MBA Comparisons

UBSS MBA Online Learning

A comparison between AIB online and UBSS Online Learning features

MBA Comparisons

UBSS MBA Online Learning

A comparison between AIB online and UBSS Online Learning features

UBSS commenced delivering online learning to address the COVID-19 situation in March 2020.

UBSS has implemented its online learning in a short period of time and can now boast at being equal to or better than long established online providers.

Below are the Learning Resources in place to support students at UBSS and how they compare with the resources supplied by the largest online MBA Business School in Australia, The Australian Institute of Business.

Reference : MBA News rankings page.

All students would be provided online learning including our domestic face to face students during COVID-19.

UBSS Versus AIB

#	Online Learning Feature	What AIB does	What UBSS has to Offer
1	Established	30 years plus Incorporated in 1984	20 Years plus Incorporated in 1998
2	TEQSA Registered	Yes	Yes
3	AQF Compliant	Yes	Yes
4	Approved for overseas students (CRICOS)	No AIB is not a CRICOS-registered provider and is unable to enrol Student Visa holders. Source AIB withdrew its CRICOS registration in January 2019 *	Yes
5	Fee Help	Yes, Available	Yes, Available
6	iHEA industry body	Yes	Yes
7	Student Learning Portal	A student-learning portal, which is a complete digital resource. Subject learning material resources including study guides, journal articles, videos, podcasts and more a variety of engaging learning activities orientation module online library access textbook information and recommended reading list assessment templates and style guides planners and schedules free membership to LinkedIn Learning free subscription to Microsoft Office 365 and more.	A Learning Portal – Moodle which has all digital resources including; Subject Introduction and Outline. Student Leaning Notes Topic wise power point packs. Textbook information and recommended reading list Reading materials, including journal articles. Range of videos Recorded Webinars Online library access Full details on assessment and guides Subject planners and schedules free subscription to Microsoft Office 365
8	Digital Library	Yes EBSCO JSTOR ProQuest Sage Research Methods Science Direct and more	Yes, UBSS online Library access, which includes EBSCO JSTOR ProQuest Sage Emerald Oxford reference Informit Search Gale Cengage Learning
9	Technology for webinars/ meetings	Zoom cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars	Microsoft Teams Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used for collaborating with others in channels and groups.
10	Lecture Delivery Systems	Zoom The Lectures / Webinars are delivered through Zoom.	Blackboard Collaborate An online virtual classroom where you can engage in lectures and tutorials with your lecturers and tutors, from anywhere via the internet. Used by many unis.
11	Lecture Studios	No	Lecture Studios live broadcast of a lecture room.
12	Text Books	Purchased in addition to the course fee Median test book cost: $125 Per subject Each subject will require a textbook or eTextbook costing between $50-$200 each.*	FREE - included in course fee. The digitised online content is drawn from the prescribed text book containing all learning materials including; Detailed Student Leaning Notes Topic wise power point packs. Range of quizzes for each topics Range of case studies and supplementary reading. This content is available free to students and is sufficient for student to learn subject and achieve its learning outcome without procuring a textbook from the market.
13	Student Mobile App	No	Yes To access key resources and communication with classmates and lecturers UBSS Mobile app is a complete mobile solution that allows you to quickly and easily stay connected to the things that matter. Access popular features of myGCA, quickly connect to your online timetable, check your important notifications, or schedule an appointment with your lecturer
14	Student Management System	No Manual systems	Yes, MYGCA Student Management uses CQ Connect This technology is the secret to UBSS efficiency that allows it to offer a better student experience and also pass on the efficiencies in the form of lower costs to students. Our cloud-based Student Management System (SMS) is specifically designed to provide a powerful student-centred service that manages the entire student lifecycle from enrolment through to graduation.
15	Flexible study Option	No Online only	Yes, UBSS can offer flexible study options including Online, to classroom and blended sessions.
16	Industry connect	Yes Various official corporate partners	Yes Centre for Entrepreneurship (CFE) - disrupting the higher education agenda. Where students have an immediate exposure to highly acclaimed entrepreneurs and organisations, directly involved in business in Australia Partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
17	Courses Accredited by Professional bodies	Yes Canadian Institute of Management. AIB’s MBA is nationally accredited in Canada by the National Centre for Management Accreditation (NCMA) of the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM). Source	Yes Professional Accreditation by CPA/CA (Accounting Stream)
18	Campus experience	No AIB do not have a campus	Yes Student can experience our CBD campus if they wish to
19	Fees	Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) - 4 Subjects: $2997 x4 = $11,988 - Plus text books Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) - 8 Subjects: $2997 x 8 = $24,000 - Plus text books Master of Business Administration (MBA) - 12 Subjects: $2997 x 12 = $35961 - Plus text books average cost= $780 - Plus text books Test book cost: Median cost $125 per subject Each subject will require a textbook or eTextbook costing between $50-$200 each. Source	Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) 4 Subjects: = $1,995 x 4 = $7,980 Text books free Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) 8 Subjects: $1,995 x 8 = $15,960 Text books free Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 16 Subjects: $31,920 Text books free
20	Credit transfer From AIB to UBSS	Based on AIB credit transfer Policy	YES (Refer to the UBSS Online MBA page) Up to 50% of a course. If you enroll in the UBSS Grad Dip of Management you can transfer 4 units.

UBSS Versus AIB

UBSS rates significantly higher than AIB in Teaching Practices (Teaching Quality).
UBSS rates slightly higher than AIB in Skills Development.
AIB rates slightly higher than UBSS in Positive Overall Experience.
AIB rates significantly higher than UBSS in Support Services.

Both UBSS and AIB were rated below industry average in Facilities and Resources.
Leaner Engagement or what is now called “Positive Interactions with Staff and Students” is not taken into account for distance education programs.

	UBSS	AIB	Industry Average
Positive Overall Experience	80.9%	82.0%	76.3%
Rated Teaching Practices Positively	84.3%	80.3%	80.7%
Rated Support Services Positively	73.0%	81.5%	74.0%
Were Positive About Their Skills Development	80.9%	79.8%	80.9%
Were Happy with Facilities and Resources	63.5%	78.1%	82.9%
Were Positive About Their Interactions with Staff and Students	67.3%	N/A	Not applicable for distance education programs.

QILT Student Experience Survey

2018

UBSS

AIB

Industry Average

Australia’s 10 Biggest Online MBA Programs

The following Chart and table summarized 10 biggest MBA providers data based on MBA news report.

Student number and fees

Full Course Fees $ Domestic

Student Strength Online 2018

UBSS Pricing

To make a fair comparison of the tuition fees of various Universities and Institutions with UBSS, consider UBSS tuition fees as $1,995 per subject. Therefore, the UBSS price would be;

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) – Four Subjects = $7,980
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) – Eight Subjects = $15,960
Master of Business Administration (MBA) – 16 Subjects = $31,920

This price is applicable for all modes of delivery of UBSS, i.e. Face-to-face for international onshore, Face to face Domestic, Online domestics and international offshore and Domestic Blended mode.

#	Business School / Provider	Course Name	Course Duration (Months)	No. of Subjects	Student Strength Online (2018)	Student Strength Total (2018)	Full Course Fees D – Domestic I – Internl.
1	Australian Institute of Business	MBA	18	12 Subjects	3216	3216	$35,970
2	Torrens University	MBA	12	12 Subjects (8 Core, 4 Electives)	910	1401	$32,700 – D $36,900 - I
3	Deakin University	MBA	18	12 Subjects (8 Core, 4 Electives)	803	1277	$50,700 – D $60,600 – I
4	Southern Cross University	MBA	16	16 Subjects (12 Core, 4 Electives)	593	1428	$41,440 – D $50,406 – I
5	Griffith University	MBA	12	12 Subjects (4 Core, 8 Electives)	512	584	$51,750 – D $56,250 – I
6	University of Southern Queensland	MBA	18	12 Subjects (4 Core, 8 Electives)	500	520	$35,280 - D $42,600 – I
7	Kaplan Business School	MBA	24	12 Subjects (7 Core, 5 Electives)	451	1044	$40,800
8	AGSM @ UNSW	MBAx	24	12 Subjects	442	1539	$59,760
9	The University of Newcastle	MBA Online	18	12 Subjects (6 Core, 4 Electives, 2 course work	437	779	$23,435
10	SP Jain School of Global Management	Executive MBA (Online)	18	17 Core 4 to 6 Electives	386	797	$15,000

Sources:

https://www.mbanews.com.au/australias-10-biggest-online-mba-programs/

Individual; website of the Business School and Providers