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About the University of South Australia

Welcome

About the University of South Australia

The University of South Australia is an innovative, international and successful

institution. Our research and teaching are relevant to the needs of society, industry and

the professions and reflect a balance between knowledge and application.

We offer over 30 programs in eight overseas countries and are one of the largest

providers of transnational education in Australia. At present, almost a third of our

students are citizens of other countries and we have the largest number of

international students in South Australia.We have an established presence in the Asia

Pacific region, particularly in Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

The Division of Business is accredited by the European Quality Improvement System

(EQUIS) and in late 2006 we gained ISO9001 accreditation for the quality of our

processes in the management of our teaching outside Australia.

And we have a growing international research profile. UniSA specialises in conducting

end-user inspired research in collaboration with industry, government, other education

providers and the professions, across Australia and internationally. This approach isunderpinned by a series of strategic initiative designed to increase the University’s

research leadership, build capacity in research and research training, and grow the

scale and focus of our research concentrations.

Choosing to study at UniSA means you’ll graduate with more than just a degree.You’ll

graduate with an international network of colleagues, ready to progress in the

profession of your choice, with the skills to make an immediate and lasting

contribution to society. We look forward to welcoming you as a student.

Professor Peter Høj

Vice Chancellor and President

With origins dating back to 1856, the University of South Australia (UniSA) has built

on its history to create innovative education and research opportunities which meet

international expectations. UniSA today has over 31,000 students across 5 Australian

campuses, and another 6,500 enrolled in its offshore programs. UniSA is known as a

leader in the application of knowledge through a vast array of mutually beneficialpartnerships with industry, business and the professions.

The university has four Academic Divisions, and the International Graduate School of

Business (IGSB) is located in the Division of Business. The Business Division is

renowned internationally as an innovative institution that consistently educates and

develops professionals for the global business community. As South Australia’s largest

provider of business programs, the Division offers a range of courses from

undergraduate and post graduate coursework degrees. Business and management is

one of the University’s declared areas of teaching and research excellence.

The IGSB is one of the largest postgraduate Schools in the University in terms of

student enrolments: and has been a major provider of postgraduate management

qualifications for more than 25 years including a top ranking MBA program, research

and PhD studies. As one of Australia’s major graduate business schools, with over 16

highly qualified academic staff, the IGSB is the home of the Executive Doctorate of

Business Administration (EDBA).

Welcome

UniSA’s IGSB combinesthe best in East meetsWest management

thought.

“We offer over 30 programs in eight overseas countriesand are one of the

largest providersof transnational education in Australia.”

Peter Høj Vice Chancellor



Graduation and Recognition Candidates who successfully complete the program will be awarded the prestigious

Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) degree from the University of

South Australian. Graduates will be allowed to use the title Dr. and the qualification

EDBA (UniSA).

Graduation and Recognition

Doctoral Studies at IGSB The International Graduate School of Business (IGSB) is an established leader in

international management education with specialised knowledge in Western and

Asian-Pacific management practices.

The IGSB has long been an innovator in doctoral education. UniSA was the first

university in Australia to offer its PhD programs in international locations in 1994 thefirst to produce transnational graduates in Singapore and Hong Kong in 1997, and one

of the first to offer post-MBA professional doctorate qualifications.

Doctoral level studies demand high levels of support, from suitably qualified teaching

staff, to teaching materials and library resources the IGSB has achieved excellence

in all.

“The doctoral study was the most challenging journey I have taken - from both a

personal and an intellectual perspective. My success was facilitated by the high level

of individually tailored support offered by the IGSB. The school values its students and

understands the context in which they undertake their studies.”

Dr Penny Moore, Group Manager Governance

City of Onkaparinga

“As IGSB doctoral student, I found the programme very challenging but rewarding. It

was difficult combining both full-time work and the doctoral studies together, but the

feelings and joy after graduation from the programme far outweighs the stress

The courses are delivered by well qualified facilitators at very high level and standards

and are always ready to assist. IGSB doctoral programme has got absolutely fantastic

support systems in place which helps both students and the programme delivery. The

facilitators are very supportive in every way during the programme.

Dr. Michael Nwokeiwu, Manager

Cleland McFarlane Selth Pty Ltd

“The IGSB is a very-student focussed business school, ensuring students are supported

both intellectually and personally as they balance work, family and study.

The learning environment and resources available through the Library, enabled me to

complete my doctorate in a timely manner and still cope with a demanding job.”

Dr Bronwyn Halliday, Executive Director

Planning SA, Department of Primary Industry and Resources South Australia

Since 1997, over 300doctoral studentshave graduated fromUniSA’s International Graduate School of Business.

Doctoral Studies at IGSB



Program Delivery

Academic Staff Academic Staff

The delivery of each of the courses in the EDBA will generally comprise a set period of

preparatory work involving pre-seminar readings and assignments, then intensive

seminar activity, followed by a period of consolidation with an examination and/or

submission for formal assessment required at the end of the course.

Professor Helen Thorne, Head of School

BEc(Hons)(Flinders), DipAcc(Flinders), PhD(Adelaide)

Professor David Corkindale

BSc(Durham), MSc/MBA(Cranfield), PhD(Cranfield)

Professor Alfred Huang

BEng(RMIT), MEngSc(UNSW), MBA(Monash), Hon.PhD(UniSA)

Associate Professor Sajid Anwar

MA (McMaster), PhD (British Columbia)

Associate Professor Brian D’Netto

BCom(Madras), HonsDipIndRel(XLRI); MBA(Arkansas); PhD(SUNY, Buffalo USA)

Associate Professor Bruce Gurd

BEc(Adelaide), DipEd(Adelaide), GradDipAcc(SAIT), PhD(Adelaide), FCPA

Associate Professor Laubie LiBSSc(Hons)(CUHK), MEdAdmin(UNE), PhD(UNSW)

Associate Professor Peter Lok

B.App.Sc., MHP(UNSW); MBA(UTS); PhD(UTS)

Associate Professor Steven Li

BSc (Tsinghua), MBA (Melb), PhD (Delft)

Dr Mary Bambacas

BBus(Hon)(UniSA), PhD(UniSA)

Dr Ting-Jui Peter Chou

BS (NTUT), MBA (CYCU), PhD (Warwick)

Dr Marguerite Kolar

BA (Maths) (UCLA), MBA, DBA (UniSA)

Dr You-Il Lee

BA Hons (Murdoch) PhD (Murdoch)

Dr Jo Rhodes

BA(Bus Studies) (Manchester), MBA (Manchester), PhD(Cape Town)

Dr Song Yang

BEcon(Remin), MEcon(Remin), PhD(UWA)

Dr Tatiana Zalan

BEd (Moscow) MBA (Adel) PhD (Flinders)

Bob Gilliver

BCom(UNSW), MBA(Deakin)

Program Delivery

Candidates who successfully completethe program, will be awarded the

prestigious ExecutiveDoctorate of Business Administration (EDBA)from the University of South Australia.

Our program is led by doctoral qualified research staff.



Executive Doctorate of Business Administration -Philosophy Aims Objective

The goal of the University of South Australia’s Executive Doctorate of Business

Administration (EDBA) is to develop the reflective practitioner – a senior manager who

not only has absorbed the knowledge of the best experts in the field but can evaluate

and use that knowledge in their own business. The program combines an update in

theory in eight major fields of management with practical application to a business;

probably one in which the manager now works.

For each course in the EDBA, program participants will read the best writings in both

the academic and professional literature as well as the theories used by academics to

explore that area. They will then write a case study of their own or another

organisation; using the academic knowledge they have gained to explore the past

experience of the organisation. Eight case studies will form a portfolio of ideas andtheir application that will be a permanent record of your learning.

Not only will learning occur through reading the best publications available but you

will engage with other learners to develop your thinking in a group setting. The

University staff will challenge you and ask you to engage with many new ideas. This

thinking will not be just mere academic ideas but you will learn to think about how to

relate it to your work life.

Undertaking an EDBA is a challenging but rewarding personal learning journey.

What will you gain from EDBA?

> The recognition of your scholarly studies with the title of Doctor

> Ideas which can transform the organisations you develop and manage

> Advanced knowledge in eight fields of management knowledge giving you the

confidence to communicate your ideas

> Recognition of your advanced capability when applying for jobs or working

as a consultant or manager

> Research skills which you can apply again in other settings

> The interest to continue reading to keep your knowledge up to date

> A bound portfolio of your research work as well as a publishable case study

which forms a permanent record of your studies

Executive Doctorate of Business Administration -

Philosophy Aims Objective

“If you are a manager

who wants to havethe most advanced knowledge inmanagement and its application inbusiness you will choose the EDBA.”

Dr Marguerite Kolar Program Director – EDBA

EDBA Outcomes EDBA Outcomes



EDBA Program Structure Phase One – Research Preparation

Qualitative Research and Case Studies

Case study research skills are fundamental to the EDBA. This course introduces you to

the process of writing a case. Particular research skills will be developed such as

archival research, interviewing, and observation. Qualitative data analysis skills will be

developed, including the use of NVivo software

Critical Thinking and Analysis of the Literature

The ability to critically read the academic and professional literature is vital for every

doctoral student. This course will develop the skills to read and analyse academic

papers, to examine the key themes and critically evaluate the quality of the argument

presented.

Phase Two – Management Courses

These are the 8 core management courses which develop both knowledge

and application:

Beyond the Value Chain for Operations Excellence

Operations management is a cornerstone area of management. You will explore the

latest research and practice in areas such as Six Sigma, product and service design,

capacity planning, supply chain, enterprise resource planning, service operations

management, predictive modelling. Quantitative skills will be enhanced using Excel

and other quantitative software.

Effective Leadership for High Performance Organisations

In this course the relationship between key characteristics in strategic leadership and

high performance organisations is addressed.Analysis of leadership in successful firms

is adopted in case discussions. The course also focuses on successful Asian leadership

and their firms’ performance.

Globalisation and Management

You will study issues in international business strategy, the changing nature of the

international business environment including shifts in China and India, and culture andglobalisation. From a theoretical perspective you will come to understand different

interpretations on international business and globalisation (e.g., classical, neo-

classical, radical, structural) and the Janus face of globalisation. East and West will be

compared and contrasted so that as a manager you have a stronger understanding of

the global impact on management.

Implementing Strategy: Management Control Systems

Theories used in Management Control Systems (MCS) will be studied including

contingency theory, resource-based view of the firm, new institutional theory,

structuration, and agency.There will be a focus on the link between MCS and strategy.Developments in performance measurement (especially the balanced scorecard) and

planning and budgeting systems including “beyond budgeting” will be critically

analysed.

EDBA Program Structure

Consisting of twelvecourses grouped intothree phases, eachbuilding on the onebefore, the EDBAoffers a truly comprehensivelearning experience.

Phases of EDBA

Building a Teaching Case Study

Management Discipline Courseswith Organisation Focused

Case Studies

Preparing to conductCase Study Research



EDBA Program Structure Managing New Ventures

Entrepreneurship, in new entities and within existing organisations, is an important

area for leaders. As well as covering the conceptual foundations of entrepreneurship,

the course addresses entrepreneurial characteristics and the entrepreneurial process;

creativity, innovation and opportunity recognition, financing entrepreneurial ventures

and managing rapid growth.

New Marketing Thought and Practice

This course provides an in-depth analysis of advances in marketing theory and practice.

Topics include measuring the effectiveness and ROI of marketing expenditures, the role

and management of market-based assets, the impact of marketing thinking on

alleviating social problems, and the role and effectiveness of advertising. Theoretical

developments covered include Dirichlet’s explanation of buyer behaviour; Bass model

of the adoption of innovations; the “new Dominant Logic of Marketing” (Vargo &

Lusch) and spiral dynamics (Beck);

Strategy for Leaders

The course provides a foundation of the theories underlying strategic management. It

provides an understanding of current issues and debates in strategic management and

provides competencies in critically analysing advanced concepts and methodologies

used in strategic management. The course also explores the role of a business firm in

society and the nature, problems and prospects of corporate social responsibility. It

examines how firms create shareholder and stakeholder value through corporate

strategy and the decisions required for a firm to expand into a variety of businesses

and the process of transferring success to the new businesses.

Sustainable Enterprise: Principles and Practice

Almost every organisation is conscious of the strategic importance of climate change

and environmental effects, and how their organisation needs to respond. Sustainability

is a critical area of importance to all managers; but few managers know how to

address these issues and ensure their organisation is sustainable.This course will equip

you with the latest in theory and techniques to address the issues of sustainability.

Phase Three – Case Study Development

At this phase there are two courses that draw the case study work to a conclusion.

Case Study Development

In this course you will draw together the previous eight cases into a single portfolio

and write a foreword. Planning for a single trans-disciplinary case will then follow.

Case Publication

A single teaching case is written from the work of the previous eight case studies. This

case is presented to a panel of academics and business people and assessed on basisof the significance of the case, the quality of the writing and the business realism.

EDBA Program Structure

EDBA program participants will read the best writingsin academic and

professional literature.

The face-to-face seminar is normally undertaken for a total

of 24 hours across 3days. For the benefit of busy managers and professionals, most EDBA courses will beconducted over theweekends.



Applicants seeking admission to the EDBA program shall normally hold a Master level

qualification.

Entrants must have a broad knowledge of all the fields covered in the coursework, in

particular, Strategy, Human Resource Management, Accounting and Marketing, as

demonstrated by their prior study.

> An MBA degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or equivalent OR

> Where other masters degree level qualifications are held, applicants may be asked to

complete a prescribed bridging program (normally designated courses from an MBA

program); AND

> Substantial (no less than five years) experience at executive/management level;AND

> Applicants will normally be required to have access to an organisation with at least 50

employees. Applicants are required to submit as part of their admission application a

letter from their chosen organisation authorising the applicant to undertake research

on their company for the duration of the program. A letter template is available for

applicants.

Candidates must have ready access to electronic mail and internet.

Applications can be made online at

www.applications.unisa.edu.au/applyonline/student/

All hard copy documentation should be sent to:

IGSB Doctoral Team

International Graduate School of Business

Division of Business

University of South Australia

GPO Box 2471

Adelaide SA 5000

Tel: +61 8 8302 0504Fax: +61 8 8302 0709

Email: [email protected]

Experience

How to apply

Education

The University of South Australia reserves the right to alter, amend or delete any program, fee, course,

admission requirement, mode of delivery or other arrangement without prior notice. The information

contained in this booklet is correct at the time of printing (September 2007).

Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

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