Charles Sturt University
Master of Business Administration (with specialisations) (12 subjects)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced management and leadership capability through flexible online study, building strategic business knowledge to create value and lead in changing organisational environments.
Course overview
The Master of Business Administration from Charles Sturt University builds on your professional experience and academic background to develop advanced management knowledge and skills for contemporary business environments. Delivered online over 1.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time, the course provides flexibility for professionals seeking to enhance their strategic, leadership and decision-making capabilities alongside existing commitments.
Throughout the course, you will explore key areas of business including management, strategy, leadership, marketing, economics and accounting while developing the ability to analyse complex business scenarios, apply evidence-based knowledge and make informed decisions in changing environments. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your studies through a specialisation, research option or elective subjects across a range of business disciplines.
The course focuses on developing ethical and responsible leaders who can contribute value to organisations through strategic thinking, effective communication and the application of contemporary business practices. The Master of Business Administration is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), supporting recognition of its alignment with professional standards.
Key facts
12th July, 2027
What will you study
To earn the Master of Business Administration, you must successfully complete units totalling 96 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.
- Contemporary Management
- Strategy and Planning
- Accounting For Strategic Decision Making
- Marketing for Managers
- Economics for Business
- Theory to Practice of Leadership
- Facilitating Change
Capstone subject
- Strategic Business Research
- Ethics of Corporate Governance
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Master of Business Administration applicants are required to have:
- An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) in a business discipline.
- An undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) in ANY discipline and relevant work experience in a role requiring supervisory and/or discretionary decision-making responsibility.
Applicants without a bachelor's degree qualification may be admitted to either the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or (for international students requiring an Australian student visa) the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, based on a combination of:
- Prior post-secondary study and/or professional attainment.
- Significant relevant work experience.
Upon completing the Graduate Certificate/Diploma, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration and receive credit for applicable subjects.
English Language requirements
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and apply research and evidence-based knowledge to resolve a range of complex business scenarios and problems.
- Identify, drive and synthesise leadership practices and bring the latest business thinking to the organisation.
- Interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Integrate functional knowledge and apply strategic management skills to create and exploit opportunities in changing business environments.
- Plan and execute business research, apply findings to management practice areas; make sound judgments with available data and develop sound conclusions.
- Evaluate and critically reflect on the impact of environmental and global forces on organisations, including: ethical, social, economic, and transformative change issues.
- Lead themselves and others in the achievement of organisational goals.
Career outcomes
You'll enter a world of career possibilities after completing your MBA. It provides the perfect platform to launch your bid for a more senior role, either at your current workplace or elsewhere - and gives you the transferable knowledge and skills to change into a different industry.
Whether you are looking to move up in finance and make investment decisions, become an HRM strategist to meet business needs, or perhaps secure a business analyst role to drive innovation through insights, with your MBA, you'll be ready for whatever you choose to do next.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $34,960 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.