100% Online Asynchronous Graduate Programme

Master of Business Administration
General Management

Develop broad-based management and leadership capability with specialist study in entrepreneurship, the global business environment, quality, operations and supply chain management.

14Courses
42Credits
100%Online
1–4Years

Programme Overview

The MBA – General Management combines advanced business and management study with a broad specialist focus designed to strengthen decision-making across multiple organisational functions.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of 14 three-credit courses, totalling 42 credits. It combines 10 MBA core courses with four General Management specialist courses.

Specialist Courses

  • ENTR6001 – Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • BUSI6001 – Global Context for Business
  • MGT621 – Quality Management
  • MGOM6005 – Operations and Supply Chain Management

What Asynchronous Learning Means

Complete your studies online without attending live classes at a fixed time. Course materials, learning activities and assessments are accessed online and completed within established academic requirements and deadlines.

✓ Course materials accessible 24/7 during your registered semester
✓ Structured academic deadlines and assessments
✓ Maximum of five courses (15 credits) per semester

Intakes, Study Load & Duration

2027 Intakes

Spring: January – April
Summer: May – August
Fall: September – December

Duration

Minimum: 1 year
Maximum: 4 years
Maximum study load: 5 courses per semester

Admission Requirements

Standard Entry

  • An earned bachelor's degree from a recognised or accredited institution.
  • An undergraduate GPA of 2.0 or above meets the stated GPA requirement.
  • Where an applicant's GPA is below 2.0, completion of CEMAT or GMAT is required.
  • A working knowledge of the English Language at the postgraduate studies level.
  • Certain prerequisite courses may be required based on the applicant's academic background.

Prerequisite Knowledge

A foundation in Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, Marketing and Finance is required for MBA matriculation.

Applicants without sufficient college-level background or competencies in these areas are required to complete the relevant non-credit UCC prerequisite courses. Required prerequisites are identified on the acceptance letter and must be completed before the relevant course begins. The prerequisite courses are completed online as free MOOCs using links provided by the College of Graduate Studies and Research.

Alternative Entry through Prior Learning Assessment

Applicants who do not hold a bachelor's degree may be eligible through Prior Learning Assessment if they:

  • Have completed an Associate degree;
  • Have at least three years' work experience in a supervisory position;
  • Are at least 30 years old;
  • Provide evidence of successful completion of the CEMAT requirement; and
  • Meet the Prior Learning Assessment Portfolio requirements for graduate programmes.

Tuition & Fees

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