Master of Business Administration
(CRICOS Course Code 111201A)

Program Aim

To provide students with advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge to give graduates the ability to demonstrate expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

Canterbury Institute of Management (CIM) Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a graduate degree that provides theoretical and practical knowledge about business and management. This program is designed to help graduates gain a better understanding of general business management functions. The proposed new MBA program has a general focus (without major) or a specific focus in fields such as accounting, information systems and project management (with major). This program is aimed at developing graduates with analytical and decision-making skills which will enable them to demonstrate advanced judgement and enable them to be responsible practitioners or learners. The graduates of the proposed MBA program are expected to go on to develop careers in the management of large, medium, and small businesses in government and private sectors, both domestically and internationally.

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:

Business Development Manager General Manager
Business Analytics Consultant Operations Manager
Finance Manager Product Manager
Project Manager Program Manager

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.

Program Progression Rules

To complete the Master of Business Administration(MBA) program, the student would need to complete 12 courses in the following order:

Year 1
  • MGMT401 - Contemporary Management & Leadership
  • ACCT401 - Accounting and Financial Management
  • Elective/Major
  • MGMT402 - Strategic Management
  • CGES401 - Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
  • MGMT403 - Marketing Management and Research Methods
Year 2
  • Elective/Major
  • Elective/Major
  • ECON401 - Economics for Managers
  • Elective/Major
  • Elective/Major
  • Elective/Major

Compulsory Courses for Accounting Major

Students are required to complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirement of Master of Business Administration in Accounting Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
ACCT402 Management Accounting 20
ACCT407 Accounting Systems and Theory 20
ACCT410 Forensic Accounting - Capstone 20

Elective Courses for Accounting Major

Students are required to choose 3 elective courses from the list below as part of their Master of Business Administration in Accounting Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
ACCT403 Financial Accounting 20
ACCT404 Corporate Accounting 20
ACCT405 Auditing 20
ACCT406 Taxation 20
ACCT408 International Accounting 20
ACCT409 Accounting for Projects 20
MGMT404 Financial Risk Management 20
LAWS401 Business LAW 20

Compulsory Courses for Project Management Major

Students are required to complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirement of Master of Business Administration in Project Management Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
MPMG404 Process and Change Management 20
MPMG405 Project Portfolio and Project Management Techniques 20
MPMG408 Managing Project Quality - Capstone 20

Elective Courses for Project Management Major

Students are required to choose 3 elective courses from the list below as part of their Master of Business Administration in Project Management Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
MPMG401 Principles of Project Management 20
MPMG402 Managing People and Organisations 20
MPMG403 Project Resource Planning 20
MPMG406 Project Risk, Finance and Procurement 20
MPMG407 Project Scheduling and Control 20
ACCT409 Accounting for Projects 20
MGMT404 Financial Risk Management 20

Compulsory Courses for Information Systems Major

Students are required to complete the following compulsory courses to fulfill the requirement of Master of Business Administration in Information Systems Major

Course Code Course Title Credit Points
Year 1 Semester 1 MGMT401 Contemporary Management & Leadership 20
ACCT401 Accounting and Financial Management 20
MGMT402 Strategic Management 20
Semester 2 CGES401 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability 20
ECON401 Economics for Managers 20
MGMT403 Marketing Management and Research Methods 20
Course Code Course Title Credit Points
Year 2 Semester 3 MBIS401 Information Systems and Strategy 20
MBIS404 Networks and Communications 20
MBIS403 Data Modelling and Database Development 20
Semester 4 MSIT401 System Development Methodologies 20
MBIS402 Programming Fundamentals and Techniques 20
MBIS405 Business Intelligence - Capstone 20