University of Newcastle
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Refine your leadership and strategic management capabilities through on-campus learning, strengthening your ability to lead organisations and make informed business decisions.
Course overview
The University of Newcastle's Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides advanced study in business leadership and management, preparing professionals to navigate complex organisational environments and make informed strategic decisions. Designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capability, the program explores contemporary management practice across key business disciplines while encouraging critical thinking and evidence-informed decision-making.
Throughout the course, students examine leadership, strategic management, corporate governance, organisational behaviour, marketing, accounting, finance and international business. The curriculum integrates core business knowledge with contemporary management practice, enabling students to evaluate organisational challenges, develop strategic responses and apply business insights across a range of industries and organisational settings.
Available online and on campus, the MBA offers flexible study options that support working professionals while maintaining strong connections to industry through experienced academic staff. The program is delivered by the University of Newcastle's AACSB and EQUIS accredited Business School, providing students with a qualification from a business school recognised for meeting internationally recognised standards in business education.
Key facts
Sydney
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Administration (MBA), you must fulfil 12 courses (120 units). You are required to complete the following to meet the requirements of the program:
- 60 units of core courses
- Either 60 units of courses chosen from the course list OR at least 40 units of courses from a specialisation plus 20 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Each course is valued at 10 units.
Students must complete all the core courses:
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Principles of Marketing Strategy
- Strategic Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
- Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Entry into the Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have one of the following:
- Bachelor's (honours) degree or an equivalent or higher qualification.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management or marketing.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and one year of relevant organisational experience.
- At least seven years of relevant organisational experience, including two years in a management position.
- Successful completion of 75 per cent (30 units) of one of the following University of Newcastle programs:
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
- Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Graduate Certificate in Marketing
- Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting
English language requirements
All applicants must demonstrate that they meet the following English proficiency requirements:
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previously studied or have relevant work experience, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program, students will have demonstratable:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences.
- Effective independent or collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to business management tasks.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills to be able to justify sound business management solutions.
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to business management and be proficient in their application.
- Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business management contexts.
- Decision-making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues.
- Skills to apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in business management.
Career outcomes
Other career paths include:
- Human Resource Executive
- Business Consultant
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Advisor
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $32,560 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 80 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual 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 with the cost of a university program.