Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space)

What you will study

Students must complete 72 units, comprising 11 core courses. Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth six units.

Core courses

Complete 72 units for all of the following:

• Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
• Defence Industry Procurement, Acquisition and Lifecycle Management
• Influence, Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Enterprise Leadership and Managing Global Teams
• Strategic Finance and Economics for Defence
• Cyber Security and Security Systems
• Space Systems
• Defence and Space Strategic Industry Project (12 units)
• Delivering Complex Programs
• Global Security, Geopolitics and Defence Co-Operation
• Innovation, Growth and Entrepreneurship

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

• A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution, PLUS a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) management experience.
• Applicants who do not have an undergraduate qualification may be considered for entry into the Graduate Certificate program if they have a minimum of 7 years full-time (or equivalent) management experience.

Applicants are asked to provide:

• A Curriculum Vitae outlining their employment history and management experience; AND
• A digital copy of their academic transcript(s); AND
• A statement outlining their motivation for undertaking the Global Executive MBA (Defence and Space) program, explaining how it will be beneficial to their personal and professional development.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in online interviews.

Essential requirements:

• Applicants must be citizens of any of the "Five Eyes" (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States) or allied nations.

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

Graduates of this program can excel as leaders in industry across senior management and leadership roles. Your comprehensive knowledge of defence and space sector developments might be applied to roles in:

• Cybersecurity
• Space Systems
• Space Operations
• Geopolitics
• Defence Procurement and more

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $70,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.