Adelaide University
Master of Business Administration Specialising in Finance
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your career and develop the confidence to think as a global business leader.
Course overview
In 1.5 years, you’ll learn to navigate modern business challenges and give global teams the tools to deliver exceptional results. You’ll also develop specialised knowledge in finance to spearhead business growth.
Your finance In just 1.5 years, you will learn to tackle modern business challenges and equip global teams with the tools needed to achieve exceptional results. Additionally, you will gain specialised knowledge in finance that will enable you to drive business growth.
You will acquire skills to streamline operations, forecast company metrics and make ethical financial decisions. This MBA program will also provide invaluable networking opportunities. You will study alongside a diverse group of professionals and learn from industry executives.
This MBA will expose you to invaluable networking opportunities. You'll study with a diverse group of professionals and learn from industry executives.
Key facts
August, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 72 units comprising:
- 42 units for all core courses
- 24 units for all specialisation courses
- Six units for program 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
- Problem Solving
- Value: Marketing
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved both of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate 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
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This MBA specialising in Finance will equip you with transferable skills applicable across various careers. You could be a risk manager, minimising global company losses or you could work as a financial analyst, providing advice on investment decisions.
You could also work in various areas of business management, including:
- Chief and executive leadership
- Senior management for 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 program.