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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Master of Business Administration

  • Masters (Coursework)

Advance your career with a unique MBA focused on ethics and sustainability, accredited by AACSB. Customize your qualification with electives and apply learning to real-world contexts.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Intake Months
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Domestic Fees
$15,446 per year

About this course

Overview

Advance your career and become a well-rounded management professional with our unique MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront.

We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. 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 our virtual Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options.

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.

Our unique structure allows you to design your own specialist qualification. The core units will provide you with a solid foundation across all business functions, and then you'll be able to choose four open electives from any discipline, giving you control over your professional journey. 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.

And if life gets in the way, you can exit early with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

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:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline and 2 years post-graduation full time (or FTE) work experience; OR
  • Graduate certificate in any discipline and a minimum of 2 years full time work experience; OR
  • A minimum of 5 years' full-time work experience outlined in a portfolio demonstrating knowledge, experience, and skills suitable to the level required for participation in the program.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.

What you will learn

Overview

Advance your career and become a well-rounded management professional with our unique MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront. We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. 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 our virtual Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options.

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.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions, such as:

  • CEO
  • CIO
  • CFO
  • CMO
  • health administrator
  • educational manager
  • consultant

Course structure

Course details

To complete the Master of Business Administration, a student must complete 120cp.

Commencing Term 1Year 1ACU Term 1
  • MGMT641 Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour 10 cp
  • ElectiveOHSE612 Occupational Health and Wellbeing or BUSN617 Research Methods 10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 2
  • Specified UnitsBUSN603Corporate Governance and Risk Management (Inc: MGMT646) 10 cp
  • Specified UnitsMGMT638Ethical Leadership 10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 3
  • Specified UnitsENTR601Entrepreneurship (Inc: BUSN607) 10 cp
  • ElectiveMGMT656 Global Experience or BUSN617 Research Methods 10 cp
Year 1ACU Term 4
  • Specified UnitsMGMT605Strategic Management for Sustainability 10 cp
  • ElectiveMKTG600 Managerial Marketing (Inc: MKTG650) or BAFN602 Corporate Finance 10 cp
Year 2ACU Term 1
  • Specified UnitsBUSN602Money Management (Inc: ACCT600) 10 cp
  • Specified UnitsBUSN609Business Communication for the 21st Century 10 cp
Year 2ACU Term 2
  • Specified UnitsBUSN612Managing Market Environments 10 cp
  • ElectiveOHSE601 Principles of OHSE Management or MGMT621 Management of Change

Credit for prior study or work

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. Speak to your course consultant for more information or to discuss your eligibility.

How to apply

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Deferment is available for one year. If you wish to defer, please speak to your course consultant.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
81%
Overall satisfaction
82.1%
Skill scale
68.4%
Teaching scale
94.3%
Employed full-time
$107.5k
Average salary