Master of Business Administration (International)

What you will study

To complete the MBA (International), you must fulfil 96 credit points (CP) with at least 36 CP at 500-level. Each unit is valued at six CP.

This course offers six different structures depending on the admission rule you fall under.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

This course is offered under six admission rules.

Rule A: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in any discipline:

• Bachelor's (AQF Level 7)
• Bachelor honours (AQF Level 8)
• Graduate certificate (AQF Level 8)
• Graduate diploma (AQF Level 8)
• Master's (AQF Level 9)
• Doctorate (AQF Level 10)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.

Rule B: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.

Rule C: You have completed a graduate certificate (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.

Rule D: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline and will be studying on a full-time basis at the UNE Sydney campus.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.

Rule E: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or their overseas equivalents) in a relevant discipline:

• Graduate diploma (AQF Level 8)
• Master's (AQF Level 9)

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E.

Rule F: You have completed a Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (equivalent to AQF Level 8) at the Ironwood Institute.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule F.

Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Accounting
• Agribusiness
• Business
• Economics
• Finance
• Management

English language requirements

You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.

Course Entry Advanced Standing

Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application.

• If you are admitted under Rule B, you will be granted 24 CP of Block Advanced Standing.
• If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 24 CP of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing.
• If you are admitted under Rules E or F, you will be granted 48 CP of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.

Individual Unit Advanced Standing

If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.

• If you are admitted under Rules A or D, you can apply for up to 48 CP of Advanced Standing.
• If you are admitted under Rules B or C, you can apply for up to a further 24 CP of Advanced Standing.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

UNE’s MBA (International) will equip you with a broad understanding of core business principles that can be applied in a range of business contexts, including:

• International business
• Economic development
• Finance
• The public sector

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary business and management theory to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy, and the ability to apply knowledge and concepts to plan and execute a substantial research-based project.
• Utilise advanced cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders.
• Apply advanced critical and creative thinking to analyse complex business problems and synthesise materials from a variety of sources in identifying solutions.
• Identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business-related issues.
• Critically evaluate and demonstrate advanced judgement in formulating high-level responses to complex social, cultural and ethical issues in a range of organisational contexts.
• Demonstrate a preparedness to engage in continuous learning and reflection to develop new insights into professional practice.
• Illustrate advanced and integrated skills in working autonomously and with others to generate solutions and show a capacity to function as a leader, including the ability to collaborate in a range of contexts to achieve individual and common goals.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2025: $31,056 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The costs will depend on the units you choose to study as the cost of individual units vary. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 CP in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 CP, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• 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.