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. The Professional Accounting major offers graduates in disciplines other than accounting and non-university qualified accountants, such as TAFE Diplomats with extensive accounting experience, the opportunity to meet the academic qualifications necessary for professional membership of CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA). In order to meet the educational requirements for membership of CPA Australia and the ICAA, students undertaking this major must also complete an introductory law subject. Students who have not previously completed an undergraduate law subject by examination must study 79708 Contemporary Business Law in place of 21928 People, Work and Employment. Industry demand for work-readiness expertise in the accounting profession has never been higher. As well as expecting superior professionals, employers now require accountants to be good team players with excellent interpersonal skills and a mature understanding of the business environment in which they operate. Students are provided the opportunity to acquire knowledge necessary for the development of information products to assess an organization’s performance using leading-edge accounting methods and practices. This includes measuring environmental risk, examining the adequacy of governance and control mechanisms, addressing the effectiveness of quality management processes, assessing control over treasury operations, and benchmarking corporate strategy development. 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.