Master of Business Administration (International)
Mark yourself as a leader
Do you aspire to leadership roles within your chosen industry? Our Master of Business Administration (International) 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 (International) 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 (International) 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.
Master of Business Administration (International) at Adelaide
The MBA (International) offers you an opportunity to gain increased knowledge of the Australian business landscape, supporting you to excel in your future career both within Australia, and globally, upon graduation.
^AFR, BOSS Best Business School rankings, Career Impact, 2022
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM270 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January, May and September |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent, with a GPA of 4.5 or higher. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $41,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers鈥攖hey are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
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Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Management Analyst; Manager / Business Management; Marketer / Marketing Manager; Business Consultant; Business Development Manager; Business Management; Business Manager; Business Representative; CEO
Degree Structure
The Master of Business Administration (International) is a comprehensive degree that explores the core areas of business activity from finance and marketing through to strategy formulation and decision-making. The program also introduces students to the theories of complex systems, organisational behaviour and leadership styles. Rigour and relevance are carefully balanced through the application of theory to authentic work place scenarios. Upon graduation students will have developed a sound understanding of business management practices, organisational cultures and their own leadership style.
The Master of Business Administration (International) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years
Example Study Plan
To qualify for the Master of Business Administration (International) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:
- Core courses to the value of 27 units, or core courses to the value of 24 units if completing a specialisation in Wine Business
- A specialisation up to the value of 18 units, or the Wine Business specialisation up to the value of 21 units
- Research courses to the value of 3 units
Core courses
Courses to the value of up to 27 units may be taken from the following:
| ACCTING 7025 | Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers | 3 units |
| CORPFIN 7005 | Principles of Finance | 3 units |
| COMMGMT 7006 | People and Organisations | 3 units |
| COMMLAW 7012 | Business and Corporation Law | 3 units |
| COMMGMT 7027 | Strategic Management | 3 units |
| COMMERCE 7039 | Business Research Methods | 3 units |
| ECON 7200 | Economic Principles | 3 units |
| MARKETNG 7104 | Marketing Management | 3 units |
| PROJMGNT 7038 | Project Leadership and Communication | 3 units |
Research
ENTREP 7900 eChallenge 3 units
Specialisation
Choose from Entrepreneurship, International Trade & Development, Marketing, Project Management, and Wine Business.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
All of the following courses must be completed:
• ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
• ENTREP 5038 New Venture Capital
• ENTREP 7002 Strategic Innovation Management
• ENTREP 7019 Social Entrepreneurship
• ENTREP 7020 Design Thinking
• ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation
INTERNATIONAL TRADE & DEVELOPMENT
All of the following courses must be completed:
• TRADE 5000 International Trade: Negotiations & Agreements
• TRADE 5001 International Trade: Strategies & Opportunities
• TRADE 7004 Principles of International Trade & Development
• TRADE 7005 Agriculture and Food in International Trade
• TRADE 7008 Services Trade
AND 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
All of the following courses must be completed:
• MARKETNG 7023 Understanding Consumers
• MARKETNG 7024 Developing Global Markets
• MARKETNG 7025 Digital Media and Marketing Communications
• MARKETNG 7032 Strategic Brand Management
• ENTREP 5038 New Venture Capital
• ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
All of the following courses must be completed:
• 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 courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
• PROJMGNT 7024 Complex Project Management
• PROJMGNT 7057 Project Controls Methods
WINE BUSINESS
All of the following courses must be completed:
• OENOLOGY 7000NW Foundations of Wine Science
• WINE 7001 Marketing in Wine Business
• WINE 7002 Growing Domestic and International Wine Markets
• WINE 7005 Direct Wine Marketing and Cellar Door Management
• WINE 7006 Wine Retailing
• WINE 7008 Wine Tourism
• WINE 7009 Wine Branding
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 Sep 2024