Master of Business Administration

VTAC course code

BP9

CRICOS code(s)

043591E (Melbourne); 032890G (Sydney)

Course category

Master’s degree by coursework

Hosted by

School of Business (UB)

Duration

1.5 years full-time (fast track 1 year)

Semester intakes

Melbourne campus: March, July, November
Sydney campus: March, July, November

Availability

International students: Melbourne campus, Sydney campus

Attendance

International students: full-time

Course fees

International students: AUD$7,800 per semester

Course description

Course objectives

The Master of Business Administration is a generalist degree intended for those with some practical experience who now wish to widen their managerial knowledge and skills. The philosophy underlying this Master of Business Administration is to enable students to deal with the many facets of management. This course aims to develop skills in critical thinking, research and analysis through individual and team-based work. A feature of the MBA is that it focuses on critical areas of integration but facilitates some specialisation to accommodate specific career paths.

Career opportunities

This course is designed for managers to upgrade their skills and qualifications to prepare them for access to career opportunities which will have become evident to them in their current employment, or new opportunities with alternative employers following completion of the course.

Professional recognition

The Master of Business Administration is recognised by both the Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI) and the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

Course structure

The Master of Business Administration consists of three semesters, normally over a year and a half, totalling 12 units.

Course Outline (Sample Only)

Year 1

Semester 1

BUMKT5901 Marketing
BUMGT5921 Organisations: Behaviour, Structure & Process
BUMKT5922 Competitive Analysis
Elective

Semester 2

BUACC5901 Accounting & Finance
BUECO5903 Business Economics
BUHRM5912 Human Resource Management
Elective

Year 2

Semester 1

BUMGT5926 Strategy and Management of Change (Capstone Unit)
BUMGT6935 Operations Management
BUACC6925 Financial Policy
Elective

  • As they are subject to staff availability, there is no guarantee that every unit will be available in any particular semester.
  • All units are subject to change through the processes of regular course revision.

Entry requirements and application

Academic requirements

Candidates must have:

  • A bachelor degree, or equivalent.
  • A minimum of two years relevant work experience.
  • A report from a reputable referee as to their suitability.

Credit for prior study

Course credit may be available, for recognised courses, to a maximum of 6 units.

How to Apply

How to apply - Domestic students
How to apply - International students

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