The programme aims to produce graduates who have been exposed to a range of management skills and who have been trained to use these skills in a manner that will enable them to better handle the managerial demands of modern business practices.

The objectives of the program are to produce graduates who are able to:

• Thoroughly understand the basic theories and skills of modern management discipline areas
• Display competence in a wide range of areas relevant to management practice at senior levels
• Apply their knowledge of current behavioral, policy and strategic issues so as to improve organizational efficiency
• Use well-developed communication skills to interact effectively with other people at a superior and lower work level
• Comprehend, analyze and evaluate internal and external environmental forces, and develop strategic plans for the management of change
• Display a thorough understanding of the relevant political, cultural and business environment, and of ethical standards in modern business
• Analyze developments in a chosen area of management, and to critically evaluate the relationships between such developments and contemporary theory and practice
• Further enhance their managerial skills through a commitment to ongoing managerial development.

• Australia’s Top University in Distance Education
• One of Singapore’s most proven MBA programs
• Short duration of 20 months
• Highly flexible mode of delivery tailored for busy professionals and expatriates
• Up-to-date syllabus on the latest trends including: e-Business Strategy, e-Commerce Law and Telecommunications in Business
• Attractive package inclusive of comprehensive study materials and research articles
• An internationally recognised MBA degree allowing graduates to pursue Doctorate studies at accredited Universities
• Non-compulsory class attendance to cater for busy managers and professionals
• USQ programs have been established in Singapore since 1988
• Exclusive Internet access to online materials, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for most units
• Degree conferred is same as on campus
• Opportunity to interact with an extensive network of managers and expatriates from different backgrounds and experiences.

This MBA program can be completed in 20 months, covering 12 units with 8 core and 4 specialisation units. A typical semester is about 4 months, covering 2-3 units. This structure is highly effective and successful as students are allowed sufficient time to concentrate on their studies.

CORE UNITS
CIS5001 Information Systems for Managers
ACC5502 Accounting for Managers
LAW5504 Compatative Law and Business
MKT5000 Marketing Management
FIN5003  Decision Support Tools
ECO5000 Economics for Managers
MGT8002 Strategic Management
MGT5000 Management and Organisational Behaviour

Choice of Specialisations

Accounting
LAW5220 Goods and Services Tax
CIS8100 e-Business Strategy
ACC8104 Advanced Management Accounting
ACC8106 Advanced Auditing

e-Business
CIS8100 Global Information Systems Strategy
CIS8002 Telecommunications in Business
CIS8004 Business Systems Planning and Implementation
LAW8301 e-Commerce Law

Finance
FIN8104 International Finance and Tax
FIN5000 Financial Management
FIN8102 Global Financial Markets
FIN8103 Investment Management Strategies

Human Resource
MGT8031 Global Issues in Employment Relations
MGT8032 Managing Human Resources and Innovation
MGT8033 Leading Organisational Change
MGT8034 Strategic Human Resource Management

Information Systems
CIS8002 Telecommunications In Business
CIS8004 Business Systems Planning and Implementation
CIS8005 Business Systems Project Management
CIS8100 e-Business Strategy

Marketing
MKT8001 Buyer Behaviour
MKT8002 International Marketing and Management
MKT8003 Customer Service Relationship Marketing Management
MKT8009 e-Marketing

Project Management
MGT8025 Time, Cost and Quality Management
MGT8026 Human Resources and Communication Management
MGT8027 Project Integration and Scope Management
MGT8024 Risk and Procurement Management

Business law specialisation
Any four of the following courses (subject to students having the required pre-requisite knowledge):
LAW8074 Project Legal Issues
LAW8105 Corporate Governance Law
LAW8110 Advanced Insolvency Law and Practice 1
LAW8111 Advanced Insolvency Law and Practice II
LAW8118 International Business Law
LAW8220 Goods and Services Tax

Environmental management specialisation
ECO8010 Corporate Environmental Management (Formerly MGT8010)
ECO8011 Global Issues in Environmental Management (Formerly MGT8011)
ECO8012 Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Development (Formerly MGT8012)
POL8013 Environmental Politics and Policy (Formerly MGT8013)

International business specialisation
ECO8060 Business in the International Economy (Formerly MGT8060)
Select three of the following courses:
MKT8002 International Marketing and Management
FIN8104 International Financial Management
LAW8118 International Business Law
MKT8009 Integrated Marketing Communication
CIS8100 Global Information Systems Strategy

Leadership specialisation
MGT8037 Team Leadership
MGT8038 Leadership Development
MGT8039 Strategic Leadership
MGT8040 Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity

Occupational health and safety specialisation
MGT8014 Human Factors
MGT8015 Corporate Occupational Health and Safety
MGT8016 Occupational Health and Occupational Hygiene
MGT8017 Safety Science in Practice

Personal financial planning specialisation
FIN5412 Financial Planning
Select three of the following courses:
FIN5000 Financial Management
FIN5414 Managed Investments
FIN5415 Superannuation and Retirement Planning
FIN5416 Insurance Markets and Products
FIN8102 Global Financial Markets
FIN8107 Financial Risk Management

Program modules are subject to change according to University’s discretion.

Candidates for entry into the Master of Business Administration must meet each of the following criteria to the satisfaction of the Director, USQ Australian Graduate of Business:

• A tertiary qualification at degree or equivalent level from a recognized institution; and
• A minimum of two years full-time equivalent work experience, as determined by the Director, USQ Australian Graduate School of Business.
• Candidates who do not have a degree will be permitted to enroll in the Postgraduate Certificate of Management only, provided that they have a minimum of five years full time equivalent work experience, which includes relevant experience, as determined by the Director, USQ Australian Graduate School of Business. Upon completion, they will be eligible to articulate into the Master of Business Administration
• Other qualifications will be handled and processed on a case by case basis.

To apply, applicants must complete and submit the USQ and Informatics application forms. The application must be supported by the following:

• One certified true copy of educational qualifications (degree, diploma, GCE ‘A’ and ‘O’ level certificates) and transcripts showing details of results obtained.
• Registration fee. (Non-refundable)
• Copy of Resume/CV
• 2 Photocopy of NRIC/Passport

Information is subject to changes without prior notice.

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