School of Business, Bond University

Bond University’s School of Business is Australia’s first private business school and an international leader in business education. We are dedicated to our mission of building tomorrow’s business leaders, one by one. This drives our focus on students as individuals with unique talents and aspirations for executive level business and management careers in the global marketplace.

At Bond’s world-class campus on Queensland’s Gold Coast, you will have easy access to the very latest state-of-the-art resources and specialist teaching facilities specifically designed to mirror the corporate environment.

THE BOND UNIVERSITY MBA
The Bond MBA is a generalist business degree based on three pillars – leadership, global business and entrepreneurship. Designed by internationally renowned educators acknowledged for their global experience, this program blends the most current industry-relevant research with application to the complexities of real-life business challenges. The Bond MBA gives you a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of management in a fast globalising world.

Small group classes with students from over 20 countries around the world bring a truly international perspective to Bond’s fast-tracked, one-year MBA program.

The ultimate testimony to Bond’s pursuit of educational excellence is the strong demand for our graduates from employers. Around the world, you’ll find our graduates among the movers and shakers of high profile, blue-chip corporations.

Networking opportunities
The structure of Bond’s MBA program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a program with fellow executives in a small and personal environment. At the commencement of the program, MBA students attend a 3-day Leadership Exercise at a mountain retreat. The close relationships established throughout the MBA will stay with you for the rest of your business career, providing a global ‘Bondy’ network.

International focus
Each year an international study tour is held as part of the International Business subject, exposing students to some of the biggest and most successful companies operating in China today. The tours open student’s eyes to the global business opportunities and challenges, resulting in a first hand understanding of the forces of international business.

Corporate partnerships
Bond has established partnerships with local and international companies who are happy to share their insights with Bond students through guest lectures, as well as providing internship opportunities.

Bond MBA specialisations and combined degrees
By undertaking an additional semester of study you can graduate with an MBA specialisation in a discipline-based area. A specialisation enables you to focus on an area of interest and will equip you with enhanced skills. The following MBA specialisations are available:
• MBA (Family Enterprise)
• MBA (Finance)
• MBA (Global Business)
• MBA (Information Technology)
• MBA (Marketing)

You also have the opportunity to combine your MBA program with either a Master of Accounting, Master of Finance or Master of International Hotel and Tourism Management to gain the knowledge and skills you need to bring your ambition to life.

*2011 Good Universities Guide