- Program
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Master of Business Administration (NCR Reg.No. 211456)
Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management)
(NCR Reg.No. 211457)
- University
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University of Ballarat, Australia
- About University
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- With a history of providing tertiary education and training for over 135 years, University of Ballarat is the third oldest tertiary institution in Australia is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and is funded by the Australia Government.
- Has achieved a series of four-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide 2007
- Has six campuses housing a student population of over 22,000
- Program Overview
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University of Ballarat's MBA is a generalist degree intended for those with some practical experience who now wish to widen their managerial knowledge and skills.
The philosophy underlying this type of MBA is to enable the students to deal with the many facets of business and management. The program aims to develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis through individual and team based work.
A feature of the University of Ballarat's MBA is that it focuses on these critical areas of integration whilst allowing some specializations to accommodate specific career paths.
It offers an optional Health Services Management specialization which introduces the concepts, leadership and practices in Health Services Management within the context of public sector health provision.
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- Program Structure
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The MBA consists of 12 units, each worth 15 credit points, for a total of 180 credit points. Students will complete 5 core units, 1 cap stone unit and 6 electives. The specialist streams available in Hong Kong are General Management and Health Services Management.
Core units ( 6 units: 15 credit points each )
- BA401
- Accounting and Finance
- BE402
- Business Economics
- BM401
- Marketing
- BN412
- Human Resource Management
- BN921
- Organization: Behavior, Structure, Processes ***
- BS922
- Competitive Analysis
Capstone Unit ( 15 credit points )
- BN926
- Strategy and Management of Change ***
Group Two Units: Electives ( 15 credit points each )
For General Management Stream select at least TWO from the following four:
For Health Services Management Stream select ONE from the following four:- BA925
- Financial Policy
- BL911
- Managing the Legal Environment
- BN935
- Operations Management
- BN961
- Managerial Skills
Group Three Units: General Management Stream ( 15 credit points each )
Choose at least three from the following six:- BM923
- Strategic Marketing
- BN927
- Creativity and Innovation
- BN930
- Change Agent Strategies
- BS928
- Entrepreneurship
- BS942
- International Business
- BS973
- Project Management
Group Three Units: Health Services Management Stream
( 4 units: 15 credit points each )- BH901
- Contemporary Issues in Health Services Management
- BH902
- Policy in Health Services Management
- BH903
- Leadership in Health Services Management
- BH904
- Evidence Based Practice in Health Services Management
* Each specialization and elective will only be available if there's sufficient student demand.
** The University reserves the right to alter both the specializations on offer and the units offered.
*** BN921 (CEF Course Code 21Z04418-4) and BN926 (CEF Course Code 21Z04419-2)
Students applying for the continuing Education Fund (CEF) should submit the applications before the commencement of the programme. For details, please visit www.info.gov.hk/sfaa/cef or contact the CEF enquiry hotline: 3142 2277. - back to top
- Duration
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Students can complete the MBA program in approximately 16 months of part-time study.
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- Entry Requirement
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- A bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years work experience; OR
- A diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years work experience at an appropriate level, OR
- Five years of work relevant experience at an appropriate level; OR
- A tertiary qualification and participation in the University of Ballarat industry immersion program
English proficiency requirement
Students will be expected to have at least one of the following:- A TOEFL of 550 or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent;
- An approved tertiary qualification (2 years minimum) where the medium of instruction was English or where the local University English proficiency requirement for graduation has been met;
- An English proficiency test to be moderated and administered by the University of Ballarat and its partners
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- Application Procedure
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Each applicant must submit the following items during application:
- Completed application form
- Original and certified copies of certificates of educational qualifications, including a full transcript with grades
- Employer's reference letter
- Evidence of English Proficiency
- Three recent passport-size photographs
- A copy of Hong Kong Identity Card or Passport
The University will make a decision based on the information submitted. Students who are admitted will received a written offer of admission to the program from the University.
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- Enquiry
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If you have any enquiry about the applcation and program, please do not hesitate to contact us at (852) 2314 3221
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It is a matter of discretion for individual employer to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
