Introduction

Our MBA program provide advanced knowledge, understanding and analytical skills for managing in the 21st century. This involves using a wide range of knowledge and research to develop interdisciplinary and thematic frameworks that enable managers to successfully analyse, strategically plan, and implement decisions
Various disciplines are used to understand the key themes that confront all managers and organisations. Themes include responsible management practices, globalisation, technology and innovation, individual identity and career development, corporate governance, sustainability, risk and value creation, entrepreneurship and decision making, the knowledge economy, leadership and change, and strategy.

Graduates of this program have a variety of career opportunities in the private, public and government sectors of the global economy.

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Area of Studies

Course Structure
3 trimesters per year (normally 4 subjects per trimester)

Study Program
Students need to complete 12 subjects including electives as per study plan.

Core Subjects

• Marketing Management
• People in Organisations
• Accounting and Finance for Managers
• Applied Research Project
• Comparative Global Business Systems OR
• The Changing Business Environment

3 Subjects

• Economics for a Sustainable World
• Managing Strategic Resources & Operations
• Corporate Responsibility & Governance
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Any of these 4 Subjects

• Introduction to Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Business Law
• Taxation Law
• Law of Business Organisations
• Accounting for Corporations
• Advanced issues in Accounting
• Auditing and Assurance Services
• Data Analysis and Decision Modelling
• Problem Solving and Programming
• Database Modelling
• Web Design and Development
• Advanced E-security
• Internet Fundamentals
• E-business Technologies
• Enterprise Database Systems- Oracle
• Data Mining
• Advanced Database and Applications
• Advanced Game Design
• Advanced Human Computer Interactions
• Advanced Animation Techniques
• Intelligent Agents and Simulation
• Advanced Mobile Technology
• Advanced Data Communication Principles
• Advanced Algorithm Analysis
• Introduction to Tourism and the Environment
• Tourism Systems analysis
• Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management
• Global Destination Competitiveness
• Tourist Management Strategies
• Economic Decision- Making in the hospitality Industry
• Hospitality and Gastronomy; Social, Private and Commercial
• Marketing and Customer Engagement
• Leading Managing Organisational Change
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Entrepreneurship in International Emerging Economies
• Technopreneurship: The E Entrepreneur

# Students with undergraduate degree from non-cognate discipline, please see entry requirements section for details.
 

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
Successful completion of study equivalent to an Australian undergraduate bachelor award.

English Requirements

• IELTS 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0)/ TOEFL iBT 90 (with minimum writing score of 21); or
• Satisfactory completion of James Cook University Singapore English Language Preparatory Program (ELPP) Level 4.
• Students who have successfully completed 2 years of full-time study in English medium may satisfy the English language requirement.

Advanced Standing
Advanced Standing from 4 of the Foundation subjects can be considered for:

• Applicants with a minimum 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment.
• Applicants with undergraduate degree from cognate discipline such as organisation behaviour, strategic management, marketing, economics, communication, and human resources, tourism or general management.*

* Not applicable for joint degree programs.
Advanced standing can also be considered for:

• Applicants with a four-year relevant undergraduate program
• Previous tertiary study where appropriate

Additional Requirements

• For MBA applicants with and undergraduate degree from non-cognate discipline, the online Academic Skills for Business foundation course has to be taken prior to admission or on the first trimester of the MBA program.

This online foundation course is free of charge
Attendance Requirements
International students holding a valid Student's Pass are required to attend at least 90% of scheduled classes per month. Failure to attend classes is a breach of the student visa conditions. Being absent from classes for a continuous period of seven days or more, or attendance falling below 90% without valid reasons will result in the student needing to surrender their Student's Pass for cancellation.
Domestic students must attend at least 75% of the scheduled lecture and tutorial activities to be eligible for assessment.
 

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Fees & Funding

*Fees apply to all Singapore residents (Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents and all pass holders excluding those holding a Student Pass)
Note: All course fees include prevailing 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST)