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Course Overview
Download course brochure Businesses operate in an increasingly complex and challenging global environment. Leaders all around the world need to effectively identify, critically assess, and appropriately address a variety of management challenges and issues. An MBA is an essential qualification that prepares top leaders in any industry to become more effective business managers in a rapidly evolving global economy. The Master of Business Administration (International) at UNE will enhance your skills and knowledge and allow you to achieve your career goals and add significant value to organisations anywhere in the world. Why study the Master of Business Administration (International) with UNE? The MBA (International) at UNE is designed for postgraduate students from within or outside the business discipline who wish to specialise in international trade and global business. Our course will extend your experience and empower you to develop the advanced skills and knowledge you need to confidently lead organisations in a complex, globalised economy. We’re highly rated. Year after year, students award UNE the maximum 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support. Our business and management postgraduate courses were awarded 5-star ratings for Learning Resources and Full-Time Employment. What makes our course different? We offer a variety of entry pathways into the MBA (International). You do not need to have professional experience to be admitted into this course. If you have a bachelor degree in an unrelated area you can obtain this qualification by completing 16 units over two years of full-time study. If you have a bachelor degree in a relevant area you can complete the course by studying 12 units. Our full-time course meets the visa requirements of international students who wish to study in Australia. However, you may also choose to study part-time or full-time, online from your home country. Key units include accounting, finance, economics, ethics, international business, management and strategic planning, which underpin contemporary business operations in public, private and not-for-profit sectors. By completing the MBA (International), you will add to your existing expertise in areas such as decision making, ethics, and management, allowing you to become a more effective leader in any global setting. You will have opportunities to: Extend your qualifications beyond the undergraduate level, equipping you with advanced business and leadership skills and broadening your career options. Study on campus in Armidale in regional NSW, or study online. If you are an international student you also have the option to study at our UNE Sydney Campus, centrally located in Parramatta. Apply your knowledge and experience to the real world, allowing you to gain additional practical experience and integrate your thinking to become a more effective and adaptable manager Learn from internationally recognised academics who have a strong track record in research and a wealth of experience in business and industry. Work collaboratively with fellow students and unit coordinators, allowing you to share your experiences and build networks of contacts to draw on throughout your career. Exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Business if you choose not to complete the MBA and have completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate. Minors Agribusiness Business Analytics Finance Research Pathway Sustainable Organisations Study online Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world. Study on campus Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
Where You Can Study
Sydney
211 Church St, Parramatta, NSW 2150
Eligibility
Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under six admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in any discipline:* Bachelor (AQF Level 7) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) Doctorate (AQF Level 10) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule D: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline and will be studying on a full-time basis at the UNE Sydney campus. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D . Please see the Rule D Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule E: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in a relevant discipline:* Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E . Please see the Rule E Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Accounting Agribusiness Business Economics Finance Management Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under five admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in any discipline:* Bachelor (AQF Level 7) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) Doctorate (AQF Level 10) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule E: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in a relevant discipline:* Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E . Please see the Rule E Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Accounting Agribusiness Business Economics Finance Management Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 24 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule E , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rules A or D , you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing . If you are admitted under Rules B or C , you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under five admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in any discipline:* Bachelor (AQF Level 7) Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8) Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) Doctorate (AQF Level 10) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A . Please see the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B . Please see the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule C: You have completed a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.* If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C . Please see the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study). Rule E: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in a relevant discipline:* Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) Masters (AQF Level 9) If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E . Please see the Rule E Course Structure (Program of Study).
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following: Accounting Agribusiness Business Economics Finance Management Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Course Entry Advanced Standing Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest. If you are admitted under Rule B , you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule C , you will be granted 24 credit points of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rule E , you will be granted 48 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing. Individual Unit Advanced Standing If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing. If you are admitted under Rules A or D , you can apply for up to 48 credit points of Advanced Standing . If you are admitted under Rules B or C , you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing. > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing
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AccreditedCommon Questions
The Master of Business Administration (International) at the University of New England has a duration of 112 weeks as listed on the CRICOS registry.
The estimated total course cost is AU$76,616, which includes tuition fees of AU$71,616 and non-tuition fees of AU$5,000.
The course is offered at multiple locations: 28 George Street Parramatta, Church Street Parramatta, Level 4 100 George Street Parramatta (all in NSW), the main University of New England campus in Armidale NSW, and Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000.
No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights because it falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from the eligibility criteria for extended Post-Study Work Rights.
The CRICOS course code for the Master of Business Administration (International) at the University of New England (CRICOS Provider Code: 00003G) is 0100352.
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