University of South Australia
Master of Business Administration
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe UniSA Master of Business Administration (MBA) has been designed for experienced managers and enterprising leaders. It has a strong practical focus on senior management decision-making and embeds the latest in management and leadership research.
As part of your studies, you will gain real-world insights through access to academic and industry experts, benefit from a curriculum informed by world-class research, and further your professional practice to maximise your career progression. You will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse cohort of highly experienced peers from a wide range of industry backgrounds in an engaging learning environment.
Deepen your expertise in fields such as strategy, marketing, finance, leadership, international business, ethics, governance and sustainability, and gain invaluable learnings you can apply in real time to transform your career.
You will also have the opportunity to study the Company Directors Course embedded within your MBA through a unique partnership with the Australian Institute of Company Directors – UniSA is the only university with a partnership of this kind in Australia.
Delivery mode
University of South Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the program will normally have:
- A minimum of three (3) years full time management experience and a recognised university Bachelor degree or equivalent professional qualifications; or
- A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of South Australia with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) across four (or more) courses, or an equivalent qualification from the University of South Australia or from another recognised university; or
- The Program Director may, under exceptional circumstances, accept candidates with substantial and proven managerial and/or entrepreneurial experience who have demonstrated the potential to meet the learning requirements of the MBA.
All applicants are also required to submit a detailed curriculum vitae or equivalent with at least one referee who can validate work experience.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Master of Business Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executive Officers (also known as CEOs) head large businesses and corporate enterprises. They steer the direction of the organisation and rep...
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) performs a senior executive role at a large business or organisation. You’ll manage daily operations and also make...
Company Director
A Company Director is responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and governance of a company. You might serve on the board of directors and...
Managing Director
A Managing Director oversees the operations and strategic direction of a company. You might work in various industries, leading the business toward...
Cluster Manager
A Cluster Manager coordinates daily activities for a particular group of stores or businesses. You might manage teams across a geographic area or c...
Engagement Manager
Engagement Managers create and maintain customer relationships through a variety of initiatives and strategies. They are the primary point of conta...
Strategy Consultant
A Strategy Consultant advises organisations on business strategies to improve performance and achieve long-term goals. You might work in a consulta...
Partnerships Manager
A Partnerships Manager develops and maintains relationships with key partners to drive business growth and collaboration. You might work for a corp...
Executive Director
An Executive Director oversees the strategic direction and operational management of an organisation. You might work in a non-profit, corporate, or...
Strategy Manager
A Strategy Manager develops and implements plans to achieve business objectives and improve performance. You might work in a corporate setting, a c...
Change Management Consultant
A Change Management Consultant guides organisations through transitions and transformations to ensure successful change implementation. You might w...
Development Manager
A Development Manager oversees and drives the planning and execution of projects within an organisation, ensuring they align with strategic goals....
Global Management Consultant
A Global Management Consultant provides strategic advice to organisations to enhance their overall performance and achieve their international goal...
About University of South Australia
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change.
Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
