Master of Business Administration (International)
Global Leadership Program – 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 program provides opportunities for people to develop their capability to navigate uncertainty, change and turbulence in the environments in which their organisations operate. Students gain skills in strategy, leadership, innovation, ethics and social responsibility.
The program is delivered in Melbourne via a combination of face-to-face and online delivery modes. Students also have the opportunity to undertake part of the program at Northeastern, subject to application and visa requirements.
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.
Duration
2 Year/s
CRICOS code
093358M
Fees
A$37480 (annual for 2019)*
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.
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
Upon successful completion of all 16 units of study (200 credit points), subject to prerequisite requirements, students will be awarded:
- Master of Business Administration (International) from Swinburne University of Technology (SUT)
- Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University (NU)
Units of study
ECO80001 Economics
Master of Science in Leadership (NU) units
ORG80016 Leadership Communications ^
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
- apply coherent and advanced knowledge of business concepts in global leadership contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex global leadership problems with intellectual independence
- apply business fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate leadership and entrepreneurial methods and tools, applied in a variety of local and global contexts
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences both local and global, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of business within project work to provide leadership to global operations
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable leadership context
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence as preparation for research higher degrees
- 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.
The Swinburne experience
- Study abroad.
Study abroad opportunities
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
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.
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.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)