Master of Business

Course Description

The Master of Business is the generalist degree of our age, opening job opportunities in a wide range of businesses (profit and not-for-profit), government and professional firms globally.

Graduates with a Master of Business are ready for many different positions in business and the business professions. The degree gives you the business skills to engage and influence clients.

Graduates will be prepared for success in contemporary organisations and prepared to take on the industry’s and professional trends, responsibilities, needs and opportunities.

The course offers various specialisation streams such as:

• Accounting Stream
• Marketing Stream
• General Stream
• International Business Stream

Career Outcomes

• Project/Operations Manager
• General Manager
• Chief Executive Officer
• Management consulting
• Entrepreneur

Course Learning Outcomes

 Graduate attributes

• Communicate effectively in a diverse range of professional or community context
• Complete work tasks and assignments independently or as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams
• Engage in and value life-long learning leading to the enhancement of professional knowledge and skills
• Are information and technology literate
• Respond appropriately to a changing workforce, cultures and values reflecting a global work environment
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities essential to contributing soundly to the resolution of issues confronting organisations
• Facilitate intellectual curiosity
• Act in an ethical manner in all aspects of professional life

Course Structure

 Please Note

• The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment
• Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in course structure occur from time to time.

Exit Outcomes

To obtain a Master of Business, candidates are required to successfully complete or be granted credit for all 16 units. Not all units are offered each semester. You must complete at least 50% of the required units at PIA to be eligible to obtain a Master of Business.

International Student Duration

The CRICOS-registered duration is 104 weeks or 2 year of full-time study (4 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa, who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.

Domestic Student Duration

For domestic students, the course is 2 years part-time full-time or 4 years part-time.

Delivery Methods 

 Entry Requirements

Polytechnic Institute Australia’s courses have flexible entry requirements that apply to Master of Business.

Students enrolling in in the Masters of Business Degree program must meet the following entry requirements.

General entry

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

Special or alternative admission arrangements

A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience; OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience; OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

International students

Must satisfy the English Language Requirements;

AND

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher     A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience

OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

Language requirements

Language proficiency

• IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
• 575 or better on the TOEFL, or
• 91 or better on the TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test), or
• 235 or better TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test), or
• 58 or better Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English), or
• 176 or better Cambridge English scale, CAE and CPE (from 2015), or

A Levels with a C or better in English in the CTC General Certificate of Education (GCE).

English Language Test results are valid for two years up to the date of commencement at the Institute

Attendance Requirements

The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions attached to this offer.

Fees

The course fees (per semester) are indicated below and are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented.