Master of Business Administration

What you will study

To qualify for the award, a candidate must complete 72 credit points (CP), comprising:

• 42 CP of core units of study.
• 24 CP of elective units of study.
• A six CP capstone unit of study.

Each unit is valued at six CP, unless otherwise indicated.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have one of the following:

• An Australian bachelor's degree or higher with a credit average (65 per cent) or equivalent qualification and at least three years of work experience. The applicant must complete a selection interview and provide a one-page statement of motivation outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course.
• The University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with a credit average (65 per cent).

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.

If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:

• Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
• Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.

If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.

• IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
• Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.

The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Units completed in the graduate diploma can be credited to the master's degree. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

• Integrate key concepts, techniques and trends in one or more fields of business practice, and identify the challenges and opportunities involved in applying this knowledge in diverse contexts.
• Question, assess and respond independently and strategically to assumptions, propositions and debates within one or more fields of business practice.
• Use a range of persuasive communication strategies, including negotiation skills, to deliver tailored outputs to a variety of audiences, in response to complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice.
• Critically examine quantitative and qualitative approaches for problem solving, contemporary digital technology trends and assess the implications of emerging workplace technologies.
• Use novel insights and evidence to formulate strategically appropriate and innovative solutions within one or more fields of business practice.
• Value complexity and the diversity of perspectives to develop a culturally appropriate and informed representation and become inclusive and culturally responsive.
• Value and integrate diverse skill sets and backgrounds in collaborating with others to help manage ambiguity.
• Develop ethical and social awareness and responsibility in personal decision-making and with respect to broader environmental, social and governance imperatives.
• Effectively and positively influence and engage others (including external agencies) from a variety of leadership and management perspectives.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $46,700 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative tuition fee is an estimate and is calculated based on completing the first 48 CP which equates to one year of full-time study (1 EFTSL).

A student’s fee may vary in accordance with:

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

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 course.