IIM Kozhikode, Australian University to launch online MBA

NEW DELHI: The University of Western Australia (UWA) is introducing an online MBA degree. This curriculum has been developed in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kozhikode.

MBA course eligibility

To be eligible for the MBA course, candidates must first successfully finish IIM Kozhikode's Professional Certificate course in Advanced Business Management with a minimum overall 60% marks.

Students who successfully complete the second year of the programme with a minimum 60% average mark will be granted a Master of Business Administration from The University of Western Australia.

Important dates

Interested students must note that the application process will commence from November 6, 2023. The programme will begin from December 21, 2023, and will cost over Rs 5,62,000.

This 2-year MBA programme is designed for mid- to senior-level working professionals who want to build their careers in the fast-changing global business environment and become highly desirable applicants for hiring brands, particularly those with multinational operations. Professors from IIM Kozhikode and UWA will teach the course. The first year of the curriculum will be taught via pre-recorded videos by IIM Kozhikode faculty members.

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The course curriculum also incorporates real-world case studies, and one of the program's highlights is an international community that helps encourage innovation, global learning, and international collaboration.

The 24-month MBA course consists of the following modules:

• People Management

• Marketing

• Business Analytics for Decision Making

• Managerial Finance

• International Business

• Leading Change and Transformation

• Financial Statement Analysis

• Business Strategy

• Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Leadership in Organisation

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Participants who successfully complete the curriculum will be granted UWA alumni status and access to special UWA alumni events and opportunities for networking. The curriculum offers flexibility and is a cost-effective option for individuals seeking a MBA degree.