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In a nutshell
Offering a comprehensive overview of the knowledge, skills and applications necessary to thrive in leadership and management positions in the contemporary business environment, the AIM Business School MBA+ program equips you with the skills for success.
Comprised of a total of 12 units, nine core units cover material from the Graduate Diploma in Management and Graduate Certificate in Management. You’ll study a capstone unit as part of the MBA+ including selecting three electives of your choice. Choose from a broad range of topics, tailor your electives to subject areas such as Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management or Consultancy, or alternatively, select a single 3-unit project option to tailor your qualification to the areas of business that you are interested in.
Elective options offered in the course may include Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership, Human Resource Management, International Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Contract Law or Managing a Project-Based Organisation.
Offered via flexible online or a blend of on-campus and online study through AIM Business School, the course is self-paced, allowing you to complete each stage on your own schedule. The course can be completed in just 1 year or 2 years part-time, with the ability to attain the Graduate Certificate in Management in as little as 8 months part-time.
The MBA+ Gold Card, studying with AIM gives you the added benefits of
- AIM Coaches – your coach will help you map your study plan, and recommend short courses to help you achieve your career goals.
- Short Courses – you will have access to over 100 short courses, delivered both online and at AIM campuses, to help enhance your professional growth.
- AIM Lounges – you will have access to workspaces around Australia where you can work, network and collaborate.
In order to help as many Australians as we can achieve the unique outcomes of our MBA, and as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM has created the Australian Leaders Scholarship to help people upskill and emerge from this crisis as even stronger managers and leaders.
This scholarship fund provides $500 towards each unit studied and is available for new students who begin study in the AIM Business School MBA program in the upcoming June, July, and September intakes.
To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the existing entry criteria plus one additional year of management experience. They must also be able to demonstrate current or future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples of this impact include, but are not limited to:
- Reduction in work hours, salary, or earning potential
- Loss of employment
- Negative impact on business turnover
- Increased uncertainty within the industry in which you work
What you’ll need
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant management experience; OR
- Completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma and three (3) years’ management experience; OR
- No formal tertiary qualification but five years’ (5) relevant management experience.
Subject summary
In this management course, the units you’ll study include:
CORE UNITS
9 core units:
- Leading, Managing and Developing People
- Managing Financial Resources
- Marketing for Managers
- Managing Operational Improvement
- Managing, Developing and Implementing Strategy
- Economics for Managers
- Business Decision Making and Analysis
- Business Research Methods
- Corporate Strategy and Responsibility (Capstone Unit)
ELECTIVE UNITS
Plus 3 elective units from the below:
- Human Resource Management
- Managing a Project Based Organisation
- Contract Law for Managers
- Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership
- Entrepreneurship
- Managing Consultancy Practice
- International Business
- Business Project (10,000 words)
- Strategic Organisational change
- Leading for Innovation and Sustainability
- Workplace Project (9,000 words)
OR 1 elective 3-unit project option:
- Strategic Business Project (20,000-30,000 words) 3 units
Alternatively, students can select one of our pre-selected study streams through our MBA-Focus initiative in Human Resource Management, Change Management, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy.
Focus your area of study in Human Resources Management by selecting
- Human Resource Management
- Business Project (10,000 words)
- Strategic Organisational change
Focus your area of study in Change Management by selecting
- Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership
- Business Project (10,000 words)
- Strategic Organisational change
Focus your area of study in Consultancy by selecting
- Managing Consultancy Practice
- Business Project (10,000 words)
- Strategic Organisational change
Focus your area of study in Entrepreneurship by selecting
- Entrepreneurship
- Leading for Innovation and Sustainability
- Business Project (10,000 words)
Why AIM Business School?
AIM Business School offers an accredited, nationally recognised MBA program built for the working professional. Students can build towards an MBA by completing their MBA in three simple stages - Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Diploma in Management and Master of Business Administration. Each qualification is delivered with a unique blend of practical and theoretical elements focusing on workplace assessments that are directly applicable in your role – and no exams. Students are able to focus on completing assessments that reflect current industry practices through real-world learning. With the choice to study online or a blend of on-campus and online options, AIM Business School puts flexibility first allowing students to maintain a work-life balance while building toward their future career goal.
Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (ABN 40 009 668 553); RTO code 0049 (AIMET); Ground floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, an approved FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP provider. AIMET is a registered Higher Education Provider listed on the national register. AIMET uses the brand name AIM with permission from the Australian Institute of Management (ABN 56 004 525 017).
AIM Business School prides itself on delivering holistic, comprehensive qualifications while ensuring that students feel supported every step of the way. The online virtual campus, myABS, is integrated with various chat functions and allows you to share ideas and collaborate with your peers. Tap into myABS learning support functions to access your units, access online tutoring support and after hours support, and review and submit assessments.
Campus locations
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations:
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