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Postgraduate studies in BusinessA guide for prospective students

ContentsYour next career move starts here 4Courses - Specialist and generalist Accounting (Masters) 6 Business Information and Logistics Management (Masters and Graduate Certificate) 7 Commerce (Masters and Graduate Certificate) 8 Economics (Masters) 9 Finance (Masters and Graduate Certificate) 10 Human Resources and Employment Relations (Masters and Graduate Certificate) 11 Public Policy (Masters) 12 Marketing (Masters and Graduate Certificate) 13Courses - MBA Suite (requiring work experience) MBA Full Time Intensive 14 MBA 14 Business (Graduate Certificate) 15 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Graduate Certificate) 15 Leadership (Graduate Certificate) 15 Social Impact (Graduate Certificate) 15Course codes and availabilities (all courses) 16Higher degrees by research 17Postgraduate and research admission requirements 18MBA admission requirements 19Apply 19Enquire 19

The UWA Business School sits on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia

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Take your career to new heightsAdvance your career with a postgraduate qualification from an internationally accredited business school.

Whether you want to build on your undergraduate studies, or are an experienced professional wanting to enhance your qualifications and skill set, the UWA Business School has a course to suit you.

Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you are exposed to the latest theory and practice. Alongside this, you will have the opportunity to take part in extracurricular activities – from careers fairs and networking events, through to joining student groups and attending professional development workshops and guest lectures from business executives.

In the following pages, you will find details of courses recognised by employers around the world.

Start your postgraduate business journey now and take your career to the next level.

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Choosing to study at an internationally accredited business school in a World Top 100 University is an investment in your future.

The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia is recognised as one of the leading universities in the world, with a century of experience in offering internationally regarded courses.

The University of Western Australia consistently appears in the top 100 universities worldwide in the major academic rankings systems such as the Academic Ranking of World Universities and the QS World University Rankings

UWA is the only Western Australian member of the prestigious Group of Eight network, which is comprised of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, as well as being a member of the Worldwide Universities Network and a founding member of the Matariki Network of Universities.

UWA is located in Perth—an energy and resources global hub, and the seventh most liveable city in the world. With a population of 1.8 million, Perth’s time zone is GMT +8 hours, making it the same as China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan.

UWA Business School

The UWA Business School is one of only eight institutions in Australia to hold both EQUIS (European Quality Improvement System) and AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation. These international accreditations, based respectively in Europe and the United States, ensure our degrees are recognised by employers worldwide, and guarantee the quality of our teaching, research and other operational areas. In addition, the School is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education.

The School is overseen by a Board of highly influential business leaders, and the School has outstanding links with corporate partners and alumni.

These industry links enable us to provide a richer education for our students, and ensure our programs are relevant and valuable to industry.

Extracurricular opportunities

Get ready to explore the various opportunities available to you at UWA – competitions, career support, international exchange, social events and more. Our Student Experience team works with our partners and alumni to ensure that their generous contribution of time and expertise is seamlessly integrated into our student experience.

Participate in:• Career presentations and

recruitment activities• Professional development

seminars and workshops• Social activities• Public lectures with national and

international business leaders• Student and alumni

association events

Your next career move starts here.


Studying overseasThe UWA Business School provides students with a variety of options to live and study at leading business schools throughout the world.You can study abroad in various ways:• Direct exchange with

partner universities• Intensive Summer/Winter

School programs• Your own choice of a

reputable university*

*Subject to approval.

International visitorsThe international reputation of UWA ensures that we attract leaders from around the globe to deliver guest lectures, conduct seminars, and interact with our students and staff.Recent visitors include:• Professor Dr Boediono, former

Vice-President, Indonesia• Dr Alex Nicholls, University

Lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship within the Skoll Centre for Social

Entrepreneurship at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

• Professor Michael Spence, Nobel Laureate and Professor of Economics at New York University

• Professor David Yermack, Albert Fingerhut Professor of Finance and Business Transformation, New York University

• Robert Zoellick, World Bank President

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Scholarships

UWA and the UWA Business School offer a number of scholarships. Full details of MBA scholarships can be found at mba.uwa.edu.au and details of all other scholarships are listed on UWA’s Scholarships website at scholarships.uwa.edu.au


Master of Professional Accounting

UWA’s Master of Professional Accounting is a specialist degree, designed to equip you with an in-depth knowledge of accounting and prepare you for professional practice.

This course is ideal for non-accounting graduates wishing to change career direction, and is accredited by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the Institute of Public Accountants.

The Master of Professional Accounting provides training in the technical aspects of accounting and develops skills in related disciplines such as finance, taxation, auditing and management. You will also develop a number of non-technical skills such as critical analysis, problem solving, teamwork and communication.

Accounting graduates pursue successful careers in fields such as financial reporting, management accounting, accounting information systems, auditing, taxation and financial management, and also provide business advisory services in professional practice, commerce, industry and government.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/prof-accounting

Student profile

“The Master of Professional Accounting is the perfect course for postgraduates wishing to specialise in the accounting industry. Apart from the fact that it provides for accreditation by three professional bodies upon completion, I like the emphasis on the practical aspects of accounting in the course. Elective units in the course give me flexibility in the disciplines I wish to explore, and provide a breadth of study to the course.”

Jasmine ChanMaster of Professional Accounting

Accounting


Do you want to build your skills in project management, and focus on improving quality, workflow management, processes and systems?

Undertaking postgraduate studies in Business Information and Logistics Management (BILM) will develop your ability to work with IT teams to improve operations, and improve your capacity to oversee a portfolio of strategic projects.

You will develop and expand your skills to manage IT infrastructure projects, determine enterprise systems requirements, analyse organisational data for business intelligence, lead information systems strategies, manage supply chains, and apply emerging technologies across the enterprise.

A major focus of the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management is developing your ability to work with IT teams to improve operations. For example, the unit Project Management will develop your capacity to oversee a portfolio of strategic projects. Topics include project creation and planning; scheduling, network analysis and resource management; control of projects during their

development and execution phases; organising the project team; and benefits realisation. You will be able to apply project management skills, tools and techniques in a realistic setting, making use of standard project management software.

Graduates are employed in both the private and public sectors taking on a variety of roles including Business Analyst, Logistics Manager, Project Manager and Information Manager.

Master of Business Information and Logistics Management

The MBILM consists of various core and option units. Full course details can be found at: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/business-info-mgt

Graduate Certificate in Business Information and Logistics Management

Consisting of four units, this course is offered part-time and can serve as an entry point into the Master of Business Information and Logistics Management or Master of Commerce (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).

Business Information and Logistics Management


Are you looking to develop a broad range of high-level business skills?

Master of Commerce

UWA’s Master of Commerce is ideal for recent graduates seeking to develop further expertise to pursue careers in business.

It is suited both to graduates with a non-business degree seeking a postgraduate qualification in business, as well as to business graduates wanting to add new area(s) of specialisation to their skill set.

As a Master of Commerce student, you will complete core units in ethics, economics, financial accounting, global business, management, and marketing.

In addition, the Master of Commerce gives you the scope to specialise in:• Accounting• Business Information and

Logistics Management• Employment Relations• Finance• Human Resource Management• Marketing

The flexible course structure gives you the choice of combining two specialisations, completing more extensive study in one specialisation, or combining one specialisation

Commercewith an array of electives from across the other specialisations.

Career opportunities are vast and depend on your choice of specialisation. The flexible structure enables you to design the course to suit your career interests.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/commerce

Graduate Certificate in Commerce

This Graduate Certificate gives you the opportunity to choose four units from topics in accounting, economics, employment relations, finance, human resources, management and marketing.

You will gain knowledge to plan and manage the co-ordination ofresources within and across business functions; effectively participate in and contribute to business projects; and toanalyse and solve business problems as they arise.

This course is designed for students with a non-business background and can serve as an entry point into the Master of Commerce or another master’s course in Accounting, Applied Finance, Business Information Management, Human Resources and Employment Relations, or Marketing (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).


Do you want to pursue a career as an economic researcher and decision maker?

Master of Economics

The Master of Economics includes studies in international economics (international finance and trade), public economics (taxation, government spending), development economics (the transition from poverty) and environmental economics.

You will join a dynamic study environment, with UWA’s Economics discipline hosting a large number of international visiting experts and guest lecturers. For more than two decades, UWA has been a partner in the innovative PhD Conference in Economics and Business, which has welcomed 600 students from major universities around the world.

UWA’s international connections are further enhanced by a significant flow of economists from other institutions who visit the Business School to present research results and to work with our staff and students.

Further, the annual Shann Memorial Lecture invites a prominent economist to deliver a presentation in the area of economics and finance. Recent presenters have included Dr Philip Lowe, Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Glenn Stevens, Governor, RBA.

Graduates can expect to find work in government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, as well as opportunities in the private sector, including banks, consultancy companies, international agencies, insurance companies and the finance industry.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/economics

“I had an amazing experience in Perth and UWA lived up to its reputation of being a university of high academic standard. Perth is a fantastic city with access to some of the world’s best beaches.

I completed a Master of Economics at the UWA Business School and today I work as a financial analyst at one of Scandinavia’s major banks. Acquisition and leveraged finance is my focus area and I get to use the analytical framework that I developed at UWA. My specialisation in mathematics and econometrics proved to be a competitive edge when applying for analyst positions.”

Emma StefansonMaster of Economics

Economics


Master of Applied Finance

The Master of Applied Finance is a course with a practical emphasis designed for those wishing to work in the finance sector.

The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets, and international finance. Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.

Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industry sectors such as consulting, corporate finance, financial planning, financial risk management, funds management, insurance, and investment banking.

Major employers include firms such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers, investment banks such UBS and Macquarie Group, private equity firms, and superannuation fund managers.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/appl-finance

FinanceGraduate Certificate in Finance

This is a foundational course for students wishing to advance their knowledge of applied finance. You will learn to apply technical knowledge and skills to a variety of finance problems, such as capital investment decisions, investment analysis, and the management of option portfolios.

This course can serve as an entry point into the Master of Applied Finance or Master of Commerce (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).


“I am consistently presented with the latest, cutting-edge research and current employment issues. I believe that my studies at UWA will enable me to reach the executive level of Human Resource Management.

Moving from Melbourne a few months before beginning my course, I have met the most wonderful people at UWA and have created a new network of friends and colleagues. Studying at UWA has been key to enabling me to settle into the gorgeous Perth lifestyle.”

Rebecca GoodallMaster of Human Resources and

Employment Relations

Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations

The Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations (HRER) provides you with the specialist knowledge and expertise to work in human resource management or related fields such as industrial relations, recruitment, employee development or human resources planning.

Topics include broad introductory units in HRER, together with specialised units in areas such as assessment and selection, strategic human resource management, negotiation, managing workplace diversity, and international employment relations.

Our graduates are employed in all areas of the private and public sectors in an array of jobs. Many work in general human resources managerial and consulting roles, while others are employed in more specialised positions in policy development, industrial relations, recruitment and assessment, and equal opportunity.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/hr-relations

Graduate Certificate in Human Resources and Employment Relations

This course introduces you to key concepts and theories of employment relations and human resource management. You will study the socio-economic dynamics of the employment relationship and organisations involved in employment relations; leadership and organisational behaviour; and the concepts that underpin contemporary human resource management.

This course can serve as an entry point into the Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations or Master of Commerce (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).

Human Resources and Employment Relations

Industry accreditedThe Master of Human Resources and Employment Relations is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute.

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Public PolicyDo you want to lead the way in creating a better world?

Master of Public Policy

The Master of Public Policy will give you a multi-disciplinary understanding of the role of government in economic activity and public policy decision making.

The course focuses on how government interacts with the economy and society. Topics include: economic growth, stability, taxation, infrastructure provision, regulation, health, defence, education, and social security.

The Master of Public Policy is designed to nurture future leaders of government, non-profit, and private sector organisations that are aimed at pursuing the public interest. Graduates may be employed as public policy analysts (either in economics or public administration and governance), as well as managers in public sector departments and agencies.

Students may choose to complete one or both of the following specialisations:• Economics• Public Administration

and Governance

Economics specialisationThe Economics specialisation is designed for students who want to enhance their ability to apply economic solutions to a wide range of public policy issues.

It integrates both theory and applications to develop skills that are essential in any policy-making position. It equips students with a strong academic foundation to their work, and the critical knowledge and skills for economic decision-making.

Public Administration and Governance specialisationThe Public Administration and Governance specialisation prepares students to become future leaders of government, non-profit, and private sector organisations that are aimed at pursuing the public interest.

It integrates theory and practice to enhance knowledge and develop skills essential to a managerial career in the public sector. It equips students with a strong academic foundation to their work, and the critical knowledge and skills for managing and leading organisations.

Note: This course is pending University approval to commence in July 2017.


Master of Marketing

The Master of Marketing equips you with the strategic knowledge and practical skills that are highly sought after by business. You may choose to study topics including: electronic marketing, global marketing strategy, integrated marketing communications and marketing research.

Marketing students at UWA have the opportunity to undertake projects for real-life organisations, and have previously worked with companies including Coles, Google, Microsoft, Rio Tinto, Tourism WA, Transperth, and Westpac.

Roles open to Marketing graduates include: advertising executive, brand co-ordinator, creative executive, electronic commerce co-ordinator, events co-ordinator, marketing co-ordinator, market researcher, public relations officer, and sales manager.

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/m/marketing

Graduate Certificate in Marketing

This course offers an introduction to core aspects of marketing, with topics including consumer behaviour, integrated marketing communications and marketing research. You will acquire the core knowledge and practical skills that are critical for a career in marketing or a career which relates to customer relationships.

This course can serve as an entry point into the Master of Marketing or Master of Commerce (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).

Marketing

“Choosing to study a Master of Marketing at UWA provided me with countless networking and career development opportunities.

Being from a marketing background, I wanted to broaden my understanding of marketing as a whole as well as to be able to think and function more strategically.

The Master of Marketing allowed me to not only enhance my analytical ability but also to improve my communication skills tremendously.”

Ryan Poh


MBA Full Time Intensive

Transform your career with the UWA Business School’s 12-month MBA Full Time Intensive, backed by Western Australia’s top business leaders.

This highly intensive course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and networks to lead in an exciting, challenging and global world.

Uniquely, the MBA Full Time Intensive offers:• Personalised support from UWA’s

MBA Career Services Manager• A personalised Leadership

Development Program, designed by Professor Sharon Parker, an Australian Laureate Fellow

• Mentoring and one-on-one contact with top business leaders and executives in Australia

• Specialist focus areas in leadership and finance

• A Strategic Analysis and Consulting Project within leading global companies

• International study tour

The course is taught by world-class faculty with the support of senior industry leaders.

The MBA Full Time Intensive is a cohort-based program with one intake in January each year.

Further information: mba.uwa.edu.au

MBA

Alongside the full-time cohort based MBA, we also offer a flexible / part-time MBA catering for highly experienced professionals seeking to complement full-time work with part-time executive level MBA studies.

The course consists of seven core units and five option units. Core units cover areas such as finance, marketing, decision making and strategy. Option units are chosen from topics including mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship and innovation, small business management, project management, negotiation behaviour, social impact, scenario planning and international study options. MBA specialisations are offered in: Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Finance; Leadership; Natural Resource Management; and Social Impact.

As an MBA student, you will have access to unique extracurricular activities. You will develop your professional network through participating in activities such as Master Classes, Case Study Club, Toastmasters, MBA Student Social Club, the Graduate Management Association and sundowners.

The flexible/part-time MBA is delivered in a variety of modes including weekly face-to-face evening classes, online classes and intensive classes. Students have the flexibility to tailor their studies to suit their work and family needs and have up to five years to complete the course at their own pace. The typical MBA student is working full-time while studying part-time and takes between two and three years to complete their degree.

The MBA has intakes in January, May and August each year.

Further information: mba.uwa.edu.au

MBA Suite

“The MBA has exposed me to a learning environment that delivers the valuable academic knowledge you need in our increasingly fast changing and globalised business world.

The UWA MBA has provided me with a suite of tools and techniques that will make me more valuable to future employers, improved my analytical and reasoning skills, and trained me in better strategic planning and decision-making.”

Peter DyettMBA graduate


Graduate Certificate in Business

The Graduate Certificate in Business offers experienced professionals the opportunity to complete a postgraduate qualification and enhance their management skills.

The course consists of four units, covering topics in accounting, economic management, marketing, and organisational behaviour.

The Graduate Certificate in Business can serve as an entry point into the MBA Flexible (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of 65).

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/gc/business

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This course offers experienced professionals and business owners the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge to become an entrepreneurial manager of either a new or established business.

You will learn how to deal with uncertainty, manage innovation and improve the business through the application of best practice methods of small business management and new product development.

This course can serve as an entry point into the MBA Flexible (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of 65).

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/gc/entrepreneur

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed for mid to senior level professionals seeking advanced skills in business leadership. You will gain knowledge in the field of leadership, as well as skills in motivating and inspiring others to resolve complex problems.

This course can serve as an entry point into the MBA Flexible (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of at least 65%).

Further information: business.uwa.edu.au/gcl

Graduate Certificate in Social Impact

Become a top social innovator and manage organisations, programs and projects to achieve social impact and create meaningful social value.

This course is offered through a collaboration between the UWA Business School and the national Centre for Social Impact, and focuses on building the professional capacity of social managers and entrepreneurs of the future, across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.

This course can serve as an entry point into the MBA Flexible (subject to students achieving a weighted average mark of 65).

Further information: studyat.uwa.edu.au/gc/social-impact


to receive credit and may be able to complete the course in 1.5 years of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. For further information, contact the Business School’s Student Centre (see page 15).

AvailabilityThe majority of courses are available in both full-time and part-time study modes. In addition, most courses are available to both Australian and international students. All graduate certificates (with the exception of the Graduate Certificates in Business and in Commerce) are available to domestic students only.

Course codes and availabilities

Notes Duration may vary if students receive credit for prior learning; refer to

detailed course duration information below. This course is pending University approval.

KeyT1, T2, T3 - Trimester 1 (January), Trimester 2 (May), Trimester 3 (August)S1, S2 - Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July)FT - Full-timePT - Part-time

Coursework programs Code Duration Intake periods Full-time/Part-time

Accounting (masters) 40610 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Business Information and Logistics

Management (masters)

41670 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Business Information and Logistics Management

(graduate certificate)

41270 12 months S1, S2 PT only

Commerce (masters) 41680 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Commerce (graduate certificate) 41280 6 months S1, S2 FT and PT

Economics (masters) 42620 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Finance (masters) 42560 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Finance (graduate certificate) 41250 12 months S1, S2 PT only

Human Resources and Employment Relations (masters) 41660 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Human Resources and Employment Relations (graduate

certificate)

41260 12 months S1, S2 PT only

Marketing (masters) 41690 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 FT and PT

Marketing (graduate certificate) 41290 12 months S1, S2 PT only

Public Policy (masters) 1.5 - 2 years S1, S2 (from July 2017) FT and PT

MBA Full Time Intensive 43520 12 months January FT only

MBA 42520 16 months T1, T2, T3 FT and PT

Graduate Certificate in Business 41210 4 months T1, T2, T3 FT and PT

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 41230 12 months T1, T2, T3 PT only

Graduate Certificate in Leadership 41220 12 months T1, T2, T3 PT only

Graduate Certificate in Social Impact 40260 12 months T1, T2, T3 PT only

Research programs Code Duration Intake periods Full-time/Part-time

Master of Philosophy (Research) 00710 2 years All year FT and PT

Doctor of Philosophy 00810 4 years All year FT and PT

Doctor of Business Administration 40830 3 years 2018 FT and PT

Course durationsThe indicated Masters courses consist of two years of full-time study, or the equivalent in part-time study. Students with an undergraduate degree in a related area of study may be eligible


A range of master’s by research and doctorate degrees are available to students wishing to pursue a research-intensive postgraduate qualification.

Master of Philosophy (Research)

This is a program of independent, supervised research that can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision is available, and is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is examined externally. A PhD thesis must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.

Students may also choose to research an interdisciplinary topic, jointly supervised by the UWA Business School and another faculty.

Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) is a professional doctorate designed for research-oriented individuals working in management positions in business, public service and not-for-profit organisations. The degree enhances students’ research skills and develops their independent and critical thinking so they can contribute state-of-the-art knowledge through research in their chosen fields.

The next intake for the DBA will be in January 2018. For further information, contact [email protected].

Further information

For more information on higher degrees by research, see studyat.uwa.edu.au/courses-and-careers/postgraduate

Higher degrees by research

Course fees (coursework)UWA’s Unit Costs website (see unitcosts.uwa.edu.au) contains details of the fees payable for each unit and course. The fee is based on the student’s final choice of units and fees will increase on an annual basis.

Australian citizens and humanitarian visa holders have access to a deferred payment loan scheme called FEE-HELP. You may also wish to approach your employer for financial support.

Course fees (research)Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are exempt from paying a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Scheme place. This exemption applies for up to four years full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years full-time equivalent study for a master’s by research.

All international students at UWA must pay tuition fees for research or coursework programs, unless they have a scholarship that covers the fees.

For more information, visit studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate/researchfees


• Accounting• Business Information and

Logistics Management• Commerce (masters

degree only)• Finance• Human Resources and

Employment Relations• Marketing• Public Policy

Pathway One• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent

as recognised by UWA; AND• the equivalent of a UWA weighted

average mark of at least 60 per cent; OR a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT ) score of at least 550; OR at least five years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course

Pathway Two• A UWA Graduate Certificate

which articulates with this course, with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent

Pathway Three• A Graduate Certificate in Business,

or an equivalent accredited

qualification, as recognised by UWA, with the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent (applies to masters courses only)

Note: Students wishing to gain entry to the Master of Professional Accounting and who have completed a degree with an accounting major may not be eligible for entry. For further information, please contact the Business School Student Centre (see page 19).

• Commerce (graduate certificate only)

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent as recognised by UWA;

OR• At least eight years of relevant,

documented, professional experience that in the opinion of the Faculty would permit the applicant to complete the course satisfactorily

• Economics

• A bachelor’s degree from UWA with a major in Economics with a weighted average mark of 75 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty

OR

Postgraduate and research admission requirements

• A Graduate Diploma in Economics from UWA with a weighted average mark of 75 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty

• Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy (Research)

To be accepted an applicant must demonstrate that they have sufficient background and experience in individual supervised research to successfully complete a PhD or Master of Philosophy. The normal requirement is for a bachelor’s degree with at least upper second class honours in an appropriate discipline.

• Doctor of Business Administration

• The Master of Business Administration degree from UWA, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty, at a level that satisfies the Faculty that the student has the capacity to complete the Doctor of Business Administration OR the requirements for provisional admission to the course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of this University

AND• A minimum of seven years’

appropriate experience

English language competence

All applicants must meet UWA’s academic English language competence requirements (see studyat.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate/coursework-admission-requirements/english).


Applications can be made online at uwa.edu.au/applynow

Simply complete your details, include all the relevant supporting documentation, and submit your application online.

International students should visit international.uwa.edu.au/students/esos for more information about the study environment, course fees and refund policy, support services, and schooling obligations for dependent children.

Please contact the relevant course adviser:

MBAs and Graduate Certificates in Business; Entrepreneurship and Innovation; Leadership; and Social Impact

MBA CentreUWA Business SchoolTel: +618 6488 4999E: [email protected]

Other coursework degrees

Student CentreUWA Business SchoolTel: +618 6488 2780E: [email protected]

Research degrees

Research OfficeUWA Business SchoolTel: +61 8 6488 8168E: [email protected]

• MBA Full Time Intensive

• A bachelor’s degree from UWA or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;

• A valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT);

• Three years’ relevant, documented, professional experience OR two years’ relevant, documented, professional experience and have a GMAT score of at least 650;

• A satisfactory Personal Statement;• Two satisfactory references; and• Satisfactory interview

• MBA


as recognised by UWA; and at least three years’ relevant, documented, professional experience;

AND• the equivalent of a UWA weighted

average mark of at least 60 per cent; OR a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 550; OR at least two additional years (five years total) of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course

Pathway Two• A UWA Graduate Certificate in

Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leadership or Social Impact with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent

Pathway Three• A Graduate Certificate in Business,

or an equivalent accredited post-experience qualification, as recognised by UWA; with the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent

Graduate Certificates in:• Business• Entrepreneurship

and Innovation• Leadership• Social Impact


as recognised by UWA; and at least three years’ relevant, documented, professional experience;

AND• the equivalent of a UWA weighted

average mark of at least 60 per cent; OR a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT ) score of at least 550; OR at least two additional years (five years total) of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course

Pathway Two• At least eight years of relevant,

documented, professional experience that in the opinion of the Faculty would permit the applicant to complete the course satisfactorily

Note: These Graduate Certificates articulate into the MBA Flexible. If you achieve a weighted average mark of 65 per cent, you can choose to progress into the MBA Flexible with full credit for completed units. For further information, please contact the MBA Centre (see page 19).

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