Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Business course provides innovative thinking skills, industry expertise, and theoretical foundations with specialisations in Management and Hospitality Management. It spans four semesters and includes nested programs at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.
Our Master of Business (MBus) course is meticulously designed to equip you with a wealth of innovative thinking skills, industry expertise, and theoretical foundations. With a specialisation in Management and Hospitality Management, we offer hands-on experience that sets you apart in the competitive business world. More than just a qualification, it's an opportunity to make a positive impact on the global business landscape while progressing your own career.
The Master of Business degree is a full-time program spanning four semesters and encompasses nested programs at the Graduate Certificate (one-semester full time) and Graduate Diploma (two semesters full time) levels.
Make your mark with our Master of Business - where ambition meets success.
Entry is available to applicants who meet the following conditions:
Satisfactory English language proficiency demonstrated by either:
Stanley College takes into account educational disadvantage when assessing admissions. The alternative entry option is for applicants who are unable to meet the admission requirements detailed above. It also allows candidates from underrepresented groups or those who have experienced educational disadvantage to seek entry into Stanley College higher education courses.
Admission by the Alternate Admissions requires applicants to sit for the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and achieve the following scores:
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students are encouraged to apply for entry to any undergraduate-level course through general admissions or, if appropriate, by Alternate Entry.
Applicants with insufficient preparation to commence the Master of Business course at Stanley College will be provided with information on other institutions that offer bridging courses or foundation studies. They will be encouraged to re-apply upon successful completion of a qualification that satisfies the College's entry requirements.
Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College Master of Business. Students that have a Bachelor of Business/Commerce will be eligible to apply for up to four units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants who wish to apply for credit must do so at the time of application for admission at Stanley College. The applicant must first indicate his/her wish to apply for credit on the Application for Enrolment Form. The Admissions Officer will forward the Course Credit - Higher Education Form to the applicant. The applicant will be required to provide certified evidence demonstrating successful completion of subjects ('pass' grade or higher) or complete courses of formal study, provided they meet the equivalency conditions stated in the Credit and RPL Policy (refer to Section 4 of this Policy).
Students who complete Stanley College Master of Business will be able to:
Graduates will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in business, as well as in a specialised business area They will be able to synthesis a broad base of critical knowledge with specialised discipline knowledge and apply this in contemporary business contexts, drawing from this to explore advanced concepts through conducting independent research, and in doing so create solutions to business problems.
Demonstrate effective written and spoken communication of business concepts to a variety of professional and non-professional stakeholders and audiences. Collaborate effectively with a range of professional and non-professional partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrate self-management through their ability to critically self-assess and reflect on feedback, to support their own professional and personal development
Demonstrate integrity and accountability by responding critically and ethically, and with intellectual independence to issues and dilemmas in a business leadership and management context.
Critically examine, analyse, consolidate, and synthesise technical and theoretical knowledge about business and management to recommend solutions to complex business problems.
Graduates will apply advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to solve emergingand/or business problems. They will demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability andresponsibility as a practitioner or learner.
Course Duration| 2 years full time or, 1.5 years if the applicant has a prior Business Degree Graduate Certificate of Business - one semester, full-time study Graduate Diploma of Business - one year, full-time study
Credit PointsTo graduate with a Master of Business, students must complete a total of 160 credit points. Graduate Certificate of Business - 40 credit points Graduate Diploma of Business - 80 credit pointsMode of DeliveryFace-to-face and onlineLocationPerth or AdelaideUnitsUnits will be delivered over 2 semesters per year, with 4 units in each semester for a full- time load.SpecialisationManagement , Hospitality ManagementFlexible entry/exit via nested qualifications
The Graduate Certificate of Business and the Graduate Diploma of Business is an entry and exit qualification for the Master of Business. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate of Business after completing 4 units, or a Graduate Diploma of Business after completing 8 units.
For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master's program, you may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Upon successful completion, you may be able eligible to articulate into the Master of Business.
YEAR 1 | UNITS OF COMPETENCY| TYPE OF UNIT| CREDIT POINTS| PREREQUISITES
Semester 1Students can complete any four units from the following seven units: MBS501 Accounting for Managers MBS502 Organisational Behaviour andManagement MBS503 Managerial Economics MBS504 Strategic Marketing Management MBS505 Business Analytics for Managers MBS506 Leading People in Organisations MBS507 Entrepreneurship and Innovation ManagementCore Core Core Core Core Core Core10 10 10 10 10 10 10NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NIL NILSemester 2MBS505 Business Analytics for Managers MBS506 Leading People in Organisations MBS507 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management MBS508 Corporate FinanceCore Core Core Core10 10 10 10NIL NIL NIL MBS501YEAR 2 (Management specialisation)
Semester 1MBS601 Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources MBS602 Ethics, Sustainability & Governance MBS603 Managing and Leading Projects MBS604 WIL/Research project preparationCore Core Specialisation Specialisation10 10 10 10MBS502 MBS502 MBS502 MBS502Semester 2MBS605 Organisational Development and Change MBS606 Strategic Management MBS607 Managing Global Businesses MBS608 WIL/Research ProjectSpecialisation Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation10 10 10 10MBS502 MBS502 MBS502 MBS604YEAR 2 (HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT SPECIALISATION)
Semester 1MBS601 Managing, Evaluating and Developing Human Resources MBS602 Ethics, Sustainability & Governance MBS609 Hospitality Operations Management MBS604 WIL/Research Project PreparationCore Core Specialisation Specialisation10 10 10 10MBS502 MBS502 MBS502 MBS502Semester 2MBS610 Hospitality Strategy and Risk Management MBS611 Service Quality Management MBS612 Hospitality Project Design MBS608 WIL/Research ProjectSpecialisation Specialisation Specialisation Specialisation10 10 10 10MBS502 MBS502 MBS502 MBS604Applicants will be able to apply for Credit for Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability and readiness for articulation into the Stanley College Master of Business. Students that have a Bachelor of Business/Commerce will be eligible to apply for up to four units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants who wish to apply for credit must do so at the time of application for admission at Stanley College. The applicant must first indicate his/her wish to apply for credit on the Application for Enrolment Form. The Admissions Officer will forward the Course Credit - Higher Education Form to the applicant. The applicant will be required to provide certified evidence demonstrating successful completion of subjects ('pass' grade or higher) or complete courses of formal study, provided they meet the equivalency conditions stated in the Credit and RPL Policy (refer to Section 4 of this Policy).