- Intensive delivery meets the needs of the busy executive
- Enhance your qualifications to prepare for senior management roles
- Seize the opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders
Program summary
Program title: Executive Master of Business Administration
Award abbreviation: EMBA
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus (intensive)
Duration: 2 years
Commence: Starts in Semester 1 for the first year of study and continues each month until December. After a short break at the end of the year, the EMBA re-commences in Semester 1. There is only one intake each year.
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 24
USC program code: BU791
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa
As a busy executive, you can upgrade your qualifications via intensive weekend classes.
The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) allows you to advance your knowledge in a unique format where students progress through the program with the same group of peers. The program focuses on managers who are capable of intensive and focused study, but are time-poor. Only EMBA students with significant work experience attend the classes, with delivery through intensive weekend workshops once a month for two years.
The EMBA is a professionally oriented program of study that develops your understanding and problem-solving ability in business and management issues relevant to both public and private sector organisations. You have the opportunity to enhance your strategic thinking, leadership skills and competencies, in areas such as marketing, accounting, financial management and economics. The EMBA integrates skills across key business areas, and involves reflection and learning from real examples of business strategy and its implementation
The EMBA gives you an opportunity to network with peers and industry leaders, and enables you to develop business and industry contacts. Working with a cohort lays the foundations for a powerful learning environment, and the program uses computer-based simulations and problem-solving activities to challenge skills, attitudes and beliefs. Teaching staff are from both USC and external organisations.
To be considered for admission, you must have at least five years senior managerial work experience and attend an interview.
Program delivery mode
The EMBA is delivered on campus at USC on one weekend each month across approximately 22 months. For the assigned weekends students will need to be available to attend classes as follows:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Friday | 11am–6pm |
| Saturday | 8am–6pm |
| Sunday | 8am–3pm |
The EMBA program commences in Semester 1 for the first year of study, and continue each month until December. After a short break at the end of the year, the program will re-commence in Semester 1.
Each weekend of delivery combines two or three courses so that delivery of a single course is not concentrated in one weekend. In addition, exams are conducted progressively throughout the scheduled weekends, not at a separate time. Due to this intensive delivery mode you are able to gain a real sense of achievement and progress.
Scholarships
Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees.
The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.
For more information visit Student scholarships for Business masters programs.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Program Leader
Dr Jane Craig
Tel: +61 7 5430 2865
Email: JCraig1@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
- have a prior degree #, and
- have at least five years senior managerial work experience, and
- attend an interview.
# In the absence of an undergraduate degree the Faculty will consider evidence of the applicant’s ability to study at a graduate level. This may include:
- partial completion of an undergraduate degree with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7-point scale) or equivalent
- other post secondary qualifications
In some cases it may require the candidate to complete the Business Select Entrance Test for Business Schools or the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT).
Advanced standing
Students with an undergraduate degree
No advanced standing will be granted to students with an undergraduate qualification.
Students with postgraduate qualifications
Students who have completed postgraduate courses elsewhere may apply for advanced standing up to a maximum of 50 percent for the Master of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. The content of the courses would need to overlap the University of the Sunshine Coast course content by at least 75 percent.
Intakes – when to apply
There will be only one intake at the commencement of each year. Prospective candidates should apply by no later than 30 January.
Study Plan
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete a minimum of 24 courses including all required courses listed below.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Required courses: (16)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMB751 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
| EMB752 Issues in Auditing Practice | |||
| EMB753 Communication Theory and Practice | |||
| EMB754 Introduction to Creative Writing | |||
| EMB755 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics | |||
| EMB756 Introduction to Journalism | |||
| EMB757 Introduction to Creative Advertising | |||
| EMB758 Editing for the Communications Professional | |||
| EMB759 Computer-Assisted Reporting | |||
| EMB760 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
| EMB761 Media and Community Relations | |||
| EMB762 Advertising Campaigns | |||
| EMB763 Advertising: Copy and Image | |||
| EMB764 News Rounds | |||
| EMB765 The Writer and the Law | |||
| EMB766 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality |
Elective courses: (8)
Select 8 courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMB767 Communication Campaign Planning | |||
| EMB768 News Writing: Print and Broadcast | |||
| EMB769 Online Journalism | |||
| EMB770 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero | |||
| EMB771 Digital Photojournalism and Feature Writing | |||
| EMB772 Public Relations Events Project | |||
| EMB773 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults | |||
| EMB774 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book | |||
| EMB775 Creative Advertising | |||
| EMB776 Advanced News Reporting | |||
| EMB777 International Communication | |||
| EMB781 Research into Journalism | |||
| MBA728 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas | |||
| MBA729 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics | |||
| MBA730 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns |
^ Subject to approval. Management Project A, B and C are not open for student enrolment. These courses are for students who are given substitutes upon entry and require the Faculty’s approval.
TOTAL UNITS 144