Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Enterprise)

What you will study

To complete the Master of Business Administration (Leadership and Enterprise), you must fulfil 72 credit points (CP), comprising:

• 66 CP in core units of study.
• Six CP in a capstone unit of study.

Each unit is valued at six CP.

Core units

• Leadership Practice and Development
• Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership
• Creativity, Innovation and Business
• Nature of Systems
• Strategies for Growth
• Financial Management
• Innovation in Strategic Marketing
• Data Analytics and Modelling
• Leading Business Innovation
• Leading in a Digital World
• Building Global Capability

Capstone unit

• Design-led Strategy: Business Capstone

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible to apply for the full-time MBA, you need to have the following:

• A minimum of three years of relevant work experience.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 or equivalent in your undergraduate degree.
• Provide a one-page statement of motivation outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course.
• Pass a selection interview (typically takes place a month following the application deadline).

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

Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential careers:

• Product manager
• Investment analyst
• Human resources manager
• Business analyst
• Project manager
• Managing partner
• Operations manager
• Sales director
• Business development manager
• Management consultant
• Technology consulting analyst
• Venture capital analyst
• Strategy analyst
• Financial analyst
• Performance marketing manager

Learning outcomes

• Business Knowledge: Master's programs develop each graduate to be a knowledgeable business practitioner leading to students who are able to demonstrate an integrated understanding of key concepts, techniques and trends in one or more fields of business practice and the challenges and opportunities involved in applying this knowledge in diverse contexts.
• Critical Thinking: Master's programs develop each graduate to be an autonomous and constructive critical thinker leading to students who are able to question, assess and respond independently and creatively to assumptions, propositions and debates within one or more fields of business practice.
• Business Analysis and Problem-Solving: Master's programs develop each graduate to be a capable business analyst and strategic problem-solver leading to students who are able to apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research skills to identify and diagnose complex and unfamiliar problems and to use the evidence and findings generated to formulate strategically appropriate solutions within one or more fields of business practice.
• Communication: Master's programs develop each graduate to be a persuasive communicator and negotiator leading to students who are able to use a range of communications strategies to reach agreement with others about appropriate responses to complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice.
• Team Working: Master's programs develop each graduate to be a capable team leader in work-related contexts leading to students who are able to influence others to work collaboratively to address complex and unfamiliar problems within one or more fields of business practice.
• Ethical and Social Responsibility: Master's programs develop each graduate to be an ethically- and socially-responsible professional leading to students who are able to demonstrate ethical and social awareness and responsibility in personal decision-making and behaviour within one or more fields of business practice.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year tuition fee in 2025: $52,300 (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.