The document summarizes the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offered by James Cook University (JCU) in 2011. The MBA provides a general business education or allows students to major in marketing, managerial accounting, human resource management, international tourism, or dispute resolution. Students can complete the MBA full-time in 1.5 years or part-time over up to 6 years. The flexible program is available at multiple campuses and offers both coursework and practical experience. JCU's MBA aims to develop responsible managers with up-to-date business skills and knowledge.

1. MBA 2011 Empowering responsible managers with practical skills under-pinned by cutting edge theory

2. MBA 2011 – four campuses Empowering responsible managers with practical skills under-pinned by cutting edge theory

3. Typical reasons for starting a Master of Business Administration (MBA) I have several years’ of business experience and now it’s time to learn something new My career will get a boost within my company or wider opportunities I am a highly skilled specialist, and my next career progression is into general management I want to establish my own business and need to consolidate and expand my knowledge I already have a business but I’d like more skills so I can take it further I want to learn more about business and management

4. Why the JCU MBA? Our mission is to empower responsible managers with practical business skills underpinned by cutting edge theory. The JCU MBA provides: world class business education practical business skills cutting edge theory a location within, and incorporating attributes of a unique regional, tropical environment flexible timetabling blended approaches to teaching and learning – seminars, on-line activities, video and pod-cast materials, visiting lecturers in person and via media, experiential learning, self-directed opportunities in community projects

5. What does JCU’s MBA offer to you? The JCU MBA will develop managers with: A responsible approach to business and its role in our world Up-to-date knowledge of what’s happening in the business world, and the world context A portfolio of the latest business skills underpinned by cutting edge theory Practical skills for world-wide application in business, government, and not-for-profits The ability to engage and lead colleagues, and to influence stakeholders

6. Choices in JCU’s MBA Master of Business Administration: A General MBA with a broad management education across key aspects of modern business. or An MBA with a 4 Subject Major : Marketing (Cairns only, Managerial Accounting HRM (Townsville only) Dispute Resolution International Tourism

7. MBA core – all 5 are compulsory At or very near the start: Current Business Issues During your program Strategy & Leadership Financial Foundations for Managers, Managing Business in a Global Context A capstone subject bringing together all the strands of your learning (at the end of your studies) An approved community project, or a business plan

8. MBA outer core – choose any 4 subjects from 8 Economics for Managers Business Law Advanced eSecurity Managing Globally (field trip) The following four subjects in the outer core can be taken to start a major, or on a standalone basis if no major is being done Data Analysis and Decision Modelling Marketing Management Sustainable Enterprise People in Organisations

9. MBA majors available in 2011 – choose one or none All majors require four subjects: Marketing Managerial Accounting Human Resource Management International tourism Dispute Resolution

10. MBA with major in Marketing Four subjects: From the outer core - one subject Marketing Management The major – three further subjects Global Marketing Strategic Brand Management Managing Entrepreneurial Enterprises Available in Cairns, Singapore, and Brisbane (new enrolments 2011 only)

11. MBA with major in Managerial Accounting Four subjects: From the outer core - one subject Data Analysis and Decision Modelling The major – three further subjects Introduction to Accounting Management Accounting Strategic Performance Measurement Available in Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane and Singapore (new enrolments 2011 only)

12. MBA with major in Human Resource Management Four subjects: From the outer core - one subject People in Organisations The major – three further subjects International HRM Contemporary Issues in HRM Employment Relations Available in Townsville, Brisbane and Singapore

13. MBA with major in Dispute Resolution Four subjects: The major – four subjects Conflict and Dispute Analysis Negotiation or Negotiation Theory and Practice Two more from the Dispute Resolution Masters program Available in Townsville only

14. MBA with major in International Tourism Four subjects: From the outer core - one subject Sustainable Enterprise The major – three further subjects Managing Tourism in Protected Areas Global Destination Competitiveness Tourist Management Strategies Available in Townsville only

15. MBA entry requirements Australian Students: Direct entry via: Undergraduate Degree or Grad Cert Bus Admin / Grad Dip Bus Admin. Indirect entry: Min - 5 years of work experience at management level, but commence at Grad Cert Bus Admin level. International Students: An Australian equivalent undergraduate degree. Also need proficiency in English. IELTS = 6

16. MBA structure –can start with smaller programs, and progress to MBA Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GCertBAdmin): Current Business Issues Plus any three MBA subjects Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (GDipBAdmin): Current Business Issues Strategy & Leadership Financial Foundations for Managers Managing Business in a Global Context Plus any four MBA subjects

17. Other MBA Combinations Joint Masters Degrees consist of 16 subjects (except for 3 below) : Master of Business Administration – Master of Professional Accounting Master of Business Administration – Master of Information Technology Master of Business Administration – Master of Information Technology (extended) [20 subject total] Master of Business Administration – Master of Public Health Master of Business Administration – Master of Conflict and Dispute Resolution Master of Business Administration – Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management Availability differs between campuses

18. JCU’s MBA – key things to know Master of Business Administration: Duration: 1.5 years full time; or 1 year full time intensive; or up to 6 years part time. Mode: On campus, full or part time Subjects: 12 subjects to complete, some credits may be available from previous postgraduate study Workload: Plan average10 hours per week per subject Credit points: 12 subjects @ 3 credit points = 36 credit points Intake: Multiple starts throughout the year Campus: Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Singapore, (availability of majors will vary)

19. JCU MBA Application Process Application Forms – Student Enquiries Centres or Faculty Student Offices By contacting the Manager – Postgraduate Programs Processing of Application – 1-2 weeks (make sure your certified documents are attached for speedier response)

20. JCU MBA Financial Assistance Who is eligible for FEE-HELP? Domestic students in fee paying places and domestic students who are undertaking bridging study for overseas trained professionals , who are: Australian citizens or holders of a permanent humanitarian visa are eligible for FEE-HELP. Holders of a permanent non-humanitarian visa who commenced their course of study and incurred a PELS debt prior to 1 January 2005 may be able to access FEE-HELP (contact JCU’s Student Enquiry Centre for advice).

21. JCU MBA Financial Assistance Payment options for fee-paying students Eligible fee paying students can either: Pay some or all of their tuition fees up front; and/or (2) Submit a Request for FEE-HELP assistance form (by the census date of their first unit(s) for which they want to access FEE-HELP) to obtain a loan for some or all of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP. (See section 2.1 to determine whether you are eligible for FEE-HELP assistance). The Australian Government will pay the amount of the loan to the higher education provider on the student’s behalf. More information can be found by visiting : www.goingtouni.gov.au

22. JCU in the Top 5% JCU is officially ranked in the top 5% of world universities based on the 2009 assessment by the Institute of Higher Education of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University , where JCU is in the top 402-501 grouping for academic and research performance. JCU is also ranked in the top 301-400 group in the 2009 Times Higher - QS World University Rankings . This puts JCU in the top 5% of the world's approximately 10,000 universities. A JCU qualification is recognised internationally as being from a high-quality university. JCU’s MBA flagship program is modern and flexible

23. MBA 2011 Contact Person Mr George Nicopoulos Manager – Postgraduate Programs 4781 5854