Course rules and resolutions
Executive Master of Business Administration
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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MAEXMBAD-01 |
Executive Master of Business Administration |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
4 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants ranked on merit in accordance with the following criteria:
(a)
an Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7 or higher qualification with a minimum credit average (or equivalent) at an institution approved by the Business School; and
(b)
relevant work experience requirements as determined by the Business School (approximately 10 years of business experience); and
(c)
performance at a selection interview designed to establish the candidate's suitability for the degree; and
(2)
In exceptional circumstances the School may admit candidates without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
5 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Executive Master of Business Administration.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Executive Master of Business Administration, a candidate must complete 72 credit points of core units of study in a prescribed sequence specified by the Business School.
6 Progression rules
(1)
Candidates must achieve a minimum credit average (65%) in EMBA6002 and EMBA6003 before proceeding to the next core units in the prescribed sequence.
(2)
Candidates who successfully complete EMBA6002 and EMBA6003 but fail to achieve a minimum credit average will be eligible for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.*
*Please refer to the University of Sydney Business School Credit Provisions for clarification on credit transfer.
7 Credit for previous study
(1)
Candidates for the Executive Master of Business Administration may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning for study undertaken at Australian Qualification Framework Level 9 standard or higher or within a university-delivered program of executive education deemed by the Business School to be of equivalent standard to that of the Executive Master of Business Administration.
(2)
Notwithstanding any credit granted for prior learning, in order to qualify for an award a student must complete at least 50 per cent of the course requirements whilst enrolled in the award course.
8 Course transfer
0.
Candidates for the Executive Master of Business Administration may elect to discontinue study and graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, with the approval of the Business School, and provided the requirements of the shorter award have been met.*
* Please refer to the University of Sydney Business School Credit Provisions for clarification on credit transfer.
9 Transitional provisions
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2018 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2023. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.