Master of Business Administration

During this course you will:

1. Diversify your skillset -Gain a cross-functional, versatile business skillset. Maximise the positive impacts you have within an organisation.
2. Develop a managerial perspective -Develop an ethical and sustainable managerial perspective, knowing what to look for, questions to ask, and how to manage successful cross-functional teams.
3. Learn to lead -Develop strategic leadership skills with exposure to leadership models, communication styles and reflection-based coursework.

It can be hard to take the first step towards achieving your goals and aspirations and making them a priority. But with SCU Online, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is closer than you think and more achievable than ever before. We've removed traditional barriers to an MBA, closing the gap between you and your ambitions with flexible, accessible online learning, passionate academics and excellent student support. 

With our online MBA program, you will learn in-depth knowledge to enhance your business management expertise in today's competitive global market. Our graduates have expertise across the entire business landscape, making an impact in business management from day one. 

Recommended study pattern

Core subjects

• Management Communication
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Analytics
• Accounting for Managers
• Digital Marketing
• Finance for Managers
• Corporate Governance for Managers
• The Positive Leader
• Project Management Principles
• Global Business
• Strategy and Case Analysis
• Managing Information Systems
• Industry Research Project (double weighted)

Award requirements

To be awarded the MBA, students must complete 16 subjects (192 credit points) comprising:

• 12 core subjects; and
• 1 specialisation or
• 2 elective subjects and Industry Research Project: Part A and Industry Research Project: Part B.

Choose your subjects

Majors

You have the choice to specialise your MBA in the below four areas: 

• Accounting
• Health Services Management
• Managing and Leading People.

Electives

If not taking a specialisation, select two of the following subjects:

• Business Accounting for Managers
• Business and Corporation Law for Managers
• Building a Professional Portfolio
• Leading Change in Healthcare
• Governance and Accountability in Healthcare
• Strategic Planning and Management in Healthcare
• Organisational Change and Development
• Human Resource Management.

Exit points

Students can choose to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration if the following 4 subjects have been completed. 

• Accounting for Managers;
• Management Communication;
• Organisational Behaviour;
• Business Analytics.

To graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, you will need to complete eight subjects of study, including the four subjects listed above, along with the following four subjects:  

• Global Business;
• Project Management Principles;
• The Positive Leader;
• Digital Marketing.

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Indicative total fee $50,000

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.

Southern Cross University believes in the power of change. Their graduates stride the global stage at the frontline of healthcare, transforming education in the classroom, and tackling the world’s wicked problems with scientific and engineering solutions. Students enjoy award winning support, teaching quality, and online delivery. Ranked among the best for many years, they will help you make the change you seek to transform your tomorrow.

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To gain entry into the Master of Business Administration, you need:

• A three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, OR
• Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree, AND
• Students will need to be proficient in English.

No Bachelor's degree? You could still be eligible for entry into the MBA through your relevant work experience. Contact us today to find out more.

We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Depending on advanced standing awarded, you could complete your MBA online in as little as 16 months, part-time.

Studying online requires: 

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system
• A fast, reliable internet connection
• The latest version of Chrome or Firefox
• The Blackboard app. 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required, depending on the degree studied.