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The MBA journey not only mentally prepared me to start my own business, it also helped me to build my network, meet mentors, and introduce me into the local community.
Join a global community of leaders
This MBA is suitable for people either coming straight from an undergraduate degree or those who have experience in the workforce. This course will equip you with life-long business skills. You’ll learn about data-driven decision making, finance and economics for managers, human resource management, management, and entrepreneurship and management in an international context.
Why study a Master of Business Administration (International) with us?
- Gain a globally recognised qualification that will ensure you have the skills to lead the way.
- Join an international network of alumni representing over 50 countries worldwide.
- Develop your intercultural and international business skills to take your career opportunities to the next level.
- Follow your passion by selecting from one of four exciting areas of specialisation.
The MBA(I) is a 16 unit course, which you can study full time or part-time. This course is full fee-paying, which means that you will be charged at the full fee-paying rate listed for each unit.
The MBA(I) includes opportunities to engage in study tours as well as internships or work integrated learning with leading Tasmanian organisations.
Key contacts
| Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
| Course Coordinator | TBA |
Learning outcomes
| CLO1 | Acquire and critically evaluate foundational, contemporary and globally applicable management theories, principles and processes and reflect on their efficacy in practice. |
| CLO2 | Communicate and justify complex ideas and decisions, in both oral and written formats, across audiences characterised by culturally and linguistically diverse people. |
| CLO3 | Solve complex management problems: use information literacy and research skills to investigate management practice and then apply critical and strategic thinking to make and justify decisions. |
| CLO4 | Demonstrate a range of management capabilities including: leadership, change management, team building and people management skills, in local, national and global contexts. |
| CLO5 | Identify and critically evaluate ethical and legal considerations in decision making and articulate and enact moral values in complex international contexts. |
Career outcomes
MBA Graduates can become the future leaders in business, locally, nationally and globally. An MBA gives students the skills required to lead and achieve in their chosen field, from general management through to specialist industries, and from SMEs to multinational corporations.
Course structure
Students undertaking the Master of Business Administration (International) complete units totaling 200 credit points. The course includes 150 credit points of core units and 50 credit points of specialisation units from 1 of 4 streams.
Core Units
To be innovative, you need to be able to think differently.In this unit, you’ll learn about the thinking tools that entrepreneurs use to create innovative products and build a thriving business around them. You’ll learn what it means to adopt…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BAA539 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Managers need an understanding of statistics for five key reasons: To properly collect, present, describe and interpret information. To draw valid conclusions from incomplete data - typically about large populations based only on information obtained from samples. To obtain reliable…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BEA674 Data and Business Decision Making
This unit provides managers with an introduction to a comprehensive range of key microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of basic economic concepts and models to real world business oriented problems. The unit will develop…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
The Accounting Framework is an introductory accounting unit concerned with the fundamentals of financial accounting. The unit includes an introduction to the basic principles of accrual accounting and the five elements of financial reports (i.e. assets, liabilities, owners equity, revenue…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental regulatory framework within which international trade is conducted and with a grasp of the core topics and practices. Students will develop knowledge of the interaction of domestic…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BFA603 International Trade Regulation and Practice
This unit introduces you to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management in a business organisation. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of: • The scope and nature of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Organisational Behaviour (OB) is the study of human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational level. The primary purpose of this unit is to improve the management of organisations through the development of knowledge of human behaviour. To do this,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
The effective management of human resources is becoming an increasingly vital concern in organisations, whether they are professional practices employing only a few staff, multinational corporations, public sector or not-for-profit organisations. The impact of globalisation, increased competition for talented employees,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA583 Managing People and the Employment Relationship
For marketers, understanding how buyers and consumers behave is an integral part of correctly identifying their needs, and developing effective marketing strategies. Buyers often go through decision-making processes before making a purchase or making a decision to continue to buy…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
• This unit is designed to enable students to experience business organisations through interactions with local, national and international business partners representing a broad range of business fields. Students will be provided with current, specific and applicable business knowledge through…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA702 International & National Business Experience
This unit explores the impact of the global environment on the management of human resources. The unit explains the process of expatriation and repatriation in multinational corporations; analyses problematic issues associated with the recruitment, development, and performance management, expatriates; and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA777 International Human Resource Management
Strategic management today is a complex process requiring advanced skills. International expansion, network advantage, and resource optimisation pervade every aspect of this critical management skill. Successful managers need up-to-date guidance in the creation and implementation of effective strategy. This unit…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Important Information about BMA702 International & National Business Experience
Please note that this course includes a business experience unit (BMA702 International & National Business Experience) which may include a compulsory national business tour, where costs associated (including accommodation, meals and field trips) will be in addition to the standard tuition fee. Costs will vary dependent upon the nature of the tour and will be confirmed as early as possible in the applicable enrolment year.
Prospective or current students experiencing financial difficulty or who are concerned about these costs are advised to refer to the BMA702 unit information on the University website the first instance and then to seek further information from the relevant Unit or Course Coordinator where needed. The University will make every effort to keep any additional costs to a minimum whilst still delivering an opportunity for a significant experiential learning opportunity.
In addition, due to the nature of the unit, enrolment outside of standard Semester 1 and 2 study periods may be required and this will also be confirmed as early as possible in the applicable enrolment year.
Specialisations
Business Research
Please note: you are required to maintain distinction average in the core units in order to undertake the Business Research specialisation
This unit supports students completing MBA Research or Workplace Projects to develop and implement a research program. Seminars and practical activities develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of research, the purpose of research methodology and the evaluation of research…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Term 1 | ||||
This unit explores the management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Seminars and practical sessions explore the principles and practices of organising and analysing data using software support. The qualitative component explores computer-supported analysis using NVivo. Topics include data…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Winter school | ||||
Aims at developing an appreciation of research methodology with particular reference to techniques and approaches of relevance to candidates. Completion of the unit will give candidates the opportunity to design and undertake a significant research study of substantial importance to…
Credit Points: 25
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Entrepreneurship
Some of the most important skills for an entrepreneur are the ability to communicateeffectively, establish relationships with all stakeholders related to your enterprise and being able to develop a network of people important to your success.This unit will equip you…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
This unit is divided into two components. The first component deals with finance – the sourcing and management of funds as well as the valuation of your venture. The second component deals with risk – the understanding of what risk…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Firms are paying more attention to the development of new products and services toenhance their market position. Commercialising innovative products and services on atimely basis is a key to not only profit but in some industries, survival. However,despite the significant…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA608 New Product and Service Development
The increasing use of the Internet and other digital media by both business andconsumers is having a significant effect on business globally. For consumers,information and communication technologies (ICT) provide more information,convenience, and a wider range of, and access to, product…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BMA610 Digital and Social Media Marketing
Finance
This Unit is concerned with Corporate Finance. In Corporate Finance the central issues are how to acquire and employ or invest funds efficiently. The central issues in Corporate Finance are how to acquire and employ or invest funds efficiently. Concepts…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
This unit focusses on security analysis and portfolio management. The unit is designed around the following three points of view, to enable you to learn about trading and investing in financial markets. - Investment skills for your own personal gain-…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Financial market shocks often spread rapidly across different asset classes and between countries. This unit examines the structural reasons for these interrelationships, including financial intermediation, risk management products and regulatory structure. Attention is paid to the challenge of accurate measurement…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BEA705 Financial Institutions and Markets
Most businesses operate in a global financial market, and very few facets of financial management are as important as managing exchange rate risk. This unit will provide you with the skills necessary to understand and address some of the multi-faceted…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BEA706 International Financial Management
Marketing
Choose any four of:
Business to Business (B2B) marketing has gained importance globally and differ significantly from business-consumer marketing. Business markets present unique challenges and opportunities for marketers. Business customers engage in complex purchase decision making processes and respond differently to marketing strategies compared…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Services dominate the global economy. Australia is a service economy, with the fastest growth rates in job formation, are in service industries. Even in emerging economies services contribute to half of the GDP growth. As a service consumer, you use…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Firms are paying more attention to the development of new products and services toenhance their market position. Commercialising innovative products and services on atimely basis is a key to not only profit but in some industries, survival. However,despite the significant…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA608 New Product and Service Development
Sales management and personal selling are critical to organisational success, especiallyin highly competitive markets. Good personal selling skills guide sales professionalstoward alignment with buyers, by helping them overcome their problems andchallenges, and creating value for both the customer and seller.…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA609 Sales Management and Personal Selling
The increasing use of the Internet and other digital media by both business andconsumers is having a significant effect on business globally. For consumers,information and communication technologies (ICT) provide more information,convenience, and a wider range of, and access to, product…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BMA610 Digital and Social Media Marketing
Businesses are changing constantly, and markets are moving at a rapid pace. Thismeans that market research is critical for keeping abreast of such changes. Marketresearch comprises a critical facet of marketing practice; playing a central role insupporting marketing management, business…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA611 Market Research and Decision-Making
Marketing decision-making is growing in importance in the business world. More than ever before, organisations are placing greater emphasis on the marketers' ability to evaluate, anticipate, and illustrate the contribution of marketing to organisational performance. Increasingly, senior managers are requiring…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA708 Marketing Insights into Big Data
To be successful, a company must develop competitive marketing strategies that effectively position its products against competitors and give it the strongest possible competitive advantage. The task of marketing management is to develop, maintain and/or defend an organisation's competitive position…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Brands and brand management are increasingly important for organisations in almost every industry. In many sectors, as products become increasingly similar, organisations are turning to branding as a way to differentiate their offerings and create customer preferences for them. In…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
For entry into the MBA (International), students must meet the following criteria:
- Completed undergraduate degree of an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution; or
- Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Studies at the University of Tasmania, or an equivalent qualifying Graduate Certificate#; or
- Completion of an AQF Level 6 qualification and a minimum of three (3) years senior managerial experience.
#a qualifying Graduate Certificate is any Graduate Certificate from an Australian higher education institution, or the equivalent from any other institution.
International students must provide one of the following:
- UTASAccess Level 7 with a minimum overall score of 65% and no individual skill below 60%; or
- an IELTS score with an overall Band of 6.5 and no band less than 6; or
- a TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 88 (no individual skill must be lower than: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; and, Writing 22) or
- a PTE Academic overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50, or
- provide evidence that you have studied for 2 years full-time with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination.
These tests must not be more than 24 months old.
Articulation from
Students who have completed the C6E Graduate Diploma in Business Start-up or C6C Graduate Diploma of Business Administration may enter this course with full credit for completed units, subject to the rules and structure of this degree and choice of specialisation stream.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2021 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 71,123 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $34,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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