MBA students studying at Adelaide have the opportunity to study overseas in some of themost highly ranked MBA programs in the world. The University of Adelaide Business

School has partnerships with the following Business Schools, which enable its students

to undertake one or two MBA courses via intensive study in Helsinki, Milan, Paris,

Frankfurt or Maastricht. Some programs incur no additional study fee as they are part of

the University exchange agreements.

Exchange programs vary from 2 to 3 weeks, with the option to credit either 1 or 2 courses

towards the Adelaide MBA. The benefits of networking with international MBA students

from around the world is priceless and those that have participated often report that it

has been a life changing experience.

A sample of the opportunities available to MBA students:

Intensive courses in the MBA program at Aalto University, Finland

(previously Helsinki School of Economics)

2 week ESSAM summer program at Aarhus School of Business, Denmark

ESCP_EAP Grand Ecoles 6 week summer semester in Paris, France

Handelschochsule Graduate School of Management in Leipzig, Germany

3 week summer program at the European Business School in Frankfurt, Germany

Audencia School of Management in Nantes, France

2 week summer program at Bocconis Business School in Milan, Italy


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FREQUENTLY ASKED

QUESTIONSHow relevant is MBA classroomand private study to real life?

You will learn tools and techniques with immediate

application. You will also take away practical frameworks

and ideas that you can use in your workplace. Learning

involves the application of academic theory. Case studies,

readings and exercises bring the theory to life. Your learning

is also shaped by the input of experienced professionals

and managers who make up the student body.

The Adelaide MBA draws high calibre students: middle

and senior managers from a wide range of industries,

and professionals with a wealth of work experience. The

average age is 28-45, and many students have more than

10 years management experience.

When are the intakes andhow long are the study periods?

Courses are offered in trimesters, commencing late

January, mid May, and early September. Each trimester is

approximately 13 weeks long, including the exam week.

There is a two week vacation break after the first trimester

and the second trimester. The MBA academic year

concludes in early December and recommences at the

end of January the following year.

In January students who have already completed the

prerequisite core courses may enrol in the intensive

Summer School. Held in Adelaide, Summer School also

attracts students enrolled in the Schools Singapore

MBA Program.

How much time do I have to spend studyingfor each course?

You should set aside around 8 hours per week, per course

for private study outside of the typical 3 hour classes, to

complete readings and group work.

What is the fee structureand what is included in the fees?

Please refer to page 10 for current local and international

tuition fees. Fees must be paid up-front each trimester, for

the courses enrolled in for that trimester.

In addition to tuition fees, you should budget around $100

per course for textbooks. All other course materials and

readings are provided by the School. Taxation rebates

may apply.

Australian citizens and holders of a permanent

humanitarian visa may be eligible for a FEE-HELP

government loan. For information about this, please refer

to www.goingtouni.gov.au

Can I apply without a degree?

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is

the entry pathway for applicants without a degree.

Applicants must demonstrate a minimum of seven years

of management experience.

For those not yet ready to enter an award program,

the Executive Education Unit offers a Professional

Management Program. This is a 12-month part-time,

practical and applied management program that givescredit for two courses in the Graduate Certificate in

Business Administration, Graduate Diploma in Business

Administration or MBA.

For further information, please visit:

www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/execed

Can I get credit for studiesI have undertaken elsewhere?

We treat applications for credit and substitution on an

individual case basis to ensure that the level of studies you

have undertaken is comparable to the quality of courses

offered at the University of Adelaide.

Students are invited to submit their applications for credit or

substitution with as much supporting documentation as

possible to the MBA program adviser.


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Program Details and Articulation

The Schools programs form a nested

sequence. The details of each program are

outlined below.

Graduate Certificate inBusiness Administration

For managers who wish to take an introductory

management program we offer the 4 course

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

(GCBA). Applicants who do not have a

bachelor degree but who have a minimum

of seven years relevant work experience,

in management or leadership roles, must

enrol in this program first. After successfully

completing the GCBA, they may apply to

transfer into the Graduate Diploma in Business

Administration, and then into the MBA or MBA

(Adv) program. The four GCBA courses willbe credited towards the higher level program.

Graduate Diploma inBusiness Administration

An 8 course Graduate Diploma in Business

Administration (GDBA) is also available. The

GDBA consists of 6 compulsary core courses

and 2 electives. Students who are considering

enrolling in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) in

the future are encouraged to choose two

MBA required core courses in place of the

two electives in the GDBA program.

Master of Business Administration

The MBA program is designed for managers

who wish to advance their career, gain

valuable skills and insights and expand their

business networks. It is the most popular of

the programs, striking a balance between

depth of skills and knowledge covered and

overall time commitment. Students in this

program must successfully complete 8compulsary core courses and 4 elective courses.

Master of BusinessAdministration (Advanced)

The MBA (Advanced) program is designed

to cater for several different needs. Students

seeking the highest levels of organisational

leadership have an opportunity to go beyond

the standard 12 course MBA degree to

broaden their managerial knowledge. Students

wishing to specialise in particular areas of

general management can add to their MBA.

MBA CORE COURSES

FUNDAMENTALS OF LEADERSHIP

Fundamentals of Leadership is the foundation

course for all programs. Upon completion,

students will possess an understanding of

the development of management thought

and practice, providing a background

against which new trends in management

can be viewed. They will be able to identify

and discuss the major challenges facing

management in todays environment

and develop the understanding and

communication skills required to effectively

lead and manage a diverse workforce.

ACCOUNTING FOR MANAGERS

Participants in this course will develop the

essential ability of all managers, to use

complex accounting information as a platform

for decision-making. The course develops

skills in interpreting earnings statements,

balance sheets and cash flow reports. In the

second phase of the course students will take

away highly relevant skills in areas such as

budgeting, product and service costing andshort-run decision-making.

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

Marketing lies at the core of all business.

Whatever the character or size of your entity,

its profit can come from only one place: the

marketplace. All businesses are dependent

on the income they earn from their customers,

clients or buyers. In most businesses it

is Marketing Managers who are primarily

responsible for keeping their companyclose to its customers. All those who have a

direct responsibility for identifying, reaching

and satisfying customers are engaged in

marketing and everybody in a business needs

to understand its marketplace activities. This

course offers a complete introduction to

professional marketing thought and action.

ECONOMICS FOR MANAGEMENT

This course provides an introduction to

economic thinking and its relevance and

application to managing organisations. The

first part of the course deals with the structure

of markets, including perfect competition,

monopoly and oligopoly, and the competitive

regulatory environment. The second part deals

with the determinants of the aggregate level of

output and employment, and elements in the

determination of macroeconomic policy

including interest rates, inflation and foreign

trade and capital flows. The focus of the

course is on current issues and their implications

for managers and competitive organisations.

MANAGING CONTEMPORARY

ORGANISATIONS

This course exposes students to some key

influences and perspectives on the manage-

ment of organisations. Its focus is primarily on

human issues that affect and are dealt with

by managers day-to-day. The course is an

extension of Fundamentals of Leadership

and provides the background and theoretical

framework for more advanced studies in

business management. The course begins

by examining the nature of organisation as

an open system. Then the management

challenge in relation to various facets of

organisation is reviewed learning, motivation,

politics, performance, ethics, culture, innovation,

decision-making, structure and change.

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MANAGERIAL FINANCE

Initially this course will cover the concepts of

valuation in finance and show how they can

be applied to valuing corporate securities.

Adopting a value creation perspective, the

course will then consider capital expenditure

decision approaches and their application to a

range of situations, as well as evaluation of the

results. Then, risk is considered, with a risk-return model developed that can be applied

in managing for value creation.

The course examines the concept of the

weighted average cost of capital, before

turning to consider corporate financing and

capital structure decisions.

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

This course presents a unified way of thinking

about the issues of strategic thinking and the

management of change. Strategic thinking

involves searching for a favourable andsustainable competitive position in an attractive

industry; while the management of change,

from a strategic perspective, is concerned with

innovation and the transformation of resources

and skills into strategic capabilities that provide

the bases for sustainable advantages. Strategic

Management is important because it can

help focus the firm in terms of the customer. It

identifies a direction for the firm and enables a

clear articulation of the path chosen.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Operations is the term used in management to

refer collectively to the many processes through

which an organisations strategies for competing

in the marketplace are put into action. Obviously,

in any organisations operations there are many

kinds of processes that must be managed

inbound logistics, production, outbound

logistics, and customer support in many forms,

to name only a few. In this course, we will first

develop an overview of the range of processes that

can make up the operations of an organisation.

We then focus on some key issues in

managing certain fundamental processes that

are critically important to the strategies ofmany organisations today.

MBA (ADVANCED)ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES

In addition to completing the compulsary core

MBA courses, the following are the required

courses for students undertaking the MBA

(Advanced) program.

BUSINESS OR MANAGEMENT PROJECTBusiness Project

This course draws on the work undertaken in

the compulsary core MBA courses. Projects

may be undertaken by an individual student

or by a team of 3-5 students who take on the

role of consultant(s) to an organisation and

analyse a real business issue and produce

recommendations. Projects may be sourced by

students or the Business School. Each project

will be allocated an academic project supervisor.

Much of the time for this course will be in

practical fieldwork or desk research. The

project will conclude with a presentation by thestudent or student group, to members of the

client organisation and the Business School, at

which time a final written report will be given to

the organisation.

Management Project

This project provides an opportunity for an

individual student or a team of students to

complete an applied research project based

on a business issue. Students may choose

either a case study project which analyses

a real-world management issue or a project

which undertakes the investigation of a

particular problem or issue and makes relevant

recommendations. A program of activities

will be completed and lead to a case or

project report.

BUSINESS LAW

This course will introduce managers to a range

of legal issues that impact on their business

and on their duties and responsibilities as

managers. There is an increasing trend in the

law to make managers personally liable for

breaches of the law by their business. The

course will help managers to identify areasof legal liability and risk and suggest how

to minimise legal risk. The topics covered

in the course include an introduction to the

Australian legal system, the law of business

structures, contract law, intellectual property

law, employment law, law of business torts,

consumer protection law, competition law and

electronic commerce law.

ELECTIVES

The School offers a range of electives each

year. Students may choose all their

electives from a particular discipline, or

select electives from a range of disciplines.

Elective offerings vary depending on

enrolment, demand and availability of

visiting professors.

Academic discipline areas include

the following:

People Management

Management of Change

Negotiation Skills

Knowledge ManagementStrategy

Corporate Strategy

Mergers and Aquisitions

Managing Various Business Models

Across Borders

Marketing

Marketing Strategy

Services Marketing

International Business

Global Business

Cross-Cultural Management

Technology/Project Management Operations Management

Project Management

Strategic Performance Drivers

Business Performance Improvement

Statistical Quantitative and Analytical Thinking

Enterpreneurship

Entrepreneurship

General Management/Composite

Business Law

Organisational Sustainability

Management Research Project

Global Wealth Management Financial Modelling

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PROFILES

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DAVID HILL

Partner | Corporate FinanceDeloitte Touche Tohmatsu

The Adelaide MBA has been vitalto my career progression withoutit I was a Corporate Financepractitioner, with it I have the

privilege of being a trusted corporate adviser. Withoutit I was an aspiring Associate Director with Deloitte in

Adelaide, with it I have the privilege of leading DeloittesTransaction Services business in Australia.

The MBA broadened my skill set thereby giving me theconfidence to pursue challenges outside of my traditionalcomfort zone.

NICOLE GRAHAM

CEO, scosa

The MBA program has been a keycontributor to my career successesand a major influence in gainingmy first CEO role. I commenced myMBA studies whilst I was General

Manager Client Services with scosa, the Spastic Centres

of South Australia. Six months after my graduation I wasappointed as the Chief Executive.

Studying the MBA was instrumental for me attainingthe CEO position. The program developed myunderstanding of key business principles and has givenme the confidence and knowledge to identify issues,analyse the situation and formulate the appropriatestrategies to deliver the best outcome. The program hasexpanded my thinking, knowledge and business skillsand provided opportunities to explore and develop myfull potential.

DOUG SCHMIDT

General Manager Demand NetworkManagement, ETSA Utilities

The Adelaide MBA curriculumand coursework have equippedme with a broad range of generalmanagement skills that have proven

invaluable in advancing my professional career. Equallyas important is the learning experience provided by theMBA course structure of classroom study and groupassignments, being undertaking while working full time.This has provided me with skills essential for managingin todays high paced businessenvironment including;

prioritising and managing time effectively;

working in teams comprising individuals from diverse

backgrounds and industries;

delivering high quality outputs within tight deadlines.

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BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

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SSADMINISTRATION(ADVANCED)

CORE COURSES

Fundamentals of Leadership (1st course)

Accounting for Managers

Marketing Management

Economics for Management

Managerial Finance

Managing Contemporary Organisations

Strategic Management

Operations Management

Business Law

Business or Management Project

ELECTIVES

Depending on the program enrolled in,

the following number of elective courses 1 2 4 6


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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

ScholarshipsThere are very few University of Adelaide scholarships

available each year, and competition is very keen.

Unless an applicant has a very high level of academic

achievement, it is very difficult to obtain one. There is no

separate application process for scholarships, and all

program applications are assessed at the same time for

their eligibility for scholarship support.

For more information, visit:

www.adelaide.edu.au/scholarships

FEE-HELP

The tuition for the Schools programs can be paid through

the Australian Governments FEE-HELP (Higher Education

Loans Program). This is a non means-tested interest-free

loan facility for eligible Australian citizens and those who

have a permanent Humanitarian Visa who are enrolled in

fee paying, postgraduate non-research programs. It is not

available to Australian Permanent Residents.

Students can elect to:

Pay the full course fee up-front

Receive a FEE-HELP loan for the full course fee

Pay some of the course fee up-front and receive aFEE-HELP loan for the remainder of the course fee.

If a student receives a FEE-HELP loan, then the Australian

Government pays the loan amount directly to the University

on the students behalf. A FEE-HELP debt is then recorded

for the student with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Students in the FEE-HELP scheme must still pay for a

relevant text book for each course.

For more information, visit: www.goingtouni.gov.au

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Although it is not mandatory for students applying directly into

this program to have a Bachelor degree, applicants without a

degree must have a minimum of seven years full-time relevant

work experience.

This experience must be substantiated with a current resum that

outlines the applicants current and previous managerial roles

and achievements.

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration,MBA and MBA (Advanced)

The minimum requirement for entry into these programs is

a Bachelor degree and a minimum of three years full-time work

experience in a managerial role.

Those without a degree may be eligible to enter through the

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Work experience

must be substantiated with a current resum which outlines current

and previous managerial roles and achievements.

Referee Report Forms

All applicants must provide two supportive Referee Reports with their

application. Your referees should be people who are able to relatespecific and relevant details about your professional performance in

an employment setting.

Referee Reports are required to confirm your suitability and ability to

perform well in a rigorous academic program.

English Language

All programs at The University of Adelaide are taught in English.

Students with a degree that was not completed in English at an

approved University are required to undertake an IELTS (International

English Language Testing System) academic test. The minimum

required overall band score is 7, with a minimum band score of 6.5

for all sections.

Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)

Results from your GMAT must be submitted with your application.

A minimum GMAT score of 550 is required. To schedule a GMAT

appointment, go to: www.mba.com/mba/thegmat

For enquiries relating to the test, contact:

Educational Enterprises Australia Pty. Ltd.

16-20 Coglin Street, Adelaide SA 5000

+61 8 8216 9000

For background information on the GMAT, go to:

www.mba.com/mba/thegmat/gmatinformationbulletin

ADMISSION

REQUIREMENTS

TUITION FEES 2011

PER INDIVIDUAL COURSE

Local Students A$3000

International Students A$3437.50

For example, as a local student, you will pay A$3000 in 2011 for

each enrolled course.

Tuition fees are subject to increase. Students will be liable for the

tuition fees current in each year.

Students are invoiced for the courses they are enrolled in duringthe current trimester only. In addition to the tuition fee, students

should budget for one text book per t rimester. Taxation rebates

apply to eligible students.

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Local Student Admissions

Local students must apply online through

GradStart on the SA Tertiary Admissions Centre

(SATAC) website: www.satac.edu.au

Find the options on the left-hand side and

CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING:

UniWeb

GradStart

January to June 2011 (for 1st or 2nd intake)

OR

July to November 2011 (for 3rd tri intake)

Want to apply for a GradStart course?

Apply now in GradStart

Create your login and password and submit

Enter the SATAC Code

for the program you are applying for:

MBA (Advanced) 3CM035

MBA (12 Course) 3CM034

Graduate Diploma in

Business Administration 3GD018

Graduate Certificate in

Business Administration 3GC027

Note: If you do not complete the process immediately

you can complete it later by logging in with your

SATAC reference number.

All applicants must provide a current Curriculum

Vitae (CV) to the address below. In addition

applicants must also provide 2 completed

Referee Report forms, which can be downloaded

from: www.business.adelaide.edu.auSend to:

MBA Program Adviser

Faculty of the Professions

Postgraduate Hub


South Australia 5005

Enquiries and Further Information

Enquiries can be directed to:

[email protected]

+61 8 8303 4650

+61 8 8303 4521

Refer to: www.business.adelaide.edu.au

for further information including application

deadlines.

International StudentAdmissions

International students must submit their

applications to the International Office.

Applicants must include the following documents:

Application form

Academic transcript

Degree parchment

GMAT results

IELTS (if applicable)

Resum

Referee reports

Statement of purpose.

Forms and further details are available at:


Enquiries and Further Information

Enquiries can be directed to:

International Executive Officer

Faculty of the Professions Postgraduate Hub


South Australia 5005

[email protected]

+61 8 8313 0331+61 8 8303 4521

Refer to: www.business.adelaide.edu.au

for further information.

If you wish to lodge an application online, or

make an enquiry about an application which

you have already lodged, please visit:

www.international.adelaide.edu.au/enquiries/

Intakes and Application Closing Dates

There are intakes in each of the three

trimesters.

Trimesters commence in January, May and

September. When submitting applications,

local students must allow 1-2 months

before the start of their preferred trimester.

International students should allow at least

3-4 months, which will include time for visa

processing by the Australian government.

For updated information

Programs: www.adelaide.edu.au/programs

Tuition Fees: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/finance/commonwealth/contribution/#sc

Disclaimer

With an aim to continual improvement the Universityof Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of thecourses and programs it offers students.As a result,the specific courses available to students may vary

from year to year.

The University of Adelaide assumes no responsibility forthe accuracy of the information provided by third parties.

APPLICATIONS

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DESIGN:THIS

BIGD

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VANESSA VARTTO

National Operations Manager, CSC

I was looking for an executive program that would provide

me with the skills and knowledge to shift my career to the

next level. The University of Adelaide MBA did just that.The investment in the program in terms of time and effort

has delivered real results. This is a degree that is truly

focussed on maximising the amount of information you are exposed to.

Theoretical topics are presented in conjunction with real-life case studies,

which assisted me greatly in converting academic knowledge into actual

business solutions.

The diverse backgrounds of both lecturers and students from a number of

countries - with so many years of experience, provided a fantastic variety of

learning interactions.

An MBA from the University of Adelaide will enhance your leadership potential,

broaden your vision and enable you to see more opportunities than previously

imagined.


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The Faculty of the Professions


South Australia 5005 Australia

+61 8 8303 4650 +61 8 8303 4521 [email protected] www.business.adelaide.edu.au

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