Master of Business Administration (Executive) - EMBA

Course summary

The Master of Business Administration Executive (EMBA) delivers an integrated suite of sophisticated theoretical and professional capabilities for executives, those aspiring to executive positions, and entrepreneurs.

The program develops the skills needed to respond to the dynamic business environment through identifying, implementing and managing best business practices through all stages of business and professional life cycles.

Leadership skills are enhanced to enable effective responses to the management of all business models. Graduates are equipped to be innovative, visionary and strategic in the delivery of customer-driven outcomes.

To allow senior managers to manage their work and study commitments, the program is delivered in an intensive mode over long weekends, including a residential weekend and an intensive offshore study tour.

In exceptional cases, candidates who do not have a Bachelor degree but can demonstrate senior executive work experience will be considered for admission to the program on an individual basis.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Course Code

3056

RSU SCORE

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Duration

2 years part-time

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

0101670

RSU CODE

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Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A degree equivalent to an American Bachelor. Average mark: 60%, plus 5 years of senior management work experience. In exceptional cases, candidates who are able to demonstrate senior executive work experience will be considered for admission to the program on an individual basis.

All students are required to have an interview with the Executive MBA Course Director to be approved for entry into the course.

FEES

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place.

The fee per trimester is based on a study load equivalent to 12 credit points, ie two subjects.

For information regarding fees and assistance please refer to the RSU Current Students website.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This program is not available to international applicants.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT


STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background

2019 intake

2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

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Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

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Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

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-

Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.

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RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

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Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).

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International students All other students.

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All students

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< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019

 RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

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Median rank to receive an offer

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Lowest rank to receive an offer

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-
< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2021 Trimester 1

Orientation: 2 – 3 February 2021
Session: 8 February – 30 April 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 10 January 2021*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2021 Trimester 2

Orientation: 11 - 12 May 2021
Session: 17 May – 7 August 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 18 April 2021*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2021 Trimester 3

Orientation: 17 – 18 August 2021
Session: 23 August – 18 November 2021

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 July 2021*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session. Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Critically evaluate and integrate business-related knowledge and theories.
2 Lead and work with others in a variety of organisational contexts.
3 Develop and utilise strategic networks for professional purposes.
4 Effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders in complex business situations.
5 Critically analyse business intelligence within diverse contexts.
6 Apply research principles and methods to design and conduct a consultancy project
7 Make informed, socially responsible decisions within complex contexts using a range of resources and data
8 Develop innovative customer focused solutions to complex contemporary organisational problems.

 

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete seven (7) subjects (84 credit points) according to the list below:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
EMBA900 Leadership in the Contemporary Business Environment 12
EMBA901 Managing New Business Ventures and Opportunities 12
EMBA902 Managing Businesses in Growth 12
EMBA903 Managing Mature Businesses 12
EMBA904 Managing Business for Regeneration or Termination 12
EMBA905 * International Business and Market Analysis 12
EMBA906 ^ Business Consultancy Report 12

PLEASE NOTE:

  • * It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed two other subjects.
  • ^ It is recommended that this subject should only be taken once students have successfully completed three other subjects.
  • Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

 

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.