2015 MBA &
Postgraduate
Programs
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Contents
4 Welcome to MGSM
6 MGSM & Macquarie University
7 Why MGSM?
8 A practical approach
10 International perspective
12 Career Services
14 You’re in good company
16 Flexible pathway
18 Graduate Certificate of Management
19 Graduate Diploma of Management
20 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
21 Choose your specialisation
22 Your MGSM experience
24 Life after MGSM
26 You’re in good hands
“We develop leaders with a
global mindset who create
sustainable value and are
good citizens.”
Professor Alex Frino Dean Jackie Lee ’07
Head of Marketing Planning & Governance Retail Banking and Wealth Management, HSBC
Cover: Rebecca Engel ’11
Head of Retention, NAB Wealth
Information in this publication is correct as at August 2014 but is subject to change from time-to-time. In particular, the university reserves the right to change the content or the method of presentation of any unit of study, or to withdraw any unit or course of study which it offers, or to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or course of study or to make amendments to any of its policies. Please note that not all units are offered every year.
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“We give our students the edge because we operate
at the very forefront of business. Our teaching is
grounded in the reality of what it means to work in
business, not only in Australia but around the world.”
Professor Alex Frino Dean
Since our inception in 1969, MGSM has consistently succeeded in delivering one of the world’s leading Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.
We are proud to be ranked among the top business schools in the world by The
Economist ‘Which MBA’ Survey. Further, our alumni network of 16,500 boasts CEO and
countless members of the C-suite, as well as entrepreneurs, consultants, directors and even politicians.
Despite our long history of success, we must continue to look forward. Business no longer happens within the four walls of an office and it is critical that MGSM not only adapts but leads the way.
As I enter my second year as Dean of MGSM, I am focused on our continued evolution as educators, innovators and researchers. I believe that developing a truly global mindset amongst our students, faculty and academics is key to the continued success of our school and our students.
It is essential that our students be exposed to cutting edge theories and techniques from leading minds, whether they be in Australia or elsewhere. We must provide our students with opportunities to learn and experience different cultures and we must expose their minds to different ways of solving problems or adapting to change. We must also provide our students with the opportunities to work on real projects in partnership with leading domestic and global organisations.
At MGSM, we offer a progressive and practical educational experience. We give our students the edge because we operate at the very forefront of business. Our teaching is grounded in the reality of what it means to work in business, not only in Australia but around the world.
As we continue to evolve, my vision is for MGSM to be a business school which provides a truly international and dynamic perspective on leadership and management, and one where our students thrive because of our global profile and networks.
Professor Alex Frino
Dean
3 Photo: Lynton Crabb
Welcome to MGSM
was to transition
from a technical field
within the mining industry
to a management role in
the finance industry. The
MGSM MBA was the door
opener that I needed.
’’
Matthew Walton ’97
Vice President, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
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MGSM & Macquarie University
MGSM’s main campus is located within the grounds of Macquarie
University, one of Australia’s leading universities. MGSM’s facilities have
been developed with the business-person in mind, but our students
can also enjoy the many benefits of being associated with one of
Australia’s premier universities, such as access to the state-of-the-art
library as well as sports and recreational facilities.
MGSM
MGSM has an international reputation for excellence in management education and is consistently ranked by The
Economist “Which MBA?” Survey as a leading business school
in Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and on a global stage. MGSM was established in 1969, one of the first business schools to be created in Australia, with the purpose of providing rigorous postgraduate education for managers and executives.
We specialise in the delivery of a comprehensive suite of postgraduate and MBA degree programs designed to fulfil the needs of the management professional.
Much has changed in the last 45 years, but our mantra for excellence has remained constant.
MACqUARIE UNIVERSITY
Situated in the north-west of Sydney, Macquarie University has over 145,000 graduates and a current enrolment that exceeds 38,000 students.
Macquarie University is one of Australia’s most dynamic and progressive universities and is a leading institution for research in Australia.
Macquarie University takes pride in its ability to deliver high quality programs that specifically meet the needs of industry and equip students with the skills and knowledge required to meet the challenges of modern society.
Why MGSM?
Photo: Brett Cornish
Our postgraduate management education prepares students
to operate at the frontier of business; providing a framework
and a foundation for success in leadership across any function,
in any country.
REPUTATION
MGSM is Sydney’s leading business school and one of the top business schools in the world.
The school has received the prestigious AACSB accreditation and is recognised internationally for outstanding academic quality that greatly strengthens the career development and
remuneration of its students. Our MBA program ranks number 1 in the world for increase in salary, with students achieving an average 96 per cent increase on pre-MBA salary (The Economist Which MBA?
2013).
FLEXIBILITY
Catering to the career demands of busy professionals, MGSM programs are designed to give students maximum flexibility.
From the Graduate Certificate of Management to the Master of Business Administration (MBA),
our postgraduate courses link together to form an integrated pathway with the opportunity to progress from one to another. The programs are available full-time and part-time and students have the flexibility to switch between study modes or even pause their studies as lifestyle or career dictates. Content is delivered in weekly or block format and online, providing three distinct study options. Our students can choose to study at one of two campuses in Sydney (North Ryde and Sydney’s CBD), and can even study part of the course at our Hong Kong campus.
The MGSM academic year is divided into four terms starting in January, April, June and September. Students can opt to start the program at the beginning of any of these four terms. Regardless if study is full-time or part-time, in weekly, block or online classes, at Sydney North
Ryde, CBD or Hong Kong campus, the chosen program follows the same structure and delivers the same high quality standards.
STUDENT qUALITY
The maturity and experience of MGSM students are significant. Over 70 per cent of students possess at least 10 years of work experience. In addition, MGSM students are from different academic, cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity, aligned with the maturity of our student cohort, enriches the classroom environment making the MGSM MBA a unique and challenging experience.
FOCUS
Our faculty are dedicated solely to postgraduate education, are highly qualified and possess extensive industry experience, often combining business
backgrounds with academic excellence. The MGSM teaching method is grounded in the realities of
working in business. Highly practical, our teaching bridges the gap between theory and ‘real-world’ application.
AUTONOMY
MGSM is one of the few remaining autonomous business schools in Australia.
Our campuses are designed specifically to accommodate business professionals and our faculty only teach postgraduate content to professional students.
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“The internship unit offers an opportunity to bring everything together while you are still in the program and provide a valuable platform during your transition to another role. Since my official internship ended in Sydney, I have continued my contact with the firm and have accepted a manager position at PwC China.”
Timothy Johns (UK)
Intern at PwC 2013
A practical approach
MGSM is committed to providing postgraduate degrees that are
relevant, up-to-date with leading managerial practices and most
importantly, practical.
THE LIVING CASE
STUDY
As one of Australia’s most connected business schools, MGSM partners with domestic and global firms to deliver a curriculum that is grounded in industry and reality. These business partnerships enable us to deliver highly innovative units such as the ‘Living Case Study’. This elective unit of study has seen MGSM students entrenched in management consulting projects for major organisations such as Siemens, British Telecom and Pfizer.
“We had been looking for a different way to address some of the strategic issues facing Pfizer and this collaboration represented a unique opportunity to work with academia to address an issue that essentially affects us all: access to cancer medicines and funding new cancer therapies.
Executives from our New York office visited Sydney to hear the student
presentations, and everyone at Pfizer was delighted with the results.”
MGSM Alumnus (2011) & Living Case Study Client Dr Masum Hossain
Regional President Asia-Pacific Pfizer Oncology
“What sets MGSM’s MBA program apart from the traditional MBA is the practical component and the effort that the school makes to engage with the private sector and have industry contribute to the program. That gives the student the opportunity to work and learn from real case scenarios and not from something that is hypothetical or determined in the isolation of a
classroom environment.”
Living Case Study Client Andreas Roost
General Manager Value Added Services, Siemens
“The question that we posed to the students was fundamental, and a key strategic issue facing the organisation: how do we increase GDP revenues in the next three years, not just within Australia, but also across other parts of Asia and the globe? I was really impressed that the students very quickly understood complex issues and were able to present excellent solutions. The underlying theme of ‘Global Mindset’ through the program really helped the students consider and draw up the best options. In addition the subsequent piece of Global Mindset work that my Global Leadership team undertook with MGSM served to create new possibilities and has improved the performance of my business. I would certainly recommend this style of engagement to other organisations.”
Living Case Study Client Robin Farnan
Managing Director, BT Financial Technology Services
INTERNSHIP
The MGSM Management Internship is a 10 week work placement for MBA students. The Internship gives students at advanced stages of their degree an opportunity to work in an Australian or multinational organisation on a real-time business project.
The Interns work independently or as part of a team from the organisation under the supervision of an MGSM academic and the client sponsor. At the conclusion of the Internship the student must present a report to their sponsor and MGSM. The report forms the main basis of
the student’s assessment for inclusion on their academic record.
MGSM Interns are expected to work at a senior level and have advanced communication, research, writing, consulting and project management skills.
SPONSORING
ORGANISATIONS
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), British Telecom, Coca- Cola Amatil, GE, GMO, Google, Johnson & Johnson, LinkedIn, Luxottica, Novartis, Nuplex, Optus, Pfizer, PwC, Sapphire Group, Siemens, Virgin and Westpac are just some of the employers who sponsor MGSM interns.
”Working for GE Healthcare was exactly what I hoped it would be. The company’s success rests on the business model that their customers be placed at the centre of all important decisions. GE Healthcare’s propensity for innovation and collaboration are truly amazing, and I am proud to have been part of such a great team.”
Stacy Anne Carbonel (Philippines)
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I chose MGSM
because of its strong
international reputation
and its emphasis on
teaching the best global
business practices.
Within this, the program
incorporated a specific focus
on Asia which has been of
great value to me.
’’
MGSM Student (HK) James Osmund Director – Digital Products
Fox International Channels
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International perspective
Understanding how business operates in the global environment is
a critical skill for any future business leader. At MGSM, it is our goal
to develop leaders who have a truly global mindset and a real-world
understanding of the international business environment.
ACADEMIC
PARTNERSHIPS
MGSM enjoys relationships with universities around the world including ESSEC Business School in France, Grenoble Graduate School of Business in France, University of Edinburgh Business School in the UK, University of Mannheim Business School in Germany, European Business School in Germany, Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University in the U.S. and Tsinghua University’s People’s Bank of China School of Finance – the first such agreement this prestigious Chinese university has signed with an Australian business school.
Our exchange agreements with these universities offer our students the opportunity to study part of their program abroad.
CHINA STUDY TOUR
We have conducted annual study tours of China for almost a decade.
This two-week guided study tour to China, typically in the spring, represents a fantastic opportunity for students to gain hands-on insights into this market. Representing two elective units towards the MBA program, the study tour examines the key challenges and best practices across both local and foreign companies operating in China, and will take place in a live environment, engaging with senior executives and managers from within leading organisations.
COHORT DIVERSITY
Our students represent a variety of academic, cultural and professional backgrounds. In 2013 alone, the MGSM MBA cohort had representatives from 29 nationalities.
This diversity enriches the classroom experience and enables students to further develop their global mindset – fundamental for any future business leader. Students also build a close-knit network of high calibre professionals from around the world. Such connections promote life-long learning and professional opportunities.
OUR GLOBAL FOCUS
Our broad range of electives includes units which address the specific challenges of doing business and competing across borders. By undertaking this suite of units, students are able to develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in international markets.
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■MGSM857 Competition
and Strategy in the Asia Pacific
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■MGSM846 Competitive
Intelligence for Global Business* ■ ■MGSM824 Doing Business in/with China ■ ■MGSM815 International Marketing* ■ ■MGSM879 Managing with a Global Mindset ■ ■MGSM849 Raising Capital in Global Markets
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‘‘
Career Services advised me from the ground up. I was professionally counselled on which combination of subjects would be best for my personal career goals, and I was also guided towards career-relevant internships.’’
MGSM Student - Stacy Anne CarbonelIntern at GE Healthcare (2014)
Career Services
From expert guidance on how to obtain a great role, to new
networking insights, internships, workshops, recruiting events
and more, MGSM’s comprehensive range of career services will
help you maximise the potential of your qualification and drive
your career forward.
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■ Defining the career direction which
best suits a student’s interests and skill set.
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■ Reviewing a resume with a focus on
your individual value proposition. ■
■ Developing an effective strategy
that empowers a student in approaching the advertised and the non-advertised job market with confidence.
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■ Creating a networking strategy and
a plan to help raise the profile of a student’s personal brand.
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■ Coaching in how to succeed in
interviews. ■
■ Advising how to work with
recruitment consultants.
UNCOVERING EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES ON BEHALF
OF OUR STUDENTS
For more than a decade MGSM has consistently ranked as one of the world’s top business schools. As a result, recruiters, employers, management consultants, executive search firms and even members of MGSM’s alumni community regularly engage with MGSM’s Career Services Team to source talent.
I chose to do an MBA to build
a global business network and
develop competencies that would
help me take my career to the
next level. The program flexibility,
cohort diversity and group work
approach, combined with MGSM’s
international reputation, made it
my ‘go-to’ business school.
Rupesh Agarwal ’08 Vice President at Ernst & Young (India)
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CAREER GUIDANCE
qualifications alone will not result in job advancement or career satisfaction. MGSM’s Career Services Team provide a range of career coaching and workshop opportunities to help students unlock their full potential by increasing awareness of motivators and interests, transferable skills and personal values, leading ultimately to career satisfaction and success.
MGSM’s Career Services Team provides assistance and advice to students in areas such as:
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■ Identifying and reflecting on
motivators, interests and transferable competencies.
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You’re in good company
The maturity and experience of MGSM’s students are significant. This
has seen MGSM consistently ranked as one of the top five business
schools in the world for student quality (The Economist “Which
MBA?” survey). MGSM students are mature professionals and highly
motivated to take their career further.
Source: New student data 2013
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4-5
6-7
8-9
10+
YEARS OF WORK EXPERIENCE
72% 1% 8% 9% 10%
MALE
FEMALE
GENDER
65% 35%POSITIONS HELD AT TIME OF ENROLMENT
Middle
Manager
Coor dina tor Other Executiv e CEO/MD 58% 1% 10% 16% 13%AGE RANGE (Years)
25-29
30-35
36-40
Under 25 5% Over 50 2% 46-50 3%41-45
34% 32% 9% 5% 2% 3% 15% Agriculture/Primary Business/Professional Services Finance/Banking/Insurance Information Services Manufacturing Media/Advertising/PR Pharmaceuticals/Healthcare Public Services/Utilities 5.0 17.0 14.0 14.0 4.0 14.0 7.0Wholesale & Retail trade 6.0 1.0
Other 17.0
Industry where employed (%) Sales/Marketing/PR
Professional Services Production/Manufacturing/Operations Information Technology HR Training & Development Executive/General Management Engineering
Other
Job function (%) at time of enrolment
30 14 7.0 14 3.0 13.0 8.0 11 Changed Organisation Changed job description Been promoted Increased responsibility No change Studied fill-time 14.0 22.0 21.0 18.0 14.0 11.0 Since first enrolling in the program (%)
COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
ARGENTINA, AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, CHINA, COLOMBIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, ENGLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, INDIA, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, LEBANON, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, NEW ZEALAND, PAKISTAN, PERU, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, SINGAPORE, SOUTH AFRICA, SRI LANKA, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA & ZIMBABWE.
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Flexible pathway
MGSM’s suite of management programs are linked to form an
integrated, flexible pathway, leading ultimately to the Master of
Business Administration (MBA). Regardless of the entry point, all
course units are taught at the same academic level as the MBA.
FLEXIBILITY
Our suite of programs offers the flexibility of multiple entry and graduation points, with the opportunity to progress from one program to another upon successful completion of each program. This building block approach allows you to tailor your study to match your experience and desired outcomes.
Programs can be studied part-time or full-time and individual units can be studied week-by-week, in an intensive block format or even online as part of MGSM’s unique Online Interactive study mode. Regardless of your entry point and study mode, all course units are taught at the same academic level as the MBA.
ENTRY REqUIREMENTS
Individuals wishing to participate in an MGSM award program should possess an undergraduate degree, combined with a minimum of 2 years of work experience at a managerial/ professional level.
Alternatively, individuals without an undergraduate degree can elect to begin their study at Graduate Certificate (GC) or Graduate Diploma (GD) entry point, and should demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience at a managerial/ professional level.
International applicants from non-English speaking countries are required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
ADMISSION PROCESS
Individuals wishing to apply for MGSM Single Unit, GC, GD and MBA programs must submit:
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■ Completed application form
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■ Proof of residence (certified copy of visa, passport or birth certificate)
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■ Certified copy of academic
transcripts ■
■ Resume/CV
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■ Statement of personal aims
and achievements ■
■ 2 Referee Reports
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■ IELTS or TOEFL test result (international applicants)
IMPORTANT: Documents
not in English must be accompanied by certified translations.
Note that admission into the program will be subject to the discretion and approval of the MGSM Academic Committee.
To download forms please visit
www.mgsm.edu.au/apply introduCtory single unit 1 COURSE UNIT Students seeking an introduction to postgraduate study, to update a specific skill or to explore options before enrolling in a full program can elect to take a Single Unit of study at MGSM.
A Single Unit is exactly that – one unit of our MGSM MBA. We offer a selection of units each term that allow you to take one or more units in your chosen area. Each unit focuses on a particular business function to help you stay up-to-date in your field of expertise, or diversify into a new specialty.
graduate CertifiCate of ManageMent
4 COURSE UNITS
Fundamental management skills are the focus of our Graduate Certificate of Management (GC). With a relevant and practical grounding in management delivered over four course units, students gain immediate career advancement opportunities. The Graduate Certificate of Management is designed specifically for students who want to pursue management studies, but may not meet the entry requirements for the MBA program or wish to ease back into study before committing to the MBA.
You may also credit sucessfully completed units towards the Graduate Diploma or MBA programs.
graduate
diploMa of ManageMent
8 COURSE UNITS
The purpose of the Graduate Diploma of Management (GD) is to provide students with expert insight into a broader range of core management skills and competences.
This program is designed for tomorrow’s business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career. The GD provides an ideal starting point if you need a thorough grounding in theory to progress, or have been away from study for some time. You may also credit successfully completed units towards the MBA program.
Master of business adMinistration (Mba)
16 COURSE UNITS
Providing a complete grounding in the core elements of general management, this program extends, challenges and ultimately, transforms today’s management professional. Over the course of 16 units, you can tailor your qualification by selecting six elective units, enabling you to deepen your knowledge within a certain field. As flexible as it is dynamic, this program is designed to suit professionals with high management and leadership promise, who already hold positions of responsibility.
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CRICOS course code: 083755C organisational behaviour Marketing ManageMent aCCounting for ManageMent strategiC fraMeworks
CRICOS course code: 083764B organisational behaviour eConoMiC Context of ManageMent inforMation & deCision analysis Marketing ManageMent aCCounting for ManageMent strategiC fraMeworks finanCial ManageMent operations ManageMent Designed specifically for those
wishing to learn or update their knowledge on core elements of business management. The Graduate Certificate of Management consists of 4 core units targeted to assist students in developing a thorough understanding of key business practices related to people, finance, marketing and strategy.
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The Graduate Certificate is designed for ambitious professionals who occupy or are planning to occupy functional leadership or senior management roles.
This program provides an ideal starting point for students who want to pursue management studies at a postgraduate level but may not yet meet the entry requirements for the
MGSM MBA, or for those who may have reservations about committing to a full MBA in the short term.
PROGRAM LENGTH & MODE
You can complete the Graduate Certificate in 3-6 months of full-time study or 6-12 months part-time.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate students can opt to progress to the Graduate Diploma. All units
completed under the certificate will count as credits towards the diploma level.
CAMPUS
This program is available at the Sydney - North Ryde Campus; Sydney - CBD Campus; Hong Kong Campus and Online.
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
The Graduate Diploma is designed for ambitious professionals who occupy or are planning to occupy functional leadership or senior management roles.
This program can also serve as a starting point for students who want to pursue management studies at a postgraduate level but may not yet meet the entry requirements for the MGSM MBA, or for those who may have reservations about committing to a full MBA in the short term. Providing a deeper insight
into key elements of business management, the Graduate Diploma consists of 8 core units specifically chosen to ensure that students develop the necessary knowledge and skills to occupy senior leadership roles. This program will allow you to gain a holistic understanding of the business environment and provide the tools to help students enhance their professional performance and advance their career.
PROGRAM LENGTH & MODE
You can complete the Graduate Diploma in 6-12 months of full-time study or 12-24 months part-time.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma students can opt to progress to the Master of Business Administration (MBA). All units completed under the Diploma will count as credits towards the MBA program.
CAMPUS
This program is available at the Sydney - North Ryde Campus; Sydney - CBD Campus and Hong Kong Campus.
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CRICOS course code: 083781A organisational behaviour Marketing ManageMent aCCounting for ManageMent strategiC fraMeworks eleCtive unit 3 eConoMiC Context of ManageMent eleCtive unit 1 eleCtive unit 6 inforMation & deCision analysis foundations of ManageMent thought strategiC ManageMent
eleCtive unit 4 eleCtive unit 5
eleCtive unit 2 finanCial
ManageMent
operations ManageMent
Choose your specialisation
When studying the MBA you will have the ability to tailor your
program to suit your specific needs, objectives and career
aspirations by choosing six elective units.
MGSM’s broad selection of elective units enable you to tailor your MBA program. Our elective units assist you in developing skills that will enable you to change the course of your career or to strengthen your perceived weaknesses. You may wish to select elective units that will enhance your knowledge base within your current industry and/or chosen field or, of course, simply choose units that appeal to your personal interests.
When selecting from MGSM’s elective units the possibilities are many, and the choices you make are yours, however we have recommended the following areas of business that you may wish to consider tailoring your study towards and the nominated units that will suit each area:
LEADERSHIP
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■ Executive Coaching
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■ Law and Management
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■ Leadership and Motivation
■ ■ Leadership Transformed ■ ■ Managerial Psychology ■ ■ Managerial Self Development ■ ■ Managing Change ■
■ Negotiation: Theory and
Practice ■
■ Public Performance for
Managers
FINANCIAL STRATEGY
■ ■ Business Performance Measurement and Management ■ ■ Corporate Acquisitions ■ ■ Entrepreneurial Finance ■ ■ Investment Management* ■■ Raising Capital in Global Markets
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■ Strategic Finance*
MARKETING
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■ Advertising and Promotions
Management ■ ■ Consumer Behaviour ■ ■ Customer Relationship Management (CRM) ■ ■ International Marketing* ■ ■ Marketing Research* ■ ■ Sales Management* ■ ■ Services Marketing* ■ ■ Strategic Marketing
HR MANAGEMENT
■■Managerial Self Development
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■Managing Change
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■Public Performance for Managers
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■Strategic HR Management
STRATEGY
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■Competitive Intelligence for Global
Business* ■
■Leadership Innovation in Healthcare
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■Management Consulting and Research
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■Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility
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■Strategic Finance*
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■Strategic Human Resources Management
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■Strategic Marketing
LOGISTICS AND OPERATIONS
MANAGEMENT
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■ Operations and Logistics Strategy*
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■ Supply Chain Management
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
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■ Competition and Strategy in the Asia Pacific
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■ Doing Business in China
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■ International Marketing*
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■ International Perspectives: Study Tour
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■ Managing with a Global Mindset
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■ Raising Capital in Global Markets
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
■ ■ Entrepreneurial Finance ■ ■ Management of Innovation ■■ New Enterprise Management
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■ Social Entrepreneurship
* note: Not available in 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Ranked among the world’s top 100 MBA program (The
Economist Which MBA?), an
MGSM MBA is a transformational experience.
The program is designed to extend the knowledge, skills and experience of its students through the analysis of problems and challenges facing industries and organisations. Covering all key aspects of business management, the MGSM MBA curriculum is grounded in industry reality which, combined
with a highly practical approach, bridges the gap between theory and ‘real world’ application. As flexible as it is practical, over the course of 16 units, you can tailor your experience by selecting 6 elective units, enabling you to deepen your knowledge within a certain field.
WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR?
This program is designed for professionals with high management and leadership promise, who already hold positions of responsibility.
PROGRAM LENGTH & MODE
Catering to the career demands of busy professionals, the MGSM MBA is one of the most reputable and flexible programs in the market. The program can be undertaken full-time or part-time. Full-time students complete the program in 2 years (at a pace of 2 units per term) but have the opportunity to fast-track and complete the program in as little as 1 year (at the pace of 3 or 4 units per term).
Part-time students have full
autonomy and can choose to study at their own pace by simply selecting the number of units they enrol in each term. The number of units undertaken each term will determine how fast the student completes the program (4 being the maximum available to complete each term).
CAMPUS
This program is available at the Sydney - North Ryde Campus; Sydney - CBD Campus and Hong Kong Campus.
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Your MGSM experience
Your MGSM experience is truly unique - you can choose where to study,
when to study, how to study and what to study, tailoring your learning
experience to suit your needs, your requirements and your lifestyle.
Catering to the career demands of busy professionals, MGSM strives to offer its students postgraduate programs that are as flexible as possible. At MGSM you choose how to study, what to study and where to study.
WHERE?
MGSM has three campuses, two in Sydney (North Ryde and CBD) and one in Hong Kong. Students are able to take units at any of the three campuses.
Campus facilities include state-of-the-art lecture theatres and well equipped, modern syndicate rooms for group work and study outside of the classroom.
NORTH RYDE
MGSM’s main campus, located in the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at Macquarie Park, North Ryde is approximately a 30-minute drive from Sydney’s CBD and is easily accessible via all forms of public transport. The campus comprises modern teaching facilities, state-of-the-art IT facilities, well-equipped syndicate rooms, on-campus catering and much more.
SYDNEY CBD
The School’s CBD campus is located in the heart of Sydney near Circular quay. The campus provides students with excellent study facilities and is often considered more convenient for our part-time students working in or around the city. This campus also includes excellently appointed teaching rooms and syndicate rooms, a computer room and catering facilities.
HONG KONG
MGSM has developed a strong footprint in Hong Kong, one of Asia’s most influential cities and centres of banking and finance. Our students can elect to study units at our Hong Kong campus as part of any of the postgraduate programs offered by MGSM (units are taught in block format only). The campus is located in Wanchai, in the heart of Hong Kong.
WHEN?
MGSM’s academic year runs from early January to mid-December and consists of four 10 week terms, followed by one week of exams and one-week break between each term. Students can elect to enter the program at any of the four entry points throughout the calendar year: Term 1 - January
Term 2 - April Term 3 - June Term 4 - September
WHAT?
Through our vast range of elective units, students are able to tailor the MBA to suit their specific needs and career aspirations. MGSM offers over 35 electives.
HOW?
Each unit of study consists of 40 hours of lecture time. Students can chose from face-to-face classes, delivered on weekly or block formats or online.
Weekly classes enable students to attend one face-to-face class per week throughout the 10-week term. Block classes allow students to study the face-to-face hours intensively over five days (two weekends) within the 10-week term. Block classes are often preferred by students who may be required to travel for work purposes.
Online Interactive classes allow students to complete the course units without
having to attend a physical class location. Highly interactive, each week students participate in activities using interactive tools which may include forums and wikis. The online interactive classes are offered within the same term structure (over 10 weeks) as our on-campus classes, and deliver the same rigorous, high quality learning outcomes as our on-campus units.
Note that, for each course unit, you can select your preferred study mode depending on timetable availability. That means that you can mix and match according to your work and personal commitments.
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‘‘
My MGSM MBA
equipped me to rise to
the challenges of the
global medical device
industry by giving me
the knowledge and
courage to lead Cochlear
in new and innovative
research, develop a healthy
scepticism and understand
the importance of
long-term view.
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Dr Chris Roberts ’80 CEO/President of Cochlear Limited
Life after MGSM
A new world of intellectual collaboration opens up when you choose
to study at MGSM and meet people from all walks of life and, from all
over the world.
CRICOS course code: 084276K
ALUMNI – STAY CONNECTED
Becoming a member of our Alumni Association (MGSMAA) enables you to maintain connections you made whilst studying forge new ones and continue your learning journey. One of the key benefits of being an MGSM graduate is the access you gain to our global network of high-calibre professionals. Currently there are some 16,500 members of the MGSM alumni community, located in 135 countries around the world.
POST - MBA PROGRAM
At MGSM we understand that the world of business doesn’t stop changing once you’ve completed your MBA study. To respond to changing business needs and ensure our students remain top of their game, we have developed the Graduate Certificate of Management Post-MBA program. This is a four unit course designed for MBA graduates, enabling alumni of MGSM (and other recognised business schools) to extend their study, hone their skills and remain at the cutting edge of business practice.
This program is unique in the Australian market and offered only by MGSM.
Regardless of the graduation date, this extension program further refines skills, broadens knowledge and provides first hand access to the very latest management concepts and tools required to face the constantly changing, global business environment.
The program, which must be completed within one calendar year, has been designed to offer flexibility and can be achieved in a number of ways.
Students can elect to study any four units that they have not already undertaken during the completion of the MBA program. The chosen units can be studied in any format (block or evening classes) at either the North Ryde or Sydney CBD campus. Students can even elect to study any of the four units at our Hong Kong campus (block format only). To provide a truly international learning experience, students can elect to complete the China Study Tour (two units), plus two additional units.
Julian Segal
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Caltex Australia
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dean alex frino
Dean, Professor of Management (Finance) BCom MCom (Hons) W’gong MPhil Camb. Phd, CPA Teaching Areas
Research, Banking and Finance
Professor Frino specialises in corporate finance and derivatives, and is the lead author of a widely used finance textbook “An Introduction to Corporate Finance” which is currently in its fourth edition.
Professor Frino has held visiting positions with Credit Suisse First Boston, Sydney Futures Exchange, Australian Securities Exchange and Commodity Futures Trading Commission in the USA. He has also held visiting professorial and research positions at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, Cambridge University, England, Universita’ Federico II, Italy and Georgetown University, USA.
Professor Frino currently serves on the editorial boards of the Pacific Basin Finance Journal and Review of Futures Markets. He is on the Board of Directors of the Financial Management Association of Australia Limited (FMAA), Asian Finance Association and Wollongong Anglican Residential College Limited. He also serves on the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Australian Securities Exchange.
You’re in good hands
MGSM’s faculty are highly qualified and many possess extensive
industry experience, combining business skills with academic
excellence, bridging the gap between theory and real world
application.
professor MiChael aitken BBus(Hons) (Massey), MBS (Massey) Ph.D. (UNSW) Teaching AreasOperations & Technology, Finance, Research
professor Charles areni
Pro Dean and Associate Dean Research Professor of Management (Marketing) B.S. (University of Florida), Ph.D. (University of Florida) Teaching Areas
Marketing & Consumer Behaviour Research professor gayle avery Professor of Management BA (Honours)(Sydney), MTCP (Sydney), PhD (Monash) Teaching Areas
People & Organisations professor riChard badhaM Professor of Management Dip Sociol (Warwick), BA/Pol. (Warwick), PhD (Warwick) Teaching Areas People & Organisations Research
dr kyle bruCe
Senior Lecturer in Management BEc Syd, MCom (Hons) PhD (W’gong) Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management People & Organisations
professor John CrouCher Professor of Management BA (Hons), PhD (Macq.), MSc PhD (Minn), PhD (Hon) (DWU), FRSA FAustMS MAAFS MASOR Teaching Areas
Operations & Technology Research
dr lars groeger
Lecturer in Management (Marketing) MSc (UoC), CEMS MIM
(HEC/UoC), PhD (UoC) Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management professor
norMa harrison Professor of Management BA, BEc (Sing), MBA (UWA), PhD (Macq.)
Teaching Areas Operations & Technology
Supply Chain, Operations & Logistics, Innovation
dr debbie haski-leventhal Faculty Leader of Global Citizenship, Senior Lecturer in Management (Organisational Behaviour) MA (HUJI); PhD (HUJI) Teaching Areas Sustainable Leadership in
Organisations , People & Organisations assoCiate professor
CarMel herington
Associate Professor of Management (Marketing)
Dip Ed. BBus (Hons 1), PhD Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management
dr andrew heys Lecturer in Management
BA(Hons) (Macq), MIntS (Hons) (Syd), PhD (Macq)
Teaching Areas People & Organisations dr Matthew keblis Senior Lecturer in Management (Operations Management) MA (HUJI); PhD (HUJI) Teaching Areas Operations & Technology Supply Chain, Operations & Logistics professor
andrew lepone
Professor in Management (Finance) BMathFin (W’gong), PhD Teaching Areas Accounting, Banking & Finance Research dr george li
Lecturer in Management (Finance) BSc (Syd), BCom
(Syd, Hons. I), PhD (Syd) Teaching Areas Accounting, Banking & Finance professor John Mathews Professor of Management BEcon (LSE), MEng, PhD (Imp Coll, London) Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management Innovation
professor MiChael MckenZie
B.B.S. (Economics) (Massey), M.Ec. (Monash), Ph.D. (RMIT)
Teaching Areas Finance, Research Mr grahaM Millett Lecturer in Management B.A. Dip.Ed. (Macq), MBA (Macq) Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management dr vito MolliCa
Director Higher Degree Research, Lecturer in Management (Accounting/ Finance)
BCom (Hons) (USYD), PhD (USYD) Teaching Areas
Accounting, Banking & Finance dr lara Moroko
Lecturer in Management (Marketing) B.Bus (Hons) (UTS), MCom (UNSW), PhD (UNSW)
Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management
dr paul nesbit
Senior Lecturer in Management BA (Hons), MA, MBA, PhD (UNSW) Teaching Areas People & Organisations professor riChard petty
Associate Dean (International), Professor in Management (Finance) BCom (Hons and University Medal) (UWS), MCom (Hons) (UNSW), PhD (Macq), FCPA, CMA
Teaching Areas
Accounting, Banking & Finance dr williaM renner
BA (Curtin), BSc/BA Hons (Murdoch), PhD (Monash)
dr Jo rhodes Lecturer in Management BA Business Studies (upper second class) (Manchester), MBA (Manchester), PhD (Cape Town)
Teaching Areas
Marketing & Strategic Management dr steven segal
Senior Lecturer in Management BA (Wits), BA Honours (RAU), BA Honours (Wits), MA (Wits), PhD (Wits) Teaching Areas
People & Organisations professor robert spillane Professor of Management BCom (Applied Psychology) (UNSW), PhD (Psychology) (Macq)
Teaching Areas People & Organisations assoCiate professor yiMing tang
Associate Professor in Management (Marketing)
BA, MA (Nankai), MBA, PhD (York Tor) Teaching Areas
Macquarie Graduate School of Management
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