University of Western Australia
Master of Business Administration (Intensive)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12-18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Enhance your career prospects through more direct contact with business leaders and a personalised leadership development program.
Course overview
In this accelerated program, UWA's cohort-based MBA offers an accelerated course of study that will enhance your career prospects anywhere in the world. The strong leadership focus is tailor-made for the next generation of leaders and influencers.
The MBA Intensive has one annual intake of 30-35 students, with evening and weekend classes commencing in January each year. You can choose to complete the program in 12 to 18 months, depending upon your own work and personal circumstances. Use the university's Summer and Winter School teaching sessions to accelerate your MBA studies and fast-track your career. Entry is competitive, which ensures you’ll be working alongside the best.
The MBA Intensive has eight core units and four option units. Regardless of the study mode you select, you will complete the majority of your units with the other MBA Intensive students in your cohort, which is a strength of cohort-based MBA programs around the world. For your option units, you will have the opportunity to expand your business network further by studying alongside students in the MBA Flexible program.
The MBA Intensive has the following unique features:
- A year-long Authentic Leadership Program developed by a world-class UWA Leadership School.
- One-on-one mentoring from a senior industry executive.
- Extensive career services support: coaching and workshops via MBA Career Services and industry professionals.
- Strategic Analysis and Consulting Project, working on a real project for one of the university's partner organisations (previously including Woodside, BHP, Rio Tinto and Reconciliation WA).
- Dedicated masterclasses with senior executives and senior managers from top ASX companies and government departments.
- Direct contact with members of the Business School Board.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Master of Business Administration, students must take 72 credit points. Each unit is valued at six credit points.
Take the following units for 48 credit points:
- Accounting
- Leading Self and Others (zero credit points)
- Economic Management and Strategy
- Managerial Finance
- Organisational Behaviour
- Strategic Analysis and Consulting Project (12 credit points)
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Marketing Principles
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
- At least three years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
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 score 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
MBA graduates are highly sought after and they have progressed to a range of senior management positions in fields such as business development, strategy, marketing and customer service.
These roles fall into a diverse range of public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including government departments, resources, consulting and financial services.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual course fee in 2026: $42,900 (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 subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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.