Curtin University

Master of Business Administration (Advanced)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Extend your leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities through advanced business study, specialised expertise and an industry consultancy project focused on solving a real organisational challenge.

Course overview

Curtin University’s Master of Business Administration (Advanced) is an extended version of its MBA, designed primarily for experienced middle and senior managers seeking to progress their leadership and management capabilities. It combines contemporary business theory with local and international perspectives relevant to complex and changing organisational environments.

You will examine economics, finance, organisational behaviour, marketing, strategy, operations and global business sustainability. The course strengthens your ability to evaluate uncertain business environments, make evidence-informed decisions and develop responsible strategies that create value for different stakeholders.

You can tailor your studies through a specialisation in Business Administration, Digital Finance, Energy Transition or Leadership. The defining applied component is an industry consultancy project in which you work with an industry partner to apply business concepts and techniques to a real organisational challenge. The MBA and MBA Advanced programme set holds EFMD Programme Accreditation.

Delivered primarily on campus at Curtin’s Perth City location, the course can be completed in two years of full-time study or an equivalent part-time period. You will build advanced strategic, analytical, communication and leadership capabilities that can support progression across management, consulting and executive business environments.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $6,261.6
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
8th February, 2027
7th June, 2027
4th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Master of Business Administration (Advanced), you must successfully complete units totalling 400 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each unit is worth 25 credit points.

Core units
  • Economics for Managers
  • Executive Financial Decision Making
  • Organisational Behaviour for Managers
  • Organisational Strategy
  • Strategic Operations Management
  • Synergising Marketing
  • Consultancy Project (50 credit points)
  • Global Business Sustainability
  • MBA Capstone

Specialisation

Complete 100 credit points from the following options:

  • Business Administration Specialisation (MBA) (100 credit points)
  • Digital Finance Specialisation (100 credit points)
  • Leadership Specialisation (MBA) (100 credit points)
  • Energy Transition Specialisation (MBA) (100 credit points)
Elective units

Entry requirements

Academic and professional requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Hold a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and have at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
  • Hold a relevant Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a course-weighted average of at least 65% and have at least three years of relevant work experience.

Applicants with two years of relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Entry is competitive. Applicants who progress through the initial assessment must complete an interview as the final stage of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an offer.

Supporting documents

Applicants must provide:

  • A current CV or résumé clearly outlining previous work experience and roles.
  • A completed employer recommendation form.
  • A completed referee report.
  • A completed application statement.

English-language requirements

Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to:

  • IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English-language test or eligible qualification accepted by Curtin, provided you meet the required equivalent scores and conditions.

Curtin may assess English proficiency using the supplementary documentation submitted with the application.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

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

  • Critically evaluate relevant theories, concepts, techniques and business principles and apply them to design solutions that create value for stakeholders.
  • Employ effective business communication practices and demonstrate how relevant technologies can be applied in management and leadership contexts.
  • Formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources, goods and services, finances and/or accounting information.
  • Recognise and apply the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a dynamic global business environment to meet stakeholder interests.
  • Apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across various business settings.

Career outcomes

Potential roles:

  • CEO
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • Chief Information Officer
  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • General Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Managing Director
  • Policy and Planning Manager

Industries:

  • Banking and finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Non-profit organisations
  • Global business
  • Public relations
  • Retail
  • Resources and renewables

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $50,093 (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.