C04424v3 Executive Master of Business Administration

Award(s): Executive Master of Business Administration (ExecMBA)
Executive Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (ExecMBA)
CRICOS code: 104623D
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

Targeted at experienced professionals, aspiring change-makers, start-up founders and innovators, the UTS Executive MBA equips students with strategic leadership and innovation management skills and the confidence to tackle complex challenges and drive sustainable growth.

Choose this course for its tailored pathways in corporate transformation, entrepreneurship, and service design, aligning with their career goals. It stands out for its practical focus, offering hands-on experiences and real project work to enhance their problem-solving and strategic decision-making abilities.

Students gain advanced knowledge in leadership, strategy, and innovation, complemented by skills in applying cutting-edge tools and methodologies. Learning is facilitated through a blend of online and face-to-face sessions, accommodating busy schedules.

Teaching is interactive, delivered by esteemed UTS academics and industry experts, ensuring content is current and industry-relevant. The flexible cohort model promotes networking, peer learning, and collaboration, with the option to complete the course over 18 months or more.

The course's modular structure supports a customisable learning journey, with access to project spaces, coaching, mentorship, and industry events to enrich their experience.

Course aims

The course aim is to develop students' business acumen and entrepreneurial skills through an enhanced capacity for creativity, integrity, judgment and intuition. Students develop leadership confidence and master the ability to integrate perspectives, create insights and solutions to make strategic decisions. Graduates are prepared to lead and implement strategies in today's dynamic business environments.

Career options

Career options include senior general management roles in private, public and non-profit organisations, start-ups and SMEs. Graduates can be the founders and co-founders of new businesses or be employed as senior unit managers or executive managers, business strategists, corporate transformation and innovation specialists, and management consultants.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Synthesise evidence-based judgement, analytical and creative skills to evaluate and solve complex business problems
2.1	Communicate ideas, decisions and strategies clearly and apply interpersonal skills that are sensitive to diverse people, cultures and contexts
3.1	Practice ethical leadership and responsible decision-making to create culturally contextualised and sustainable economic, social and ecological business outcomes
4.1	Integrate complex business concepts and practices with professional integrity to critically evaluate the purpose and management of businesses for transformation and growth
5.1	Critically reflect on the leadership capabilities required to ethically and appropriately work with and for Indigenous Australians in organisations

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 6 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted via teleconference. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11327 Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice or C11338 Graduate Certificate in Executive Management.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

International applicants on a student visa will be considered for the C11338 Graduate Certificate in Executive Management before transferring into the C04424 Executive Master of Business Administration.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

International students

All international applicants on Student Visa are required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Executive Management (C11338) offered fully online before articulating into the Executive MBA.

Recognition of prior learning

Recognition of prior learning is considered on a case-by-case basis for 3 credit point subjects up to a maximum of 36 credit points. No recognition of prior learning is given for 6 credit point or 12 credit point subjects.

Course duration and attendance

The course is normally completed over eighteen months, full-time, to two-years, part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points, comprising eight core disciplinary-based subjects with an experiential studio (36 credit points), one study pathway in Corporate Transformation or Entrepreneurship or Indigenous Nation Building or Service Design (24 credit points), and four electives (12 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91665 EMBA Core subjects		36cp
CBK91993 EMBA Streams		24cp
CBK92073 EMBA Options		12cp
Total		72cp

Course program

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA), the Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice (C11327) or the Graduate Certificate in Executive Management (C11338).

Transfer to the EMBA from any existing UTS Business School postgraduate program is not permitted. Transfer out of the EMBA is only permitted in extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of the head of UTS Business School Postgraduate Programs.