Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership and Management)

What you will study

To be eligible for the award of Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership and Management) students must complete a minimum of 200 units comprising:

• 25 units from one core curriculum course.
• 75 units from three compulsory courses.
• 50 units from one research project course.
• 50 units from two electives.

Each course is valued at 25 units, unless otherwise indicated.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission into this program, applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

• Have the equivalent of four years of university training, e.g., four years of teacher training, or a bachelor's degree plus an honours or graduate certificate in a relevant area.
• Have at least two years of professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Advanced standing for courses in this program will be determined by the level of the subject, whether an equivalent graduate unit was obtained at another academic institution, and whether a similar unit was undertaken as part of an undergraduate degree. Applications for advanced standing are assessed on an individual basis. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

A Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership and Management) provides teachers and other professional staff in education with the leadership skills to make an impact in their organisation.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Administration (Educational Leadership and Management), graduates will be able to:

• Apply the management skills necessary to lead globally aware education teams in mission-based settings.
• Apply the management skills necessary to plan and manage a financially sustainable organisation.
• Create strategies to identify and seize opportunities using contemporary management theory.
• Apply interdisciplinary business skills to complex systems and scenarios.
• Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which an organisation operates.
• Create community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters to shape leadership and management practices.
• Employ critical reflection to encourage ongoing learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
• Use relevant research methods and evidence-based approaches in preparation of professional analysis and advice.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated fee in 2025: $30,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative annual fee is calculated based on a full-time study load.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

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.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.