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11 The MBA experience 12 Master of Business Administration 14 Executive Master of Business 27 Human Resource Management 28 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies 31 Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate courses 2013

^ EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) is the accrediting body of the European Foundation for Management Development AACSB International is the US-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and AMBA is the Association of MBAs, based in the UK and recognised worldwide.

Welcome to Business at QUT

Business can be considered the engine room of the economy—it drives recovery in hard times and growth in good times

Postgraduate study provides you with a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge

in your chosen area of business as well as to improve your critical thinking and decision making These can immediately add value to your existing career and improve your future career prospects

In today’s global economic climate, professionals working across all fields of business are increasingly expected to develop new expertise and update their knowledge and skills Our internationally accredited postgraduate courses offer you the opportunity to advance your goals whether they be for career advancement or change, personal or professional development or capacity to research

International recognition

The QUT Business School is the first Australian business school to receive triple

accreditation: AMBA for our MBA programs and EQUIS and AACSB for all our business coursesˆ These accreditations are hallmarks of excellence, and mean that your degree will

be recognised internationally as attained through a quality-assured business school

Courses from the real world

The QUT Business School continually revises the content and structure of our programs in consultation with the business community to keep abreast of industry requirements for top MBA and specialist masters programs As these include both broad management skills and specialist expertise, we offer a range of programs including double-degree programs and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

We will assist you to select the best study options within your chosen program’s structure,

to meet your personal goals Our courses enable you to gain a qualification that will develop your knowledge base as well as your thinking and research skills

Our links and partnerships with the local and international business communities are extensive These include hosting Brisbane’s premier business luncheon series, the QUT Business Leaders’ Forum, offering major international executive education programs, and maintaining a number of significant research partnerships with industry Your postgraduate studies at QUT, through our industry links combined with strong alumni programs, will also enable you to develop and expand your own professional networks

I sincerely hope that we will see you soon in the QUT Business School

Professor Tim Robinson

Acting Executive Dean of Business

Mission statement

The mission of the QUT Business School is to provide quality real-world focused teaching, research, corporate education and service, which are internationally relevant

and respected

2 Postgraduate study at QUT

4 Why choose Business at QUT?

11 The MBA experience

12 Master of Business Administration

14 Executive Master of Business

27 Human Resource Management

28 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies

31 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

32 Graduate Certificate in Business

Graduate diploma programs

33 Graduate Diploma in Business (Professional Accounting)

34 Applying for coursework programs

Research

36 Research for the real world

37 QUT Business School research

40 Bachelor of Business (Honours)

41 Graduate Diploma in Business (Research)

42 Master of Business (Research)

44 Doctor of Business Administration

This publication has been prepared for Australian students and those with permanent resident status

Some courses are not open to international students For more information and to check if a course is

available, international students are advised to visit www.qut.edu.au/international

Course informationFor in-depth information on the courses listed

in this book visit www.qut.edu.au/study/ postgraduate-study

Too busy to attend a postgraduate information event? We’ll come to you.

Find out about courses and have your questions answered, all from the comfort of your home or office, with our online postgraduate information event There will be videos about courses and careers, as well as the opportunity to chat online with staff

Postgraduate Options Evening

Tuesday 9 October 2012, 4–6pm

Visit www.qut.edu.au/study/events/postgraduate-options-evening

Postgraduate study at QUT

Why choose QUT?

Here are some good reasons students

choose to undertake postgraduate study

at QUT:

Reputation

QUT is one of Australia’s leading

universities with 8400 postgraduate

students, including more than 2000

research students, among its total

enrolment of 41 000 QUT is a major

contributor to the creation of new

knowledge in its areas of research

strength Our researchers address

complex problems and issues with

rigour and imagination

Industry input

Course content is created in collaboration

with top industry professionals to

ensure courses are relevant to changing

industry needs Opportunities for you

to gain professional experience through

workplace projects in industry in Australia

and overseas are built into our courses

Flexibility

Many QUT courses allow for flexibility

when it comes to choosing when, where

and how you study Depending on the

course you choose, you may be able to

attend classes in the evening, access

study materials online or undertake

flexible assessment options Mid-year

entry may enable you to fast-track your

postgraduate study

For more reasons to choose QUT for

postgraduate study visit www.qut.edu.au/

If you are interested in using study as a way to change or advance your existing career, then coursework study is ideal for you Postgraduate coursework programs lead to graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and masters qualifications

Graduate certificates may be completed

in as little as one semester, graduate diplomas in two semesters and masters courses typically take between two and six semesters (depending on the mode of study selected, i.e full-time or part-time)

Coursework programs are often ‘nested’

in design whereby, following successful completion of a course, progression to the next level of studies is automatic in the next available teaching period

QUT’s research programs meet the needs

of students, industry and the community through supervised research training that is collaborative, multidisciplinary and purpose driven Choose from a graduate diploma, masters by research, professional doctorate or Doctor of Philosophy

Gardens Point campus

Gardens Point campus is a prime location

in Brisbane’s city centre, beside the Brisbane River, City Botanic Gardens and Parliament House—a position that reinforces QUT’s links with business, industry and government

Gardens Point campus, with more than 23 000 students, is within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, theatres, galleries, and public transport including buses, trains and its own ferry stop The Goodwill Bridge, a pedestrian and cyclist bridge, links the campus to South Bank Parklands and the Queensland Cultural Centre

QUT’s centre for the arts, the Gardens Cultural Precinct, offers a full theatre and exhibition program QUT Creative Industries productions in acting, dance and music are presented at the Gardens Theatre, in addition to work

by a wide range of visiting Australian and international companies QUT Art Museum and the William Robinson Gallery

in historic Old Government House offer a program of changing exhibitions

An exciting new $230 million Science and Engineering Centre, due for completion

in late-2012, will bring together teaching and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines

It will include stimulating learning and research spaces, food and retail outlets, and a 50-metre swimming pool and gym.Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses are linked by a free shuttle bus For more information about your transport options visit www.qut.edu.au/transport

Postgraduate study at QUT is an investment in your career and your future, whether you want

to accelerate or transform your career, strengthen your management capabilities or fortify your credentials as a specialist.

Career development

QUT Careers and Employment offers free

career counselling by dedicated career

counsellors, workshops on job seeking

and employment preparation, resources

for career management and planning to

assist postgraduate students with their

career development QUT CareerHub

allows employers to upload advertisements

for viewing by alumni, staff and students

Visit www.careers.qut.edu.au

Customised education can be delivered

in accelerated group programs to your

workplace We also offer a range of

continuing professional development and

personal development courses that are

open to the public For current courses

and conferences visit www.qut.edu.au/

professional-education

QUT Alumni provides opportunities for

networking and professional and personal

development, and assists graduates to

form meaningful, lifelong relationships with

QUT Visit www.qut.edu.au/alumni

Study resources

Postgraduate students benefit from free

access to specialised support staff,

services and resources while studying

at QUT These resources range from

online services to physical spaces and

specialised training

QUT Virtual allows you to access a wide

range of online resources and services:

and view your timetable, results

and academic history online

or via a mobile application

and the Library Course Materials

Database from QUT Blackboard

or the Library website

web-based Postgraduate Office Research

Training Information Assistant

(PORTIA) assists with managing

research plans and facilitating

communication with supervisors

QUT Library offers:

information resource library collections

and services providing you with

access to 800 publisher databases,

120 000 ejournals, 250 000 ebooks

and 500 000 print books across

a diverse range of disciplines

postgraduate students to borrow from other libraries in Australia and overseas

liaison librarians for research, support and training

Services and support

Equity programs and support are available for:

students (Oodgeroo Unit) Visit www.qut.edu.au/about/oodgeroo

backgrounds Visit www.student.qut.edu.au/international

www.qut.edu.au/support

Visit www.qut.edu.au/scholarships QUT Counselling Services provides a free professional counselling service

on each campus for students and administers a student loan scheme

Visit www.qut.edu.au/supportQUT Medical Centre provides a comprehensive health/medical service

on both the Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses during normal office hours The service bulk bills students

Visit www.qut.edu.au/supportQUT Student Guild supports your academic, sporting and social interests

on all campuses It represents the rights

of postgraduate students with a dedicated postgraduate student representative sitting on QUT Council, and by supporting the Postgraduate Student Association

The QUT Student Guild offers academic advocacy with independent advice and support regarding supervision and other academic issues, and welfare services Visit www.qutguild.com

Accommodation services include:

provide advice on tenancy matters and access to a vacancies database Visit www.qut.edu.au/accommodation

database Visit www.qutguild.com

456-bed student accommodation complex adjacent to the Kelvin Grove campus Visit www.kgsv.com.au

Your feedback

At QUT we make sure that your voice

is heard The QUT REFRAME suite

of evaluation activities is conducted each semester to seek feedback about curriculum, teaching and learning

Information from these activities assists QUT to continuously improve different aspects of courses, units, tutorials, assessment and teaching materials Visit www.qut.edu.au/feedback

QUT contacting you

QUT’s preferred method of communication is email Important correspondence, for example fee information, will be sent to your QUT student email address

Why choose Business at QUT?

Postgraduate study provides you with

a great opportunity to deepen your

knowledge in your chosen area of

business as well as to improve your

critical thinking and decision making

These can immediately add value

to your existing career and improve

your future career prospects

QUT Business School offers internationally

recognised, relevant courses for

competitive career development, with

various entry levels and flexible starting

times Modern postgraduate facilities

provide an outstanding learning centre in

the heart of the city

We are Australia’s first business school to

attain triple accreditation by international

accrediting agencies: the European

Foundation for Management Development

(EQUIS) and the Association to Advance

Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB

International) for all our business courses

and the Association of MBAs (AMBA) for

our MBA programs Less than one per

cent of all business schools worldwide

have achieved triple accreditation and

we’re proud to be part of this elite group

Our School has been measured against

the best universities in the world—in the

quality of our staff, programs, student

learning and international engagement

This means your degree will be

recognised internationally as having

been attained through a quality-assured

business school

Global links

The QUT Business School has longstanding links with many leading companies, including:

Our relationships guide our courses, providing real-world projects, industry-focused learning and case analysis as part of your study experience These relationships also provide opportunities to develop professional connections

International outlook

An international outlook is integral to your QUT business course:

course content in your studies

significant international experience

overseas with partner institutions in the Americas, Asia and Europe

and support to participate in global competitions, giving you the opportunity to compete against students from other leading business schools

Together, these learning opportunities and experiences ensure you will gain an international perspective throughout your studies

Practical experience

QUT Business School courses are designed to help you gain practical skills and experience through our classroom activities, case analysis and peer interaction You’ll learn from lecturers with industry experience

Our postgraduate students may also have the opportunity to take part

in our specifically designed mentor program The program complements your study, matching you with suitable employer organisations based upon your defined career goals and areas of interest and expertise

Research strengths

Gain international recognition in your area of business research through a community that supports collaborative and cross-disciplinary research

The QUT Business School attracts competitive research funding from industry and government We coordinate our research effort through three research centres, key programs focused on existing and emerging research strengths and school-based initiatives

Our internationally recognised researchers have collaborated in co-authoring research publications with researchers from more than 100 universities around the world in the past three years, including London Business School, University of California, HEC Paris and Hong Kong Polytechnic University

With 88 per cent of QUT Business School publications in international journals, our research is truly international in scope as well as quality

International recognition, established links with the business community and a reputation for producing highly employable graduates have made us one of the most respected business schools in Australia.

Enhancing your

student experience

You will receive assistance with your

admission, enrolment and administrative

enquiries through the QUT Graduate

School of Business, and our QUT

Business School Student Centre

Plus, our student learning advisers are

available to assist you with your course,

assignment or exam preparation queries

You will be able to increase your skills

in business expression throughout

the course of your studies: language

and learning advisers are available for

individual consultations and school-based

workshops each semester

The Brisbane Executive Club, the

QUT Business School’s alumni

chapter, provides opportunities for

current students and graduates of our

postgraduate programs to develop links

with the wider business community

We facilitate professional development

opportunities and local and international

social and business networking Visit

www.qut.edu.au/gsb/bec

The Fostering Executive Women

alumni group encourages the

business and entrepreneurial spirit of

QUT women business graduates by

providing opportunities to network, do

business, and develop personally and

professionally in a positive environment

Visit www.qut.edu.au/gsb/few

Recognition of prior studies

If you have studied at a tertiary level, you may receive exemption for up to one semester of study in a coursework masters program, based on your undergraduate degree You may apply for credit for prior learning (which we call ‘advanced standing’) based on other postgraduate qualifications

If eligible, credit for prior learning may shorten the length of your studies at QUT

Our postgraduate programs

A QUT Business degree is recognised as one of the best by employers in Australia and around the world Our focus is to provide you with quality courses so that you can be among the best business professionals in the world

The QUT Graduate School of Business administers the MBA, EMBA, DBA and executive education programs Master

of Business programs are administered through the relevant discipline school

The following pages provide you with detailed information about each of these programs:

Research

(DBA)

Go global

Business graduates operate in a global market place and, as an internationally oriented

business school, we provide you with exposure to international environments and perspectives Whether it is through relevant curriculum and cases onshore, or the ability to undertake

exchanges, short-term programs or even compete in international competitions offshore, you will find many opportunities to ensure you are ready for a global career.

Studying abroad can open up new and

rewarding opportunities New friends,

new languages, new cultures and new

experiences mean that you will have a

great time and enhance your graduate

studies More importantly, employers

are always looking for graduates who

can distinguish themselves from other

job candidates

Studying overseas helps you develop the

international and intercultural perspectives

that they will be looking for Living and

travelling overseas can be an exciting way

to gain professionally relevant skills in an

appropriate setting

Student exchanges

Student exchanges enable you to spend

a semester or two studying with one of

our partner institutions These studies will

count towards your QUT degree

The QUT Business School partners

with some of the best institutions in the

world, many of which are ranked number

1 in their home country If you want to

enhance your studies by spending time at

some of the best business schools in the

world, undertake an exchange as part of

a range of overseas partner institutions

In 2011 more than 80 students travelled

to countries such as Croatia, France, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Colombia and Korea for short-term programs

Study tours

Some programs, such as the MBA and EMBA, offer students the opportunity to undertake organised study tour programs

Consult your degree program for more information

International business competitions

We actively encourage and support students to work together and use their entrepreneurial skills and abilities to compete with universities around the world

at international business competitions

These initiatives are designed to enhance the quality of entrepreneurship and management education, to increase the rate of success for new ventures, and to extend national and international networks for young entrepreneurs and educators

Our student teams have successfully represented the QUT Business School at

a range of competitions over the past few years, competing in Thailand, India, the United States, and Canada

For example, the Mai Bangkok Business Challenge at Sasin is Thailand’s premier business plan competition It was created

in 2002 to encourage postgraduate students in business administration programs across Thailand and Asia to become more entrepreneurial

Financial support

QUT recognises that travelling overseas can be costly Every year, QUT and the QUT Business School support students to participate in exchanges or other international opportunities with scholarships Additional financial support may be available to students who attend

a QUT Business School preferred partner university So just think, you can travel, enhance your degree, develop your career prospects and have QUT support you to

do so

International double

masters

Would you like to attain two masters

degrees from triple-accredited institutions

in about the same time it would normally

take you to get just one? The QUT

Business School offers two international

double masters programs

In an exchange study, you complete part

of your degree at one of two leading

institutions in Europe Through

cross-crediting of your course content, you are

able to obtain the full degrees from both

institutions—and you may be able to

complete the double degree in the same

time that it would take you to complete

your QUT Master of Business program

You continue to pay QUT fees during

your exchange program; there are no

additional study fees incurred

Entry to these programs is limited and

competitive For more information please

contact the QUT Business School Student

Centre or email bus@qut.edu.au

For more information about the QUT

Master of Business program, please refer

Master of Business – Advanced (Study Area)/Master of Science (Study Area)This program will require you to do one year of study at QUT and one year at EDHEC You can take any major from the QUT Master of Business program and choose from one of five offered at EDHEC, including:

You will complete your studies at EDHEC during their regular academic year, which runs from September to May

Upon completion of your studies, you will

be awarded the QUT Master of Business–

Advanced in your chosen major and the EDHEC Master of Science in the nominated major If you choose to do the Marketing major at both institutions, you will be awarded only the QUT Master of Business

as this is only a 1.5 year program

For more information on EDHEC, visit www.edhec.edu

Anjuli Steffen MBA graduate PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia

‘My exchange to Mannheim Business School was an incredible experience Mannheim University, which is housed in a huge baroque castle, is the top institution for business in Germany and is consistently ranked in the top business schools in Europe My subjects were all in English and my lecturers were all of a very high quality The university is heavily sponsored by industry and provides many opportunities to network with international employers A student exchange is a great way to take the plunge and see whether living overseas is for you, because universities provide such a strong support network.’

Located in the historic town of Maastricht

in the Netherlands, the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of the top two business schools in that country and holds triple accreditation

The program offered is open to students wanting to study Marketing

or Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) It allows you to spend either six months each at QUT and Maastricht University if you have a prior background

in marketing, or 12 months at QUT and six months at Maastricht

If you hold an undergraduate degree in marketing, you will complete a semester

of study at SBE followed by one at QUT

Otherwise, you will be required to do your first semester at QUT (February

to June), followed by a semester at SBE (September to January), and then complete your course at QUT the following year (February to June)

On completion, you will be awarded the QUT Master of Business (Marketing or IMC) and the Maastricht University Master

of Science in International Business (Strategic Marketing)

For more information on the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics, visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/web/

Discipline area quick reference guide

▲ Also available externally (online) Part-time and full-time.

Master of Business Administration or Master of Business

managerial or professional work experience post degree (five for the Executive MBA)

together with management skills

area of interest

undergraduate degree

chosen business discipline so you can move ahead faster in your career

recognition in your chosen area

Course differences—

breadth vs depth:

business fields, with limited specialisation in three pathways

Refer to page 15 for more details

in a particular field of study, possibly with a minor in another field

Refer to the guide on page 8 for an overview of the areas for each course

university with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 on QUT’s 7-point scale

Executive MBA must also attend an interview

For detailed information regarding MBA entry requirements, please refer to page 15

minimum grade point average of 4 on QUT’s 7-point scale

undertake the Master of Business (Accounting) degree

For detailed information regarding entry requirements, please refer to page 34

Doctor of Business Administration or Doctor of Philosophy

research in the workplace

business problems in order to maximise business effectiveness

rigour in a field of learning

knowledge in a field of your choice

Course differences:

problem

final project report or the publication of papers

science

dissertation

professional and academic achievement, as well as assessments of your potential and capacity for success,

as well as:

professional practice experience

(on a 7-point scale) or greater, or

1A or 2A Honours (or equivalent), plus

For detailed information regarding entry, please refer

to page 45

Selection is based on an applicant’s academic aptitude, and the availability of supervision, infrastructure and resources needed for the course of study, as well as:

at either 1A or 2A Honours, incorporating a thesis of approximately 25 000 words, or

containing a significant research thesis, normally no less than 33 per cent of the total program, with a grade point average of at least 5.5 (on a 7-point scale) The thesis should approximate 25 000 words in length

For detailed information regarding entry, please visit www.qut.edu.au/research/research-applications

Which program is right for me?

Philip Gray MBA graduate GS Aero

‘I was working at Boeing Australia when I started the MBA I was at that point in my career where I was a team leader as well as very much in the technical side I was at a crossroad, deciding whether to stay technical or move into management I found that the people you meet and the contacts you make are a great aspect of the MBA—lawyers, accountants, chief financial officers, and people from many backgrounds It’s amazing what doors open for you as a result of meeting people from different walks of life.’

The MBA experience

Ranked in the top five MBAs in Australia*,

the QUT MBA builds your confidence

to lead in a complex world by providing

you with quality learning experiences,

contemporary business knowledge,

extensive peer interaction and a global

orientation

An innovative MBA for

a complex world

QUT’s MBA is designed for students who

have professional experience and who

wish to enhance their business knowledge

and skills and advance their management

career opportunities

The MBA suite of programs lets you build

a distinct generalist management degree

with a variety of elective pathways Short,

intensive units deliver the core curriculum,

providing you with exposure to the

breadth of business and the opportunity to

learn and practise dealing with complex,

real-world problems You then add depth

to your business education by selecting

elective units in your areas of interest

Our extensive links with the business community through research and consultancy activities combine to provide a rich learning environment to better prepare you to face the challenges

of five years of professional or managerial experience

Learning enrichment and work experience

We strive to educate current and future business leaders to become innovative and strategic thinkers Our learning methods incorporate case analyses, practical activities, individual and group presentations, and peer interaction, as well as group discussions and debates to enhance your communication skills, self-confidence and ability to think critically and creatively

You undertake integrated case exercises and workplace projects, giving you the opportunity to gain practical skills and experience while establishing solid industry connections

Sonia Salomone MBA graduate

PricewaterhouseCoopers manager

‘I have always wanted to work in a role where

I was able to have a big-picture, strategic

perspective of organisations It was important

to me to be able to deliver value to an

organisation by addressing complex business

problems that have a material impact on the

organisation’s value QUT opened many doors

for me Being involved in a research project

exposed me to a unique perspective and

heightened my understanding of performing

research with rigour The flexibility that QUT

provided to allow me to obtain my MBA

qualification with a research major has helped

me to reach my career goals The networking

opportunities provided by QUT ultimately

led to my current position as manager with

PricewaterhouseCoopers.’

* Ranked fourth in the AFR Boss Survey 2011 MBA rankings.

Coursework programs – MBA

Master of Business Administration

QUT’s MBA is designed to transform your thinking The program will teach you to challenge conventions and go beyond established pathways, and equip you to lead and manage decisively in a complex business world

As a QUT MBA student you will critically analyse business situations and develop innovative solutions to real-world cases Through flexible and innovative units, you will develop the skills essential to becoming a global business professional

The practical nature of this course enables you to apply concepts and management techniques learned in class directly to your workplace You gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader and manager within your organisation

Course design

The MBA aims to build and broaden your knowledge of business disciplines and to integrate and apply your knowledge to real-world, complex issues

The MBA program commences in March and July each year Students undertake

an extensive foundation component of 16 core units of six credit points each and

a further 48 credit points of optional units in the areas of leadership and strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, or in discipline areas which interest them Students will complete their MBA with a workplace project that will offer them the opportunity

to creatively plan for a new venture or to engage in a consultancy project for an organisation

Each MBA unit is delivered in a seven-week period with the first six weeks focused

on teaching and final assessment in week seven

For a list of the core and elective units check the course details at www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

Entry requirements

For MBA entry requirements, please refer to page 15

For more information

Contact the Program Manager by phone 07 3138 1057, email bus@qut.edu.au or visit www.qut.edu.au/mba

Danielle Duell MBA graduate CEO, Spicers Group

‘Prior to commencing the MBA at QUT I put a lot of emphasis on developing myself as a leader But what I learned

through the program and by reflecting during my studies were the gains that could be made by developing the

people around me and not just myself

My career has advanced dramatically since completing the MBA and part of that is because of the confidence

I have within myself, the understanding and clarity of what I want to do and how I can create value for the

businesses I work in.’

Coursework programs – MBA

QUT’s Executive MBA (EMBA) is designed to take experienced managers to new levels as highly skilled leaders

The concept of ‘knowing one’s self’ lies at the forefront of the program, facilitating the development of a deep understanding of personal goals and leadership traits

In addition to self-realisation, strategy, decision making and leadership, the unique model for our EMBA program integrates fundamental units with more advanced elements that include organisational transformation, entrepreneurship, governance and corporate accountability The program culminates in an international study tour to China, honing your abilities to meet the demands of a quickly changing globalised society During the tour, you will learn the intricacies of negotiating and conducting business in a foreign country and applying commercial expertise in a vastly different culture

Additionally, the program offers leadership coaches who will help individual students establish clear goals for both their chosen career paths and personal lives

Through the EMBA’s emphasis on corporate governance and leadership, you will undertake a leadership practicum by shadowing a senior executive from industry, commerce or government and experience first-hand how leadership issues are handled at executive level in the real world

Course design

The EMBA program commences in late January or early February each year Classes are scheduled once every four weeks over a Friday to Sunday session with 18–21 hours of classes per weekend session, plus one intensive session (international study tour) The intensive block sessions allow students to schedule dedicated time to study around demanding business commitments

Students undertake 24 six-credit-point units which incorporate the core units of the MBA program with eight units designed specifically to focus on self-realisation, leadership and decision making, organisational transformation and corporate accountability

For a list of units visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please refer to page 15

This course is not available for international students

For more information and fees

Contact the Program Manager by phone 07 3138 1057, email bus@qut.edu.au or visit www.qut.edu.au/study/emba

22 months intensive part-time mode

Total Credit Points

144

Entry

February

MBA and Executive MBA entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the

MBA and EMBA programs, including

the Graduate Certificate of Business

Administration, applicants must:

language

a recognised university with a minimum

grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on

QUT’s 7-point scale

equivalent relevant managerial or

professional work experience

post degree

Exceptional career accomplishments

may be considered in place of a degree

Successful applicants may be admitted

to the Graduate Certificate in Business

Administration and may later articulate

into the MBA program under existing

articulation rules (i.e achievement of a

GPA of 4.5 or greater)

Executive MBA

Executive MBA students are required to

meet additional criteria:

managerial experience

Director

Prior academic achievement

Prior academic study at the bachelor level can be in any field at any recognised tertiary institution Original or certified copies of academic transcripts that show date of completion or conferral of degree(s) and GPA must be provided

GMAT–Graduate Management Admission Test

As applicants come from a range of fields and their work experiences are diverse, a management aptitude test score is a useful indicator of an applicant’s ability to meet the program’s academic requirements All applicants are required

to take the GMAT There will be no exemptions based on prior education or experience GMAT test scores are valid for five years

You can register and take practice tests for the GMAT online (www.mba.com) If you have already taken the GMAT, QUT needs a certified copy of your Official Score Report If you are planning to take the GMAT, please have the results sent directly to QUT (our identification number

is 1677)

Work experience

Relevant work experience indicates that applicants will be able to contribute to class discussion

A minimum of three years full-time equivalent professional or managerial work experience, or five years for the EMBA, is required after the completion of

an undergraduate degree

To enable us to assess your work experience, a current curriculum vitae providing details of your roles, responsibilities and achievements

is required

Referee reports

All applications should include two employer references, one of which is from your current employer The reports must address the specific questions outlined in the referee report template provided

Kym-Maree Warner Executive MBA student chief financial officer,

Coffee Club Franchising Group

‘The EMBA is equipping me with knowledge, strategies and tools to further enhance my

leadership and management skills My career objective is to move into a chief executive

officer/managing director role and the EMBA is facilitating the development of the necessary

skills to bridge the gap between being a chief financial officer and chief executive officer

Through real-world case studies and lecturers with relevant commercial experience, this

course applies theory to real life Gaining knowledge of business tools, strategies and

models that are useful in practice, not just in theory, will be beneficial to my future career

growth.’ Kym-Maree is a chief financial officer with The Coffee Club Franchising Group

Applying for the MBA

Applying for the MBA

Application forms and referee

pro-formas may be downloaded at

www.qut.edu.au/mba

These documents, along with resumes

and academic transcripts, may be emailed

to pgadmin@qut.edu.au, or mailed or

delivered to the Graduate School of

Business at QUT’s Gardens Point campus

Closing dates for the MBA

Mid-February 2013 for 6TP2*

(commencing March 2013)Mid-June 2013 for 6TP4*

(commencing July 2013)

* TP=Teaching Period

MBA program scholarships

The QUT Graduate School of Business offers a number of scholarships for exceptional applicants into the Master of Business Administration

Eligibility for a scholarship is based on GMAT score, undergraduate grade point average, work experience plus a written supporting statement from the applicant

For more information

Contact the QUT Graduate School of Business by phone 07 3138 1057, email bus@qut.edu.au or visit www.qut.edu.au/business

Kirsty O’Connell MBA student and merit scholarship recipient

corporate communication and external relations manager, LinkWater

‘Every subject within my MBA has been so applicable I walk out of a lecture with tools that

I can apply the next day in my role as Corporate Communication and External Relations Manager at LinkWater The broad subject matter means that I can make a greater contribution within multidisciplinary teams, and the strong focus on critical thinking has made me a more effective strategic adviser I’ve never regretted my decision to tackle my MBA or my choice of institution This course has engaged my creative instincts, enabled

me to travel internationally and build an amazing global professional network, and has made me a more effective manager, preparing me for the next step in my career.’

Lee Carseldine Master of Business (Applied Finance)/MBA graduate corporate HSE

contracts adviser with Arrow Energy

When he’s not busy playing professional cricket as a freelance Twenty20 cricketer, graduate Lee Carseldine

is putting his MBA and Master of Business (Applied Finance) to the test working as Corporate HSE Contracts

Adviser with Arrow Energy His role within this coal seam gas company (CSG) uses core skills in the areas of

corporate health and safety specialising in contractor management This has given Lee the flexibility to continue

his sporting profession while simultaneously gaining valuable corporate experience

When he finishes his cricketing career, Lee is looking to advance his career ‘I’ve been given a great opportunity,

the CSG industry is a growing sector and I will be looking to use my MBA and Applied Finance degree in this field

Life as a professional sports player is very fickle Completing my MBA and Master of Business (Applied Finance)

with QUT has given me a deeper understanding of the business world and equipped me with the specialised

knowledge required to make a smooth transition from the sporting to the corporate field.’

Coursework programs – Master of Business

Master of Business overview

Postgraduate study by

coursework

You can complete your postgraduate

study through coursework or research

Choosing the best option to suit you

primarily depends on your reasons

for study

If you are interested in using study as

a way to change your qualifications,

advance your career or start a new career,

then coursework study is ideal for you

Flexibility

Some of our courses can be broken down

into smaller pieces so you can opt in and

out when it suits you For example, if you

are having trouble finding time to continue

in your masters program, you may be able

to exit early with a graduate certificate or

graduate diploma

Study options

Graduate certificate

You will study four units either full-time

or part-time to complete a graduate

certificate, which can take as little as one

semester to complete

Graduate diploma

A graduate diploma typically builds on

a graduate certificate You will study

eight units either full-time or part-time

A graduate diploma can normally be

completed in two to four semesters

Masters by coursework

A masters degree is a further continuation

of a graduate diploma and can be

completed in two to eight semesters It

gives scope to study a selection of units in

your field

Master of Business programs

Our Master of Business program gives

you the opportunity to gain specialist

knowledge in a business discipline

of your choice You can build on your

knowledge and critical understanding

from previous studies, helping you to

advance your business career Or you can

change careers into a range of business

professions, even if you have not studied

business before Some majors also

satisfy the requirements for professional

recognition

The Master of Business—Advanced gives you the opportunity to extend your studies, including options of a research dissertation, further coursework studies

in your chosen major, or the choice of

a minor in another business discipline

Under certain circumstances the Advanced program can also provide a pathway to doctoral-level studies

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an appropriate undergraduate degree you may be entitled to receive credit for prior learning (advanced standing) for the introductory units The remaining component of the program enables the development of deeper discipline knowledge through core and elective units (96 credit points)

A further 48 credit points of study is available in the Master of Business—

Advanced program This allows you to extend your studies to suit your career interests The additional 48 credit points may include research studies, advanced coursework studies in your

chosen discipline, or the choice of a minor in another business discipline We encourage you to consult your subject area coordinator as early as possible in your studies to determine the best way to meet your career and learning needs

Credit for prior learning (advanced standing)

Students may be granted credit (advanced standing) for up to 48 credit points for prior academic studies where the completed degree major directly relates to the discipline area you are studying Credit will relate only

to the general business component or introductory studies in the discipline area and is generally not available for advanced units Credit may be granted only if the relevant undergraduate degree was completed within five years of commencement of the masters

Entry requirements

For all majors except Accounting, entry requirements are an undergraduate degree with an overall minimum grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale) Students entering the Master of Business (Accounting) major must have an appropriate degree in accountancy

Special entry

Applicants without the requisite entry requirements may be considered for special entry

For more information

Contact the QUT Business School Student Centre on 07 3138 2050, email bus@qut.edu.au or visit www.qut.edu.au/business

You will be introduced to contemporary issues facing modern businesses such

as the impact of international differences in accounting policies and practices, forensics and, from an accounting perspective, the factors that contribute to an effective governance and accountability framework These studies will extend your ability to gather and interpret information for business decision making and forensic investigation, wherever you are in the world

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Professional recognition

Certain units may assist with preparation for the professional programs offered by CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Institute of Public Accountants as part of their respective membership requirements, and for the Chartered Financial Analysts program

Example course units

Intelligence

Valuation

Practice

Management

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

Sharon Staggs Master of Business/MBA graduate

PricewaterhouseCoopers manager

Sharon is a manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Brisbane ‘A chartered accountant by

profession and after several years working in Japan, I had a strong desire to pursue a career

in mergers and acquisitions when I returned to Australia My QUT double masters degree

expanded my thinking, my perspectives, and provided me with critical analytical skills to

approach future jobs and aspects of work with greater confidence.’

Coursework programs – Master of Business

These courses provide formal accounting qualifications for graduates from non-accounting disciplines This program will give you a professionally accredited accounting qualification in as little as 18 months

Discipline units focus on financial and management accounting requirements, specialised applications in company accounting, audit and assurance, tax and company regulation Core concepts and knowledge, problem-solving skills and critical and analytical thinking are developed throughout the entire course

If you are looking to change your career direction or enhance your career options, accountancy is a dynamic profession that will provide you with a sustainable, challenging and diverse range of career paths

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Career outcomes

Accountancy is a platform for a career that will provide the opportunity to work in a range of areas worldwide Accountants work in diverse areas—in commerce; local, national and international firms; government organisations; law firms; banks; merchant banks; stockbrokers; charitable organisations; hospitals and churches; film, television and media; or they run their own business A career in accounting can lead to more strategic and leadership roles such as general manager, chief financial officer and chief executive officer As a QUT Professional Accounting graduate, you will have a huge range of interesting career options

Professional recognition

Graduates meet the academic component of requirements for membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the Institute of Public Accountants, and enrolment in their respective professional programs Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the

Example course units

Practice

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

Coursework programs – Master of Business

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

Brigette Forbes Master of Business (Applied Finance) graduate

manager, Funding and Alliances, Colonial First State

‘I enjoy the variety that comes with my role as manager, Funding and Alliances with

Colonial First State; I have travelled around the country and overseas and had the

opportunity to meet and learn from industry leaders Before studying at QUT, I had no

experience in business or finance My masters studies gave me the groundwork and

understanding to pursue a career in finance Studying part-time was beneficial to me

as I was able to juggle my work, study and personal life The inner-city campus made it

easy to attend night classes after work My lecturers were very knowledgeable and their

industry experience meant they could prepare us for rewarding careers.’

These courses are designed for people with no or limited previous qualifications in finance and who wish to change career direction or enhance their career options

You will be introduced to managerial finance and economics, and move on to more advanced, practical studies in corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, trading and risk management

You will have access to a fully equipped Securities Dealing Room on campus, the first of its kind in Queensland With access to data from the Bloomberg network, providers of financial data to many of the world’s financial institutions, you can apply the theory you learn to conduct real-world financial analysis, in real time, without the risks involved in real transactions

The courses also extend your knowledge if you are a graduate from a professional association such as the Financial Services Institute of Australasia (FINSIA), and may assist with preparation for the Chartered Financial Analysts program

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Career outcomes

You will graduate from the Master of Business (Applied Finance) with an understanding

of the principles and practice of finance, and with a solid understanding of the financial techniques and methods to make the best financial decision under a given set of conditions You will be prepared for careers such as a financial adviser, investment banker, or financial or equity analyst

Professional recognition

Graduates will meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of FINSIA, and are entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice Graduates may also meet the academic component

of requirements for professional-level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited–Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and electives chosen

Example course units

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

Coursework programs – Master of Business

The real world of advertising involves strategy, planning and creativity If you are looking to upgrade your skills or move into advertising, QUT offers you a choice of programs with an opportunity to do both

In this course you will extend your understanding of the advertising function at

a more strategic level through units including consumer behaviour, advertising management, creative and media strategy, campaign planning, and research which guides decision making

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Career outcomes

As a QUT advertising graduate, you could work as an advertising manager, planning and controlling the advertising for your employer and liaising with advertising agencies You may work as an advertising planner or researcher, or within the media

as a sales representative or copywriter

Careers in advertising agencies include account manager, creative planner, media strategist or in production roles

Recommended course combinations:

Master of Business–Advanced

You can consider a business minor in marketing, public relations or integrated marketing communication as well as a minor in creative advertising from the Creative Industries Faculty

Example course units

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

Coursework programs – Master of Business

Maximise the impact and efficiency of marketing strategies through this specialist and leading-edge program, which is also offered in online mode*, drawing on the latest research and practices within the profession

Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) focuses on the strategic integration

of the functions of public relations, advertising, promotion, direct marketing and personal selling to achieve brand equity and increase the effectiveness of promotional communications with target audiences

You will be equipped to confront the fragmentation of mass markets, the explosion

of new technologies that give consumers more control over the communication process, the emergence of global markets, and the rapid changes in economic conditions within which organisations operate

As a graduate you will have the necessary skills and knowledge to make key decisions on planning, research and execution of IMC programs to address real business needs, taking a contemporary qualification into the marketplace

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Career outcomes

Many graduates begin in consultancies as account executives or in government or private sector organisations performing a variety of roles from publicity through to events management, product launches and brand management Agency positions for graduates include account managers in advertising, direct, digital and emarketing

as well as media roles Company positions for graduates often include advertising, direct marketing and product management You then have the opportunity to progress to senior consultant or be part of the senior management team within organisations as part of the strategic planning process

Example course units

Communication

Communication

Communication

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

* Online mode is external and part-time only.

Coursework programs – Master of Business

Clare Treston Master of Business (Integrated Marketing

Communication) graduate marketing manager, Wotif.com

‘As the marketing manager of Wotif.com, I enjoy managing the brand strategy and

campaigns Wotif.com is a leader in online travel and has a fun company culture For me,

marketing is the best area of business because it’s creative and fun, while being smart

and savvy at the same time Marketing has always been important, but it’s becoming

more so as companies try to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive

marketplace QUT’s real-world learning ensures I have practical business skills and, with

the cutting-edge curriculum, I am equipped for the future.’

Blending innovations in theory and practice with core competencies in public relations, this course is designed to extend the skills of current practitioners and build career opportunities for students seeking to move into this dynamic field

In this course, which is also offered in an online mode*, you will explore the breadth

of public relations practice and learn why and how it operates in specialised areas including community engagement, investor relations, and issues and crisis management You will explore contemporary challenges and opportunities as public relations specialists and develop a best-practice understanding of how to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders, how social media and mass media influence practice, and how to prepare public relations campaigns that deliver value to organisations These skills are developed across corporate, government, consultancy and not-for-profit sectors

You should also consider taking an additional 48 credit points of study to complete the Master of Business – Advanced in this study area

Example course units

Engagement

For more information

For the most up-to-date information visit www.qut.edu.au/study/postgraduate-study

3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

4 semesters full-time or 8 semesters part-time

Total Credit Points

192

Entry

February and July

* Online mode is external and part-time only.

Coursework programs – Master of Business

Haylie Marchant Master of Business (Public Relations) graduate

‘The real-world focus of the courses and teachings at QUT were both relevant and applicable

to local and global markets Not only did they provide me with the platform to seek out international employment opportunities but, within 12 months of graduating, I was able to apply what I’d learnt at QUT and launch my own boutique public relations agency in one

of the biggest media markets in the US (Chicago) I truly love what I do and I wouldn’t be where I am today without the foundations learnt from the Master of Business program.’