Program Overview
The Business Administration at Swinburne University of Technology is a MBA programme in Business & Management over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students complete four core units from the list below:
- ACC60002 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision Making
- MKT60006 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing
- ORG60001 Leading
- Plus one of the following:
- BUS60001 Operations Management
- ECO60003 Managerial Economics
- Students complete two core Stage 2 units and two elective units:
- FIN80014 Business Finance and Quantitative Analysis*
- Plus one of the following:
- HRM80012 Workforce Leadership and Strategy*
- BUS80005 Business Strategy*
- Elective One
- Elective Two
- Students complete two core Stage 3 units and two elective units:
- INF80007 Business Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World*
- Plus one of the following:
- ORG80008 Leadership for Innovation*
- ENT80010 Governance and Corporate Leadership*
- Elective Three
- Elective Four
- BUS60009 Lean Green Belt
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements
Standard entry
A recognised bachelor degree in business as well as three years of managerial work experience. Applicants are also required to submit a 500-750 word statement demonstrating their suitability to the course as assessed by the course co-ordinator.
Or
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration* or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
*Entry under this admission requirement would allow students to be awarded the Masters by successfully completing eight units of study.
Note: Applicants with a recognised bachelor degree in another discipline, as well as three years managerial work experience, may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate level.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 24,400 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
