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Master of Business Administration
Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia
About this program
Advance your career and become a well-rounded management professional with an MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront. We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. Microsoft certification is embedded into units in the degree, so you'll graduate with a strong foundation in the Microsoft programs favoured by employers. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. And you’ll have the opportunity to develop your consulting skills in applied business contexts and engage with international partners through the Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options. Design an MBA that fits your career. You’ll build a strong foundation through core business units, then take four electives to shape your own pathway: Mix and match electives for a customised MBA or Specialise in a stream such as Accounting and Finance, Information Technology, OHSE, or Research to boost your expertise. Within just one year you can complete your MBA by applying for open elective credit from any relevant postgraduate study from another institution. Alternatively, you can choose electives in any field at ACU, such as health management, educational leadership or theology. Our MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This prestigious accreditation has been awarded to all business courses at the Peter Faber Business School, placing it among the six per cent of business schools worldwide that have this accreditation. As the world’s largest business education alliance, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) connects educators, students, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders. Careers Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions, such as: CEO CIO CFO CMO health administration educational management consulting
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Completion requirements To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of: 40 cp Business Foundation Units (Part A) 80 cp Business Specified Units (Part B) 40 cp Elective units from Business / ACU Postgraduate Units (Part C) or Stream Units, consisting of either: i. Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment (OHSE) Stream: 40 cp Specified OHSE units (Part D) ii. Accounting/ Finance Stream 40 cp Accounting/ Finance units (Part E) iii. Information Technology (IT) Stream 40 cp IT units (Part F) iv. Research stream 30 cp Research units (Part G.1) 10 cp from the relevant discipline listed in Part C, D, E or F related to the research project undertaken for BUSN618. An applicant who has completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent may be granted advanced standing. Exit points A student who has completed the requirements prescribed for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may exit from the course with the relevant award. Core / specified units include: ACCT600: Accounting for Decision Making
- BUSN602: Money Management
- BUSN609: Business Communication for the 21st Century
- BUSN612: Managing Market Environments
- MGMT641: Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour
- BAFN602: Corporate Finance
- BUSN603: Corporate Governance and Risk Management
- BUSN617: Research Methods
- ENTR601: Entrepreneurship
- MGMT605: Strategic Management for Sustainability
- MGMT638: Ethical Leadership
- MKTG600: Managerial Marketing
- STAT600: Data Analysis and Interpretation
- MGMT621: Management of Change
- MGMT656: Global Experience
- MGMT657: Business Consulting Project. The full schedule includes further elective and core curriculum units (37 unit offerings in total)
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites: Equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline (the equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in a related discipline will be eligible for up to four units credit); OR A Graduate Certificate in a related discipline. International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Applicants with higher education study Students whose first language is other than English need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy. If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner. Learn more about recognition of prior learning Inherent requirement There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit.
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