Monash University
Global Executive Master of Business Administration and Master of Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Further develop strategic thinking and leadership skills, specialising in key areas through the Global Executive MBA and the Master of Business.
Course overview
Business has the power to make a truly positive impact in the world – socially, economically and environmentally. So long as there are great business leaders who lead organisations and people towards this sort of impact. They are innovative and insightful thinkers who consider business challenges on a global scale – and apply their expertise at an international level.
If you are an established business professional looking to further your mastery of strategic thinking and leadership while building on a key area of specialisation, completing both the Global Executive MBA and the Master of Business can take your career in some truly exciting and inspiring directions.
A clear global perspective is a key element of the Global Executive MBA program. Bringing together business professionals from around the world, you’ll build networks and gain new perspectives – all while learning from some of the world’s most well-regarded business educators. An international trip forms a key element of your study and helps shape how you consider global economic, social, and environmental challenges.
By completing your Master of Business at the same time, you will also enrich your MBA with a more in-depth specialisation in some of the key areas of global business. Whether you focus on economics, management, entrepreneurship, marketing or more, you will complete the two-year program with an expert understanding of the business landscape.
When paired with the essential leadership and problem-solving skills gained through the Global Executive MBA. The potential for your career is as far-reaching as the world itself.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Global Executive Master of Business Administration and Master of Business, you must complete 16 units (96 credit points).
You must complete 96 credit points, of which 48 credit points are from the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (including all the requirements in Part A for the single degree) and 48 credit points from the Master of Business (including all the requirements in Part B for the single degree).
You must complete the following units (48 credit points):
- Leadership in organisations
- Economic decision making
- Strategic marketing management
- Accounting for decision making
- Corporate finance and global financial markets
- Creativity and entrepreneurship
- Strategic management
- International business
Entry requirements
An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with at least a credit (60%) average or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and a minimum of five years of work experience in a professional setting*.
*Applicants are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae outlining their employment history and professional experience.
Applicants are required to submit a short personal statement that will address the following questions:
- Why a global mindset is required for a successful Global Executive MBA experience and outcome.
- How the Monash Global Executive MBA will impact their professional career plans.
- How they will draw on their business experience to contribute to the cohort’s peer learning.
Applicants reaching the final application stage will be required to attend an interview.
English language requirements
For entry to Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed on their website.
If you've completed several measures of English proficiency over a period of time, the highest valid measure will be accepted as long as it's been taken within the required time limitations.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra requirements
Applicants are strongly recommended to attend an information session before applying.
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
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be:
- Critical and creative scholars and practitioners who:
- Produce innovative solutions to problems.
- Apply research skills to business challenges.
- Communicate effectively and perceptively.
- Responsible and effective global citizens who:
- Engage in an internationalised world.
- Exhibit cross-cultural competence.
- Demonstrate ethical values.
- Able to analyse and synthesise complex information to develop business models and create and implement strategies that build sustainable, agile and entrepreneurial organisations.
- Able to lead diverse, globally-oriented organisations in transformative environments consistent with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Demonstrate work-ready skills, along with broad knowledge and technical skills that underpin discipline-based solutions appropriate to the business, professional and public policy communities.
- Produce innovative and multi-disciplinary solutions to address complex challenges faced by organisations operating in increasing dynamic and globally diverse contexts.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Average 2025 first-year fee: $63,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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.