| Business School/Provider | University of Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle |
| Duration | 2 years Full-time
4 years Part-time |
| Course Code/CRICOS | 40145/084250J |
| Delivery Mode | Delivered on-campus at Newcastle City campus, University of Newcastle Business School |
| Commencements | Every trimester |
| 2022 Fees | $49,080 Domestic $80,480 International |
University of Newcastle MBA/Master of Applied Finance Course Overview
The University of Newcastle MBA/Master of Applied Finance offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management.
The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development. The Master of Applied Finance provides graduates from diverse undergraduate disciplines with training and analytical skills in finance.
Students will gain core financial management skills, an understanding of Australian and international financial markets, knowledge of derivative assets and markets, analytical skills for interpreting and analysis developments in finance practice, and applied knowledge of various specialised aspects of the finance industry.
This combined MBA/Master of Applied Finance program allows students to undertake studies in the more general business disciplines of the Master of Business Administration while also studying the specific Applied Finance courses of the Master of Applied Finance. The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors.
The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance, organisational behaviour, economics, marketing and management. Analytic and problem solving skills are emphasised through an applied understanding of the theoretical framework within which today’s managers must operate, as well as the acquisition of practical skills in teamwork, writing, presentation and time-management. The ability to cope with rapid organisational and technological change is developed through an understanding of organisational behaviour, information systems and organisational change and development.
University of Newcastle MBA Course Structure
The University of Newcastle MBA/Master of Applied Finance program requires students to complete 160 units (sixteen courses) including 150 units (15 courses) of Core Courses and 10 units (one course) from the directed courses.
Accreditation
The University of Newcastles Business School has received international acclaim for its programs through accreditation with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Entry Requirements
There are two pathways into the Master of Business Administration.
Direct entry into the Masters Program (120 units) will be available to applicants who have:
- 4 year Bachelors (Honours) Degree, or
- 3 year Bachelors Degree in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, or
- 3 year Bachelors Degree not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience, or
- At least 7 years relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position.
The alternate pathway is through the Graduate Certificate (40 units) which will be available for applicants who have:
- 3 year Bachelors Degree not in a related field, or
- 3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, or
- 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience, or
- 2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing + 2 years relevant organisational experience, or
- 2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience, or
- At least 5 years organisational experience.
Students entering via this pathway will be required to successfully complete a Business Academic Skills Program (BASP) which will be of 6 weeks duration. The BASP will be non-fee based and can be completed concurrently with courses in the Graduate Certificate.
