Master of Business Administration

What you will study

The course requires completion of 96 credit points, comprising six compulsory subjects (36 credit points) and 60 credit points of major, sub-major or elective study. Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Core subjects

Complete all six compulsory subjects:

• Leading People and Change
• Accounting for Managers
• Marketing Decision Making
• Finance for Managers
• Economics for Management
• Organisational Change for Good

Options

Complete 60 credit points through one of the following combinations:

• One major (36 credit points) and one sub-major or electives (24 credit points).
• Two sub-majors (24 credit points each) and two electives (12 credit points).
• One sub-major (24 credit points) and six mixed electives (36 credit points).

Majors

Majors available for study include:

• Digital Finance
• Finance
• Operations and Supply Chain
• Professional Accounting
• Project Management
• Human Resources
• Business Analytics
• International Business
• Financial Analysis
• Management
• Marketing

Sub-majors and electives

Sub-majors and electives allow further study across approved business and related disciplines. Your subject choices must satisfy the relevant course requirements, prerequisites and study plan.

Professional development

The MBA Career Elevate program provides opportunities for career development, industry engagement and professional networking. Eligible students may also undertake internship or industry-related experiences through approved subjects and activities.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:

• Completed Australian graduate certificate or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5.25/7 AND more than 90% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included).
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included) AND a minimum of four years of relevant full-time post-secondary professional work experience, or equivalent part-time experience.
• Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded passes not included) AND a minimum overall Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of 550.

For GMAT examinations completed before February 2024, applicants must meet the published requirements of an overall minimum score of 550, verbal reasoning 25, quantitative reasoning 35 and Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) 4.0.

Applicants who do not meet these requirements may consider the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, subject to the relevant admission requirements.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

Applicants relying on professional work experience must provide a curriculum vitae (CV) outlining their competencies, achievements and professional development AND evidence of employment or professional experience in one of the following formats:

• A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
• A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming relevant professional work experience (Australian residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on company letterhead confirming their professional experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
• A business registration certificate in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirements for international students or domestic applicants with international qualifications are:

• IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT (0–120 scale): Overall score of 79, with a minimum writing score of 21.
• TOEFL iBT (1–6 scale): Overall score of 4, with a minimum writing score of 4.5.
• UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
• Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with a minimum writing score of 50.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176, with a minimum writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of eight subject exemptions, of which four core subjects may be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Synthesise critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts.
• Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility and Indigenous values to decision-making in business.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts.
• Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians.

Career outcomes

Practical, customisable and industry-led, the UTS MBA will provide you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to be a cutting-edge, forward-thinking business professional.

You'll have a complete career toolkit that includes a comprehensive understanding of business administration, people management and strategic leadership, all of which are highly sought-after in the leaders of tomorrow.

Blending this with your specialised knowledge, practical experience, networking opportunities and valuable industry connections, you'll be equipped with everything you need to succeed at every stage of your career.

Career options:

• Manager
• General manager
• C-suite
• Executive
• Business strategist
• Founder or entrepreneur
• Management consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Domestic full-fee paying prices

• Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,977
• Indicative annual tuition fee (48 credit points) in 2027: $39,815
• Indicative total course fee in 2027: $81,223

Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.

Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.

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 course.