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Master your career growth 2020 Course Guide
Sydney
Business
School,
University of Why Sydney
Wollongong
SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Business School,
UOW?
Our mission is to advance business-related knowledge
Top 1% 1 Choice of two locations: Sydney
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through ground-breaking research, innovative and Wollongong
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degree programs, inspirational teaching and industry For the quality of our graduates Scholarships to help you invest in
collaboration to promote responsible leadership and 2019 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
your future
sustainable business practice, and contribute to a
stronger economy and a more just society.
Sydney Business School is the graduate school of the Faculty of
5 Star 3 Flexible delivery that will allow
you to work and study
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Business at the University of Wollongong. We offer a range of Globally rated a 5 star university
QS World University Rankings 2019
Curriculum tied to real-world
postgraduate business programs that are designed to expand your
business expertise and build your leadership capabilities. The strong
industry experiences
Top 250 5
links we have fostered with industry, business and government
ensure our programs reflect the needs of the fast-moving business
Career and academic support to
environment. help you take your career to the
Our highly qualified academics – your teachers – are successful
Universities in the world next level
QS World University Rankings 2019
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business people who are passionate about sharing their knowledge
and experiences with business, public sector and not for profit
Degrees that reflect the needs of
organisations. While our alumni – your business network – have a
track record of securing excellent roles across the globe. Top 20 future employee:
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Accounting
Business Administration
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At the end of the day it’s about you; your aspirations, your World’s best modern universities
expectations, your future. At Sydney Business School, University –– Business Analytics
QS Top 50 Under 50 Rankings 2019
–– Finance
of Wollongong we understand that when it comes to enhancing
–– Human Resource Management
Number 1
your personal brand, what happens outside the classroom is just as –– Innovation and Entrepreneurship
important as what happens in it. –– International Business
–– Management
That’s why our students attend industry conferences, professional
–– Marketing
development events, masterclasses, media events, social gatherings, Executive MBA in NSW, Australia –– Project Management
and other major industry engagements hosted by Sydney Business CEO Magazine 2019 Global MBA Rankings
–– Supply Chain Management
School. It’s all part of the Sydney Business School experience. –– Business Research
Scholarships
Locations
Parramatta
SYDNEY
Liverpool
Sydney Airport
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0 30km 15%-50% SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN IN MBA 30% POSTGRADUATE ACADEMIC
Sydney Business School is committed to achieving gender equity EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP
in the MBA program by offering Women in MBA Scholarships. We The 30% Postgraduate Academic Excellence Scholarship is
partner with businesses to identify and support females in middle for high achieving international students with a 75% WAM or
management through an MBA by matching the contribution of equivalent commencing their first master’s degree at UOW’s
the organisation dollar for dollar (up to 50%). If an organisation Sydney Business School. The scholarship offers a 30% reduction
contributes anywhere between 15% and 50%, we match the of the international tuition fee for the standard duration of the
contribution. In addition to financial support, the student will course.
receive business partner support, mentoring and academic advice.
Sydney
20% STUDENT BURSARY
100% ILLAWARRA CONNECTION SCHOLARSHIP
The 2020 bursary applies to international students commencing
SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
Sydney is the largest, oldest and most All financial members of the Illawarra Connection are invited their first course at Sydney Business School, UOW at our
cosmopolitan city in Australia. Our to identify potential candidates within their organisation and Wollongong and Sydney campus. The bursary offers a 20%
campus on Sydney Harbour is at the to encourage and assist them to submit their application for the reduction of the full tuition fee for the standard duration of the
upmarket end of Sydney’s central award of this prestigious scholarship for 2020. For a list of eligible course. For a list of eligible citizenships and courses, visit our
business district. It overlooks both the courses and terms and conditions, visit our scholarship website. scholarship website.
Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge
and is well serviced by buses, trains and 25% PARTIAL TUITION SCHOLARSHIP 10% UOW ALUMNI DISCOUNT
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ferries. It provides exceptional learning There are ten partial tuition scholarships available for high Alumni of the University of Wollongong are eligible for a 10%
and teaching facilities. achieving domestic students commencing at Sydney Business tuition fee waiver towards their postgraduate business course.
School across the year. The scholarship offers a 25% reduction of
the tuition fee for the standard duration of the course.
10% UOW ALUMNI DISCOUNT
Alumni of the University of Wollongong are eligible for a 10%
tuition fee waiver towards their postgraduate business course.
10% CORPORATE PARTNERSHIP DISCOUNT
If your employer has signed up to a Corporate Partnership with
Sydney Business School, you could be eligible for a 10% discount on
your course fees.
AT A GLANCE*
2,988 7 60+
2 Enrolled students Locations where Student sporting teams 3
courses are delivered
28 20+
Wollongong Average age 28 Food outlets and cafes
Average tutorial class size
Wollongong is Australia’s ninth largest
44 91%
city, and situated in the Illawarra Region,
on the coast of New South Wales. The Nationalities 125+ Employment rate post
campus combines modern teaching and Student clubs graduation^
learning set amongst landscaped gardens
23,980
minutes away from the Pacific Ocean.
We have created a campus that includes Alumni 180+ $108,800
academic support, accommodation, Live music acts on campus Graduates median salary^
sports, culture and entertainment – so
*Based on 2018 figures. ^QILT 2016-2018 Graduate Outcomes Survey.
you can focus on your education in a
relaxing environment.
Curriculum tied
Study to real-world work
delivery experiences
At Sydney Business School, UOW, our INTERACTIVE BUSINESS CHALLENGE
curriculum is tied to the real business world. Our Interactive Business Challenge allows you to experience
a genuine real world consulting experience with actual public,
We do not just teach business theory, we apply private and not-for-profit clients. Organisations brief teams of
it to everyday business with the goal of our students on a business challenge, and students ‘compete’ for the
organisation’s business by completing a report or presentation
graduates being truly career ready. with their ideas.
INTERNSHIPS
SYDNEY BUSINESS SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG
UOWX
Within some of our business degrees, you will have the UOWx is all about building your personal brand. It is an
opportunity to apply university knowledge in a real-world extracurricular transcript documenting your leadership
context through a Business internship, whilst earning credit experiences outside the classroom. The more ways you get
towards your degree. involved, the better your UOWx transcript looks.
uow.edu.au/student/life/uowx
RESEARCH PROJECTS
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Some postgraduate programs provide an option for you to GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE
undertake a business research project for an organisation.
This project introduces you to an organisation and together This subject is designed to meet the employment aspirations
with nominated managers and academic support, provides the of international students to undertake work in Australia. The
opportunity to investigate a real business problem as part of subject is a 10-week series of educational seminars and practical
We offer three intakes per year and your program of study, with the opportunity to influence an job seeking activities and can be taken as an elective subject for
international students undertaking a two-year program of study, a
courses are formatted and scheduled organisation’s ongoing strategies.
PhD Integrated or a Master of Philosophy.
to fit in with your professional
commitments. Some classes are
offered on a weekly basis throughout
the day or evening, while others run
in intensive mode over the weekend
to minimise time away from other
Career and academic support PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT EVENTS
responsibilities. UOW’s Sydney Business School offers a range of free events
CAREER SUPPORT AND ADVICE designed to develop your skills in core business functions delivered
Throughout your study and for two years after you graduate, by experts in their fields. These events give you the opportunity to
you will have access to a qualified Careers Consultant who network with employers, Alumni and students.
specialises in Business. The consultant can help you improve
your employability and provide up-to-date information on the
4 ACADEMIC SUPPORT 5
Australian job market, additional career programs, jobsearch
resources and career expos. As a student you’ll have the support you need to succeed. Not only
do we offer academic support, but our campuses include personal
WEEKLY EVENING WEEKEND BLOCK ONLINE You will have access to a variety of short programs to help you
support such as UOW Wellbeing, health, medical and counselling
CLASSES CLASSES CLASSES DELIVERY DELIVERY prepare yourself for the challenges in obtaining a graduate
services, childcare services and religious spaces. Other services
position at the end of your degree. Additionally, you will have
include:
access to online tools including UOW Careerhub, which will help
you find and apply for jobs during your time here (and after you –– Advisors and postgraduate coordinators
graduate), and Career Leader, a career development tool that can –– Learning development support
Delivered between Some of our Some postgraduate Some of our The Graduate assist you to identify careers most likely to bring success, along –– Library
Monday and Friday, postgraduate degrees degrees are offered on postgraduate Certificate in Business with actions to help you work towards your career goals. –– Business Central
during regular class offer classes after weekends, making it degrees are offered can be studied online, –– English language program
hours of 8.30am – 5.30pm to help make easier to fit your study in full-day classes so you can study –– Student computer availability
5.30pm. attending classes around your work allowing you to around your personal –– Bloomberg technology for education (see page 19 for
convenient for students commitments and rapidly cover commitments. more details)
with commitments personal life. course material. –– Peer academic coaches
during the day.
Courses Study areas
Pathway options Accounting 8 Innovation & Entrepreneurship 22
–– Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting –– Graduate Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Upon successful completion of a Graduate Certificate, students have the option to enrol in an –– Master of Professional Accounting –– Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
associated master’s degree, with credit for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate. –– Master of Professional Accounting Advanced
International Business 24
Business 10
- APPLIED FINANCE - APPLIED FINANCE –– Graduate Certificate in Business
- BUSINESS - BUSINESS –– Graduate Certificate in Business –– Master of International Business
- BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION –– Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
GRADUATE
- BUSINESS ANALYTICS - BUSINESS ANALYTICS –– Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Management 26
- HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MASTER’S - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE –– Master of Business Administration –– Graduate Certificate in Business
- INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP - INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
–– Master of Business Administration Advanced –– Master of Management
- MARKETING - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
- PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING - MANAGEMENT –– Master of Business Administration (Executive)
- MARKETING –– Master of Business Marketing 28
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- PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING
- SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Business Analytics 14 –– Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT –– Master of Marketing
–– Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION –– Master of Business Analytics Supply Chain Management and
For Business Administration courses, students may progress from the Graduate Certificate, to the Finance 16 Project Management 30
Graduate Diploma, then to a Master of Business Administration, with credit for subjects completed in –– Graduate Certificate in Business
both the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma. –– Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
–– Master of Supply Chain Management
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–– Master of Applied Finance
–– Master of Project Management
–– Master of Applied Finance (Investing & Financial Services)
–– Master of Financial Management
GRADUATE GRADUATE Human Resource Management 20
MASTER’S
CERTIFICATE DIPLOMA
–– Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
–– Master of Human Resource Management
How to read this guide
COMPLETE A MASTER’S COMPLETE 2 MASTER’S IN 2 YEARS
PROGRAM IN 1 YEAR Choose a combination of 2 master’s degrees
If you have successfully completed an
undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce,
from the following list, to complete a tailored
program based on your career goals in just
Degree name. Master of Business^
6 Finance, Project Management, Logistics 2 years. For example, a Master of Supply Normal minimum 7
DURATION 1.5 years (72 cp) (1 year with credit)*
or Supply Chain Management, you may be Chain Management and a Master of Project duration of this degree. 2 years if combined with another master’s UOW courses start every year
eligible for credit for prior learning into a Management. program. See pg 6 for more details. in February, May and August.
See page 33 for key dates.
range of master’s qualifications. –– Master of Business
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
–– Master of Business Analytics The CRICOS code for CRICOS 0100307 UOW campuses where you
–– Master of Financial Management this degree. IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
can study this degree.
–– Master of Human Resource Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an
Minimum requirements to
4 –– Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship English language equivalent average mark of 50%; or a UOW
be eligible for enrollment to
BACHELOR’S MASTER’S requirement for IELTS. Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary
DEGREE
SUBJECTS
(8 subjects)
–– Master of International Business this course.
qualifications combined with extensive
CREDIT –– Master of Management
professional work experience will be considered.
–– Master of Marketing Credit recognition on the CREDIT *If you hold a Bachelor degree in a Business or
–– Master of Supply Chain Management basis of prior completed Commerce related area you may be granted
–– Master of Project Management undergraduate studies. credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).
^
Subject to final approval.
Graduate Certificate in Master of Professional Master of Professional
Professional Accounting Accounting Accounting Advanced
Accounting DURATION
STARTS
6 months (24 cp)
Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August)
DURATION
STARTS
1.5 years (72 cp)
Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August)
DURATION
STARTS
2 years (96 cp)
Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August)
CAMPUS Wollongong and Sydney CAMPUS Wollongong and Sydney CAMPUS Wollongong and Sydney
CRICOS 095778G CRICOS 087681F CRICOS 087680G
IELTS Overall 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an
academic qualification with duration of at equivalent average mark of 50% or a Graduate equivalent average mark of 50% or a Graduate
least 3 years’ full-time equivalent. Applicants Certificate in Professional Accounting. Applicants Certificate in Professional Accounting. Applicants
with 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/ with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or with other relevant tertiary qualifications and/or
professional work experience in accounting will substantial relevant professional or managerial substantial relevant professional or managerial
also be considered. experience will also be considered for entry. experience will also be considered for entry.
The Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting is an The Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) is designed for The Master of Professional Accounting Advanced is a two-year
introductory course that provides a general understanding of students who want a career in the accounting profession. The course designed for non-accounting graduates who want a career
accounting and related areas in business, including finance and learning experience and knowledge areas in this program are in the accounting profession and want to enhance their learning
economics. focused on the practice of accounting. experience by including another discipline specialisation within
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their course. The learning experience and knowledge areas in the
The course first introduces the fundamental principles of
Course structure MPA Advanced are focused on the practice of accounting.
accounting, economics and aspects of the economic system and
You are required to complete the following four subjects: then proceeds to the study of specific knowledge areas that are Within the MPA Advanced, you can choose to complete one of two
vital for accounting professionals. You will develop knowledge possible specialisations, depending on your career aspirations.
–– Accounting Foundations for Professionals and skills to apply accounting principles in the preparation The Financial Management specialisation enables you to focus on
–– Economics for Professionals and interpretation of financial statements and to enable you areas of financial management, such as banking and securities,
–– Statistics for Decision Making to research current accounting issues. You will also have an while the specialisation in International Business allows you to
–– Managerial Finance understanding of the differences between accounting principles broaden your knowledge of intercultural aspects of the business
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Students will also undertake the subject Transitioning to Business and taxation law, and the tax implications of business activities. environment.
Study, a complimentary subject to help students succeed in their
studies. Course structure Course structure
The Master of Professional Accounting requires students to Master of Professional Accounting Advanced students undertake
I selected Sydney Business School, Progression to master’s courses complete 12 core subjects: a total of 16 subjects. In addition to the Master of Professional
Accounting 12 core subjects, students are required to study
UOW for my postgraduate study Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate –– Accounting Foundations for Professionals
four subjects within the International Business or Financial
in Professional Accounting, you may enrol in a Master of –– Applied Financial Accounting
as the campus was in the heart of Professional Accounting and be eligible for credit for the four Management specialisation outlined below.
–– Applied Management Accounting
Sydney and was in close proximity to subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate of Professional –– Economics for Professionals FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
my work. I was able to do a 2 minute Accounting. Progression to other master’s programs, including the –– Law of Business Organisations –– Financial Statement Analysis for Business
MBA, may also be possible with some credit. –– Legal Studies for Professionals
walk from work to get to the campus Plus 3 subjects from an approved list of Finance subjects.
–– Management and Information Systems
if I had to meet with professors or –– Managerial Finance
catch up for group work. The Sydney –– Professional Practice – Auditing and Risk Assurance INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
–– Professional Practice – Taxation –– Cross Cultural Management
Business School campus is also –– International Business Environment
–– Statistics for Decision Making
phenomenal with state –– Theoretical Foundations of Accounting
Plus 2 elective subjects from an approved list of International
of the art facilities. Business Subjects.
Oliver Cropley
8 Master of Professional Accounting 9
Analyst – Deloitte Australia Professional recognition
The Master of Professional Accounting and the Master of
Professional Accounting Advanced enables students to
meet the educational and membership requirements of
CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, the Institute
of Public Accountants, and international professional
associations ACCA and CIMA.
For more information visit
business.uow.edu.au/accreditation
Graduate Certificate in Business Graduate Certificate in Graduate Diploma in
Business Administration Business Administration
Business
DURATION 6 months (24 cp)
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
LOCATION Wollongong, Sydney and Online DURATION 6 months (24 cp) DURATION 1 year (48 cp)
CRICOS 095231K STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
IELTS Overall 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary
academic qualification with duration of at least academic qualification with a duration of academic qualification with duration of
3 years full-time equivalent or 3 years full-time at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent, plus at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent, plus
equivalent managerial/professional work a minimum of 3 years’ relevant full-time a minimum of 3 years’ relevant full-time
experience or seven years full-time equivalent professional or managerial experience and professional or managerial experience and
general work experience. a one-page Statement of Motivation*. Other a one-page Statement of Motivation*. Other
tertiary qualifications combined with extensive tertiary qualifications combined with extensive
professional work experience will be considered. professional work experience will be considered.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is suitable for current
This course is only available to domestic students. This course is only available to domestic students.
managers and employees who are seeking a career promotion by
upskilling their knowledge of marketing, accounting, finance, ^
The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English, ^
The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English,
organisational behaviour and management, and global business and should address your motivation for studying the MBA with the Sydney Business and should address your motivation for studying the MBA with the Sydney Business
School; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations. School; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations.
challenges and perspectives. It’s also for those wanting to improve
their insight on the application of theory and practice in business.
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The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a pathway The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed
Course structure into the Master of Business Administration or a standalone as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration or a
–– Accounting and Financial Management qualification for experienced professionals with ambition and standalone qualification for experienced professionals with
–– Organisational Behaviour and Management drive to develop their responsible leadership skills. With this ambition and drive who wish to develop their responsible and
–– Principles of Marketing Management qualification you will gain a holistic strategic business point-of- sustainable leadership skills. You will gain a holistic strategic
–– The Economics of Global Business view required to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive business point-of-view required to operate effectively in an
and changing global business world. increasingly competitive and changing global business world.
Students will also undertake the subject Transitioning to Business
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Study, a complimentary subject to help students succeed at their Embedded in the MBA, this course focuses on marketing, talent In addition to the first phase of the MBA structure where you
studies. management and accounting from a variety of perspectives. You’ll will learn to diagnose issues in real organisations you will also
also develop communication, information and analytical skills start to explore the latest thinking and practices from leading
while taking account of business ethics, regulatory governance organisations and research worldwide, and evaluate emerging
Progression to master’s courses
and context-specific constraints. options in today’s business environment. You’ll also get the chance
I think my MBA was probably one Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in to fine-tune your skills in research, creative thinking and problem
of the best things I could’ve done for Business, you may enrol in a range of master’s programs offered by Course structure solving, ethical decision making, communication and team work.
my career for a number of reasons. I Sydney Business School. You will be granted credit for 4 subjects
in select master’s programs. Progression to the MBA, may also be –– Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
wanted to shift slightly into a different Course structure
possible with some credit. –– Strategic Marketing Management
role and it gave me the confidence to –– Responsible Talent Management Strategies –– Accounting for Managerial Decision Making
know that what I was talking about, –– Strategic Marketing Management
Plus 1 elective from an approved list.
–– Responsible Talent Management Strategies
and the ideas I had, were based on –– Design Thinking and Business Transformation
science and evidence. I use my MBA Progression to master’s courses –– Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation
all the time. I use strategic decision This course is embedded in the Graduate Diploma of Business –– Financial Strategy and Governance
making principles for decisions Administration and the Master of Business Administration, which Plus 2 electives from an approved list.
means you can progress to this master program with credit for all
we make on a daily basis here at 4 subjects completed.
Progression to master’s courses
Australian Pathology, as well as in
my board roles and for marketing This course is embedded in the Master of Business
10 Administration, which means you can progress to this master’s 11
purposes. I use the things I learned at program with credit for all 8 subjects completed.
the Sydney Business School, UOW to
test campaigns or press releases or an
announcement we want to make. For
me it’s been fundamental in giving me
more strings in my bow to be able to
deliver.
Liesel Wett
Master of Business Administration
CEO at Australian Pathology
Master of Business Master of Business Master of Business Master of Business^
Administration Administration Advanced Administration (Executive) DURATION 1.5 years (72 cp) (1 year with credit)*
2 years if combined with another master’s
DURATION 1.5 years (72 cp) DURATION 2 years (96 cp) DURATION 2 years (84 cp) Part time only program. See pg 6 for more details.
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney LOCATION Sydney LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
CRICOS 013031G CRICOS 048696M ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an average CRICOS 0100307
IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) mark of 60%, plus 5 years of senior management IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an work experience. In exceptional cases, candidates ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an
equivalent average mark of 50%, plus a equivalent average mark of 50%, plus a who are able to demonstrate senior executive equivalent average mark of 50%; or a UOW
minimum of 3 years’ relevant full-time minimum of 3 years’ relevant full-time work experience will be considered for admission Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary
professional or managerial experience and professional or managerial experience and to the program on an individual basis. qualifications combined with extensive
a one-page Statement of Motivation^. Other a one-page Statement of Motivation^. Other professional work experience will be considered.
tertiary qualifications combined with extensive tertiary qualifications combined with extensive This course is only available to domestic students. CREDIT *If you hold a Bachelor degree in a Business or
professional work experience will be considered. professional work experience will be considered. Commerce related area you may be granted
credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).
^
The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English,
^
The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in
English, and should address your motivation for studying the MBA with the UOW and should address your motivation for studying the MBA with the Sydney Business The Master of Business Administration Executive (EMBA) ^
Subject to final approval.
School; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations.
Sydney Business School; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals delivers an integrated suite of sophisticated theoretical and
and aspirations.
professional capabilities for executives, those aspiring to executive
positions, and entrepreneurs. The Master of Business allows you to be the Master of your degree,
The Master of Business Administration Advanced provides you
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The program develops the skills needed to respond to the dynamic choosing the subjects that are of most interest to you and of most
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for with the opportunity to specialise further in your area of interest by
business environment through identifying, implementing and relevance to your career. You will be equipped with fundamental
experienced professionals with ambition and drive who wish to completing 4 additional subjects from a specialisation of your choice.
managing best business practices through all stages of business business knowledge and skills through a set of core subjects, as
develop their responsible and sustainable leadership skills. You
will gain a holistic strategic business point-of-view required to Course structure and professional life cycles. well as a research capstone.
operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and changing In addition to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Leadership skills and approaches are enhanced to enable effective If you wish to specialise in a specific area of business, you can
global business world. subjects, you will complete 4 elective subjects from one of the responses to the management of all business models. Graduates combine your Master of Business with one of our specialist
specialisations below. are equipped to be innovative, visionary and strategic in the master’s degrees to create a 2-year program tailored for you. See pg
The course has been designed to cover three stages: Diagnostics,
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ACCOUNTING delivery of customer-driven outcomes. 6 for more details.
where you learn to diagnose issues in real organisations with a
focus on marketing, employee engagement, talent management –– Accounting Foundations for Professionals
To allow senior managers to manage their work and study
and accounting; Exploration, where you explore the latest –– Applied Management Accounting
commitments, the program is taught in an intensive mode over
Course structure
thinking and practices in organisations and research worldwide, –– Professional Practice – Auditing and Risk Assurance
–– Professional Practice – Taxation long weekends, including a residential weekend and an intensive CORE SUBJECTS:
while developing skills in innovation and business transformation; overseas study tour.
and Integration and Application, where you develop your strategic FINANCE
–– Accounting and Financial Management
decision-making skills, undertake a real-world business project –– Operations Management
and hone your personal effectiveness as a responsible leader.
–– Banking Theory and Practice Course structure –– Organisational Behaviour and Management
–– Enterprise Risk Management
–– Principles of Marketing Management
–– Derivatives –– Leadership in Contemporary Business Environment
Your learning approach will include relevant and current
–– Multinational Financial Management –– International Business and Market Analysis SPECIALISED SUBJECTS:
case studies as well as guest lectures delivered by industry
–– Managing New Business Ventures and Opportunities
professionals, with an emphasis on teamwork and peer learning. HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –– Management of Change
–– Managing Businesses in Growth
–– Human Resource Development –– Leading in Contemporary Organisations
–– Managing Mature Businesses
Course structure –– Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection –– Managing Business for Regeneration or Termination RESEARCH CAPSTONE:
–– Strategic Human Resource Management –– Business Consultancy Report
–– Accounting for Managerial Decision Making –– Business Research Capstone
–– Strategic Marketing Management Plus 1 elective from an approved list.
–– Responsible Talent Management Strategies Plus 5 elective subjects from an approved list.
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
–– Design Thinking and Business Transformation
–– Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation –– Insights into Innovation and Entrepreneurship
–– Financial Strategy and Governance –– Contemporary Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs
–– Decision Effectiveness in Strategic Management –– Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs I am very passionate about the
–– Applied Innovation Project
12 ––
––
Strategic Business Project
Responsible Leadership Effectiveness MARKETING
dynamic forces that exist between 13
–– Leading Edge Management Cases –– Consumer Behaviour business, environment and society and
Plus 2 electives from an approved list. –– Marketing Strategy strive to ensure business education
–– Marketing Communications
–– Research for Marketing Decisions is realistic and engaging. Our MBA
PROJECT MANAGEMENT focuses on responsible sustainable
–– Advanced Project Management management practices and will
–– Project Management
–– Project Management in Practice produce accountable future leaders.
–– Negotiation Theory and Practice for Project Management
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT Dr Belinda Gibbons
–– Logistics Systems Senior Lecturer
–– Supply Chain Management UN Principles for Responsible Management Education
–– Advanced Supply Chain Management (PRME) Chapter Coordinator and a member of the PRME
–– Strategic Procurement Management Advisory Committee.
Business
AT A GLANCE*
Graduate Certificate in Master of Business Analytics^
Business Analytics^
Analytics UOW is ranked
DURATION 1.5 years (1 year with credit)* (72cp)
2 years if combined with another master’s
DURATION
STARTS
6 months (24 cp)
Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) STARTS
program. See pg 6 for more details.
Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) the top University
LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary
LOCATION
CRICOS
Wollongong and
0100316
Sydney
in Australia (and
outside the USA)
academic qualification with duration of at IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
least 3 years full-time equivalent, plus 3 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an average
for the number
of full-time equivalent managerial/professional mark of 50% or a UOW Graduate Certificate in
work experience. Other tertiary qualifications Business. Other tertiary qualifications along with
of published
combined with at least 5 years of relevant full- extensive professional work experience will be
time professional work experience. considered.
CREDIT *If you hold a bachelor’s degree in a Business
This course is only available to domestic students. or Commerce related area you may be granted
credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects). articles on big
Subject to final approval.
data analytics*
^
^
Subject to final approval.
*A bibliometric analysis of research on Big Data for
In today’s technology driven world, people and organisations are
In today’s technology driven world, people and organisations are business and management (2018).
generating, collecting and storing more data than ever before.
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Organisations across various industries are seeking graduates generating, collecting and storing more data than ever before.
with skills to utilise and interpret this data to inform business Organisations across various industries are seeking graduates
strategies and add value to their business. with skills to utilise and interpret this data to inform business
strategies and add value to their business.
The Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics is designed to
prepare you with the essential skills to undertake real world The Master of Business Analytics is designed to prepare you with
Business Analytics tasks on big data business problems. The the essential skills to undertake real world Business Analytics
course introduces various tools and techniques that allow you to tasks on big data business problems. You will develop skills and
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learn and explore different capabilities of statistical learning for knowledge in business analytics, including how to apply tools
Business Analytics. and technologies required to perform descriptive, predictive and
prescriptive analytics and how to apply these tools to a business
landscape.
Course structure
For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second
I had a great time networking –– Essential Elements for Business Analytics Master’s degree from Sydney Business School. See pg 6 for more
–– Techniques and Tools for Business Analytics
with my cohort and learning from –– Business Analytics for Economic and Market Environments
details.
industry experts who shared real –– Business Analytics for Services and Operations
Course structure
success and failure stories. The
experience at Sydney Business School, Progression to master’s courses CORE SUBJECTS:
UOW exceeded my expectations, Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in –– Accounting and Financial Management
Business Analytics, you may enrol in a Master of Business –– Organisational Behaviour and Management
as I received support and guidance Analytics and receive credit for the 4 subjects completed within –– Principles of Marketing Management
whether related to my course or to the Graduate Certificate. –– Operations Management
[my] start-up. SPECIALISED SUBJECTS:
Mandeep Sodhi –– Essential Elements for Business Analytics
Founder & CEO HashChing Professional Recognition –– Techniques and Tools for Business Analytics
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics –– Business Analytics for Economic and Market Environments
will be awarded with the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) –– Business Analytics for Services and Operations
14 Joint Certification. –– Advanced Business Analytics 15
RESEARCH CAPSTONE:
–– Business Analytics Research Capstone
Plus 2 electives from an approved list.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of the Master of Business Analytics will be
awarded the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Joint
Certificate and the Advanced SAS Joint Certificate.
Graduate Certificate in Master of Applied Finance Master of Applied Finance
Applied Finance (Investing & Financial Services)
Finance
DURATION 1.5 years (72 cp)
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August)
DURATION 6 months (24 cp) LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney DURATION 2 years (96 cp)
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August) CRICOS 083838M STARTS Trimesters 1 (February) and 3 (August)
LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6) LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
CRICOS 095779G ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree in a Business, CRICOS 087684C
IELTS Overall 6.0 (R:6, W:6, L:5, S:5) Engineering, Maths or IT related specialisation IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary with an equivalent average mark of 50% or a ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree in a Business,
academic qualification with duration of at Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. Other Engineering, Maths or IT related specialisation
least 3 years full-time equivalent. Applicants tertiary qualifications combined with extensive with an equivalent average mark of 50% or a
with 5 years of full-time equivalent managerial/ professional work experience will be considered. Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance. Other
professional work experience in finance will also tertiary qualifications combined with extensive
be considered. professional work experience will be considered.
The Master of Applied Finance will provide you with an advanced
understanding of one of two specialisations: Investing or
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance is an introductory Financial Services. You will study the theory and practice of The Master of Applied Finance with a double specialisation
course designed to provide a general understanding of areas in financial management and gain an understanding of the global in Investing and Financial Services is for students who are
Applied Finance, such as financial statement analysis, managerial financial system. Additionally, competing approaches to corporate interested in focusing on investment, portfolio management
finance, statistics and corporate governance. governance and business ethics will be developed, and you will and financial services. The degree will allow you to integrate
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learn how to provide protection against portfolio, financial and technical, theoretical and industry knowledge on the operation
Course structure corporate risks. Investing focuses on investment and portfolio and organisation of – and participation in – local and international
management. Financial Services focuses on financial institutions, finance. The Investing specialisation focuses on investment and
You are required to complete the following four subjects: as well as bank management and lending. portfolio management, while the Financial Services specialisation
–– Financial Statement Analysis for Business focuses on financial institutions, as well as bank management and
lending.
–– Advanced Managerial Finance Course structure
–– Statistics for Decision Making
The Master of Applied Finance comprises of 12 subjects, Course structure
–– Financial Institutions
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including 4 core subjects, 6 compulsory subjects from the chosen
Students will also undertake the subject Transitioning to specialisation, plus 2 electives from an approved list. You will undertake a total of 16 subjects. In addition to the
Business Study, a complimentary subject to help students Master of Applied Finance’s 4 core subjects, students undertake
succeed at their studies. CORE SUBJECTS: 9 compulsory subjects from the Investing and Financial Services
–– Financial Institutions specialisation plus 3 elective subjects from an approved list.
I studied at UOW’s Sydney Business Progression to master’s courses –– Financial Statement Analysis for Business
–– Advanced Managerial Finance
School campus which is very modern Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in –– Statistics for Decision Making
and located in the heart of the city. Applied Finance, you may enrol in a Master of Applied Finance
Professional Recognition
Sydney is a vibrant city with lots of and be eligible for credit for the 4 subjects completed within the INVESTING
Graduates of the Master of Applied Finance may be eligible
Graduate Certificate of Applied Finance. Progression to other –– Corporate Governance for membership of the Financial Services Institute of
different cultures and a fantastic master’s programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with –– Enterprise Risk Management Australasia (FINSIA). For more information visit:
lifestyle. In my position I need to some credit. –– Derivatives business.uow.edu.au/accreditation
travel a lot and adapt quickly to –– Portfolio Management
–– Portfolio Simulation
a different business environment –– Research in Financial Markets and Institutions
and culture. My degree gave me the
Plus 2 electives from an approved list.
business knowledge for my career
and helped me prepare for all kind of FINANCIAL SERVICES
challenges in life. –– Banking Theory and Practice
–– Bank Lending and Securities
Katharina Sauer –– Corporate Governance
16 17
Senior Consultant, Automotive Training –– Enterprise Risk Management
& Consulting –– International Banking
–– Research in Financial Markets and Institutions
Plus 2 electives from an approved list.Master of Financial
Management^
DURATION 1.5 years (1 year with credit)* (72 cp)
2 years if combined with another master’s
program. See pg 6 for more details.
STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
CRICOS 0100314
IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an
equivalent average mark of 50% or a UOW
Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary
qualifications combined with extensive
professional work experience will be considered.
CREDIT *If you hold a Bachelor degree in a Business or
Commerce related area you may be granted
credit for up to 24 cp (four core subjects).
^
Subject to final approval
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The Master of Financial Management provides an opportunity for
you to enhance your career opportunities by developing further
professional and personal skills, and knowledge in Financial
Management areas.
You will learn to plan, organise, direct and control financial
activities such as obtaining funds and using funds for investments.
You will study topics such as investment management, financial
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strategy, financial statement analysis and learn how to review
the global financial system and understand the principles of
descriptive and inferential statistics and their applications in the
business environment.
For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second
master’s degree from Sydney Business School. See pg 6 for more
details.
Course structure
CORE SUBJECTS:
––
––
Accounting and Financial Management
The Economics of Global Business Challenges
Bloomberg
–– Organisational Behaviour and Management
–– Principles of Marketing Management The Bloomberg terminal provides real-
SPECIALISED SUBJECTS: time data, unparalleled news, and research
–– Managerial Finance analytics on every major financial market.
–– Portfolio Management
–– Financial Statement Analysis for Business The data and information can be accessed using Bloomberg
18 –– Statistics for Decision Making Professional Services software to assist decision makers to 19
–– Advanced Managerial Finance make more informed financial decisions.
RESEARCH CAPSTONE: At Sydney Business School, Bloomberg offer a financial
–– Financial Management Research Capstone training course called Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
which explores the foundations of our global financial
Plus 2 electives from an approved list. system and economy while teaching students the most
frequently used commands on the platform.
There are Bloomberg laboratories available at the
Wollongong and Sydney CBD campuses, with each
campus housing 16 terminals.Human Graduate Certificate in Human
Resource Management
Master of Human
Resource Management^
Resource I instigate, contribute to, and
Management
DURATION 6 months (24 cp) DURATION 1.5 years (72 cp) (1 year with credit)*
STARTS
LOCATION
Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August)
Wollongong and Sydney
2 years if combined with another master’s
program. See pg 6 for more details.
shape informed conversations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree or a tertiary STARTS Trimesters 1 (February), 2 (May) and 3 (August) that highlight the complexity that
encompasses talent management.
qualifications of at least 3 years, plus 3 years of LOCATION Wollongong and Sydney
full-time professional experience in a business CRICOS 0100309
This is particularly pertinent given
context. The Faculty will consider applicants with IELTS Overall 6.5 (R:6, W:6, L:6, S:6)
other tertiary qualifications OR those with at least ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A recognised bachelor’s degree with an
5 years of relevant full-time professional work
experience.
equivalent average mark of 50%; or a UOW
Graduate Certificate in Business. Other tertiary
all the talk about the need to recruit
This course is only available to domestic students.
qualifications combined with extensive
professional work experience will be considered.
and retain the best talent and the
CREDIT *If you hold a Bachelor degree in a Business or challenges associated with enacting
strategically aligned talent
Commerce related area you may be granted
credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).
The Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management is
designed for those who are seeking to progress their career in ^
Subject to final approval. management policies and practices.
Human Resources, or those currently working in the industry who
wish to gain a relevant postgraduate qualification to update their
Applying rigorous methodologies,
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skills and knowledge. The Master of Human Resource Management allows aspiring
15 years of industry experience, and
managers with a special interest in the ‘people side’ of organisations an understanding of academic and
Course structure to acquire professional skills and knowledge in this area.
practitioner debates, I question,
––
––
Organisational Behaviour and Management
Human Resource Development
This specialised master’s program equips you with skills to make
new opportunities and adapt quickly to changing conditions
evaluate and recommend how
–– Strategic Human Resource Management within the workplace. You will examine structures, systems, to manage talent in deliberate,
–– Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection culture and leadership, including how to implement organisational
effective and responsible ways.
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change and how to leverage competitive advantage in the global
Progression to master’s courses marketplace. You will develop the knowledge and skills to recruit
and select suitable staff, manage their performance at work, Dr Sharna Wiblen
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Human Resource develop their skills, ensure their safety at work, and deal with legal Lecturer
Management, those who enrol in the Master of Human Resource aspects of the employment relationship.
Management will be eligible for credit for the 4 subjects completed
I think my learning at UOW gave me within the Graduate Certificate. For a 2 year program, this degree can be combined with a second
master’s degree from Sydney Business School. See pg 6 for more
a very open perspective on the world. If you have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in details.
The learning environment at UOW Human Resource Management and meet the additional work
experience requirements for the MBA you will be eligible for 3
is built around a system of inclusion subjects credit into the MBA.
Course structure
which allows everyone in the class to CORE SUBJECTS:
participate regardless of whether they –– Accounting and Financial Management
are a domestic student or international –– Operations Management
–– Organisational Behaviour and Management
student like myself. I have been able –– Principles of Marketing Management
to apply this key learning in my
workplace as I constantly strive to use SPECIALISED SUBJECTS:
–– Human Resource Development
my position as a HR Administrator to –– Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection
20
drive an inclusive work environment –– Management of Workplace Health and Safety 21
in which every employee in my –– Performance Management
–– Managing Employment Relations in Organisations
organisation has a voice.
RESEARCH CAPSTONE SUBJECT:
Paul Ikutegbe
Master of Business (Human Resource Management) –– Business Research Capstone
HR Administrator, MMJ Real Estate
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