Edith Cowan University

Master of Business Administration

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

Become a leader and study the Master of Business Administration (MBA), choosing from a wide range of relevant specialisations.

Course overview

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organisations in an effective and responsible manner.
In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organisations.
It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

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 $5,700
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
City Campus
Intake
February, 2027
July, 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.
12
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Business Administration (MBA), you must complete 240 credit points (CP). It consists of 180 CP of core units and 60 CP of a specialisation or elective units.

Core units

Complete the following:

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Marketing Leadership
  • Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business
  • Responsible Management
  • Strategic Management and International Competitiveness
  • Big Data, Analytics and Business Decision Making
  • Managing Change
  • Transformative Leadership

Select one unit from the following:

  • Integrated Business Innovation Challenge
  • International Business Study Tour
  • Management Practicum
Specialisations and electives

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

All applicants are required to have one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree plus at least three years of relevant supervisory/management experience.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience, of which at least three of these years must be at a supervisory/management level.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in business or commerce may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

The course prepares graduates for employment and career progression across various disciplines, including, but not limited to; entrepreneurship and innovation, environmental management, finance, healthcare, hospitality management, human resources, information systems, occupational health and safety, marketing, project management and supply chain and logistics management.

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Manager
  • managing Director
  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • Analyst
  • Environmental Manager
  • Finance and Banking Manager
  • Healthcare Manager
  • Human Resources Manager
  • IT Manager
  • Logistics Manager

Learning outcomes

  • Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  • Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  • Justify decisions and judgements that address complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,700 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $34,200
Indicative full-course fee: $68,400

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 240 credit point (12 units) course structure completed over two years.

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.