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Postgraduate Course

Master of Business Administration

Our Master of Business Administration is industry focused and prepares students not only for employment in the business sector but also leadership roles in and around the sector.

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Course Overview

Qualification Info

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Masters
Degree

AQF Level
Level 9

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Study Method

In class face to face / blended

Entry Requirements

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Duration

2 Years

Credit Points

160 credit points

(Each unit is worth 10 credit points).

Unit Summary

16 Units

  • 14 Core Units
  • 2 Elective Units

Course Structure

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Potential Job Opportunities

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Important Enrolment Dates

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CRICOS Course Codes

  • Master of Business Administration (121259M)
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About this Course

Industry-focused
Our Master of Business Administration prepares students for employment or career progression within the business sector. The course is designed to meet the needs and aspirations of graduates wanting to either enter the business world or progress their careers. The program ensures developing strong industry connections and opportunities.

Flexible
We also recognise that today’s professionals may want a career change into the business world or want to add to their existing specialisations. Our Masters’ course is designed to facilitate such a career/progression transition.

Course Diagram
Master of Business Administration Course Diagram
Our Graduate Attributes

Our graduate attributes represent the graduate qualities and skills our students may develop throughout their course of study.

  • GA1 – Discipline Knowledge: Demonstrate discipline knowledge and skills applied in professional contexts.
  • GA2 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Help build successful businesses through innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • GA3 – Communication: Communicate confidently to culturally diverse business audiences through multiple media.
  • GA4 – Problem Solving: Solve problems independently and as part of a team using evidence and creative thinking.
  • GA5 – Ethics & Integrity: Act with professional integrity and promote ethical practice in work and business.
  • GA6 – Adaptability & Resilience: Display resilience and adaptability in response to new challenges, unfamiliar work, cultural environments, and new types of problems.
Course Learning Outcomes
  • CLO1 – Apply advanced and coherent knowledge of business concepts, integrating contemporary theories and research principles to address complex business challenges.
  • CLO2 – to develop innovative solutions for strategic decision-making.
  • CLO3 – Design and conduct research using appropriate methodologies and critical literature review to investigate complex business issues and propose evidence-based solutions.
  • CLO4 – Communicate complex business concepts effectively to diverse audiences using advanced verbal, written, and digital communication skills.
  • CLO5 – Demonstrated leadership and teamwork competencies to engage with stakeholders and drive ethical and sustainable business practices.
  • CLO6 – Apply creative and strategic thinking to real-world business scenarios, demonstrating autonomy and accountability in decision-making.
  • CLO7 – Engage in reflective practice and take responsibility for continuous professional development to enhance leadership effectiveness and lifelong learning.
Course Units
Master of Business Administration

First Year

First Year
  • MBA501
    Business Information Systems
    Core Unit

    MBA501 enables students to analyse and articulate how technology can support business operations without becoming the sole focus. It emphasises the critical role of information in decision-making and business processes. Students develop a strong foundation in business systems fundamentals and assess the impact of emerging technologies on business models, processes, and key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, regulators, managers, and employees.

  • MBA502
    Contemporary Management
    Core Unit

    MBA502 explores organisational management as both a core business function and a strategic process for achieving organisational goals. Students will engage with key management theories and concepts, including planning, decision-making, leadership, motivation, teamwork, and diversity management. Emphasis is placed on understanding internal and external environmental influences on organisational decision-making and applying managerial concepts in real-world contexts. The unit also examines the role of leadership, culture, and strategic planning in business success. Ethical, social, and philosophical perspectives are integrated to provide a holistic understanding of modern management challenges and opportunities. The unit introduces students to the principles of managing change and innovation, preparing them to critically evaluate transformation frameworks at an advance level.

  • MBA503 
    Managerial Ethics and Sustainability 
    Core Unit

    MBA503 explores the interrelated topics of managerial ethics, stakeholder engagement, and business sustainability. It critically examines the socio-economic environment in which businesses operate and the role of various stakeholders in driving sustainable development and positive social impact. A key focus is on stakeholder theory as a framework for understanding relationships between business and society, alongside ethical decision-making, corporate social responsibility, and sustainability challenges. The unit also examines how personal and organisational ethics interact, and how businesses respond to ethical challenges arising from technological, societal, and cultural changes in local and global contexts.

  • MBA504
    Marketing Management
    Core Unit

    MBA504 equips students with essential skills for managing, analysing, developing, and implementing effective marketing strategies in a dynamic business environment. It explores the evolving role of marketing in modern organisations, providing a comprehensive understanding of key concepts, models, and theories that underpin marketing practice. Through a strategic framework, students will apply these theories to marketing planning and decision-making while critically evaluating real-world challenges that firms encounter in competitive and globalised markets.

  • MBA505
    Accounting for Managers
    Core Unit

    MBA505 explores accounting information systems and their role in managerial decision-making, equipping you with the skills to apply and interpret financial data to enhance business performance. You will examine how companies manage and report their financial position, performance, and cash flows through financial statements, assess different forms of cost-volume-profit analysis, and apply full costing and budgeting techniques for effective resources allocation. The unit also develops a foundational understanding of accounting information for managerial decision-making and business performance, and examines emerging trends and challenges in accounting, such as sustainability reporting and data-driven decision-making. By integrating these concepts, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of financial management, empowering you to navigate complex business environments with confidence.

  • MBA506
    Business Strategy
    Core Unit

    MBA506 introduces students to the principles of strategic management and equips them with the ability to apply established frameworks to analyse organisational environments, generate strategic alternatives, and evaluate implementation options. Using tools such as Porter’s Five Forces and McKinsey’s 7-S, students will explore strategy within small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and strategic business units (SBUs) within small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and strategic business units (SBUs) of larger corporations. The unit also provides an introduction to contemporary challenges such as sustainability, disruption, and emerging issues like generative AI, addressing these through structured case studies and scenario-based tasks.

  • MBA507
    Behaviour in Organisations
    Core Unit

    MBA507 explores the dynamic interplay between leadership, organisational behaviour, and change management in contemporary organisations. It examines how leaders influence individual and group behaviour, drive organisational culture, and foster an environment of collaboration, adaptability, and ethical decision-making. The unit moves beyond theory by integrating real-world leadership practices, focusing on strategic decision-making, managing resistance to change, and inspiring teams through effective leadership approaches. Key topics include leadership styles, motivation, power and influence, team dynamics, and organisational transformation. Through case studies, applied projects, and interactive discussions, students will develop practical leadership skills to navigate complex business environments and implement sustainable organisational change.

  • MBA508
    Economics for Business
    Core Unit

    MBA508 provides an introduction to economic theory and its applications to economic systems and enterprises. Students will study macroeconomics (how economies function as a whole) and microeconomics (how businesses and sectors operate). The unit also explores the role of institutions in economic development and the impact of internal and international trade on wealth creation. Key objectives include enhancing awareness of economic systems, introducing relevant economic theories for business, and developing analytical skills.

Second Year

No Specialisation
  • MBA601
    Managerial Finance
    Core Unit

    MBA601 provides a fundamental understanding of management finance. You will examine corporate financial goals and how to realise them the raising of funds, the allocation of resources and the undertaking of investment by firms. Students will be introduced to the theory and use of a range of financial decision making concepts such as financial goals, financial markets, financial mathematics, risk and return, asset pricing, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy. It helps students to take effective, ethical and timely actions as to current and future acquisition and allocation of resources in a complex global environment.

  • MBA602
    Organisational Transformation and Change Management
    Core Unit

    MBA602 develops students’ ability to critically evaluate and apply theories of organisational transformation and change management. The unit examines how managers can design, lead, and embed systemic change by aligning organisational capabilities with strategic goals. Through case studies, consulting-style simulations, and reflective activities, students will strengthen transferable skills such as communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy while applying them to real-world transformation scenarios. This approach ensures students not only understand the organics processes of organizational change but are also equipped to influence and lead transformation in diverse and evolving contexts.

  • MBA603
    Business Model Innovation
    Core Unit

    MBA603 equips students with the frameworks and applied skills to design, test, and refine innovative business models in both entrepreneurial and organisational contexts. Students will explore how opportunities are recognized and transformed into viable models that create, deliver and capture value. Drawing on design thinking, lean startup, and customer development approaches, the unit guides students through the processes of developing value propositions, achieving product-market fit, and responding to disruption. Ethical conduct, sustainability, and accountability are integrated throughout to ensure innovation is pursued responsibly and with long-term impact. Through applied assessments, students strengthen their ability to think creatively, act strategically, and apply business model innovation in diverse business environments.

  • MBA604
    Contemporary Leadership Practice
    Core Unit

    MBA604 equips students with advanced leadership capabilities to thrive in complex, innovation-driven environments. The unit explores contemporary leadership theories, including authentic, servant, and adaptive leadership, through the blend of critical analysis, self-reflection, and applied learning. Students will evaluate their own leadership strengths, values, and development needs using evidence-based tools. Emphasis is placed on ethical decision-making, leading diverse teams, and building organisational influence. Through interactive workshops and practical assessments, students will apply leadership theory to real-world challenges. The unit fosters strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a strong sense of self-awareness. Graduates will be prepared to lead with impact, agility, and purpose.

  • MBA605
    Entrepreneurship & Innovation
    Core Unit

    MBA605 explores how entrepreneurial thinking drives innovation, sustainability, and value creation in dynamic business environments. Students examine frameworks and tools such as lean startup, design thinking, and business model innovation to address real-world challenges. The unit investigates how leadership behaviours, ethical practices, and collaborative ecosystems influence entrepreneurial outcomes. Emphasis is placed on identifying opportunities, developing viable business models, and aligning ventures with strategic and societal goals. Case studies and applied assessments enable students to evaluate entrepreneurial responses to emerging technologies and sustainability demands. Students will explore national innovation strategies and global trends shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

  • MBA606
    Capstone Strategic Project Management
    Core Unit

    MBA606 is designed to synthesise advanced project management capabilities within real-world strategic and leadership context. The unit focuses on leading complex organisational projects from concept to execution, with an emphasis on strategic alignment. Stakeholder influence, and adaptive planning. Students will work in teams to design and implement a capstone project, demonstrating leadership in project governance, communication, and risk navigation. Through engagement with authentic scenarios, learners refine their ability to lead high-impact initiatives under uncertainty. The unit challenges students to apply leadership insight to deliver value and sustainable outcomes. It builds professional confidence to lead strategic project portfolios across diverse sectors.

  • MBA612
    System Analysis and Design
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA612 introduces students to the principles, methods, tools, and techniques used in information systems (IS) analysis and design within contemporary business environments. It explores the full systems development life cycle (SDLC), guiding students through the stages of problem identification, requirements analysis, feasibility evaluation, and system modelling. Students will develop practical analytical skills and gain insight into managing the organizational and technological challenges associated with system implementation. The unit is designed for non-technical professionals, emphasising strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the alignment of IS solutions with business objectives.

  • MBA618
    Operations Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA618 This unit explores the production of goods and services across diverse operational contexts in today’s increasingly globalised economy. Students will develop critical insights into how organisations achieve smooth, efficient, and profitable operations that meet the evolving needs of customers and clients. The unit equips students with knowledge and skills to identify opportunities for improvement within an organisation’s business model and value chain. Key topics include productivity management, quality assurance, facilities management, and project management. Students will learn to design, develop, and enhance production and operational systems while applying advanced problem-solving techniques to drive organisational performance and innovation.

  • MBA619
    Data Governance and Risk Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA619 provides managers with critical insights into Information Systems (IS) governance, risk, compliance, and security within modern organisations. Students will evaluate standards, frameworks, and best practices for IS governance and examine their application in real-world contexts. Key topics include emerging technology adoption, risk mitigation, change management, and effective service delivery in data-driven environments. The unit also explores the management of technology across stakeholders and the alignment of IS with strategic business objectives.

  • MBA620
    Mobile Business and Social-Media
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA620 provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the foundations and implications of social networking, mobile applications, social computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and emerging network technologies. These themes are examined within the context of today’s dynamic business environment. The unit emphasises the strategic value of social media and mobile platforms, particularly their impact on collaboration, digital engagement, and knowledge sharing in modern organisations. Students will also develop practical expertise in Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a methodological tool to evaluate organisational social media presence and generate actionable insights.

Business Analytics
  • MBA601
    Managerial Finance
    Core Unit

    MBA601 provides a fundamental understanding of management finance. You will examine corporate financial goals and how to realise them the raising of funds, the allocation of resources and the undertaking of investment by firms. Students will be introduced to the theory and use of a range of financial decision making concepts such as financial goals, financial markets, financial mathematics, risk and return, asset pricing, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy. It helps students to take effective, ethical and timely actions as to current and future acquisition and allocation of resources in a complex global environment.

  • MBA606
    Capstone Strategic Project Management
    Core Unit

    MBA606 is designed to synthesise advanced project management capabilities within real-world strategic and leadership context. The unit focuses on leading complex organisational projects from concept to execution, with an emphasis on strategic alignment. Stakeholder influence, and adaptive planning. Students will work in teams to design and implement a capstone project, demonstrating leadership in project governance, communication, and risk navigation. Through engagement with authentic scenarios, learners refine their ability to lead high-impact initiatives under uncertainty. The unit challenges students to apply leadership insight to deliver value and sustainable outcomes. It builds professional confidence to lead strategic project portfolios across diverse sectors.

  • MBA607
    Foundation of Business Analytics
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA607 provides a practical introduction to the principles and techniques of business analytics, focusing on the use of data, quantitative methods, and predictive models to support value creation in modern organisations. Students will develop foundational skills in identifying business problems, applying analytical tools, interpreting data, and using visualisation techniques to enhance understanding and communication of insights. The unit also emphasizes professional communication of analytical findings to diverse stakeholders supporting evidence-based practice across a range of business contexts.

  • MBA608
    Business Intelligence for Managers
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA608 explores the strategic role of business intelligence and analytics in enhancing organisational decision-making and performance. Students will examine how data-driven insights can improve operational efficiency, identify growth opportunities, and support competitive advantage. The unit introduces key analytical concepts, tools, and techniques used to transform data into meaningful insights. Through practical application students will learn to analyse complex datasets, visualize findings, and communicate effectively. Emphasis is placed on using business analytics to support informed, evidence-based decisions in dynamic business environments.

  • MBA609
    Advanced Business Analytics
    Core Unit

    MBA609 equips students with advanced analytical techniques to enhance managerial decision-making in complex, data-rich business environments. The unit explores methods in descriptive and predictive analytics using real-world cases and datasets. Emphasis is placed on analytical reasoning, model selection, and results interpretation to support business insight. Students critically engage with data-driven strategies, ethical analytics use, and scenario analysis. Through in-class activities, case-based reports, and applied projects, students develop practical expertise in translating data into strategic recommendations.

  • MBA610
    Big Data and AI for Decision Making
    Core Unit

    MBA610 equips students with the knowledge and skills to interpret and utilise big data through the lens of artificial intelligence to enhance managerial decision-making. The unit explores how scalable volumes of data can be transformed into actionable insights using advanced analytics tools. Students will examine key concepts in business intelligence, data visualisation, and AI-driven modelling to support both strategic and operational decisions. Emphasis is placed on applying ethical and responsible AI practices to ensure transparency and trust in data-driven outcomes. Through case-based learning and hands-on analysis, students learn how to translate complex datasets into practical recommendations. This unit prepares future managers to lead data-informed initiatives across rapidly evolving business environments.

  • MBA619
    Data Governance and Risk Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA619 provides managers with critical insights into Information Systems (IS) governance, risk, compliance, and security within modern organisations. Students will evaluate standards, frameworks, and best practices for IS governance and examine their application in real-world contexts. Key topics include emerging technology adoption, risk mitigation, change management, and effective service delivery in data-driven environments. The unit also explores the management of technology across stakeholders and the alignment of IS with strategic business objectives.

  • MBA620
    Mobile Business and Social-Media
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA620 provides a multidisciplinary exploration of the foundations and implications of social networking, mobile applications, social computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and emerging network technologies. These themes are examined within the context of today’s dynamic business environment. The unit emphasises the strategic value of social media and mobile platforms, particularly their impact on collaboration, digital engagement, and knowledge sharing in modern organisations. Students will also develop practical expertise in Social Network Analysis (SNA) as a methodological tool to evaluate organisational social media presence and generate actionable insights.

  • MBA621
    Python for Business Data Analysis
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA621 introduces MBA students to the fundamentals of Python programming in the context of data-driven business decision-making. Designed for non-technical professionals, this unit equips students to process, analyse, and visualise data using Python. Key topics include data structures, interactive visualisation, dynamic reporting, and real-world data applications. Ethical and professional considerations are embedded throughout, ensuring students can confidently lead data-informed projects and collaborate effectively with analytics teams.

  • MBA622
    Cloud Enterprise
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA622 introduces students to cloud-based enterprise systems and their strategic value in modern organisations. The unit critically examines how cloud technologies can support business transformation, process integration, scalability and operational efficiency, while evaluating their limitations, risks and organisational trade-offs. Students assess cloud infrastructure for enterprise-wide data management and evidence-based decision-making, including managerial considerations relating to governance, compliance, security, privacy, vendor engagement and cloud analytics. The unit prepares future managers to evaluate and lead secure, ethical and business-aligned cloud transformations

Information Technology
  • MBA601
    Managerial Finance
    Core Unit

    MBA601 provides a fundamental understanding of management finance. You will examine corporate financial goals and how to realise them the raising of funds, the allocation of resources and the undertaking of investment by firms. Students will be introduced to the theory and use of a range of financial decision making concepts such as financial goals, financial markets, financial mathematics, risk and return, asset pricing, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy. It helps students to take effective, ethical and timely actions as to current and future acquisition and allocation of resources in a complex global environment.

  • MBA606
    Capstone Strategic Project Management
    Core Unit

    MBA606 is designed to synthesise advanced project management capabilities within real-world strategic and leadership context. The unit focuses on leading complex organisational projects from concept to execution, with an emphasis on strategic alignment. Stakeholder influence, and adaptive planning. Students will work in teams to design and implement a capstone project, demonstrating leadership in project governance, communication, and risk navigation. Through engagement with authentic scenarios, learners refine their ability to lead high-impact initiatives under uncertainty. The unit challenges students to apply leadership insight to deliver value and sustainable outcomes. It builds professional confidence to lead strategic project portfolios across diverse sectors.

  • MBA607
    Foundation of Business Analytics
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA607 provides a practical introduction to the principles and techniques of business analytics, focusing on the use of data, quantitative methods, and predictive models to support value creation in modern organisations. Students will develop foundational skills in identifying business problems, applying analytical tools, interpreting data, and using visualisation techniques to enhance understanding and communication of insights. The unit also emphasizes professional communication of analytical findings to diverse stakeholders supporting evidence-based practice across a range of business contexts.

  • MBA608
    Business Intelligence for Managers
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA608 explores the strategic role of business intelligence and analytics in enhancing organisational decision-making and performance. Students will examine how data-driven insights can improve operational efficiency, identify growth opportunities, and support competitive advantage. The unit introduces key analytical concepts, tools, and techniques used to transform data into meaningful insights. Through practical application students will learn to analyse complex datasets, visualize findings, and communicate effectively. Emphasis is placed on using business analytics to support informed, evidence-based decisions in dynamic business environments.

  • MBA611
    Enterprise Information Systems
    Core Unit

    MBA611 prepares future managers to lead digital changes and enhance organisational performance. The unit explores how information systems support business processes, decision-making, and strategic goals. Students will learn to assess organizational needs, evaluate solution options, and align systems with business priorities. They will develop skills in analysing and designing effective systems to support strategic objectives. The unit also builds capability in communicating system strategies to stakeholders and managing change. Real-world case studies and applied activities ensure the learning is practical and business focused.

  • MBA612
    System Analysis and Design
    Core Unit, Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA612 introduces students to the principles, methods, tools, and techniques used in information systems (IS) analysis and design within contemporary business environments. It explores the full systems development life cycle (SDLC), guiding students through the stages of problem identification, requirements analysis, feasibility evaluation, and system modelling. Students will develop practical analytical skills and gain insight into managing the organizational and technological challenges associated with system implementation. The unit is designed for non-technical professionals, emphasising strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and the alignment of IS solutions with business objectives.

  • MBA613
    Databases for Decision Making
    Core Unit

    MBA613 equips future business leaders with the knowledge to leverage databases for informed, strategic decision-making. The unit focuses on understanding how data is structured, stored, and used to support business operations. Students will explore how effective data management can enhance organisational intelligence, improve efficiency, and create competitive advantage. Through applied learning activities, learners develop practical skills in designing, interpreting, and using data to support business insights. The unit also fosters a managerial mindset toward data governance, accuracy, and the strategic value of information assets.

  • MBA614
    Foundation of Cybersecurity
    Core Unit

    MBA614 introduces foundational cybersecurity principles relevant to modern business environments. The unit explores cyber threats, risk identification, and protection strategies from a managerial perspective. Students will examine governance frameworks, legal obligations, and industry standards such as ISO 27001 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Real-world case studies and applied tools are used to assess organisational vulnerabilities and risk mitigation. The unit also emphasises ethical responsibilities and decision-making in cybersecurity leadership. Graduates will be equipped to align cybersecurity strategy with business continuity and resilience planning.

  • MBA619
    Data Governance and Risk Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA619 provides managers with critical insights into Information Systems (IS) governance, risk, compliance, and security within modern organisations. Students will evaluate standards, frameworks, and best practices for IS governance and examine their application in real-world contexts. Key topics include emerging technology adoption, risk mitigation, change management, and effective service delivery in data-driven environments. The unit also explores the management of technology across stakeholders and the alignment of IS with strategic business objectives.

  • MBA622
    Cloud Enterprise
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA622 introduces students to cloud-based enterprise systems and their strategic value in modern organisations. The unit critically examines how cloud technologies can support business transformation, process integration, scalability and operational efficiency, while evaluating their limitations, risks and organisational trade-offs. Students assess cloud infrastructure for enterprise-wide data management and evidence-based decision-making, including managerial considerations relating to governance, compliance, security, privacy, vendor engagement and cloud analytics. The unit prepares future managers to evaluate and lead secure, ethical and business-aligned cloud transformations

Project Management
  • MBA601
    Managerial Finance
    Core Unit

    MBA601 provides a fundamental understanding of management finance. You will examine corporate financial goals and how to realise them the raising of funds, the allocation of resources and the undertaking of investment by firms. Students will be introduced to the theory and use of a range of financial decision making concepts such as financial goals, financial markets, financial mathematics, risk and return, asset pricing, capital budgeting, cost of capital, capital structure and dividend policy. It helps students to take effective, ethical and timely actions as to current and future acquisition and allocation of resources in a complex global environment.

  • MBA606
    Capstone Strategic Project Management
    Core Unit

    MBA606 is designed to synthesise advanced project management capabilities within real-world strategic and leadership context. The unit focuses on leading complex organisational projects from concept to execution, with an emphasis on strategic alignment. Stakeholder influence, and adaptive planning. Students will work in teams to design and implement a capstone project, demonstrating leadership in project governance, communication, and risk navigation. Through engagement with authentic scenarios, learners refine their ability to lead high-impact initiatives under uncertainty. The unit challenges students to apply leadership insight to deliver value and sustainable outcomes. It builds professional confidence to lead strategic project portfolios across diverse sectors.

  • MBA615
    Managing Project Complexity
    Core Unit

    MBA615 explores the challenges of managing and leading projects in complex and uncertain environments. Students will analyse real-world case studies to assess complexity types, stakeholder dynamics, and project interdependencies. Key topics include systems thinking, strategic decision-making, human resource management, and global risks. The unit develops advanced skills in identifying, evaluating, and managing project complexity using structured tools and frameworks. Through applied learning, students will build the confidence to navigate ambiguity, drive outcomes, and lead effectively in dynamic project settings.

  • MBA616
    Project Risk Management
    Core Unit

    MBA616 enables students to develop a conceptual and strategic understanding of project risk within modern project-oriented organisations. It focuses on innovative approaches to risk management, emphasising adaptation and strategic responsiveness over risk avoidance. Students will assess geopolitical, organisational, and systemic risks, applying advanced problem-solving techniques. The unit content is supported through case study analysis and problem-based learning to aid students in developing practical skills and knowledge of risk identification, analysis, management, implementation, and controls. Key outputs include the development of integrated project risk and quality management plans aligned with strategic goals. The unit prepares future project leaders to navigate uncertainty across diverse industries.

  • MBA617
    Project Governance and Quality Management
    Core Unit

    MBA617 develops students’ capabilities in applying governance frameworks and quality management systems across across the project lifecycle. The unit explores how governance ensures strategic alignment, decision accountability, and stakeholder confidence. Students examine quality planning, assurance, and control techniques to ensure delivery excellence. In addition, students will critically examine the shortcomings of existing governance and quality models, raising awareness of gaps in current approaches and synthesising future directions for improving oversight, compliance, and decision-making. Emphasis is placed on integrating governance and quality to enhance project performance and organisational value. Through applied case studies, students gain practical insights into managing oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement.

  • MBA618
    Operations Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA618 This unit explores the production of goods and services across diverse operational contexts in today’s increasingly globalised economy. Students will develop critical insights into how organisations achieve smooth, efficient, and profitable operations that meet the evolving needs of customers and clients. The unit equips students with knowledge and skills to identify opportunities for improvement within an organisation’s business model and value chain. Key topics include productivity management, quality assurance, facilities management, and project management. Students will learn to design, develop, and enhance production and operational systems while applying advanced problem-solving techniques to drive organisational performance and innovation.

  • MBA619
    Data Governance and Risk Management
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA619 provides managers with critical insights into Information Systems (IS) governance, risk, compliance, and security within modern organisations. Students will evaluate standards, frameworks, and best practices for IS governance and examine their application in real-world contexts. Key topics include emerging technology adoption, risk mitigation, change management, and effective service delivery in data-driven environments. The unit also explores the management of technology across stakeholders and the alignment of IS with strategic business objectives.

  • MBA623
    Management Negotiation and Conflict
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA623 equips students with advanced capabilities in negotiation and conflict resolution to drive effective outcomes in complex organisational settings. Drawing on multidisciplinary theories and best-practice frameworks, students critically evaluate negotiation strategies and conflict management tools. Through experiential simulations, reflective practice, and real-world case analysis, students build practical skills in influencing, value creation, and dispute resolution. Ethical judgment, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative problem-solving are emphasised throughout. Graduates will be prepared to lead negotiations and resolve conflicts with strategic insight and professionalism. Particular attention is given to how formal authority, resource dependence, status, organisational politics and unequal power relationships influence negotiation processes, stakeholder voice, ethical decision-making and conflict outcomes.

  • MBA624
    Project Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    Choice of Second Year Elective

    MBA624 explores the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship, and project management, focusing on early-stage project design and strategic execution. Students will engage with frameworks that support ideation-to-execution pathways, including feasibility analysis and opportunity evaluation. The unit examines how project management principles can be adapted to drive innovative outcomes under conditions of uncertainty. It emphasises strategic alignment, stakeholder mobilisation, and resource optimisation in complex innovation contexts. Students will learn to synthesise contemporary methodologies to manage entrepreneurial and innovation-driven initiatives. Through applied learning, they develop capabilities to lead transformative projects from concept to value realisation and build sustainable competitive advantage in dynamic business environments.

  • MBA625
    Principles of Project Management
    Core Unit

    MBA625 develops advanced knowledge of project management principles, practices, and frameworks, enabling students to critically analyse how projects deliver organisational value in dynamic environments. The unit explores project life cycles, governance structures, stakeholder engagement, and risk management strategies, emphasising their alignment with organisational strategy and performance outcomes. Students apply advanced tools and methodologies to real-world cases, critique planning and execution practices, and evaluate the role of project management in supporting innovation, organisational effectiveness, and value creation. Through applied assessments, students strengthen their ability to design comprehensive project plans, lead collaborative teams, and critically reflect on project management practices.

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Degrees course entry requirements

General Admission (MTEC)

Australian bachelor’s degree qualifications in a cognate discipline or;

International Bachelor qualifications or equivalent in a cognate discipline.

Applicants applying with bachelor’s degree or work experience in a non-cognate field need to provide an additional personal written statement outlining how their formal studies and work experience having provided them with sufficient learning as to be able to reach the entry standards. Such students may be subject to a written examination or interview with the Associate Dean (Academic). Students may need to complete appropriate introductory units as determined by the Associate Dean (Academic) or the Discipline Head – Business.

Any credit applications are considered under the Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning Policy – Credit-for-Recognition-of-Prior-Learning.pdf

International Students English Language Requirements

Applicants must satisfy one of the following –

completed 12 months of study in Australia.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or

TOEFL: 575 or better; or

TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or

TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or

Pearson Test of English Academic: overall 58 with no less than 50 or better; or

Cambridge C1 Advanced English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or

General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or •

Kaplan Test of English (KTE): all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or

Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110; or.

Credit for Recognition of Prior Learning

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Fees and Charges

Fees and Charges
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How to Pay
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Orientation and Induction

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Potential Job Opportunities

On completion of the Master of Business Administration, some potential jobs you might consider.

Potential jobs:

  • Management consulting – strategy, organisational transformation and advisory roles
  • Financial services – investment banking, corporate finance, asset management and fintech
  • Technology – product management, business development, operations and strategy
  • Healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology – administration, commercial strategy and operations
  • Consumer goods and retail – brand management, marketing, supply chain and general management
  • Manufacturing and industrials – operations, procurement, supply-chain leadership and corporate strategy
  • Energy and utilities – project finance, sustainability, commercial management and transformation
  • Real estate and infrastructure – investment, development, asset management and project leadership
  • Start-ups and entrepreneurship – fundraising, scaling, market development and operational planning
  • Government and not-for-profit organisations – strategy, program management and organisational leadership
  • Consulting, finance and technology are traditionally the strongest MBA recruitment sectors, while healthcare, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology can also offer substantial value.
  • An MBA is generally most useful in roles that combine commercial judgement, leadership, strategy and cross-functional decision-making, rather than in highly specialised technical positions
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