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University of Adelaide

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Master of Business Administration

  • 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
3CM251, 107818B
Intake Months
Sep, May, Jan
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 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 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 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. Visit our

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page for information on the application process.





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

^AFR, BOSS Best Business School rankings, career impact, 2022



Course structure

To qualify for the degree of Master of Business Administration, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:

1. Research course to the value of 3 units
2. Core courses to the value of 27 units
3. Courses designated for the chosen specialisation to the value of 18 units.

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

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