Program Overview
The Master of Business Administration at University of South Australia 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 Master of 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 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master of 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
- The Law for Managers
- Managerial Economics
- Contemporary Management Skills
- Ethics, Governance and Sustainability
- Creative and Accountable Marketing
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Leadership and Change Management
- Managerial Finance
- International Business
- The Law for Managers
- Managerial Economics
- Strategic Management M
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants seeking admission to the program will normally have:
- A minimum of three years full time management experience (including experience in supervision and financial management) and a recognised university undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications;
- A minimum of seven years full time management experience (including experience in supervision and financial management) and either:
- A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from the University of South Australia with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%), or an equivalent qualification from the University of South Australia or from another recognised university;
- A Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of South Australia with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) across at least four courses, or an equivalent qualification from the University of South Australia or from another recognised university.
- All applicants are also required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining management experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 31,365 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Australia 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 University of South Australia
University of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) was a public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1991, it was the successor of the former South Australian Institute of...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months