Adelaide University
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Upskill, develop entrepreneurial skills, boost your earning potential or advance your career.
Course overview
Adelaide University’s Master of Business Administration is a 1.5-year degree, designed to provide experienced professionals with the skills and expertise to attain senior management and leadership positions across a range of industries and sectors.
Create new solutions, lead innovative teams and deliver exceptional results in the context of disruptive change and global uncertainty. Learn from real business case studies in the areas of sustainability, ethics, marketing and leadership. Bring your own experience to the table, with opportunities to address individual workplace situations.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, the most sought-after professionals will be those who can adapt to technological advancements and lead businesses to better environmental, social and governance outcomes. With Adelaide University's MBA, you’ll not only embrace innovation but also steer teams through any industry changes with success.
Key features
- Learn from top academics in contemporary management research.
- Connect with industry through real case studies, guest speakers and mentorships.
- Network with skilled professionals with extensive management experience.
- Customise your studies with an industry project in an area of choice.
- Undertake the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) course as part of your studies.
- Study a general MBA or specialise in Sustainable Futures, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing.
Key facts
June, 2026
August, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units, comprising 42 units for all core courses and 30 units for electives. Each course is worth six units.
Complete 42 units for all of the following:
- Metrics: Finance and Accounting
- Leadership: Self and Others
- Strategy
- Sustainability, Risk and Governance
- Strategic Industry Project
- People
- Value: Marketing
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved both of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Undergraduate or higher qualifications
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Professional experience
- A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Take your career to new heights. An MBA is a versatile qualification, meaning you can pursue careers in a number of roles and areas. You might become a corporate strategist, analysing industry trends to inform strategic decisions. Alternatively, you may lead organisational transformations as a management consultant or launch your own startup venture.
Other opportunities may include:
- Chief and executive leadership.
- Senior management across business, not-for-profits and government.
- Board directorship.
- Entrepreneurship.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $52,000 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.