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FUTURE FOCUSED NEW THINKING FLINDERS.EDU.AU/MBA ONLINE > FLEXIBLE > ON CAMPUS (CBD) PROFESSOR PHYLLIS AN MBA THAT’S THARENOU MADE FOR YOU. VICE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DEAN, AN MBA FROM COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, FLINDERS GIVES YOU GOVERNMENT AND LAW THE OPPORTUNITY “On behalf of my colleagues, I take TO TAKE YOUR CAREER WELCOME FLEXIBLE STUDY MODES GRADUATE CERTIFICATE GRADUATE DIPLOMA great pleasure in inviting you to study TO THE NEXT LEVEL. As a mid-career manager and professional, Most topics are available in internal mode IN BUSINESS IN BUSINESS the Master of Business Administration you’ll gain the skills needed to advance (face-to-face), with many also available ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION at Flinders Business, where ‘good WITH SMALLER CLASS your management career, while graduates online. Depending on your chosen business is personal’. Our vision The Graduate Certificate in Business The Graduate Diploma in Business with significant work experience will topics you can complete the Graduate is to provide high-quality, industry Administration provides you with business Administration builds on what is learned SIZES YOU’LL SEE be prepared for a wide range of senior Certificate, Graduate Diploma and relevant business administration knowledge and skills in a range of areas, in the Graduate Certificate, and aims to management roles. Relevant to all Masters completely online or mix it up with education and research, within a BIG RESULTS. OUR fostering an attitude that will ready you for provide you with a sound understanding sectors including business, government, online and face-to-face classes that fit your friendly and supportive environment. a rewarding management career. You’ll of the impact of global economic, social, public entities and not-for-profit work, study and social life. Selected face- We are committed to developing CONVENIENT CITY learn the context in which organisations environmental and ethical conditions and organisations, our MBA program provides to-face topics are also offered in intensive industry relevant links both locally and operate and the factors that impact their practices in an organisational context. CAMPUS AND ONLINE a comprehensive foundation covering mode for added convenience. Our small internationally, and to sustainable, operations and viability. Consisting of four the core business and management class sizes make it easy to access your socially responsible practice. We look core topics, the Graduate Certificate in Credit is available for those who have STUDY OPTIONS disciplines and a range of electives. lecturers and tutors while getting to know forward to welcoming you as a member Business Administration makes successful already undertaken the Graduate Certificate, your fellow students, while our online of Flinders Business and I hope as you PROVIDE THE IDEAL students eligible for credit of four topics otherwise these topics are included in You’ll study proven business-related content gives you access to interactive study with us, you’ll make the most of the towards the Graduate Diploma in Business your Graduate Diploma study program. theories and frameworks, learning to apply activities, online group discussion and a abundant opportunities that are yours as ENVIRONMENT FOR Administration or the Master of Business The course consists of eight topics your acquired knowledge to real business capstone strategic business project. a postgraduate business administration Administration. comprising of at least six core topics and AN IMMERSIVE, issues. With our small class sizes, highly student at Flinders University.” up to two elective topics. Students who supportive staff and flexible study modes, have completed the Graduate Diploma in INTERACTIVE AND you’ll maximise your learning experience. MBA PATHWAYS Business Administration are eligible for credit for eight topics towards the Master PERSONALISED The Flinders MBA program consists of Get a head-start on your MBA by earning of Business Administration. LEARNING EXPERIENCE. twelve topics, nine core topics and three your Graduate Certificate or Graduate electives. The MBA with specialisation Diploma in Business Administration at consists of nine core topics and three Flinders then articulating into the MBA specialisation topics. There’s also the when you’re ready. FLINDERS MBA: 12 UNITS option to fast-track your study and complete the fully online MBA in just Master of Business Graduate Certificate Graduate Diploma Administration 11 months. The MBA (Health) allows you to study four subjects in Health Administration taught by industry experts. 4 Units 8 Units 12 Units DR EZAZ AHMED MBA DIRECTOR, FLINDERS BUSINESS

“Welcome to Flinders Business. Studying an MBA program will increase your exposure to real-world principles, introduce you to partnerships and collaborations with industry and INTERNAL TOPIC INTERNAL EXTERNAL government and provide links to INTENSIVE innovative and engaged organisations. AN MBA FOR ANY CAREER A HEALTHY ACCREDITATION Accounting for Managers • • Practical application of theory will Whatever career you’re aiming for, our COMBINATION The MBA/Master of Health Administration Financial Management • • expand your business network, MBA covers the core business and and the MBA (Health) are both accredited Strategic Marketing • • progress your thinking and prepare Combine the MBA with the Master of management disciplines with the option by the Australasian College of Health you for a dynamic career locally or Health Administration to develop solid Sustainability and Ethics in Management • • to pursue a specialisation in your chosen Services Management (ACHSM), Australia. internationally. With an emphasis health service management skills and Economics for Business • • profession. Students in the Graduate on flexible delivery, the availability of business knowledge, at the same time Global Business Context: An Asia Pacific Focus • • Diploma in Business Administration can part-time, online and intensive options gaining the skills required to support Managing People • • also select up to two elective topics from enables you to tailor study around ethical and global management of health YOUR CAREER the specialisation topics. Business Research Methods and Project your work and life commitments. We and aged care organisations. These can • DEVELOPMENT IN FOCUS [MBA only] understand you may have questions include private sector, not-for-profit and Get the edge by studying business Strategic Business Project [MBA only] • about the MBA course itself or how public organisations. Through experiential With a special focus on career administration at Flinders, aligning your Strategic Management [MBA only] • • to get back in to study after time in the learning techniques you will explore development, you will attend workshops career objectives with one of the following Leadership: Theory, Practice and Experience • • workforce, as MBA Program Director advanced issues in management, develop led by industry specialists where specialisations: I am available to answer any questions the knowledge and skills you need to you can extend your networking and International Business Finance and Banking • • that you may have. I look forward to conduct independent industry and communication skills, consider your Supply Chain and Operations • • • Finance provides you with the tools working with you.” discipline related management projects career options, boost your employability Data Analysis for Decision Making • • for decision-making and analysis and/or research, and relate your learning to and focus on taking the next important Project Management • • that are critical to the success of MBA Director Dr Ezaz Ahmed is an your individual organisational experience. step in your career. any business. Finance graduates Industry Project • • award-winning academic leader in are eligible for membership of Industry Placement • • business education. He has been the Financial Services Institute of International Project • • chosen to chair several prestigious Australasia (FINSIA). International Placement • • academic advisory panels, discipline streams in higher education and • Health will tailor your business International Study Tour • administration studies to leadership professional institutions. Dr Ahmed’s Negotiation Skills • roles in the health and aged care research interests and specialisations sectors. With these specialised are in areas of Human Resource skills and knowledge, you’ll become Management (HRM). an effective and credible leader in this highly professionalised, complex service-oriented industry. “I WAS ABLE TO FLINDERS BUSINESS RESEARCH ENGAGE WITH THE RESEARCHERS AT FLINDERS ARE COMMITTED TO SOLVING REAL-WORLD PROBLEMS AND SHARING THEIR PROFESSORS AND INSIGHTS AND EXPERIENCE WITH STUDENTS THROUGH OUR MBA WORKSHOPS. HEAR FROM OUR STUDENTS LECTURERS AROUND REAL-WORLD In collaboration with international research teams, Flinders researchers shape policy and inform innovation. These are three examples of our researchers teaching in the MBA. As Vice-President of the International Society of Vietnam Economists, Dr Thanh Le is working on improving BUSINESS PROBLEMS.” resource management. Dr Lara Stocchi collaborates with a team of researchers in the UK on analysis of brand management. And working with - HUJJAT NADARAJAH colleagues in the US, Dr Ashok Manoharan is exploring ways that diverse workforces contribute to the hospitality industry.

AMY ORANGE HUJJAT NADARAJAH CHRIS MILLS DR THANH LE DR LARA STOCCHI DR ASHOK MANOHARAN MASTER OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS MASTER OF BUSINESS SENIOR LECTURER IN SENIOR LECTURER IN ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION ECONOMICS MARKETING LECTURER IN STRATEGIC (ONLINE) MANAGEMENT FOUNDER, HARVEST CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, Dr Thanh Le joined Flinders Business Prior to joining Flinders Business, Dr Lara FAIR & EXECUTIVE TAUNG THU GYI, GASTROENTEROLOGY in 2016 from the School of Economics Stocchi held positions at Loughborough With a PhD in Management, an MBA and at The University of . University (UK), Nottingham University extensive experience in service industries MANAGER COMMUNITY MYANMAR REGISTRAR, His research focuses on why some (UK), Università Carlo Cattaneo LIUC and the hospitality sector, Dr Ashok resource-rich countries remain poor, (Italy) and the University of South SERVICES, CARERS SA “Studying my MBA at Flinders, AUSTIN HEALTH Manoharan provides insights into what and examines the impact of over-reliance Australia. An expert in consumer I was able to finish the degree in one makes some workplaces more successful “Studying an MBA provided me with “I had a wonderful experience at on exploitation of natural resources to behaviour, her recent research has year, which is unusual for most MBA than others. His research suggests that a broad range of skills and knowledge, Flinders studying Medicine, so fuel economic growth. explored the value consumers place on programs. At Flinders, I was able having culturally diverse staff holds the giving me the confidence and cultural completing my MBA there was the independently produced apps compared to engage with the professors and key to making a difference. perspectives that have helped me logical choice. The flexible online As Vice-President of the International with those produced by major brands. become an innovative business leader lecturers around real-world business study options and intensive pace Society of Vietnam Economists, Involving surveys of more than 100 hotels in my community. As a Founder of a problems, learning from case studies allowed me to complete the full-time Dr Le has helped raise awareness “When an app isn’t linked to a major across Australia, Dr Manoharan’s research social enterprise, flexible study options both locally and overseas. degree while maintaining a busy around the importance of sound brand and offers something unique, e.g. found hotels with culturally diverse allowed me to successfully balance I made a lot of connections with other professional life. Flinders MBA has economic policy both in Vietnam and a new game, or additional functionality workforces are often the most successful. study with a busy full-time job and put international students and gained broadened my knowledge of both other countries including Australia. for your phone – it holds more value for Such diversity gives rise to many my learnings into immediate practice. valuable mentoring from the teaching leadership and business skills, consumers.” said Dr Stocchi. Studying advantages including the ability of staff My Flinders MBA has opened career staff. I am confident these friendships adding a new skill set to my medical Dr Le argues that a strong innovative the behaviour of consumers using to communicate with foreign guests in doors, created networks and provided will continue which may help further career, and allowing me to make a sector along with technological the apps of major brands, Dr Stocchi their own language and offer wide ranging a solid foundation on which I can build my own business career after Flinders.” greater contribution to health care improvements are key factors to a found organisations providing an app perspectives on how the establishments my own scalable business as a social beyond the traditional clinician role.” country’s economic growth. This has without charge could use it to open up they work for can be improved. entrepreneur.” significant implications for policy in additional channels of communication. developed and developing countries. For example, if a supermarket chain or Says Dr Manoharan, “My research shows Dr Le’s research contributes to cinema created an app to sell their goods how hotels can become successful based international economic policy and services, consumers would be more on the effective management of a culturally development – providing insights likely to download and use the app if it diverse workforce.” relevant not only to Vietnam, but to was provided for free. “We expect this resource-reliant countries like Australia information will be useful to developers and to developing countries looking to and provide a strategic framework for app strengthen their economic resilience. pricing in future,” Dr Stocchi said.

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