Specialisation overview
Gain the ability to create and evaluate innovative ideas and strategise for unpredictable business environments.
This is a flexible specialisation for our Master of Business Administration (MBA) that can be tailored to your current role or career aspirations.
It focuses on contemporary business challenges, helping you become an agile and effective leader. You’ll study economic and technological change, resource management, regulation and uncertainty, and learn how to evaluate and implement business strategies that help organisations succeed in volatile environments.
Study with the University of Aberdeen
As part of this program you can study the optional units – Future Thinking and Leading and Managing Projects – online with the University of Aberdeen. This opportunity is part of the Aberdeen-Curtin Alliance and will enable you to learn with another highly ranked MBA partner institution. You will engage with academics and peers from the UK and around the world, and can make global connections which could be beneficial to your career progression.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this specialisation
A specialisation is a set of four units you study to complement your degree. It helps you broaden your expertise and tailor your degree to your career goals. To study this specialisation, you’ll need to apply for one of the courses listed below.
You may also be able to study this major as part of a different degree, depending on the course structure. Contact a Future Students Advisor for more information.
Career outcomes
Careers
- CEO
- Chief financial officer
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief information officer
- Corporate services manager
- Entrepreneur
- Finance manager
- General manager
- Management consultant
- Managing director
- Policy and planning manager
- Project manager
Industries
- Banking and finance
- Consultancy
- Education
- Government
- Health care
- Not-for-profit
- Private business
- Public relations
- Retail services
- Resources and renewables
- Service industries
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