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The Master of Business (Education) is a 72-unit program which is offered by the Flinders Business School within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.

This specialisation articulates with the 18-unit Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and the 36-unit Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards.

Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma normally receive credit for up to 36 units of topics towards the Masters degree.

Alternatively, students enrolled directly in the Masters program may choose only to meet the requirements for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and exit with that qualification.

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Master of Business (Education) specialisation will normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in an education-related field from an approved tertiary institution plus at least 2 years professional experience working in an education related field.

Applicants who satisfy the work experience requirement but are without a prior degree may apply through the pathway of the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.

Applicants who have completed

  • a bachelor degree in a business discipline or a discipline related to their chosen specialisation; or
  • a bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
  • a graduate certificate in a business discipline

at an approved institution may be eligible to follow a 54 unit study program and complete the degree in 1.5 years full time or equivalent part time.

The Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Course aims

The course is designed to provide a strong foundation of business knowledge, skills and attitudes to support ethical, global business management of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations. Through experiential learning techniques students will develop knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, carry out industry and discipline related projects, and relate their learning to authentic business problems and issues with an emphasis on the education sector.

Learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Business (Education) will be able to:

  • Explain the role of and apply economics, accounting, financial management, human resource management and marketing knowledge and skills in decision making and management of organisations.
  • Recognise the potential impact of local and global economic conditions and events, with emphasis on the Asia Pacific region, on the operations and strategic management of organisations.
  • Apply sound financial management techniques and analytical skills to authentic operations and strategic management issues of organisations.
  • Apply contemporary strategic management practices compatible with organisational sustainability, ethical behaviour and effective workforce relations.
  • Describe a range of research methods useful in the conduct of industry and organisation based projects, and discuss their benefits and limitations.
  • Work both individually and in groups to conduct business research and critically evaluate the findings to solve business related problems.
  • Present theoretical concepts and complex ideas in both written and verbal formats appropriate for a range of stakeholder audiences.
  • Relate and apply their knowledge and skills to the education sector.

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Business (Education) specialisation, a student must complete 72 units with a P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below, unless granted credit for previous study.

Core - Year 1 & 2 topics

40.5 units comprising:

 BUSN9226B  Accounting for Managers  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9227B  Financial Management  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9228B  Strategic Marketing  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9229B  Sustainability and Ethics in Management  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9230B  Economics for Business  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9231B  Global Business Context: An Asia Pacific Focus  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9248B  Managing People  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9254B  Business Research Methods and Project (4.5 units)
 BUSN9261B  Strategic Management (4.5 units)

Option - Year 1 & 2 topics

plus at least 13.5 units selected from the following:

 EDUC9608  Globalisation, Development and Education  (4.5 units)
 EDUC9609  Leadership and Management in Rural Contexts  (4.5 units)
 EDUC9701  Effective Use of ICT for Learning and Teaching  (4.5 units)
 EDUC9731  Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition in Learning  (4.5 units)
 EDUC9767  Assessment in Education  (4.5 units)

Or other education topics approved by the Program Director

plus up to 18 units selected from the following:

 BUSN9233B  Data Analysis for Decision Making  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9234B  Project Management  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9235B  Managing Negotiations  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9236B  Leadership: Theory, Practice and Experience  (4.5 units)
 BUSN9125A  Industry Project (9 units)*
 BUSN9125B  Industry Project (4.5 units)*
 BUSN9255B  Industry Placement (4.5 units)*
 BUSN9127B  International Project (4.5 units)*
 BUSN9128B  International Placement (4.5 units)*
 BUSN9258B  International Study Tour (4.5 units)*

Or other topics from the Master of Business and its specialisations
Or other topics as approved by the Program Director
* The selection of these topics requires approval from the Program Director.