Adelaide University
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your knowledge across finance, management and human resources and sharpen your decision-making skills.
Course overview
Adelaide University’s online MBA provides you with the opportunity to advance your leadership capabilities and hone your knowledge across key areas of business management. You’ll also benefit from the convenience of completing this program 100% online, so you can continue working while you study.
Your studies will cover advanced principles in marketing, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, management, leadership and research. Deepen your critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, strategic planning, financial management and organisational leadership skills. Gain practical experience through your research project and build invaluable industry connections along the way.
Graduated as a confident, adaptable leader ready to work in modern business environments. Be able to achieve sustainable business growth and lead strong teams capable of achieving a range of business objectives. Whether you want to change careers or secure a promotion, this MBA will help you reach your goals in any industry.
Key features
- Study 100% online – whenever and wherever suits you.
- Build valuable industry connections.
- Get industry experience with a research project.
- Upskill and boost your earning potential.
- Advance your skills across finance, management and human resources.
- Equip yourself to change careers or secure a job promotion.
Key facts
March, 2026
May, 2026
July, 2026
August, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units, comprising 12 core courses. Each course is worth six units.
Core courses
Complete 72 units for all of the following:
- Managerial Economics (UoA)
- Leadership and Influencing
- Marketing for Managers
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Research for Managers
- Innovation Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Strategic Alignments
- Systems Thinking
- Research Project Part A
- Research Project Part B
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate 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) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution AND a minimum of two years relevant work experience; OR
- A completed Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of 500 or higher AND a minimum of two years relevant work experience; OR
- A completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF level 8) or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Learn how to manage people, develop effective strategies and make important business decisions.
- You’ll cover advanced topics across business disciplines like marketing, accounting and economics.
- Learn to assess the financial performance of an organisation.
- Understand consumer behaviour and be able to identify marketing opportunities.
- Analyse how external factors influence decision-making in business, such as resource allocation and pricing.
Career outcomes
You could work as a general manager, leading a company’s sales department. Perhaps you’ll be employed as a managing director, working directly with the CEO to advance company operations and ensure business goals are achieved. You might even launch your own business consultancy, helping clients develop strategic plans.
You could pursue opportunities in:
- Chief and executive leadership
- Senior management across business, not-for-profits and government
- Board directorship
- Entrepreneurship
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2026: $41,880 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. The total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.