Master of Business Administration

As an MBA graduate, your new leadership and management skills will equip you for a broad range of executive roles across industries like business, finance, accounting, marketing, operations, human resources, tourism and corporate sustainability. 

MBAs are also highly sought after in government, and in the not-for-profit sector. For entrepreneurs or small business owners, an MBA boosts and balances business skills, builds networks and shows you exactly how technology and innovative practices can help you succeed.

Higher education

Minimum entry requirements for the online Master of Business Administration include: 

• A Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent 

or 

• Have work experience regarded as equivalent to an eligible degree 
   

and 

• Be proficient in English 

Special requirements

Studying online requires: 

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

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

Advanced standing is a process of determining if credit can be awarded for any previous study and/or work experience. For eligible students, it can reduce the number of subjects needed to gain a qualification. Learn more about the process of applying for advanced standing at Southern Cross University here.

Enhance business management expertise with a Master of Business Administration from Southern Cross University Online. Diversify your business skillset, develop a managerial perspective and gain the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful leader in today’s competitive global market. 

The degree is 100% online. With six study periods a year, start your studies at a time that suits. You can study a general MBA or specialise your degree in Accounting, Health Services Management, Information Knowledge Management or Managing and Leading People.

Recommended Study Pattern

Core subjects

• Management Communication
• Organisational Behaviour
• Economics and Quantitative Analysis
• Accounting for Managers
• 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

Exit Points

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

• Accounting for Managers;
• Management Communication;
• Organisational Behaviour;
• Economics and Quantitative Analysis. 

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;
• Marketing.

Choose your subjects

Majors

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

• Accounting
• Health Services Management
• Information and Knowledge 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
• Healthcare Professional Portfolio A
• Leading Change in Healthcare
• Principles and Practice of Clinical Accountability
• Strategic Health Management
• Managing Digital Enterprise
• Strategic Knowledge Management
• Organisational Change and Development
• Human Resource Management