Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health
PostgraduateTUA-MBM-MAS2026
Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake
Make great decisions that improve the health of populations
Combine your growing business acumen with a deeper understanding of public health issues and policies. This well-established course prepares you for demanding – and rewarding – management roles. Become a confident leader in public health.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 16
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Master industry-standard business software to effectively analyse data.
- Apply advanced business principles to solve complex problems.
- Develop intervention strategies to detect and prevent diseases.
- Analyse financial, legal, and economic aspects of health and health policy.
Torrens University's MBA and Master of Public Health provides leadership training with a deeper understanding of health policies. Benefit from a top-ranked MBA program, and improve global decision-making skills.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 2 years full time, part-time options available.
Top-ranked MBA school - Ranked Tier-1 by CEO Magazine in 2025, placing our MBA program among the world’s best.
EFMD member - As a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), our business courses are globally connected and internationally recognised.
Learn from award-winning lecturers - Our MBA lecturers were named the Most Inspirational MBA Lecturers in 2023 and 2024 by MBAus, the professional body for MBAs in Australasia.
Recommended study pattern
The Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health course structure comprises 16 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study is made up of:
- MBA Core Subjects (8 Subjects, 2 Trimesters, 12 months or 8 months accelerated)
- MPH Core Subjects (8 Subjects, 2 Trimesters, 12 months or 8 months accelerated).
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health, the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises eight MBA core subjects (80 credit points) and eight MPH core subjects (80 credit points). A combined total of 160 credit points is required.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$27,400
Indicative total fee $54,800
The amounts shown here are 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.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) AND at least two years of professional experience.
Applicants without formal qualifications at AQF7 or above may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate of Public Health on the basis of a combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and seven years of relevant experience in a health professional role.
Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Standard English language requirements apply.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
Move up in your professional career and develop critical strategies to guide your business and employ dynamic leadership and health management skills. This course will help you critically analyse and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention, advocacy, leadership and management, and epidemiology to undertake demanding management roles in government, allied health, aid and development, hospitals and health service departments.
Potential career paths include:
- Executive Director
- General Manager
- Entrepreneur Board Member
- Health Policy Advisor
- Health Promotion Officer
- Project Officer/Manager
- Community Development Worker.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives and Managing Directors | N/A^ | Up 10.8% |
| Corporate General Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
| General Managers | N/A^ | Up 59.7% |
| Management Consultants | N/A^ | N/A^ |
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