Master of Business Administration

Become an effective and impactful business leader ready to take on senior roles, with Adelaide University’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Build a well-rounded skill set across essential areas of business, including marketing, accounting and economics, leadership and influencing, innovation management and managing people and organisations.

You’ll develop advanced skills and knowledge in areas including consumer behaviour, identifying opportunities for innovation, ethical decision-making and navigating human resource challenges. Learn how to conduct research for effective strategy implementation, strengthening your practical learning by developing a research project proposal.

Learn from expert academics with a wealth of knowledge in their fields, benefitting from networking opportunities and valuable industry connections throughout your studies.

Prepare for a career in senior management and leadership with Adelaide University’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Studied over two years part-time, this advanced qualification allows you to apply what you’ve learnt directly to your current role, with practical real-world learning and opportunities to network and build industry connections.

Boost your skills and knowledge and gain a competitive edge in a booming global industry. You’ll learn how to be an effective and compelling senior leader, and how to manage core business principles across accounting, economics, marketing, management, innovation, leadership and critical thinking.

Graduate ready to take on roles in chief and executive leadership, senior management, board directorship or entrepreneurship with a qualification informed by current industry trends and world-class research.

Recommended study pattern

4 Courses (can be taken in any order)

Marketing for Managers (BUSI5092)

Entrepreneurial Mindset (BUSI5093)

Leadership and Influencing (BUSI5091)

Accounting and Financial Management (BUSI5094)

Next 4 Courses (to be taken in any order)

Managerial Economics (ECON5014)

Research for Managers (BUSI5095)

Managing People and Organisations (BUSI6049)

Innovation Management (BUSI6048)

2 Courses (to be taken in any order)

Strategic Alignments (BUSI6050)

Systems Thinking (BUSI6051)

Remaining Courses

Research Project Part A (BUSI6052)

Research Project Part B (BUSI6053)

Award requirements

To successfully complete the requirements of the MBA, you must complete 12 core courses.

Exit points

Graduate Certificate / Graduate Diploma.

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Indicative total fee $59,832

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution AND a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR
• A completed Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of 500 or higher AND a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR
• A completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF level 8) or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.