C04448v1 Master of Science Master of Business Administration
Award(s): Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Science in Analytical Chemical Technologies (MSc)
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSc)
Master of Science in Environmental Consultancy and Conservation (MSc)
Master of Science in Mathematical and Statistical Data Science (MSc)
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MSc)
CRICOS code: 112843C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 96
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: City campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information
Overview
The Master of Science Master of Business Administration produces ‘lab to leadership' professionals who can operate at the cutting edge of business practice and scientific innovation. Drawing on the world-leading curriculum of these two flagship UTS degrees, this one-of-a-kind qualification equips students with expertise in their chosen area of science; core business skills such as finance, marketing and change management; and specialist business-science knowledge that plays a key role in realising research impact.
Supported by teaching excellence, industry collaboration and access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies in both the Faculty of Science and the UTS Business School, students gain the theoretical, practical and professional expertise to deliver meaningful impact in the global science sector and in other industries where science has the power to drive change. Graduates emerge as scientific leaders, strategic thinkers and creative problem solvers, ready to lead where science and business meet.
Science
Students select one of five specialisations from the Master of Science, building high-level expertise in their chosen scientific domain:
- Analytical Chemical Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering
- Environmental Consultancy and Conservation
- Mathematical and Statistical Data Science
- Medical Laboratory Science
Business
Students complete a mix of core and elective business and business-science subjects:
- Core subjects: A series of core business subjects in areas such as leadership and change management, financial management, economics, strategic management and marketing prepares students for future professional practice.
- Science-business subjects: Students learn to apply a business lens to their scientific practice with two purpose-designed science-business subjects (Science Business Models and Intellectual Property, and Risk Assessment and Management for Science) that articulate the interplay between these two vital disciplines.
- MBA choice block: Students choose from a wide range of elective subjects depending on their area of interest.
Career options
As demand for qualified STEM professionals continues to grow, graduates emerge ready to integrate their scientific expertise into a range of crucial business functions, including upscaling; identifying new market sectors; and preparing for major business transformations informed by scientific thinking. These skills offer real value to organisations across almost any sector, particularly those operating in the technical and product development, manufacturing, medical science, environmental science, energy and transport domains.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Demonstrate critical engagement with the appraisal of advanced knowledge and demonstrate advanced application of knowledge and technical skills to conduct research and generate new knowledge relevant to professional practice in science. |
| 2.1 | Assess, argue for, and conduct appropriate approaches to independent research and solving complex problems and apply a research methodology to address a research need in a relevant professional context. |
| 3.1 | Develop, prepare, and engage, at times collaboratively, in work practices that demonstrate an understanding of health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, organisation, record keeping and collaborative skills in the context of science. |
| 4.1 | Discover, create, and self-reflect on the processes used to determine the value, integrity, and relevance of multiple sources of information to derive innovative solutions to complex science problems. |
| 5.1 | Present and communicate complex ideas and justifications using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with discipline experts, scientists, industry, and the general public. |
| 6.1 | Critically reflect on Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within Science. |
| BUS 1.1 | Synthesise critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts. |
| BUS 2.1 | Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes. |
| BUS 2.2 | Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes. |
| BUS 3.1 | Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility to decision-making in business. |
| BUS 4.1 | Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts. |
| BUS 5.1 | Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians. |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian doctorate, master’s degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study related to applicant’s chosen major in the Master of Science
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study related to applicant’s chosen major in the Master of Science with a minimum GPA of 5.25/7 and more than 90% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study related to applicant’s chosen major in the Master of Science with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND A minimum of 4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in a field of study related to applicant’s chosen major in the Master of Science AND Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550. If completed pre-February 2024, GMAT Exam (includes AWA) with an overall minimum score of 550 with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0
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)
Related fields of study for each major:
- Mathematical and Statistical Modelling major: Mathematical Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering major: Physics, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Human Biology, Medical Science, Food Science and Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, General Medicine, Radiology, Radiography
- Environmental Consultancy and Conservation major: Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biological Sciences (Botany, Ecology and Evolution, Marine Science, Zoology, Biological Sciences, n.e.c.), Agriculture, Forestry Studies, Fisheries Studies, Environmental Studies, Other Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies
- Medical Laboratory Science major: Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Human Biology, Genetics, Medical Science, Food Science and Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Laboratory Technology, Pathology
- Analytical Chemical Technologies major: Chemical Sciences, Forensic Science, Laboratory Technology, Environmental Studies, Pathology
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
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.
Course duration and attendance
The standard course duration is two years of full-time study.
The course may also be completed in part-time mode, typically over four years. Part-time students must be prepared to attend some afternoon or morning classes during each teaching week.
Course structure
Students must complete 96 credit points made up of 36 credit points of core Business subjects and 6 credit points of core Science Business subjects, ensuring business administration principles are contextualised to science. A 48 credit point Science major of choice and a 6 credit point Business elective complete the program.
Course completion requirements
| STM91458 Core subjects MBA | 36cp | |
| STM91804 Science Business stream MSc MBA | 12cp | |
| CBK92228 Major Choice Science MSc MBA | 48cp | |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
Typical full-time programs are provided below, showing a suggested study sequence for students undertaking the course with Autumn and Spring session commencements.
| Mathematical and Statistical Data Science major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 37401 Machine Learning: Mathematical Theory and Applications | 8cp | |
| 37457 Advanced Bayesian Methods | 8cp | |
| 35002 Mathematics Seminar | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| Select 24 credit points from the following: | 24cp | |
| 37400 Postgraduate Optimisation | 8cp | |
| 35003 Modern Algebra | 8cp | |
| 37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics | 8cp | |
| 35004 Mathematical Analysis and Applications | 8cp | |
| 35002 Mathematics Seminar | 8cp | |
| 37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| 37500 Capstone Professional Project | 16cp | |
| Mathematical and Statistical Data Science major, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 37400 Postgraduate Optimisation | 8cp | |
| 37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics | 8cp | |
| 35004 Mathematical Analysis and Applications | 8cp | |
| 35002 Mathematics Seminar | 8cp | |
| 37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| 37401 Machine Learning: Mathematical Theory and Applications | 8cp | |
| 37457 Advanced Bayesian Methods | 8cp | |
| 35002 Mathematics Seminar | 8cp | |
| 35003 Modern Algebra | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 37500 Capstone Professional Project | 16cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| 37400 Postgraduate Optimisation | 8cp | |
| 37010 Statistics and Financial Econometrics | 8cp | |
| 35004 Mathematical Analysis and Applications | 8cp | |
| 35002 Mathematics Seminar | 8cp | |
| 37007 Probability Theory and Stochastic Analysis | 8cp | |
| Biomedical Engineering major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 91191 Bionanotechnology | 6cp | |
| 60904 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | 6cp | |
| 42721 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 49261 Biomedical Instrumentation | 6cp | |
| 69502 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49275 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 91171 Biomedical Engineering Project C | 12cp | |
| CBK92134 Biomedical Engineering electives | 12cp | |
| Biomedical Engineering major, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 42721 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 69502 Medical Devices and Diagnostics | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 60904 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 49261 Biomedical Instrumentation | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 91171 Biomedical Engineering Project C | 12cp | |
| CBK92134 Biomedical Engineering electives | 12cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 49275 Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic | 6cp | |
| 91191 Bionanotechnology | 6cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Medical Laboratory Science major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 69512 Diagnostic Pathology | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 91572 Proteomics | 8cp | |
| 69501 Infection and Immune Diagnostics | 8cp | |
| 69510 Diagnostic Cytogenetics | 2cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 69514 Biomolecular Science | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 66066 Chemical Pathology | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 69503 Medical Laboratory Science Project Capstone | 12cp | |
| 15315 Project Management Principles | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| 21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
| Medical Laboratory Science major, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 69501 Infection and Immune Diagnostics | 8cp | |
| 91572 Proteomics | 8cp | |
| 69510 Diagnostic Cytogenetics | 2cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 69512 Diagnostic Pathology | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 66066 Chemical Pathology | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 69514 Biomolecular Science | 6cp | |
| Select 12 credit points from the following: | 12cp | |
| 69503 Medical Laboratory Science Project Capstone | 12cp | |
| 96060 Good (Quality Control) Laboratory Practices | 6cp | |
| 15315 Project Management Principles | 6cp | |
| 60904 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| 91573 Advanced Microscopy and Imaging | 6cp | |
| Environmental Consultancy and Conservation major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99029 Ground Rules for Contaminated Sites | 6cp | |
| 91189 Urban Sustainability and Resilience | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 99028 Water Quality: Issues, Indicators and Safety Guidelines | 4cp | |
| 99027 Vegetation Surveys and Plant Identification | 4cp | |
| 60005 Wildlife Field Techniques: Animal Handling and Survey Methods | 4cp | |
| 99031 Risk-based Site Assessment | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99026 Coastal Protection and Restoration | 6cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| CBK92135 Environment and Management electives | 12cp | |
| Environmental Consultancy and Conservation major, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 99029 Ground Rules for Contaminated Sites | 6cp | |
| 91189 Urban Sustainability and Resilience | 6cp | |
| 99026 Coastal Protection and Restoration | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 99028 Water Quality: Issues, Indicators and Safety Guidelines | 4cp | |
| 99027 Vegetation Surveys and Plant Identification | 4cp | |
| 99031 Risk-based Site Assessment | 6cp | |
| 60005 Wildlife Field Techniques: Animal Handling and Survey Methods | 4cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| CBK92135 Environment and Management electives | 12cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21797 Strategic Supply Chain Management | 6cp | |
| 21741 Operations and Quality Management | 6cp | |
| 21879 Measuring Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| Analytical Chemical Technologies major, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 66063 Analytical Separation Science | 8cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 66064 Analytical Spectroscopy | 8cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 99028 Water Quality: Issues, Indicators and Safety Guidelines | 4cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 66067 Environments and Analytical Chemistry | 6cp | |
| 65010 Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis | 8cp | |
| 66065 Analytical Technologies Research Project | 8cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 66066 Chemical Pathology | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
| Analytical Chemical Technologies major, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 66064 Analytical Spectroscopy | 8cp | |
| 24834 Marketing Decision Making | 6cp | |
| 99028 Water Quality: Issues, Indicators and Safety Guidelines | 4cp | |
| 23709 Economics for Management | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 66063 Analytical Separation Science | 8cp | |
| 25799 Finance for Managers | 6cp | |
| 22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports | 6cp | |
| 60119 Science Business Models and Intellectual Property | 4cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 66066 Chemical Pathology | 6cp | |
| 21715 Strategic Management | 6cp | |
| 21880 Leading People and Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points from the following: | 6cp | |
| 21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
| 21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
| 21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 65010 Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis | 8cp | |
| 66067 Environments and Analytical Chemistry | 6cp | |
| 66065 Analytical Technologies Research Project | 8cp | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | 2cp | |
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