The UTS MBA is distinguished from the competition by its practical, vocational orientation and by the open architecture of the course design. All MBA subjects are approved by an industry board that insists on 'relevance to workplace' as a pre-eminent subject design principle. The MBA provides knowledge and skills that are essential for superior management performance. The course provides unparalleled program flexibility. Students design their MBA to match their employment aspirations. A wide range of specialist skills is also introduced through a choice of majors and sub-majors. The teaching staff are drawn from among the finest researchers and university educators around the world, keeping students abreast of current trends and focusing on the global picture. Course aims General management skills develop expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis, developing and implementing business plans, decision-making under uncertainty, understanding organisational dynamics, motivating others, effective communication, leadership, and promoting change in dynamic environments. Functional skills develop competency in a number of key disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing and human resources management. Specialist skills are introduced in areas such as: international marketing; human resource management; management in the public, private and international spheres; tourism; sport; arts management; engineering management; and information technology. The Management major aims to develop integrated knowledge and skills for effective leadership and management within a global, decentralized competitive business environment with its increasing emphasis on technology, quality, diversity and sustainability. Participants acquire knowledge and apply skills in diverse managerial areas such as strategic decision-making, coaching and mentoring others, managing complex change within organizations, intervening within organizations to ensure better health and effectiveness, managing the value chain for greater effectiveness and efficiency and managing for sustainability. Choice of subjects within the major allows students to tailor their requirements for specific application within various sectors, for example, international management, public sector management and third sector management. Careers The MBA is a widely recognized and transportable postgraduate degree. Students in the MBA know that to realize their full career potential, additional managerial skills and credentials are essential. Personal investment in an intellectually demanding and practically applied MBA program may provide students with the knowledge and skills required for career progression or career change.