Master of Business Administration
Mark yourself as a leader
Do you aspire to leadership roles within your chosen industry? Our Master of Business Administration can give you a significant career edge at the earliest possible opportunity, together with deep knowledge in one of five areas of specialisation: Entrepreneurship; International Trade and Development; Wine Business; Project Management; or Marketing. Our MBA is ranked #1 in South Australia for career impact*.
What will you do?
Studied over two years full-time, the Master of Business Administration is available for entry immediately upon successful completion of any bachelor degree. It equips you with:
- deep understanding of your chosen area of specialisation
- highly advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and self-reflection skills
- a firm grasp of the principles of adaptive leadership, systems thinking, organisational behaviour, change management and social enterprise
- outstanding management capabilities in critical business functions, including finance, accounting, economics and marketing
- extensive professional networks, including through industry mentors.
You’ll also develop valuable research skills, and have the opportunity to undertake exchanges at world-leading international business schools (travel restrictions permitting).
Where could it take you?
Our Master of Business Administration will give you a head start towards all kinds of senior leadership roles within your chosen industry. You could head a specialist product development team; progress to leading innovation in a national division; and in time drive companies’ visions as a CEO. Perhaps you’ll take your destiny entirely in your own hands and launch a business.
Note: Intakes occur throughout the year, in January, May and September, with summer school options in January. Visit our apply now page for information on the application process.
^AFR, BOSS Best Business School rankings, career impact, 2022
Entry Requirements
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information for this program.
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM251 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January, May and September |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent |
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Admissions Transparency Data
Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2022 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 8 88.9% All students 9 100.0%
Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $37,000
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Management Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Business Consultant, Business Development Manager, Business Management, Business Manager, Business Representative, CEO
Degree Structure
To qualify for the degree of Master of Business Administration, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:
1. Research course to the value of 3 units
2. Core courses to the value of 27 units
3. Courses designated for the chosen specialisation to the value of 18 units.
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Areas of Specialisation
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship
- International Trade & Development
- Marketing
- Wine Business
Example Study Plan
Core Courses
All students must complete one research course chosen from:
ENTREP 7900 - eChallenge
OR
ENTREP 7901 - Tech eChallenge
in addition to the following:
PROJMGNT 7038 - Project Leadership and Communications
ACCTING 7025 - Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers
ECON 7200 - Economic Principles
MARKETNG 7104 - Marketing Management or WINE 7001 - Marketing for Wine Business (for the Wine Business specialisation)
CORPFIN 7005 - Principles of Finance
COMMGMT 7006 - People and Organisations
COMMLAW 7012 - Business and Corporations Law
COMMGMT 7027 - Strategic Management
COMMERCE 7039 – Business Research Methods (used to be COMMGMT 7028 Action Research for Business)
Project Management Specialisation
To complete a specialisation in Project Management students must complete all of the following:PROJMGNT 5004 - Risk Assessment and Management
PROJMGNT 5021 - Project Management Fundamentals
PROJMGNT 7040 - Portfolios and Programs Management
PROJMGNT 7047 - Systems Design for Projects
PROJMGNT 7056 - Enterprise Transformation and Innovation
And any courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
PROJMGNT 7024 - Complex Project Management
PROJMGNT 7057 - Project Controls Method
Entrepreneurship specialisation
To complete a specialisation in Entrepreneurship students must complete all of the following:ENTREP 5036 - Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
ENTREP 5038 - New Venture Creation
ENTREP 7019 - Social Entrepreneurship
ENTREP 7020 - Design Thinking
ENTREP 7022 - Creativity and Innovation
ENTREP 7028 - New Venture Strategy & Growth
International Trade & Development
To complete a specialisation in International Trade & Development students must complete all of the following:TRADE 5000 - International Trade: Negotiations & Agreement
TRADE 5001 - International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities
TRADE 7004 - Principles of International Trade and Development
TRADE 7005 - Agriculture and Food in International Trade
TRADE 7008 - Services Trade
And any courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
TRADE 7007 - MNCs, Trade & Sustainable Development
TRADE 7009 - International Aid and Trade
TRADE 7012 - Trade Statistics
Marketing Specialisation
To complete a specialisation in Marketing students must complete all of the following:MARKETNG 7023 - Understanding Consumers
MARKETNG 7024 - Developing Global Markets
MARKETNG 7025 - Integrated Marketing Communications
MARKETNG 7032 - Strategic Marketing
ENTREP 5038 - New Venture Creation
ENTREP 7022 - Creativity and Innovation
Wine Business Specialisation
To complete a specialisation in Wine Business students must complete all of the followingOENOLOGY 7000NW: Foundations of Wine Science
WINE 7002: Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets
WINE 7005: Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management
WINE 7006: Wine Retailing
WINE 7009: Wine Branding
WINE 7008: Tourism
Testimonial
The Adelaide MBA enterprise project enabled me to gain exposure and airtime with more senior levels of the organisation that I would not have ordinarily had access to in my current role. I commenced the MBA in order to ensure my future at CA ANZ and open pathways of career progression.
Kimberly Philp
Head of Teaching in the Chartered Accountants Program
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Last updated: Wednesday, 31 May 2023
