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The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) in cooperation with the University
of Newcastle, Australia will be offering a Master of
Business * (MB) programme.
Reputable University
The University of Newcastle, Australia was established in 1965 and has
an international reputation for providing leading-edge research and education
to the world. It has a student body of 22,000 studying 150 undergraduate
and postgraduate programmes offered by 5 internationally renowned faculties.
The University has a long-standing reputation for its leadership role
in pioneering Australian university developments. It is one of the first
universities in Australia to offer Master of Business Administration over
25 years ago.
Ranking and Reputation
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One of the top 8 universities in Australia in terms
of research earnings. |
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One of the top 4 Universities in New South Wales in
its ability to attract students. |
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Highest rating for the academic qualifications of the
lecturers in Newcastle and for the number of graduates finding full
time employment. (The Australian Good Universities Guide) |
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Newcastle graduates were the most satisfied of all Australian
graduates. (Graduate Careers Council of Australia) |
Fast Track
The Master of Business is a 15-month part-time programme. It consists
of 6 specializations including general management, marketing management,
human resource management, financial management, international management
and information technology management. Each specialization comprises 8
course units (6 core management course units and 2 professional specialization
course units) delivered in four terms of 8 weeks study schedule. Each
course unit involves 36 hours of face-to-face teaching, which will be
delivered as intensive seminars in Hong Kong, by lecturers from Newcastle
Graduate School of Business (NGSB) or Newcastle Business School (NBS).
Each intensive seminar will be held on two consecutive weekends and two
Fridays evening.
Direct Entry to DBA
Upon completion, students will be awarded the Master of Business Degree
by the University of Newcastle, Australia. Graduates will have direct
entry to Year 2 of the Doctor of Business Administration programme offered
by the University.
It is expected that the specialization in General Management will be first
launched in May this year. Details are as follows:
Subjects for the Master of Business (with specialization in General Management):
Term 1
◆ Management Information System
◆ Marketing Concepts
Term 2
◆ New Enterprise Development
◆ International Business
Term 3
◆ Organizational Behaviour
◆ Accounting and Financial Management
Term 4
◆ Corporate Finance
◆ Strategic Management
Expected Commencement Date: May 2004
Admission requirement:
- A Bachelor degree from an approved institution with minimum two
years relevant experience; or
- A recognized Diploma from an approved institution with minimum
five years relevant working experience.
Programme fee: HK$89,600 (8 Installments)
* The program is currently under registration process according to the
Non-Local Higher & Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance and
is expected to have the formal approval by May 2004.)
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