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JCU Master of Business

Administration Global
100% Online
Gain a real edge to become a dynamic leader in business

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Contents

Bigger thinking leads to bigger opportunities 3

Why study our MBA Global? 4

Course overview 6

Course structure 8

Subject descriptions 9

The online student experience 13

Why study at JCU? 15

How to apply 16

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Bigger thinking leads
to bigger opportunities
The interconnectedness of today’s economy
means that all businesses need to think globally, even
if they only act locally. This increasingly complex
and interconnected global marketplace presents
challenges and opportunities for all business leaders.

Whether it’s the US-China trade relationship


impacting trade, a natural disaster that’s shut-
down half a country, or a leadership model that’s
proven to be successful for tech startups in India
- understanding the opportunities they present to
your business context is essential. Knowing how
to use data to support strategies to leverage these
opportunities, and having strong leadership and
management skills to lead through the uncertainty, is
what will give you the real edge.

The speed of change, fuelled by remarkable advances


in data and technology, continues to disrupt markets
across the world. Advances in technology are giving
businesses a greater ability to measure effectiveness
better. When combined with a more holistic view of
business, smart professionals can gain a competitive
advantage by combining these deeper insights with
relevant strategic frameworks, and contemporary
leadership and management skills.

Being able to see the bigger picture, and see bigger


opportunities in the data, gives you a genuine
advantage in a rapidly-evolving world and gives you
the confidence and capacity to make bigger plans for
your business and your career.

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Why study the JCU MBA Global?
The impact of globalisation, the speed of change made possible by new technology, and the
depth of insight available through increased access to data, is changing the way we
do business.

The MBA Global at JCU has been designed to respond to these advances to give you the tools
needed to gain a competitive advantage in this globalised world.

The course offers a unique combination of big-picture thinking (which gives you a deeper
understanding of the shifting business landscape), data-driven decision making (offering
more data-specific subjects than traditional MBAs, combining stronger data management
and analytical skills), and leadership & management (supporting you to continue to lead
through uncertainty).

Learn how to tackle complex business problems with strategic action and a global
perspective. Use data to identify drivers for business sustainability and competitive
advantage.

You will exemplify vanguard leadership, equipped with the systems awareness and business
acumen needed to lead your organisation into the future.

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The MBA Global will help you become an effective, strategic leader by
developing your skills in the following disciplines:

Understand the impact of


globalisation on markets
Understand global trends and market dynamics.
Be able to consider the larger picture when making
strategic decisions.

Make more effective


data-driven decisions
Understand the principles of data management and
digital technology. Build advanced analytical skills
to make better data-driven decisions.

Organisational Leadership
and Management
Apply a range of methods, techniques and tools to
plan and conduct ethical business governance and
lead in a variety of business contexts.

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Course overview

Two years, 12 subjects in total


Duration Complete up to six subjects per year.

AU$3,188 per subject


Fees The total cost of the course is AU$38,256. Fees are
subject to change in 2019.
FEE-HELP is available to eligible students. Learn more.

Enrol in January, March, May, July,


Study periods September or October
First intake in October 2018.

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Completion of a Bachelor degree in a cognate
discipline and two (2) years’ business experience; or

Completion of an Honours degree or postgraduate


studies in any discipline and two (2) years’ business
experience; or

Four (4) years’ business experience in a managerial


Entry criteria* role* to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator; or

Other qualifications or practical experience recognised


by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance
as equivalent to the above.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must


meet the English language proficiency requirements of
Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

The duration of your course is dependent on your


Recognition of previous education levels and your work experience. This
Prior Learning could reduce the number of subjects you study to gain
(RPL) your Master’s degree. Speak with an Enrolment Advisor to
discuss your options.

* Applicants must have a minimum of four years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or
supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will
have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics,
communication and people management, supported by a detailed CV and proof of work experience (e.g. a letter from an employer detailing
the position and job description).

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Course Structure
To complete the JCU MBA Global, you will study 12 subjects in total. Each subject runs for eight
weeks, including an enrolment week, with six enrolment periods per year. The course includes the
two nested qualifications of a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (four subjects) and a
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (eight subjects) which can act as either entry to or exit
from the Master’s degree (twelve subjects).

The Graduate Certificate comprises of these four set subjects:


Data Analysis and Decision Modelling
Corporate Finance
Management and Leadership Skills
Corporate Strategy

The Graduate Diploma comprises any additional four subjects and the Masters
comprises all of the additional subjects:
Multinational Corporations and International Markets
Marketing Strategy, Analytics and Development
Information Management and Analytics Technology
Data Information: Management, Security, Privacy and Ethics
Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship
Business Innovation and Technology Management
Business Consulting
Integrated Global Capstone Project

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Global Perspective and Strategy

Subject descriptions
Multinational Corporations and Corporate Strategy
International Markets
Understand how companies create value through
Multinational Corporations (MNCs) are, beyond the acquisition of a successful and competitive
a doubt, among the most powerful global business portfolio. You will learn how to identify
forces, maintaining footholds and assets across opportunities and synergies to improve a
international boundaries – and in some cases, business’ corporate strategy as well as recognise
annual revenue exceeding the GDPs of small the strategic implications of both regional/
nations. This subject will familiarise you with global rationalisation and local responsiveness in
the organisational structures of MNCs, the global strategy. The major topics covered in this
local-regional-global nexus of MNC operations subject include diversification, vertical integration,
environments, and crucial aspects of social- restructuring, synergy, alliance strategy and
corporate responsibility. global strategy.

Marketing Strategy, Analytics and Corporate Finance


Development
Develop a framework for financing and managing
This subject provides a strategic perspective of business resources. Examine crucial decisions,
technology and innovation management and its such as capital project evaluation and capital
impact on a company’s competitive positioning. structure, while exploring the foundational
You will examine tools and techniques that concepts of risk and return, and the time value of
help leaders understand emerging trends, money in different contexts. In this subject, there
opportunities/threats to prevailing business is an emphasis on combining theory with practical
models, and actively participant in the innovation applications to reflect on recent developments in
process. Furthermore, you will explore how finance from a local and international perspective.
organisations design and implement creative Specific knowledge areas include discounted cash
responses to the marketplace. flow valuation, modern portfolio theory, the cost
of capital, dividend policy and options.

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Data-driven Decision Making

Data Analysis and Information Management and


Decision Modelling Analytics Technology
Data is often meaningless until analysed for As technology enables the creation and
trends, patterns and relationships. This subject capture of ever-increasing amounts of data and
is designed to provide integrated knowledge for information, effective management and efficient
understanding and managing data information analysis is becoming a significant challenge. This
resources, building basic business intelligent subject examines the technologies, information
system, interpreting business statistics, and and analytics that are important for effective
developing practical decision models. It will equip management and control of contemporary
you with decision-making tools and illustrate their businesses. You will learn how businesses can
applications. Acting on information to develop leverage off this information, turn it into strategic
solutions and support decision-making is a key insight and gain a real competitive advantage in
skill in today’s changing business landscape. global markets.

Data Information: Management,


Security, Privacy and Ethics
Discover the varied spectrum of concepts and
techniques related to data and information
management. Core areas of study in this subject
include data sources, data measurement, data
storage, advanced data querying, notions of data
integrity, sharing, security, ethics and privacy in
data management and analysis.

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Organisational Leadership and Management

Management and Leadership Skills Business Innovation and Technology


Management
Explore concepts and theories from sociology,
psychology and organisational science. This This subject provides a strategic perspective of
subject focuses on surveying core skills and technology and innovation management and its
setting yourself up for continuous self- impact on a company’s competitive positioning.
development and learning. As you reflect on You will examine tools and techniques that
your own style and strengths – and those of help leaders understand emerging trends,
others – you will improve your leadership and opportunities/threats to prevailing business
management skills, particularly those skills models, and actively participant in the innovation
that ensure you are able to cope with today’s process. Furthermore, you will explore how
increasingly dynamic and complex global organisations design and implement creative
business environment. responses to the marketplace.

Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship Business Consulting


Discover the diversity of capital forms and Gain immediately usable tools for any problem-
seed funding available to entrepreneurs, crucial solving situation in a team environment. You
to positive business project outcomes and will focus on core consulting ‘TAP’ training skills
deliverability to stakeholders. You will learn (teamwork, analysis, and presentations) as well
how to analyse long-term and short-term risks as examine the ‘TEAM FOCUS’ framework, which
of engaging with venture capital as well as the covers the following aspects of team problem
management of ambiguity. You will also gain solving – Talk, Evaluate, Assist, Motivate, Frame,
insights into network relationships with these Organise, Collect, Understand and Synthesise.
highly salient and expanding forms of funding You will also cover a few of the most critical,
though analysis of local and international high-level functional frameworks used by top
case studies. consulting firms.

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Integrated Global Capstone Project

Integrated Global Capstone Project


Gain exposure to general concepts and tools to manage a broad range of business
projects. While every business project has its unique features, in many ways projects
across organisations are quite similar. It is these commonalities that permit us to explore
management concepts more broadly. This subject will build basic qualitative and
quantitative skills that you can apply throughout your career. Examine a range of contexts
to help you prepare to effectively take part in and lead projects.

You can choose to participate in a one week, face-to-face intensive class at JCU’s Singapore
campus, Orpheus Island or the Daintree Rainforest near Cairns, Australia. Experience
in-depth personal and organisational leadership coaching through interactive, action-
based curriculum and simulations. This face-to-face leadership experience counts towards
assessment or major project in your capstone subjects.

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The online student experience
When you study at JCU Online, gaining a postgraduate
qualification is achievable and rewarding.

Customised course delivery


Our online courses are designed with you – the student – in mind. LearnJCU is an
interactive online environment where you can actively engage with coursework,
assessment and resources.

In addition to an orientation week, each subject is delivered in weekly modules across a


seven-week period, using a range of proven online learning techniques that enrich the
student experience. You will communicate via emails and discussion boards, and participate
in live video conferencing and webinars using Collaborate Ultra. Test your knowledge in
weekly quizzes, watch screencast tutorials and reflect on your learning experience and
achievements with PebblePad.

Live chat sessions also encourage you to discuss a topic, ask for help, collaborate and get the
information and support you need from peers and tutors – when and where it suits you.

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Dedicated, student
support network
The opportunity to connect with academics and
fellow students – regardless of location – means
you’ll build a professional network without
having to leave your home or office.

Benefit from the individualised support provided by a Student Success


Advisor throughout your course. Your Student Success Advisor is there for you
from your first day as a student and can assist with non-academic advice, whether
that’s finding the right resources or keeping you motivated throughout your studies.
The Studiosity app is another handy way you can ask questions, take photos or be
notified of important files to download, wherever you are.

Your academics and tutors are accessible throughout each subject. Class sizes are
limited to 25 students, so they can provide regular and timely feedback on weekly
content and assessments.

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Why study at JCU?
When you graduate from JCU, you’ll join
a long line of graduates already achieving
career success in Australia
and beyond.

Our graduates go on to make a positive mark


globally as well as in their local communities,
achieving professional success through further
education.

Qualify from a world-class Learn from exceptional teaching staff


university
JCU’s highly respected teaching staff have
Our consistent ranking among the world’s top years of experience in research, academia,
universities guarantees that a degree from JCU and importantly – industry. This approach
will help your CV shine. JCU is ranked in the top boosts your skills in real-world situations. In
2% of the world’s universities, according to the a fast-paced globalised economy, you can
Academic Ranking of World Universities. be confident JCU’s teaching staff have their
fingers firmly on the pulse.
We were ranked number one for graduate
employer satisfaction in the Australian Qualify-as-you-go study options
Government’s 2017 Employer Satisfaction
Build towards your Master’s with flexible entry
Survey. JCU has also received 5-Stars for job
points and nested qualifications. They act as
success in the Good Universities Guide for the
milestones, where you ‘qualify-as-you-go’. For
past six years running.
example, when you successfully complete four
subjects, you’ll gain a Graduate Certificate of
Business Administration Global. From there,
you can continue onto your Graduate Diploma
of Business Administration Global after
completing another four subjects, and finish
off another four subjects to graduate with a
Master’s degree.

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How to apply
Why wait to start building your brighter future?

Applying to undertake a MBA Global with JCU Online is a simple, three-step process.

Step 1: Call or email us


1300 535 919

learn@online.jcu.edu.au

Call us or send us an email to speak to a


dedicated Enrolment Advisor who will:

Discuss your career goals and if this


degree is the right choice for you

Assist you with questions about fees,


subject selection and learning outcomes

Help ensure your enrolment experience


is a smooth one.

Our team of Enrolment Advisors are available to chat at the


following times:

Monday and Tuesday: 8am – 6pm (AEST)

Wednesday and Thursday: 8am – 7pm (AEST)

Friday: 8am – 5pm (AEST)

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Step 2: Gather your documents
Transcripts and certificates
Documents to confirm any past studies

Advanced standing documents


(if applicable)
Your CV, including details of relevant
work history and any contact details for
previous employers

Proof of English language skills


(if applicable)
If you have completed Year 12 in
Australia, that’s usually all the evidence
you need.

Step 3: Apply online


Once you’ve completed Steps 1 and
2, you’re ready to apply online using
our straightforward process.

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