University
of Canterbury
Department of Management
Christchurch
Canterbury MBA
Start Date: Feb Length: 15 months FT; up to 60 months PT
First offered: 1984
Fees, excludes texts: Domestic $22,724
Non-domestic $39,900
Objectives
To provide graduates who have strong intellectual capabilities and
strong leadership abilities, with the knowledge and understanding,
as well as the skills, tools, and confidence, to make the transition
to senior managerial and leadership positions mainly for the NZ economy.
We seek to develop: - an in-depth understanding in all functions
required to lead an enterprise and how they fit together,
- the
practical skills and personal qualities required of senior leaders,
- excellence so that our graduates can function both nationally and internationally.
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Particular strengths or unique aspects
- integrated
programme with three basic components: basic disciplines, elective
courses, and applied project
- a strong team environment.
Group membership changes each term providing an opportunity to
work with nearly all class members.
- up to forty percent of assessed
work is team-based. Expertise is shared to develop the understanding
of other team members.
- family oriented, emphasis on learning, having fun and having a life while doing the MBA.
- less ego-driven MBA environment.
Typical graduate qualities
- operate effectively with and upon a body
of knowledge at depth.
- effective and innovative problem solver,
capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking
to a range of situations.
- skilled in the art and science of
leadership.
- works both autonomously and collaboratively.
- communicates effectively
in a professional environment and as a member of the wider community.
- capable
of operating within an entrepreneurial SME environment as well
as within a larger structured corporate
context.
- prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit
of professional and personal development
and in professional excellence.
- committed to ethical action and
social responsibility.
- demonstrates an international perspective.
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Teaching Methods and assessment - case
studies used extensively providing an opportunity to practise
analytical techniques and experience of committing to a course
of action.
- students visit Christchurch organizations, work through simulation
exercises, and investigate immediate organizational issues.
- business leaders share their experiences with the class.
- assessment
is based on group and individual analysis of case studies, written
assignments, presentations, and participation in
class and examinations.
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Participation of business
and/or government sectors
Involvement through:
- Governance of the Programme - a serving MP (alumnus)
as well as an alumna
in private business on the 7 member MBA Programme Board.
- Advisory Panel - a
13 member Advisory Panel made up from business and government representatives
that advise the Director
- Curriculum structure - Extensive input and
advice is obtained from these sectors with designing curricula
and determining content.
- Teaching - Guest lecturers, seminar leaders
and guest speakers
- Projects - It is a requirement that the integrative
project be sponsored by either a business or government entity.
- Student
body - Our students originate mostly from the business and government
sectors.
- In 2005, a specific elective on government and business was taught by politicians, government officials, lobbyists and advisors.
- From 2006, a specific elective on engaging local business will be offered
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