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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible

Masters (Coursework)

Learn how to lead in any situation - whether it be building a commercial enterprise or not-for-profit organisation from the ground up, or running a large, multinational company.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

42520, 046894K

Study Mode

In person

About this course

If you are seeking career progression, then an MBA from UWA will provide you with the technical expertise, interpersonal skills, agility and confidence required to transform your future. As Western Australia's leading MBA program, and one of the highest-ranked MBA programs in Australia, you will be challenged to expand your business knowledge, sharpen your critical thinking and decision-making skills and boost your leadership potential. UWA attracts brilliant people, so there is no better place to learn, explore, network and pursue your goals in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. Why UWA? As the top-ranked MBA program in Western Australia, there are numerous reasons why a UWA MBA should be your destination of choice. - Truly world-class teaching faculty that bring their research into the classroom. - Academically rigorous and highly practical coursework, with a vast selection of elective units. - A regular masterclass series involving some of Australia's most prominent leaders.

- The unique UWA MBA Lifelong Learning Program allows your professional development to continue long after graduation.

- Extraordinary networking opportunities in WA's original and largest MBA program.

- Opportunities to take classes at other Top 100 universities around the world as part of your UWA MBA.

Our Study Options

At UWA, we provide you with the ultimate in flexibility with face-to-face evening classes, full-day weekend classes and online classes. You can mix these study modes to suit your personal circumstances. The choice is yours.

The UWA Business School's Executive Education Joint Venture with the Australian Institute of Management (UWA-AIM JV) means that you can take exciting units such as Private Equity, Scenario Planning, and Creating, Leading and Growing High Performance Environments through the UWA-AIM Executive Education courses and have them credited towards your UWA MBA. These executive courses are taught by both UWA Business School faculty and by leading industry practitioners and delivered at the AIM Floreat campus, allowing for additional networking opportunities for UWA MBAs with industry-sponsored course participants.

You can also take units from other faculties at UWA, which provides you with access to hundreds of elective units.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and at least three years of relevant documented professional experience; and
(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or
(ii) at least two additional years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(b)(i) a UWA graduate certificate which articulates with this course; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent;
or
(c)(i) a Graduate Certificate in Business, or an equivalent qualification from a post-experience and accredited course, as recognised by UWA; and
(ii) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent.

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Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

COURSE ENTRY

MBA Flexible application requirements

Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.

Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):

passport (and visa if necessary)
birth certificate
Australian Citizenship certificate
Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
Proof of academic English language skills
A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining a minimum of three years of professional work experience from completion of your bachelor's degree and including two referee names and contact details

Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.

COURSE ENTRY

MBA Flexible application requirements

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

MBA Flexible students have gone on to senior management roles such as Company Partner, CEO, Managing Director, Executive Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager and Functional Manager. Graduates can also find positions in the areas of business development, marketing and sales.

Career Pathways MBA Flexible students have gone on to senior management roles such as Company Partner, CEO, Managing Director, Executive Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager and Functional Manager. Graduates can also find positions in the areas of business development, marketing and sales.

MBA Lifelong Learning

The new UWA MBA Alumni Lifelong Learning Program will deliver you the opportunity to continue learning, networking and developing long after graduation.

MBA Refresher Program

All UWA MBA alumni will have the opportunity to return to class after graduation. Returning to class will expose you to the latest theories and concepts in the subjects that you completed within your MBA, or study MBA elective units that you have not studied previously. The choice is yours.

There are no additional costs associated with returning to class. Just let us know which of our classes you would like to attend.

MBA Strategy & Leadership Forum

As a UWA MBA student or alumni, you will receive invitations each year through the Graduate Management Association (GMA) to attend our annual Strategy & Leadership Forum, which features presentations from some of Australia's most senior business leaders and also from our prominent UWA MBA alumni. In recent years, speakers have included Mark Barnaba, Diane Smith-Gander AO, Michael Chaney AO, Richard Goyder AO, Zoe Yujnovich, Meg O'Neil, John Van Der Wielen and Jimmy Wilson.

Masterclasses

As soon as you enrol in one our MBA programs, join the GMA to receive regular invitations to our Masterclass series. Numerous masterclasses are run each year by senior industry leaders, which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in industry and government.

Workshops by UWA Business School

Each year, our School runs workshops on a variety of topics of direct interest to MBA students and alumni. This is a great way for MBA students and alumni to engage with the School on an ongoing basis.

Social events

The GMA at UWA runs various social events each year. The highlight of the MBA social calendar is the GMA student ball, which is held towards the end of each year. Details will be sent to you about all of the GMA social events once you have joined the GMA.

Further Study

Graduates may choose to pursue further studies in areas such as public policy or international law.

Postgraduate study at UWA

Master of Business Administration

Our MBA gives you the opportunity to enhance your career prospects through more direct contact with business leaders and a personalised leadership development program.

Course structure

Core - Group A

Take all units (42 points):

Option - Group B

Take unit(s) to the value of 30 points from this group if completing the MBA without a specialisation, or take units to the value of 6 points from this group if exiting with the MBA with a specialisation.

Exit Award Specialisations (focus area)

Take unit(s) to a value of 24 points as required by the specialisation if exiting with the MBA with a specialisation

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

83.3%

Overall satisfaction

81.7%

Skill scale

69.1%

Teaching scale

82%

Employed full-time

$111k

Average salary

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