Master of Business Administration

Overview

The Master of Business Administration focuses on leadership and change, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance, ethical practices and social responsibility. It equips students with the capacity to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully by building on authentic learning experiences and solutions-driven business scenarios. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain holistic management and business knowledge which prepares them for general management roles. The course design also allows the choice of electives to complete a related business specialisation such as supply chain management, project management and human resource management. Through the partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders, opportunities exist to participate in industry workshops, business case studies, mentoring, and personalised professional development

Learning outcomes

At the completion of the Master of Business Administration, graduates will be able to: 

• Apply coherent and advanced knowledge of business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
• Apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• Communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a team, and use advanced tools and practices of business within project work
• Develop legal, ethical, and social frameworks to support diversity and equity regarding gender, Indigeneity, and cultural diversity using authentic business content in a global and sustainable context
• Apply business fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate business methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts
• Reflect on, and take responsibility for, learning and self-management processes
• Apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence

Career opportunities

Graduates can accelerate their careers in general and specialist management roles as they have skills that are critical to the future of work such as problem solving, strategic decision making, teamwork, critical thinking, managerial and technical skills. They will be well prepared for ever more complex and uncertain business environments.

Course rules

Graduate skills

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be: 

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).

Professional recognition

The Master of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only the top six per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.

Maximum Academic Credit

The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Business Administration is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten units).