Online Business Leadership Degree :: Accredited Universities

The MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to help graduates advance their careers in today’s competitive global markets. Students gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, learn industry-relevant skills and develop solutions to complex business situations. They enhance their professional expertise by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. The MBA provides the option to study broadly across a comprehensive suite of business disciplines and the opportunity to specialise.

Designed for those actively working in professional business roles, the MBA includes a research project which students apply directly to their workplace.

A Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Business Administration are also available.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year, international students exempt)

Incidental unit costs

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The UNE online MBA will equip you to deal with the rigours of today's changing work environment. As a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) the GSB is committed to embedding corporate social responsibility and sustainability into our curriculum.

Our MBA will challenge you to think in new ways and encourage you to apply that learning immediately. From day one, you will be testing your knowledge against the real world, integrating it into your thinking and becoming a more effective and adaptable manager in the process. The MBA enables students to develop a broad range of management skills and also provides the opportunity to specialise by majoring in human resource management or international business.

The MBA is comprised of twelve units, with eight core units and four electives. In addition, students will be required to complete a leadership development e-portfolio over the life of their course that will enable them to undertake personal development and engage in reflective practice around their learning. The specific content of their portfolio will be determined in consultation with the Graduate School to allow students to pursue activities that will develop the skills they need.

Entry Requirements

1. A candidate shall:

(a) have fulfilled all the requirements of a degree in any discipline at AQF Level 7 or above; or

(b) have completed the Graduate Diploma in Management (AQF Level 8); or

(c) have completed the Graduate Certificate in Management or any graduate certificate (AQF Level 8) as approved by the Program Director.

2. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in management or a related field of employment.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Optional weekend schools are available for some units.

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The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to provide experienced business professionals with flexible study options to enhance their knowledge and skills and their career prospects. The MBA has a practical and interdisciplinary focus with the themes of teamwork, sound and ethical decision making, and strategic planning being key features of the program. Graduates will be able to apply an advanced body of knowledge to the changing environments in which they work, or aspire to work, as leaders and managers. They will develop the cognitive, technical and creative skills to make effective business decisions in a global context and develop the leadership and team-building skills necessary to manage in dynamic 21st Century organisations. Graduates will also acquire research skills that will equip them to interpret and evaluate theoretical propositions and business-related data and maintain the currency of their knowledge.

The MBA is a nested program which builds on a foundation of business fundamental courses that comprise the Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma are both exit and entry points in the MBA. The MBA culminates in a capstone research project where research skills are consolidated and applied.

Entry Requirements

A bachelor degree (AQF7) or above in any discipline from an Australian institution or a recognised equivalent qualification and three years of relevant work experience.

or

A Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from Torrens University Australia (or from another institution if deemed equivalent).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no sub score less than 6.0
TOEFL 79
CAE 58
PTE 60

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Businesses take a risk with every new hire. They need to ensure a potential employee has high integrity, makes ethical decisions and can deploy skills essential to the job. Graduates of Crown’s online, Christian-focused Business Administration B.S. are attractive to employers. They know Crown’s academic curriculum, and its Christian core, provide students with effective business training, critical thinking skills and solid Bible-based principles for ethical decision-making.

Whether you’re a traditional student or adult learner, Crown’s accredited, online faith-based Business Administration B.S. will provide you with a comprehensive view of business principles. You’ll learn concrete skills in accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing. You’ll also acquire practical expertise in applying the Bible’s teachings to decision-making in the business world.

The faculty members within Crown’s Christ-centered business program have a strong walk of faith, terminal academic degrees and significant business experience. Many are committed to teaching while remaining active business leaders and managers. As a result, faculty members bring real-life experience into the online classroom, to provide students with a clear picture of business challenges and opportunities: Powerful and positive aspects of the program.

Virtual collaboration with colleagues from around the world in Crown’s online learning environment reflects real-world work processes. Graduates are prepared for careers in non-profit and para-church organizations, as well as with other nonprofits, businesses, and public and private corporations. Some graduates go on to pursue Crown’s Master’s degrees Organizational or International Leadership.

Crown’s B.S. students are free to add the Business Administration B.S. or any other Bachelor’s offerings as a minor. In many cases, the minor does not add any additional courses to their B.S. program.

The online Business Administration B.S. reflects Crown’s academic integrity as one of the "Top 10 Online Christian Colleges of 2013." Crown’s easy-to-use online learning environment allows you the freedom and flexibility to complete coursework at your convenience. Tuition is priced competitively lower than at similar accredited institutions.

Other Fees

Application Fees $20.00

Technology Fee $100 per semester

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The purpose of the MBA program is to provide a learning experience that students can readily transfer into everyday practice in their careers and businesses. Performance competency (skill- and knowledge-developing projects) and affective development (value-challenging experiences) are emphasized. Projects focus on enhancing the following skills: Internet, primary, and secondary research; software (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project Management); creative; decision making; project and people management; analytical; synthesis; integrative; conceptual; and communication. The MBA program includes core courses in general functional areas and covers general management and administration skills that can be applied toward any field or industry. The program builds upon the core curriculum by focusing on advanced topics in business administration.

Program Objectives
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Graduates of the general MBA program will be able to demonstrate the ability to:

Broaden the base of business administration knowledge, smoothing the transition from specialist to generalist.

Utilize an expanded business vocabulary by exploring the functional and specialty areas of business.

Conceptualize the impact of strategic decisions on various functional areas of business and evaluate business- and corporate-level strategies.

Perform market segmentation, SWOT, and competitive analyses to take advantage of changes in the marketing environment and advances in technology.

Apply cost management tools and techniques to managerial decision making.

Develop overall leadership and team building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.

Analyze the various functions of a human resources department, and examine the interaction between the human resource department and other departments to develop and implement corporate strategy.

Analyze the financial disclosures required to effectively evaluate a business and make appropriate strategic decisions.

Evaluate the legal issues arising in the operation of a typical business and apply legal concepts in making and implementing business decisions.

Examine the concepts of entrepreneurship and small business to include identifying new business opportunities; analyzing markets, customers, and product risks/benefits; developing marketing and financial plans.

Strategically and functionally examine the development of a business from domestic to international, and evaluate the impact of diverse cultures on international business processes, strategies, and human resource management issues.

Manage large and small business projects, to include developing timelines to guide completion, writing associated reports, and utilizing project management software.

Evaluate ethical and legal issues relevant to the policies, practices, and management of employee behaviors and business operations in a competitive environment.

Research and analyze the competitive environment of an industry, recommend product, business, and strategic positioning changes within the industry, and develop associated strategic plans.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Other Fees

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