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Master of Business Administration (International)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Do you aspire to leadership roles within your chosen industry?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
3CM270, 107818B
Intake Months
May, Jan, Sep
International Fees
$49,900 per year / $99,800 total

About this course

Mark yourself as a leader

Do you aspire to leadership roles within your chosen industry? Our Master of Business Administration (International) can give you a significant career edge at the earliest possible opportunity, together with deep knowledge in one of five areas of specialisation: Entrepreneurship; International Trade and Development; Wine Business; Project Management or Marketing. Our MBA is ranked #1 in South Australia for career impact*.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Studied over two years full-time, the Master of Business Administration (International) is available for entry immediately upon successful completion of any bachelor degree. It equips you with:

  • deep understanding of your chosen area of specialisation
  • highly advanced strategic thinking, problem-solving, analytical, critical thinking and self-reflection skills
  • a firm grasp of the principles of adaptive leadership, systems thinking, organisational behaviour, change management and social enterprise
  • outstanding management capabilities in critical business functions, including finance, accounting, economics and marketing
  • extensive professional networks, including through industry mentors.

You'll also develop valuable research skills, and have the opportunity to undertake exchanges at world-leading international business schools (travel restrictions permitting).

Career pathways

Our Master of Business Administration (International) will give you a head start towards all kinds of senior leadership roles within your chosen industry. You could head a specialist product development team, progress to leading innovation in a national division, and in time drive companies' visions as a CEO. Perhaps you'll take your destiny entirely in your own hands and launch a business.

Note: intakes occur throughout the year in January, May and September, with summer school options in January.






  • AACSB accredited
  • #1 in South Australia for career impact^
  • Strong links to industry leaders

^AFR, BOSS Best Business School rankings, Career Impact, 2022

Course structure

The Master of Business Administration (International) is a comprehensive degree that explores the core areas of business activity from finance and marketing through to strategy formulation and decision-making. The program also introduces students to the theories of complex systems, organisational behaviour and leadership styles. Rigour and relevance are carefully balanced through the application of theory to authentic work place scenarios. Upon graduation students will have developed a sound understanding of business management practices, organisational cultures and their own leadership style.

The Master of Business Administration (International) is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at University of Adelaide.
82.5%
Overall satisfaction
84.2%
Skill scale
73.7%
Teaching scale
85.7%
Employed full-time
$100k
Average salary