Overview 2024
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Learning Outcomes
Course structure
The Master of Business Administration (Global) course requires completion of 150 credit points comprising:
- 50 credit points of core units
- 50 credit points of specialisation units
- 50 credit points of research/capstone project units.
Students may select from any of the available specialisation units to complete a non-specialised MBA(G) or may complete an identified sequence in any of the nominated specialisation areas to complete a specialised MBA(G).
Core
This unit introduces students to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial management within an Australian context. It is designed to provide students with an understanding of: the scope and nature of the…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit is about understanding why and how leaders influence change. The focus of the unit is increasing the effectiveness of leadership and change management skills at an individual and organisation levels. Leadership and change management are increasingly seen to…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BMA701 Leadership and Change Management
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
This unit is currently unavailable.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
| ECA Melbourne | Semester 2 | ||||
Specialisation or specialist units
Specialisations
Accounting
Accounting is core function in contemporary business and offers wide ranging career options. The accountant's role in organisations supports the decision-making of leaders and managers as a trusted and respected business adviser. This specialisation will provide you with an adaptable, global outlook and the capacity to consider and implement sustainable responses to complex business challenges.
This suite of accounting units will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a leader or general manager with the capacity to apply accounting principles and practices to operations to achieve better business outcomes. Utilising authentic learning approaches focusing on contemporary business methods, the accounting specialisation will allow you to develop holistic perspectives of accounting in complex global contexts.
Core
Your understanding will be extended to develop your accounting knowledge and skills in the context of more complex financial and corporate accounting issues. The unit covers an understanding of how financial transactions are recorded and reported for different entities, including…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BFA605 Contemporary Financial Accounting and Reporting
In this unit we explore the key functions fulfilled by managerial and cost accounting. The primary purpose of managerial and cost accounting is to provide relevant information to managers within an organisation. Managerial accounting can be thought of as the…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BFA612 Management Decision Making and Strategy
Accounting Perspectives and Research exposes you to research within the field of Accounting and to the underlying theories and other influences that have played an important role in shaping accounting practice. Further, the unit considers emerging issues currently being addressed…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BFA715 Contemporary Accounting Perspectives and Research
In today’s data economy, businesses are blessed and cursed with an abundance of data. This proliferation of data is creating new professions and changing existing professions. One profession that is witnessing a rapid change due to the explosion of data…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Global People Management
The Global People Management specialisation will provide you with an expansive view of the intricacies of managing diverse workforces; particularly those in global organisations. The suite of four units explores topics of interest to leaders, managers, and people and culture specialists. Challenges associated with global issues of inclusion and belonging, changing notions of work as a human activity, hybrid workforces and disruption associated with AI-related technologies are explored. Traditional approaches to human resources management practice and theory are critiqued as new approaches emerge and non-western paradigms are recognised more widely. You will also gain insights into emerging challenges and opportunities presented by globalisation, and the ever-evolving nature of work.
Throughout the specialisation, students will explore the nuances of people and culture in organisations with a case method approach, master classes, and authentic learning activities. Ideal for those looking to specialise in people and culture roles, this specialisation also provides insights and capacities that fortify general management and leadership roles.
Core
This unit is designed to form a platform of knowledge associated with contemporary people management practice in organisations. Recognising that organisations operating in a globalised economy are facing a confluence of complex and volatile people related challenges, this unit aims…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
This unit explores the evolving landscape of modern people management in organisations. Developing an appreciation of global issues and the capacity to determine regional or local consequences for organisations is a strategic imperative for organisations. Managers and leaders must be…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for BMA716 Contemporary Issues in People Management
This unit reflects people and culture challenges currently faced by organisations operating in a global context. You will have the opportunity to examine theory and practices associated with the intricate and complex interaction between people management and the development of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for BMA720 Global People and Culture Management
An appreciation of the strategic nature of people management is a key capability for leaders and management in all enterprises. Organisations across all industries operating within a global economy are facing complex and fast-moving challenges associated with the availability of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Marketing
The MBA (Global) marketing specialisation equips you with the knowledge and skills associated with marketing-related operations within organisations. This focused area of study explores theory and practice associated with digital marketing strategies, use of big data, brand management, and market research.
This specialisation places a strong emphasis on marketing practices and their contribution to the operations of complex organisations operating in global markets. Upon completion of this suite of units, you will be well-prepared to effectively communicate value propositions in a competitive marketplace across roles demanding skills in brand management, product development, market research, and digital marketing.
Core
The increasing use of the Internet and other digital media by both business and consumers 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…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BMA610 Digital and Social Media Marketing
Businesses are changing constantly, and markets are moving at a rapid pace. This means that market research is critical for keeping abreast of such changes. Market research comprises a critical facet of marketing practice; playing a central role in supporting…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
| ECA Melbourne | 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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
| ECA Melbourne | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA708 Marketing Insights into Big Data
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Choice list
Master of Business Administration (Global) specialist units
Choice list
In this unit we explore the key functions fulfilled by managerial and cost accounting. The primary purpose of managerial and cost accounting is to provide relevant information to managers within an organisation. Managerial accounting can be thought of as the…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BFA612 Management Decision Making and Strategy
Accounting Perspectives and Research exposes you to research within the field of Accounting and to the underlying theories and other influences that have played an important role in shaping accounting practice. Further, the unit considers emerging issues currently being addressed…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for BFA715 Contemporary Accounting Perspectives and Research
In today’s data economy, businesses are blessed and cursed with an abundance of data. This proliferation of data is creating new professions and changing existing professions. One profession that is witnessing a rapid change due to the explosion of data…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Launceston | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Businesses are changing constantly, and markets are moving at a rapid pace. This means that market research is critical for keeping abreast of such changes. Market research comprises a critical facet of marketing practice; playing a central role in supporting…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
| ECA Melbourne | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA611 Market Research and Decision-Making
This unit is designed to form a platform of knowledge associated with contemporary people management practice in organisations. Recognising that organisations operating in a globalised economy are facing a confluence of complex and volatile people related challenges, this unit aims…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
| ECA Melbourne | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for BMA708 Marketing Insights into Big Data
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
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
This unit explores the evolving landscape of modern people management in organisations. Developing an appreciation of global issues and the capacity to determine regional or local consequences for organisations is a strategic imperative for organisations. Managers and leaders must be…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for BMA716 Contemporary Issues in People Management
This unit reflects people and culture challenges currently faced by organisations operating in a global context. You will have the opportunity to examine theory and practices associated with the intricate and complex interaction between people management and the development of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for BMA720 Global People and Culture Management
An appreciation of the strategic nature of people management is a key capability for leaders and management in all enterprises. Organisations across all industries operating within a global economy are facing complex and fast-moving challenges associated with the availability of…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
Research/Project
This unit is designed to test assumptions about the operation of organisations in different contexts. Students are offered an opportunity to explore different social, cultural, and behavioural dimensions of business through the in-depth comparative analysis of 'place'. Students will be…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
In this unit students will explore advanced issues connected with the research process in Business Management. You will be equipped with a sound knowledge of a systematic and ethical approach to practice-led, data driven research. The unit will encourage critical…
Credit Points: 12.5
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for BMA727 Data Analysis and Research Methods
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
This unit is currently unavailable.
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
This course is not available to domestic students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
For International students
All international students will need to meet the minimum English Language Requirements and course specific admission requirements.
English Language Requirements
This degree requires an IELTS (Academic) of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6, or a PTE Academic score of 58, with no score lower than 50 or equivalent.
For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.
Course Specific Requirements
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- A completed AQF7 bachelor's degree or above, or approved equivalent.
Alternative entry pathways
Applicants not meeting the admission requirements for direct entry to the Master of Business Administration (Global) may be offered an alternative entry pathway via the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies (35A1).
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the entire amount for your studies. Commonwealth supported places are not available in this postgraduate course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount.
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
An important note on Youth Allowance and AustudyThe Department of Social Services has approved some accredited and professionally oriented Masters courses for student payments through Youth Allowance or Austudy. This means if you enrol in one of these courses, you may be eligible for student payments. However, please be aware that this is not the case for all Master courses. Please visit our Scholarships, Fees and Costs website for further information.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the 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
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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