Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 117404 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is not accredited and does not lead to teacher registration |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree or Completion of an AQF level 8 honours degree in any discipline from this or another university; or Completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in a cognate* discipline from this or another university; or An AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a non cognate discipline with a minimum 4 years experience working in education management, leadership or supervisory position;or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Arts, Society and Education as equivalent to the above. *Cognate disciplines: Business, Management, Human Resource Management, Education, Curriculum studies Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF level 8 qualification from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø within the previous two years. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education - Master of Business Administration, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø graduates will be able to:
Learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for Masters level coursework programs. |
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Education - Master of Business Administration. |
Reasonable adjustments | All ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
LB5202:03 Marketing Essentials
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers
LB5236:03 International Political Economy or LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment
OPTIONS
Select an Education major from Table A
or
Select 12 credit points of specified ED level 5 subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of subjects specified in List 2
List 1
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5883:03 Leading Education in Global Contexts
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
List 2
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance
LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
LB5240:03 Cross-Cultural Leadership
LB5241:03 Leadership Futures
TABLE A (Majors)
Type of major | Optional, Single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Brisbane |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Brisbane | Internal or mixed-mode attendance *Students will be advised of face-to-face dates by ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø Brisbane Campus. |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points Except where a student transfers from one ·¬ÇÑÉçÇø award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Credit should not be granted for subjects completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment for the award for which credit is being sought. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF EDUCATION – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
Approved abbreviation | MEd-MBA |
This is a joint degree | Yes |
Inclusion of majors on | Not applicable |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion and have successfully completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects may be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Education or the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |