Australian Catholic University
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Study online and advance your career by becoming a well-rounded management professional with an MBA that prioritizes ethics and sustainability.
Course overview
We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations Sustainable Goals. You’ll also be able to develop your consulting skills in applied business contexts and engage with international partners through our virtual Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options.
The Association accredits our MBA program to the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This prestigious accreditation has been awarded to all business courses at the Peter Faber Business School, placing it among the six per cent of business schools worldwide that have this accreditation.
As the world’s largest business education alliance, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) connects educators, students and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders.
Our unique structure allows you to design your own specialist qualification. The core units will provide a solid foundation across all business functions. Then you can choose four open electives from any discipline, giving you control over your professional journey. Within one year, you can complete your MBA by applying for open elective credit from any relevant postgraduate study at another institution.
Alternatively, you can choose electives in any field at ACU, such as health management, educational leadership or theology.
And if life gets in the way, you can exit early with a graduate certificate or diploma.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Administration, you must complete 120 credit points. This includes 80 credit points of core units and 40 credit points of elective units.
Complete 80 credit points of core units (10 credit points each):
- Money Management
- Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- Business Communication for the 21st Century
- Managing Market Environments
- Entrepreneurship
- Strategic Management for Sustainability
- Ethical Leadership
- Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour
Complete up to 40 credit points of electives (10 credit points each):
- Corporate Finance
- Management of Change
- Global Experience
- Managerial Marketing
- Principles of OHSE Management
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed one of the following prerequisites:
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and two years post-graduation full time (or FTE) work experience.
- Graduate certificate in any discipline and a minimum of two years full time work experience.
- A minimum of five years of full-time work experience outlined in a portfolio demonstrating knowledge, experience and skills suitable to the level required for participation in the program.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You can work in a variety of roles, such as:
- CEO
- COO
- CIO
- CFO
- CMO
- Health administration
- Educational management
- Consulting
Fees and CSP
Average first-year fee in 2025: $15,446 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Average first-year fee in 2025: $22,960 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The prices listed above are indicative only.
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 CP (normally four units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.