MC162 - Master of Business Administration (Executive)

Plan: MC162MOH - Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Campus: Mandarin Oriental Hotel HK

Overview

Program details
Objectives of the program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

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Program details

Award title: Master of Business Administration (Executive)
Award abbreviation: MBA (Exec)
Total credit points: 144
Career: PGRD
Duration: 2 years full-time
Location: Offshore, HKGMO
Owning school: Graduate School of Business and Law (660H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/gradbuslaw
Partnered offering / Corporate client: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
ASCED code: 080301
CRICOS code:

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Objectives of the program

The RMIT University MBA (Exec) is designed to enhance graduate professional experience to enable you to fulfil an executive role within an organisation. Your learning experiences will equip you to strategically lead your organisation and to effectively negotiate a complex and competitive global context. Executive leadership requires well rounded, highly skilled individuals with inquiring and innovative minds to address organisational strategic challenges. The program emphasises the integration of your existing management experience with advanced business skills and knowledge.

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Articulation and pathways

Advanced Standing
Applicants who have completed postgraduate business or management studies or have partially completed an MBA  (Executive)   at another institution can be accepted with some credits or exemptions being granted for the RMIT University Master of Business Administration. Applicants with an ICAA, CPA, or Chartered Secretaries qualification are eligible for up to four course credits. Credit transfer from other postgraduate programs and recognition of other professional qualifications will be reviewed on a case by case basis, however, applicants should note that only relevant business postgraduate qualifications are normally considered for credit transfer. These must be equivalent to RMIT University’s MBA  (Executive)   course content, structure and credit point values. All applicants should undertake the normal application process. Credits and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT University’s Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

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Entrance requirements

A Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and evidence of significant relevant work experience at management level (i.e.  full-time, post-graduation relevant work experience is required). The work experience criterion is an essential prerequisite for the program. Special entry may be granted to applicants who do not possess the basic entrance qualifications but who can demonstrate through previous study, professional development and/or professional work experience (8-10 years) their capacity to successfully undertake this program.

International Students

English Language:-

• IELTS – 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL Paper based – 580+ (TWE 4.5+)
• TOEFL Computer based - 237+ (TWE4.5+)
• RMIT English Worldwide (REW) – Advanced level 2

Or

1. Evidence that the applicants have been employed in an English speaking business environment for at least a three year period;

2. A statement outlining the applicants’ employment history, including his/her position title and length of service; and

3. Evidence of his/her English communication skills, for example, written reports.

 

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External accreditation and industry links

Depending on courses undertaken and experience, graduates may be eligible for associate or full membership of a number of professional bodies.  These include:

Australian Human Resources Institute   (www.ahri.com.au)
Australian Institute of Management   (www.aim.com.au)
Australian Institute of  Training and Development   (www.aitd.com.au)
Industrial Relations Society  (www.irsa.asn.au)
 

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in an RMIT University program you may access many of the extensive collections of electronic resources and services provided from the RMIT University Library in Melbourne. Resources include e-books, electronic journals and newspapers and product data. Library subject guides and web based tutorials will support your learning. Electronic resources and the online Ask a Librarian reference service are accessible on and off campus 24 hours per day.

For more information on Library resources and services from Melbourne go to http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Online learning tools and content

As a student studying outside Australia with RMIT University partner institutions, you may access online learning materials at myRMIT: www.rmit.edu.au/myrmitstudies

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

RMIT University offshore partners provide resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. The range of services available will vary at each RMIT University offshore partner. Enquire locally.

Services are available online to assist you with:

• transition to tertiary student learning,
• study skills, academic skills including academic literacy, writing for academic purposes, research, exam preparation and much more, and
  
• career development and employment.

 

 

 

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