Master of Management (Advanced)

Students must pass and achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted, and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the MMIB8006 Master's Thesis to remain enrolled in the Master of Management (Advanced). Furthermore, only once these conditions are met, will students be given permission to enrol in the research methods training courses (i.e. MGMT8006, MGMT8018, MGMT8019) and the research thesis course (MMIB8006).

If the total number of units attempted exceeds 48 in the same teaching period in which the 48th unit is attempted, exactly 48 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from other courses in descending order of marks.

Students who do not achieve a minimum of 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted OR do not have the approval of an identified supervisor for the MMIB8006 Master's Thesis, will be transferred to the Master of Management or another program as appropriate.

36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:

MGMT7250 - Evidence-Based Management (6 units)

MGMT8006 - Management Research Methods (6 units)

MMIB8006 - Master's Thesis (Business Studies) (24 units)

6 units from completion of one of the following courses:

MGMT8018 - Qualitative Research Methods (6 units)

MGMT8019 - Quantitative Research Methods in Management (6 units)

Either:

6 units from completion of the following course:

BUSI7280 - Managing in a Global Context (6 units)

24 units from completion of one specialisation from the following list:

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

International Business

Leadership

Management Essentials

Or:

6 units from completion of the following course:

MKTG7260 - Marketing and Stakeholder Communications (6 units)

24 units from completion of one specialisation from the following list:

Marketing

Or:

6 units from completion of the following course:

MGMT7020 - Technology and Project Management (6 units)

24 units from completion of one specialisation from the following list:

Business Information Systems

Digital Transformation

Project Management

24 units from completion of 6000-, 7000- and 8000-level courses offered by ANU

Students must pass and achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the MMIB8006 Master's Thesis to remain enrolled in the Master of Management (Advanced).

Students who do not achieve a minimum of 70% weighted average mark in the first 48 units attempted and do not have the approval of an identified supervisor for the MMIB8006 Master's Thesis, will be transferred to the Master of Management or other program as appropriate.

Master Research

Students are required to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and a piece of scholarship through the research training coursework (MGMT8006, MGMT8018 and/or MGMT8019) that culminates in an independent piece of original work as a 24u thesis.

Master Research Training

Students are required to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and a piece of scholarship through the research training coursework (MGMT8006, MGMT8018, MGMT8019 and/or ) that culminates in an independent piece of original work as a 24u thesis.

Capstone Courses

[MMIB8006,

field of study capstones are built into specialisations

]

Specialisations

Digital Transformation

Admission Requirements

Applicants must present one of the following:

A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0
A Bachelor (Honours) degree or international equivalent with minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0 or 2A Honours
A Masters degree or international equivalent in a cognate discipline with minimum GPA of 6.0/7.0
48 units of postgraduate courses in a cognate discipline with a minimum GPA of 6.0/7

The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.

Ranking and English Language Proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:

a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency

Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.

Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support

Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.

Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.

Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.

ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications.

Application for course credit: Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.

Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.

Cognate Disciplines

For the purposes of admission ‘cognate’ is to be defined as any of the following Fields of Education:

010103 Statistics

02 Information Technology

03 Engineering and Related Technologies

08 Management and Commerce

0901 Political Science and Policy Studies

090301 Sociology

0907 Behavioural Science

0909 Law

0919 Economics and Econometrics

For more information, please refer to Fields of Education or contact the ANU College of Business & Economics.

Annual indicative fee for domestic students: $37,520.00

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $48,035.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Fee Information

All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)

The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.

For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Program enrolments as of Semester 2, 2023 onwards, have been paused until further notice.

Year 1 of the Master of Management (Advanced) program equips graduates and professionals from any discipline to become evidence-based decision-makers, innovative problem solvers, responsible social citizens, and future leaders. Year 2 builds on those studies with compulsory research methodology courses, complementary elective courses, and the completion of a research thesis.

The MoM (Advanced) program provides specialised knowledge and skills in one or more specialisation areas chosen from:

Industry placements via the CBE Internship courses are also available.

Research School of Management graduates complete their studies having demonstrated attributes of:

Evidence-based thought leaders
Innovators and pioneers
Collaborative problem solvers
Responsive and resilient professionals
Effective communicators
Internationally informed managers
Ethical and responsible decision-makers
Professionals with technical business competencies
Responsible decision-makers

Furthermore, Master of Management (Advanced) program students complete their studies having demonstrated the following additional attributes:

Knowledge and critical understanding of research design and methods in the field of management
Knowledge to develop a research proposal and research plan
Capacity to perform high-level independent research
Exhibit in-depth knowledge of their chosen research topic

Career Options

ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.

We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.

Employment Opportunities

Managers in the private or public sectors challenged by the complexity of modern organisations
Entrepreneurs from a range of industries
Professionals from diverse backgrounds needing management knowledge and skills to enhance their career prospects
Management consultants seeking leading edge thinking on management practice policy advisers designing, implementing or evaluating policies.
Management, leadership, consultant, coordination or administration positions in areas such as sales, advertising, marketing, corporate services, tourism, hospitality, health, welfare, social services, administration, public relations, policy, planning, production, education services, customer services, facilities and construction.
Research focused roles in tertiary education, research institutes, consulting firms, and other modern organisations that value independent research capability.

Learning Outcomes

Properly identify the problems and challenges faced by the different management functions within organisations (Remember & Ask);
Critically analyse disciplinary concepts, theories and knowledge and information from different sources and stakeholders using evidence-based tools and reasoning (Apply & Acquire);
Critically discuss evidence-based opportunities and innovative solutions from various disciplines to address challenges of varied nature faced by organisations in complex management and business environments (Acquire & Apply);
Ascertain appropriate and innovative management and business strategies based on relevant evidence and research (Aggregate & Evaluate);
Develop an appropriate evidence-based business model for an organisation that incorporates influences of a changing global environment and addresses disruptions in complex management and business environments (Create & Assess);
Professionally engage with stakeholders using an evidence-based platform as a way to inform them and to bridge theory and practice (Apply & Evaluate);
Recognise the organisational, social and ethical implications on behaviour and decisions of the proposed new evidence-based business model (Apply & Evaluate);
Reflect on their learning experience to demonstrate that they have effectively achieved the learning outcomes set for this program (Reflect & Assess)
Present an integrated and culminated learning experience supported by research both orally and in writing (Reflect & Assess);
Demonstrate a sound knowledge and critical understanding of research design and methods in the field of management, and apply that knowledge to the development of a research proposal and research plan (Apply & Evaluate); and
Develop the capacity to perform high-level independent research that exhibits an in-depth knowledge of a chosen research topic (Create & Assess).

Research Strengths

Further Information

Research methods courses

Students can not attempt the research methods courses (e.g. MGMT8006, MGMT8018, MGMT8019) until Year 2 (i.e. at least 48 units of study have been completed). This restriction has been made as the research methods courses are designed to assist with the research thesis proposal development and other aspects of research that the academic supervisor provides advice about.

The exception to this is where students may attempt this course once they have met the requisite study requirements for enrolment. However students who wish to complete the Marketing Specialisation, instead of , they will need to select another course from the research methods elective (second) list in Study Requirements (i.e. MGMT8018 or MGMT8019) or seek permission from the RSM Deputy Director (HDR) to study an alternative 8000-level course.

Program commencement

The ANU Research School of Management offers a tailored Orientation Week program each semester for its postgraduate students, held during the University O-Week dates for that semester. This tailored program is designed to introduce students to their fellow peers, and provide specific information pertinent to studying a postgraduate program at the ANU Research School of Management. Evidence-Based Management is foundational to ANU Research School of Management postgraduate programs and this, along with other facets of the teaching and academic environment, will be introduced to students during this week. Attendance is highly encouraged.

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