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 Public Sector Management Program

An articulation agreement has been reached between the Public Sector Management Program and UniSA for graduates of the PSM Program to undertake their MBA.

Experienced managers and supervisors who have completed any of:

are eligible to apply for the UniSA Master in Business Administration (MBA) through the International Graduate School of Business (IGSB), and will receive status for 4 courses, recognising successful completion of their PSM Program. 

Alternate pathwaysPathways to the UniSA MBA

There are two pathways open to graduates of the PSM programs:

Program Overview

The UniSA MBA consists of a total of 12 courses (subjects). As participants are granted a 4 course credit when successfully completing the PSM program, they are only required to complete 8 courses in UniSA's MBA program.

Each course is either undertaken face to face in seminar style at the IGSB at the City West Campus, accessible from Hindley Street and North Terrace, or undertaken online, with no requirement for attendance on campus. For both delivery methods, the courses are scheduled over 4 study periods of 11 weeks each year.

8 Courses to be awarded an MBA

To complete the MBA you will need to successfully complete 8 courses:

Eligibility

Application forms are assessed at the IGSB and applicants must meet eligibility criteria. They must have completed their PSM Program with a Pass average, and have either:

or

Teaching and Learning

Flexible delivery is a key principle of the MBA at UniSA. PSM graduates undertaking the MBA as a group cohort can negotiate the delivery methods best suited to their needs. This can be

For 2010, public programs are scheduled on the City West campus in Adelaide in the evenings, most commonly between 6 pm and 9 pm.

Online learning options

Online is an alternative to studying in a face-to-face environment. Our online programs are delivered via the internet. The mode of delivery emulates interactive seminar rooms, tutorials and syndicate work experience. The virtual class meetings and workgroup discussions lead to effective student group interaction and learning through formal and informal dialogue. Follow this link to view a presentation about the Online MBA (requires Flash Player), or you may prefer to view the non-Flash version

There is no need to be logged on at the same time as the other participants. Lecturers, facilitators and students enter the dialogue in a virtual seminar room as each course progresses. Each course is constructed as a series of modules with each module completed within a set timeframe before progressing to the next.

For further information refer to: http://www.unisa.edu.au/igsb/mba/online.asp

Assessment

Assessment is linked to the workplace in applied learning projects, so that theoretical concepts are applied to work situations and critical management issues. Individual and group projects are part of both the course work and assessment in both the online and face to face delivery methods. Some courses may include exams.

FAQs

What is the expected workload?
 Each course expects about 3 hour contact time each week (including online) and a further 10-12 hours private study as well as work on group projects.

What are the study period dates?
 There are 4 Study Periods. Actual dates vary from year to year.

When are the intakes?
 For groups undertaking employer sponsored programs, dates can be altered to meet your organisational and industry needs. For individuals enrolling in the public programs, new students are admitted each Study Period.

Fees

While fees can be paid under employer sponsored arrangements. Participating students usually pay for their textbooks.

Further clarification:

Please direct any enquires to 

Sandra Walker
Strategic Partnerships,

International Graduate School of Business 
University of South Australia 
Level 5 Way Lee Building 
City West Campus 
North Terrace Adelaide SA 5000


T: 08 8302 0801 
E: sandra.walker@unisa.edu.au

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