The Master of Business offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management.

Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today's managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.

A Master degree is conferred as an Ordinary Degree, except that, in cases where a candidate has achieved a Grade Point Average of 6.0 or above, the degree will be conferred "With Distinction".

The University's Accolades

• Awarded an Overall Maximum Rating of 5-Stars
  (QS Stars, 2011)
• Ranked 11th in Australia
  (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2011 - 2012)
• Among the Top 15 Australian universities for research
  (Excellence in Research for Australia, ARC 2011)
• 60th University in the Asia-Pacific
  (Shanghai Jiao Tong University Academic Rankings 2011)
• Rated as an "Excellent Business School"
  (Eduniversal University & Business School Rankings, 2011)
• Over 2,000 University of Newcastle students currently enrolled in PSB Academy

Programme Structure

• This course consists of 8 modules
• 3 trimesters in a year
• Modules are taught by University faculty

Programme Outline

Core Units (All units are compulsory)
Students are required to complete the eight core courses:

• Managing Under Uncertainty
• Human Resource Management
• Foundations of Business Analysis
• Organisational Behaviour and Design
• Marketing Management and Planning
• Accounting and Financial Management
• Strategic Management
• Globalisation

Duration

This course can be completed within 8 to 12 months.

Assessment and Examination

Assessments may include assignments, tests, projects, and final examinations.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for local students are:

• A recognised Bachelor degree or Postgraduate Diploma; or
• A recognised Diploma and 5 years work experience; or
• A recognised Graduate Certificate and 2 years work experience; or
• 5 years proven work experience at senior management (subject to assessment from university); or
• Successfully completed 20 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 5 or more and 2 years work experience; or
• Successfully completed 30 units of postgraduate University studies with a GPA of 4 or more and 2 years work experience.

An applicant for a place at the University of Newcastle who does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Details of this policy can be found here.

Graduation Requirements

For more information on graduation requirements, please click here: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/program/11003.html  
 

Availability

Programme Fees

Graduates of PSB Academy can enjoy fee rebates for subsequent courses. Please contact your Admissions Officer for further details.

* All fees are inclusive of 7% GST and subject to change annually
* Course fee excludes textbooks
* Click here to view other charges for students

- updated on April 2012