Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
The Master of Business Administration (Advanced) is designed to equip students for career success. The course focuses on leadership and change, strategic thinking, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance and ethical practices, and social responsibility.
This degree centres on finding solutions to business scenarios. It is designed to prepare students to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully. Students learn how to transition into higher executive management roles with a focus on achieving innovation and business success.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
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Duration
2 Year/s
CRICOS code
088295G
Fees
A$36960 (annual for 2020)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Go from student to CEO
Swinburne has partnered with the Institute of Managers and Leaders to provide you with the essential skills and qualifications needed to go from student to CEO.
Through the institute, MBA students take part in exclusive industry workshops, business case studies, one-to-one mentoring, and personalised professional development.
You’ll also access Australia’s largest network of management and leadership professionals through membership to the institute for the duration, plus one year, of your studies.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- 10 core units (125 credit points)
- 6 units comprising:
- 1 Specialisation (50 credit points) and 2 elective units (25 credit points) OR
- 6 electives (75 credit points)
Units of study
Core units
Complete ten units (125 credit points) as follows:
Complete four units (50 credit points) from one of the following specialisations:
Accounting
Complete the following four units:
Complete the following four units:
MKT60012 Consumer Behaviour
Complete the following four units:
FIN60010 Elements of Financial Planning and Regulation *
Complete the following unit:
Complete the following unit:
Choose three units from:
PRM80002 Project Governance and Resource Management
Complete the following two units:
Complete the following four units:
Students who complete a specialisation must complete an additional 2 elective units (25 cp) from the list below.
## Study Tour Options - students need to discuss these options with their Course Director
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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 diverse team, and use advanced tools and practices of business within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices 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 their own learning and self-management processes, and manage their own time and processes effectively by regularly reviewing performance as a means of managing continuing professional development and lifelong learning
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence as preparation for research higher degrees.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
- A recognised bachelor degree, or
- Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration * OR
- Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 79 with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 58 (no communicative skills less than 50)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)