Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
CRICOS:112837A

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The IMC MBA is a generalist, broad-based advanced management degree that integrates management theory and business practice. Providing an integrated approach to management education, the MBA covers key functional business areas, including finance, accounting, marketing and human resources. The course also leads to an understanding of an organisation’s internal dynamics (leadership and strategy) and the complexity of the firm’s external economic environment.

Besides functional discipline knowledge, the IMC MBA is committed to developing cognitive skills and competencies. As part of its integrated approach, the ability to contextualise, identify issues, debate points of view, develop strategies, manage projects, convey messages (communication), work in teams (personal and collaborative skills) and engage in self-reflection are embedded in specific subjects, with progression from entry to higher order skill levels. The MBA also requires students to engage and grapple with ethical and social responsibility problems, which include ethical dilemmas, case studies and project writing.

The MBA displays program integration, where learning outcomes are mapped and measured against curriculum design and assessment to ensure that the program is cohesive and that all the graduate attributes are achieved. One distinctive feature of the IMC MBA is its reliance on real-life business problems, embedded through “active learning sessions” and a capstone business project.

Our MBA offers early exit awards at the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.

DURATION

The MBA is a two-year full-time program of study. Full-time students ordinarily complete three units of study each term. However, an option to complete four units in one or more terms is available. International students are required to study full-time and attend classes in person. Domestic students can complete the program through part-time study over a period greater than two years.

 

DELIVERY SITE

On campus (Eveleigh NSW 2015；Hobart TAS 7000；Highgate WA 6003)

APPLICATION DATE

Refer to key dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification),
• Completion of a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant field, or
• Completion of IMC's Postgraduate Preparation Program

Find out if your overseas qualification is recognised and meets the Entry Requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• IELTS Academic A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual band less than 6.0.
• TOEFL Paper-based A minimum score of 570 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English
• TOEFL Internet-based A minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 20; W 22.
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) Minimum score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
• IMC nominated English Provider (ELICOS) English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level

Please refer to English Language Requirements for more information

CREDIT ARRANGEMENT

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL policy and procedure.  Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The MBA course contains 12 core units, comprising eight core units and four elective units. All units are weighted at six credit points.  To qualify for the degree of Master of Business Administration (General), a student must complete 72 credit points.

Term 1 Units

• TACC602 Accounting for Business
• TECO602 Economic Environment of Business
• TMKT601 Marketing Management

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Term 2 Units

• TFIN601 Business Finance
• TMGT600 Human Resource Management
• TMGT601 Strategic Management: Theory and Practice * 

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Term 3 Units

• TMGT603 Leadership and Ethical Behaviour* 
• Elective 1
• Elective 2 

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Term 4 Units 

• TBUS620 Business Strategy Capstone * OR
• Elective 3
• Elective 4

Exit with a Master of Business Administration

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Elective Units List

• TACC613 Mergers and Acquisitions *
• TBUS600 International Trade and Investment *
• TBUS601 International Business Strategy
• TBUS610 E-Commerce Strategies 
• TFIN602 International Finance *
• TFIN605 Data Analytics in Finance *
• TINF603 Information Security 
• TLAW610 Technology and Law 
• TLGS601 Global Logistics and Supply-Chain Management *
• TMGT604 Innovation and Entrepreneurship *
• TMGT612 Culture and Management in Global Markets 
• TMKT602 Buyer Behaviour *
• TMKT603 International Marketing Management *
• TMKT604 Integrated Marketing Communications *
• TMKT605 Reputation and Brand Management *
• TPLA601 Financial Planning and Advice *
• TTEC601 Financial Technologies and the Digital Economy
• TTEC602 Big Data for Business
• TTEC604 Financial Technologies in Banking *
• TTEC605 Data Analytics Tools and Applications
• TTEC606 Data Visualisation and Storytelling
• TTEC607 Data Analytics for Business Decisions
• TTEC620 Python Programming for Managers 

*Prerequisite or corequisite requirements apply

#TINT601 Work Integrated Learning Experience (12 credit points) can be selected to replace TBUS620 and one MBA elective.  Contact internships@imc.edu.au to enquire. 

There are two exit points for students unable to complete the whole MBA course: 

Graduation Certificate in Business Management - requires completing four MBA units (24 credit points).

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - requires completing eight MBA units (48 credit points). 

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RELATED COURSES 

This course is offered in nested suites with Graduate Certificate in Business and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. This means that, should you need to, you can exit after the required four units with a graduate certificate, after eight units with a graduate diploma.

MODE OF DELIVERY 

Units of study are offered in a blended learning format combining a mix of on-campus and online activities.  Each week in a teaching term, students will study online learning materials at their chosen time before attending an on-campus class to apply knowledge to specific issues, problems and/or case studies.  For students unable to physically attend class, real-time streaming and post-class recordings will be available.

ASSESSMENT METHODS 

Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure the achievement of learning outcomes.  Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem-solving, case studies, tests, quizzes, and examinations.  Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage the development of generic personal skills.  

Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral or video presentation. In capstone units, assessment may include industry engagement and an industry-based report.

PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT

IMC’s MBA prepares graduates for senior and middle management positions in business (sales, marketing, finance, accounting, general management), government, non-profit and non-governmental organisations.  Careers include general management, marketing, entrepreneurship and start-ups, consulting and operations.  Other career paths may be open depending on the MBA electives chosen.

FURTHER LEARNING

Further and more specialised learning is available in a specialist MBA of 16 units (96 credit points).  Specialisations currently offered are:

·       MBA (Business Analytics)

·       MBA (Digital Business Applications)

·       MBA (FinTech Management)

All core units completed in the general MBA will be credited toward a specialist MBA.  Depending on the electives completed, additional credits may be available.