University of Western Australia
Master of Business Administration (Flexible)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Learn how to lead in any situation – whether it be building a commercial enterprise or not-for-profit organisation from the ground up, or running a large, multinational company.
Course overview
UWA’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) has a strong focus on current business trends and is highly desirable for professionals looking to move into higher levels of management.
The practical business and leadership skills that you will acquire from an MBA makes it one of the most valuable graduate degrees for your career. An MBA provides you with a competitive advantage in the job market by equipping you with the knowledge, skills and professional network to add immediate value to your organisation. An MBA can also adjust your career goals, lead to new opportunities and open new pathways to success that were not available to you before.
The right MBA can transform your career by changing the way you think about yourself, your potential and the world around you.
An MBA from UWA, Western Australia’s leading university, will give you the very best chance of achieving your career aspirations.
Why UWA?
- As the top-ranked MBA program in Western Australia, there are numerous reasons why a UWA MBA should be your destination of choice.
- Truly world-class teaching faculty that bring their research into the classroom.
- Academically rigorous and highly practical coursework, with a vast selection of elective units.
- A regular masterclass series involving some of Australia’s most prominent leaders.
- The unique UWA MBA Lifelong Learning Program allows your professional development to continue long after graduation.
- Extraordinary networking opportunities in WA’s original and largest MBA program.
- Opportunities to take classes at other Top 100 universities around the world as part of your UWA MBA.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Administration (Flexible), students must take 72 credit points. Each unit is valued at six credit points.
Take all units for 42 credit points:
- Accounting
- Economic Management and Strategy
- Managerial Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Strategic Management
- Marketing Principles
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and at least three years of relevant documented professional experience and either:
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
- At least two additional years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
- A UWA graduate certificate which articulates with this course and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.
- A Graduate Certificate in Business, or an equivalent qualification from a post-experience and accredited course, as recognised by UWA and the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you are currently enrolled in a course at UWA, you can apply for credit for units passed in a previous course, either at UWA or from an external university or institution. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Provides access to a substantial peer network and alumni network of Perth’s business leaders and high-potential future leaders.
- Equips you with broadened management skill-sets that helps to both ‘future-proof’ your career journey and open up new career opportunities.
- Learn from a world-class School and industry practitioners as to what works at the senior decision-making level in business.
- Learn vital skills in finance, organisation, marketing, economics and leadership to assist your managerial career development and potential.
Career outcomes
MBA Flexible students have gone on to senior management roles such as:
- Company partner
- CEO
- Managing director
- Executive manager
- General manager
- Regional manager
- Functional manager
Graduates can also find positions in the areas of business development, marketing and sales.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual course fee in 2026: $41,600 (domestic full-fee paying place)
For full-fee paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
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.