Master of Business Administration
(CRICOS Course Code 111201A)

CIM Master of Business Administration graduate will be able to:

• Apply contemporary management practices in a manner consistent with organisational sustainability and ethical management behaviour;
• Research and present theoretical concepts and complex ideas in both written and verbal formats appropriate for a range of stakeholder audiences;
• Critically analyse, integrate and reflect advanced theoretical, technical and practical knowledge of business disciplines and professional practice;
• Demonstrate mastery of discipline-specific knowledge and technical and research skills relevant to business decision making and the management of organisations and engage in lifelong learning;
• Apply discipline-relevant knowledge and skills to challenges relevant to professional practice in a substantial project;
• Work individually and in groups to propose collaborative, innovative and responsible solutions to complex real world business challenges.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) has developed into an internationally recognised degree designed to develop the skills required for careers in business and management and has strong industry demand from a wide range of sectors. It is expected that CIM MBA program will prepare students for senior-level management and leadership positions with intellectual, analytical, organisational and interpersonal skills. A Master of Business Administration graduate will be qualified to pursue a range of exciting domestic and international career opportunities, which include business planning and management, marketing management, marketing, financial management, business consultant, market research, business analysis, project management, and many others.

A good career path for an MBA graduate is one where qualification keeps delivering value. The Canterbury Institute of Management (‘the Institute’) qualifications are aimed at providing a broad-based foundation for graduate positions that can lead to a wide range of rewarding careers. MBA graduates upon their graduation at CIM will be eligible for following roles:

Qualified accountants are critical to the success of all businesses and organisations. Master of Business Administration (MBA) with accounting major students will achieve specialised knowledge in accounting which they can apply broadly in the increasingly dynamic and global accounting environment. Upon graduation, students will develop financial skills, analytical skills and organisational skills required in every business and will be able to apply professional judgment when preparing, analysing, and interpreting financial information. Students will be able to demonstrate general business knowledge, communication skills, leadership abilities, and customer service orientation, in addition to key accounting skills. The MBA program with accounting major has been designed to prepare students to pursue roles in public practice, business advisory services, taxation, commerce, budget planning, financial management, auditing and many more.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with major in information systems has been designed to provide students with an understanding of the use and management of information systems in organisations. In the proposed new MBA program with information systems major, students learn about the underpinnings of information systems, including studies in business analysis, ICT project management and enterprise information management, requirements analysis, database design and professional issues. Students are also expected to learn how to approach organisational problems from a broader, interdisciplinary perspective, and address information systems risk management, enterprise architecture, and information systems strategy and governance. Graduates will develop proficient analytical skills to assess, design, implement and manage information systems after completion of this program. Students will gain advanced skills in leadership and management and broad insight into the ICT industry’s global challenges and opportunities.

The growth of new forms of technology in project management has prompted organisations to look for skilled project managers who can enhance the performance of their businesses. Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Project Management Major is designed to provide students with skills and ability to plan, implement and control business activities. This discipline of study provides students with comprehensive project management skills and capabilities on the full project lifecycle; from project initiation, planning, execution to project closing, and teaches strategies for dealing with a broad range of issues encountered within business organisations. Upon graduation, students will be able to develop comprehensive project plans involving cost and quality control, managing risks and stakeholders and understand team dynamics and behaviour in different team settings.

It is proposed that the Master of Business program will have the following delivery structure:

• 2 years full-time, face to face classroom-based teaching in delivery over 4 semesters;
• No work-based training involved;
• Each semester will run over 12 weeks;
• 12 courses;
• Each course has 4 contact hours per week broken down into lecture and tutorial components (2 hours lecture + 2 hours tutorial);
• 20 credit points (cps) per course;
• 240 credit points to complete the program.