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Spread your wings with a UWA MBA MBA Full Time A WORLD-CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS BUSINESS SCHOOL
Spread your wings with a UWA MBA
MBA Full TimeA WORLD-CLASS MBA IN 12 MONTHS
BUSINESS SCHOOL
The UWA Business School has a global reputation for delivering outstanding postgraduate and MBA degrees. Our MBA is the longest running in Western Australia, with 40 years of proven success, and thousands of high achieving alumni.
At the UWA Business School, you will:ÌÌ Learn from world-class facultyÌÌ Learn with outstanding peers
— a select group of studentsÌÌ Complete a personalised
Leadership Development Program
ÌÌ Experience unparalleled depth of business interaction
ÌÌ Have the unique opportunity to choose one of three focus areas: Natural Resources, Leadership or General Management
ÌÌ Study in a great location — in proximity to Asia and China, in a city with hundreds of mining and resources companies, who are responsible for almost $200 billion worth of projects either committed or under construction in Western Australia
What sets the UWA MBA Full Time apart?
Allow yourself to soarThe MBA Full Time from The University of Western Australia
Business School is tailor-made for those who want to lead in an
exciting, challenging and global world.
In just 12 months, UWA’s MBA Full Time will equip you with the
knowledge, skills and networks you need to transform your career.
In the following pages, you will find information on some of
the most important advantages of studying an MBA Full Time
at The University of Western Australia. For more detailed
information, visit mba.uwa.edu.au
“ When you graduate, you will emerge with an internationally recognised degree and the skills to succeed in your chosen field.”
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA
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We’ve assembled the best team of professors to guide you in your MBA journey.
The UWA Business School’s world-class faculty includes winners of national teaching awards, authors of leading textbooks, consultants to industry, and visiting professors from leading international business schools.
In addition, the School is home to a Member of the Order of Australia, nine fellows of distinguished research academies, and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow.
The experience of our professors will ensure a seamless connection between theory and practice, equipping you with the skills to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.
A truly world-class Business School
Learn from professors at the leading edge of theory and practice
Winthrop Professor Ken ClementsÌÌ BHP Billiton Distinguished
Research FellowÌÌ Published two books through
Cambridge University Press and numerous articles in journals including Journal of Business, European Economic Review and the Journal of International Money and Finance
Professor Clements has research interests in international economics, monetary economics and index numbers, and has previously worked at the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Winthrop Professor Peter HartleyÌÌ BHP Billiton Chair in the
Business of Resources, UWA Business School
ÌÌ Former President of the US Association for Energy Economics
ÌÌ Current President Elect of the International Association for Energy Economics
ÌÌ George and Cynthia Mitchell Chair in Sustainable Development and Environmental Economics, Rice University, United States
Professor Hartley has worked with local and global resources companies to develop new research streams of practical relevance to the sector.
Winthrop Professor Sharon ParkerÌÌ Co-director of the Accelerated
Learning Laboratory@UWAÌÌ Australian Research Council
Future FellowÌÌ Honorary Professor, Institute
of Work Psychology, University of Sheffield
Professor Parker has developed ‘Leading Self’ and ‘Leading Others,’ two personal and career development modules for UWA MBA students. Her primary areas of interest include proactive behaviour at work, self-efficacy and employee development, and staff well-being and active mental health.
Winthrop Professor Gary StockportÌÌ Teaches in strategic management
and has written leading text booksÌÌ Has been awarded numerous
excellence in teaching awardsÌÌ Consulted and taught for the
Aboriginal Policy Services Directorate, Department of Premier and Cabinet and the WA Treasury Corporation in Australia and for BHP Billiton, Mittal Steel and Supersport in South Africa
Professor Stockport has been a Visiting Professor for many years at Wits Business School in South Africa and Danube University Krems in Vienna, Austria.
UWA MBA graduates are valued for their global mindset and skills.
The UWA Business School is one of only seven institutions in Australia to hold both EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. These are leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America and ensure that your degree from the UWA Business School is globally recognised and portable.
Further, UWA is ranked 88th in the world by Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities, 89th in the
world by the QS World University Rankings 2013/14 and 18th in internationalism by The Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
UWA is the only Western Australian university to belong to the Group of Eight – a coalition of the top research universities in Australia – and it is one of only two Australian members of the Worldwide Universities Network, a partnership of 18 research-led universities from Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific.
The University is also a foundation member of the Matariki Network of high quality, research-intensive universities with a particular focus on student experience.
“We appreciate that undertaking a full-time MBA is a major investment in your career. At UWA, we believe our program will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to take your career to the next level.”
PROFESSOR PHIL DOLAN,
DEAN
PROFESSOR ALISON PRESTON,
DEPUTY DEAN
DR MICHELE ROBERTS,
MBA PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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The MBA Full Time offers you unique, practical industry experience and deep corporate involvement from global companies such as ATCO Australia, BHP Billiton, EY, Resource Capital Funds, Wesfarmers, and Woodside.
These partnerships with industry allow us to offer valuable and unparalleled experiences. As a UWA MBA Full Time student, you will:ÌÌ Discuss a real-life company’s
strategy and future with its CEO and executives, over lunch in the company’s city boardroom
ÌÌ Attend guest lectures from business leaders such as the Managing Director of Wesfarmers, who in 2013 explained the strategy and reasoning behind the $20 billion acquisition of the Coles Group of supermarkets
ÌÌ Participate in a real-life three month business advisory project
ÌÌ Experience company operations up close on our Domestic Study Tour
Business Connect Industry interaction is formalised through our Business Connect Program, which includes:ÌÌ One-on-one contact with Senior
Executives and mentorship from Senior Managers from top Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) companies
ÌÌ Direct contact with members of the Business School Board
ÌÌ Direct access to ‘Experts in Residence’
Our strong partnerships with industry also allow us to offer a Leading Organisations series, which includes:ÌÌ Boardroom LunchesÌÌ Master ClassesÌÌ Case StudiesÌÌ Strategy Sessions addressing real
business issuesÌÌ Guest Lectures
Plus, we facilitate a wide range of guest lectures from industry leaders. Past MBA guest lecturers have included:ÌÌ Peter Coleman, CEO and
Managing Director, Woodside Petroleum, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member
ÌÌ Dr Richard Goyder AO, Managing Director, Wesfarmers Limited, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member
ÌÌ Emeritus Professor Tracey Horton, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Western Australia
ÌÌ Angus Jaffray, Managing Partner, The Boston Consulting Group
ÌÌ Steven Landry, Managing Director and COO of ATCO Australia and former President and CEO of DaimlerChrysler Canada
ÌÌ James McClements, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Resource Capital Funds
ÌÌ James McMahon, Director of Chauvel Group and former Commanding officer of the Special Air Service Regiment (SAS)
ÌÌ Kate O’Hara, General Manager – Marketing & PR, Hawaiian
ÌÌ Ron Samuel, Creative Director, Cooch Communications
ÌÌ Alan Smith, President, Rio Tinto Iron Ore Asia
ÌÌ Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of Transfield Services and Non-Executive Director of Wesfarmers, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member
ÌÌ Jimmy Wilson, President, BHP Billiton Iron Ore, Adjunct Professor and Business School Board Member
Business School Board The UWA Business School Board – who guides our strategic direction – is comprised of some of the most prominent members of the Australian business community. They are:ÌÌ Dr Mark Barnaba (Chair),
Chairman of Macquarie Group, Western Australia and Global Resources Group, Macquarie Capital
ÌÌ Tony Howarth AO (Deputy Chair), Chairman of St John of God Health Care Inc and Mermaid Marine Australia Ltd, Non-Executive Director, Wesfarmers
ÌÌ Peter Coleman, Managing Director and CEO, Woodside Petroleum
ÌÌ Robert Elstone, Non-Executive Director, Westpac Banking Corporation and former Managing Director and CEO, Australian Securities Exchange
ÌÌ Adrian Fini OAM, Director, FJM Equities Pty Ltd
ÌÌ Dr Richard Goyder AO, Managing Director, Wesfarmers
ÌÌ Sue Murphy, CEO, Water Corporation
ÌÌ Anne Nolan, Director General, Department of Finance, Government of Western Australia
ÌÌ Andrew Smith, Country Chair of Shell in Australia
ÌÌ Diane Smith-Gander, Chair of Transfield Services and Non-Executive Director of Wesfarmers
ÌÌ John Willinge, CEO, Alverstoke Group LLC
ÌÌ Jimmy Wilson, President, BHP Billiton Iron Ore
ÌÌ Dr Fiona Wood AM, Director, Burns Service of Western Australia, Co-founder and Chair, Fiona Wood Foundation
We have also been fortunate to have strategic design input on the program from McKinsey & Company.
George PadwickBusiness Process Data Lead – Production Integration, BHP BillitonMBA 2012“I was nervous when I left my job in Ontario to pursue the MBA at UWA and a career in resources. Fortunately, the BHP Billiton Scholarship was a blessing that opened so many doors and has helped make my plan a success.
I’ll be part of the Operational Readiness team for a new potash mine that BHP Billiton is building in Saskatchewan, Canada.
It’s a great opportunity for me and will take full advantage of my background in engineering, my experience in operations management, as well as utilise my MBA. I couldn’t have asked for any more!”
Connecting you with business JAMES MCCLEMENTS
RICHARD GOYDER
PETER COLEMAN
JIMMY WILSON
DIANE SMITH-GANDERSTEVEN LANDRY
MARK BARNABA
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MBA Full Time students complete nine core units covering all the principle areas of business.
Core units:ÌÌ AccountingÌÌ Business Advisory Project (Part
1) (Data Driven Decision Making)ÌÌ Business Advisory Project (Part 2)
(Strategic Management)ÌÌ Business Advisory Project (Part 3)ÌÌ Economic Management
and StrategyÌÌ Managerial FinanceÌÌ Marketing PrinciplesÌÌ Operations ManagementÌÌ Organisational Behaviour
LeadershipOur MBA is taught by world-class academics conducting research in areas such as leadership development, work systems design, cross-cultural collaboration, motivation, training, and safety behaviour.
These researchers comprise editorial board members for leading journals, who collaborate with fellow researchers from institutions such as California State University, North Carolina State University, the University of San Francisco, and the Institute of Work Psychology at the University of Sheffield. Further, our experts have consulted to organisations such as Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire Police, law firms, global resources companies, commercial banks, and manufacturing firms.
Choosing this focus area will allow you to develop advanced leadership skills, while exploring topics such as: emotional intelligence; conflict management; decision-making skills; gender and diversity issues; leading and managing change; personality and behaviour; stress management; and team and group dynamics.
Units may include:ÌÌ Leading Global CollaborationsÌÌ Organisational Change and
TransformationÌÌ Becoming a Leader: Perspectives
on Leadership Development
Natural ResourcesBeing located in one of the most dynamic natural resources hubs in the world, with a close proximity to Asia and China, makes UWA the ideal choice for those looking to take on leadership roles in the mining and resources sector.
If you choose this area of focus, you will also benefit from experienced professors, such as BHP Billiton Chair in the Business of Resources, Winthrop Professor Peter Hartley, who research in areas such as resource economics and consult to top resources companies.
Units may include:ÌÌ Global Energy and Mineral
MarketsÌÌ Strategic Management of
Resource CompaniesÌÌ Valuation and Risk Analysis for
Resource Companies
General ManagementThis area encompasses a wide range of topics in areas such as international business, negotiation, entrepreneurship and innovation, and corporate finance, allowing you to pursue a wide range of interests and goals.
Units may include:ÌÌ Mergers and AcquisitionsÌÌ Negotiation BehaviourÌÌ Project Management
All units subject to availability.
Course content and focus areas
Zillah AustinSenior Manager, Deloitte (Washington DC)MBA 2010“UWA has a world-class MBA program that is internationally recognised and has assisted me in progressing my career in management and consulting overseas. It has been an exciting opportunity to begin the journey of learning new business concepts.”
Dr Clare BerryScientific Project Coordinator, Imperial College LondonMBA 2013“I chose to undertake an MBA for a number of reasons, but the main aim was to expand my employment opportunities… I now realise that the possibilities are more than I ever imagined. You learn to think differently and see the world from a very different perspective. The best part about the course is the people you meet – they are your friends and your future colleagues and you learn just as much from them as you do from the content in your lectures. There is no doubt that studying for an MBA is the best decision I have ever made.”In addition, you will choose option
units in one of three specialist area of focus: Leadership, Natural Resources, or General Management. By completing two or more option units in the same area, you will be able to focus your studies in this area.
Students in all three specialist focus areas will participate in:ÌÌ A Business Advisory Project
working in a leading company on a real business issue. Your project will be matched to the industry in which you are focusing.
ÌÌ One-on-ones with a senior executive and a senior manager mentor from a national or international company (up to six meetings per year)
ÌÌ A domestic study tour, in which you can see the operations of your chosen focus area “up close”
ÌÌ Customised career guidanceÌÌ Interactions with classmates
who are employed by leading global companies across a range of industries
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Our MBA Full Time is designed to be a truly global degree that sets you up with both the skills and networks to excel anywhere in the world.
This is why we offer you the option of enrolling in our “Leading Global Collaborations” unit.
Students who undertake this innovative unit are placed in teams with others from around the world, in locations such as:ÌÌ China – Peking UniversityÌÌ Finland – Swedish School
of EconomicsÌÌ Hong Kong – City University
of Hong KongÌÌ India – Indian Institutes of
TechnologyÌÌ Israel – Israel Institute of
TechnologyÌÌ Spain – ESADE Business SchoolÌÌ United States – University of
California, Stanford University, Michigan State University, University of Washington
Along with business knowledge, the MBA Full Time will equip you with outstanding leadership skills. Our distinctive, non-assessed Leadership Development Program includes two unique personal and career development modules, as well as a “Leading Organisations” series. These have been designed by Australian Research Council Future Fellows and Winthrop Professors Cristina Gibson and Sharon Parker, and Woodside Chair in Leadership and Management, Winthrop Professor David Day.
Modules in “Leading Self” and “Leading Others” use a combination of psychology, personalised feedback and experiential activities to help
you gain a greater understanding of your personality, values, strengths, and other areas which enable you to better manage yourself and others.
These modules have been specifically developed by the Accelerated Learning Laboratory at UWA, part of a prestigious network of laboratories at leading Australian business schools which has been purpose-built to develop leaders through intensive learning environments.
Complementing these modules, a “Leading Organisations’ series gives you the opportunity to hear personal insights from leading executives and take part in networking and professional development events.
Career supportWe will provide you with outstanding preparation for getting the job you want. This includes:ÌÌ Career coachingÌÌ Advice and mentorship from
experienced business leadersÌÌ Job Fairs, profiling top Western
Australian employersÌÌ Case Club, facilitated by
consultants from firms such as EY and The Boston Consulting Group
ÌÌ Faculty guidance and supportÌÌ Three-month Business
Advisory ProjectÌÌ Access to resources at
the UWA Careers Centre, including advice, workshops, seminars and job listings.
Global collaborations
Personalised leadership development
Steve Trench, UWA MBA graduate, pictured in his place of employment as LNG Operations Manager at Woodside Energy
You’ll work together on a real deliverable – the development of a training module for an executive, with an international assignment in a specific country. The training program is intended to introduce the executive to the culture and business practices that he or she will face when working in the local country.
This unit will build your skills in cross-cultural communication, virtual media, and dynamic planning and design, as well as helping you grow your own global business network.
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Perth is Australia’s fastest growing State capital city, located in the same time zone as large parts of Asia and in a resource-driven economy that is driving the nation’s remarkable resilience and prosperity.
It is also the world’s ninth most liveable city (Economist Intelligence Unit, 2014) and ranked in the world’s top 30 best student cities (QS, 2013). Recently, Perth was ranked in the top ten travel destinations in the world to visit by The New York Times.
The University of Western Australia’s historic campus sits on the beautiful Swan River beside the Royal Perth Yacht Club.
UWA is just ten minutes from the city’s central business district and is just as close to the State’s finest beaches.
Perth offers visitors a chance to share in the countless sporting, social and cultural pursuits, typically under a clear blue sky.
Student accommodationUWA understands how important it is for international students (and their families) to be able to find good quality accommodation close to the campus.
There are a number of options and accommodation assistance is available to those students who require it.
For further information, simply visit studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/housing
Campus and city life ScholarshipsWe offer a range of generous scholarships that aim to make the MBA Full Time more accessible.
These are awarded on various criteria suchas leadership potential or abilityto contribute to the MBA FullTime program. Every applicantaccepted into the MBA Full Timeis automatically consideredfor these scholarships. For fulldetails, visit mba.uwa.edu.au
BHP Billiton MBA Full Time ScholarshipOne scholarship valued at $68,500, four scholarships valued at $40,000 and one scholarship valued at $21,500 are available to MBA Full Time students.
Mark & Paige Barnaba MBA Full Time ScholarshipOne scholarship, valued at a
minimum of $12,500, is available each year.
UWA Business School MBA Full Time Dean’s ScholarshipSeven awards valued at $20,000 each (towards tuition fees) are available each year.
UWA Business School MBA Full Time StudentshipTwo awards valued at $15,000 each (towards tuition fees) are available each year.
Additional UWA Business School scholarships available to MBA Full Time students include:
BHP Billiton Masters ScholarshipThe BHP Billiton Masters by Coursework Scholarship, valued at $40,000, is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence.
David Mack Indigenous Postgraduate ScholarshipValued at $50,000, this scholarship supports an Indigenous student studying a master’s degree by coursework at the UWA Business School.
Mining Leaders ScholarshipThe Mining Leaders Scholarship, valued at $15,000, is available to Australian MBA students with an interest in the resources and/or mining sector.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship AwardsFor international students, this scholarship is awarded by the Australian government and valued at up to $140,500.
For further information, please contact the UWA Business School’s MBA Centre (see contact details on page 13).
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To be considered for admission to the MBA Full Time you must have:
1. A bachelor’s degree of this University or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
2. Met the University’s English language competence requirements, except in the case of students presenting with an IELTS Academic, who must achieve a score of at least 7 overall with no sub-score less than 6.5, or students presenting with an TOEFL iBT, who must achieve a score of 100 overall with no sub-score less than 22 in writing and 20 in other bands;
3. A valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550 (note: the maximum length of time that a GMAT score is valid is 5 years);
4. Three years’ relevant work experience or two years’ relevant work experience and a GMAT score of at least 650;
5. A satisfactory Personal Statement; and
6. Two satisfactory references.
All students meeting the above eligibility criteria will be short-listed and will then normally be ranked according to their GMAT score. The highest-ranked candidates will be interviewed. (Faculty will determine the proportion of candidates to be interviewed, depending on the number of eligible applications).
Interviewed students will be assessed as suitable or not suitable based on ‘demonstrated leadership potential’ as determined by the Faculty and offers will be made to students who achieve a satisfactory interview.
How to applyEach year, there are four rounds of applications for commencement in January of the following year.
Closing dates for each round are usually in May, June, August and October. Please check our website (mba.uwa.edu.au) for the latest information.
Applications can be made online at uwa.edu.au/applynow
Please select the course code 43520.
International students who wish to use an agent can visit studyat.uwa.edu.au/international/agents to find an international agent.
International students should also visit international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information about visas and other requirements.
Committing to a full year of intensive study is a big financial and time commitment.
We understand you may have questions that you’d like to ask in person.
That’s why we have a specialist MBA Centre staffed with experts in both postgraduate study and the MBA Full Time course content.
They are available to talk to you via email, telephone or in person using the following details:
Telephone (+61 8) 6488 3980
Onlineask.uwa.edu.au
AddressMBA Centre (M404) Business School The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley Western Australia 6009
Questions?Admission and how to apply
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MBA CentreBusiness SchoolThe University of Western AustraliaM404, 35 Stirling HighwayCrawley WA 6009Tel: +61 8 6488 3980Email: [email protected]
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DISCLAIMER: Information in this publication is correct as at December 2014, but is subject to change from time to time. In particular, the University reserves the right to change the content and/or the method of presentation and/or the method of assessment of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or course which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course and/or to vary arrangements for any course.
