Swinburne University of Technology
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
The MBA is 100% online, making it the most convenient way to gain an industry-recognised, AACSB-accredited master’s degree.
Course overview
Equip yourself with the skills needed to thrive in your industry and achieve your unique career goals. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is all about growth. Scale up your skillset and your earning potential as you are expertly guided through the key steps to exponential growth: strategy, innovation, marketing and management. Harness your entrepreneurial drive with cutting-edge business insight that will allow you to make crucial business decisions with confidence and lead teams to success.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration, you must complete 150 credit points, comprising:
- Eight core units (100 credit points)
- Four units comprising a specialisation or electives of your choice (50 credit points)
Students admitted based on successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are not required to repeat units completed.
- Emerging Technology
- Customer Experience Management
- Law for Entrepreneurs
- Technology and Innovation Immersion
- Future-Fit Innovation
- Sustainable Value Creation
- Business Strategy
- Sustainable Strategy and Leadership Immersion
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry into this course, applicants must have at least one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
- A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a minimum of two years of equivalent full-time relevant experience.
- A recognised graduate certificate in a related discipline.*
*Related graduate certificates include Swinburne Online’s Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, Graduate Certificate of Project Management, Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity and Graduate Certificate of Management. You may be exempt from some units if you have already completed them in your graduate certificate.
English language requirements
All Swinburne students must be able to meet the English language requirements. You’ll be able to provide evidence of your English language skill if you have one of the following:
- Completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or another type of secondary qualification taught in English.
- Completed some types of university or vocational education studies (tertiary studies).
- Completed an English language test, such as TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson or C1.
- Completed an English language (ELICOS) course.
- Lived and worked in an English-speaking country for at least four years (domestic applicants only).
These requirements vary for prospective undergraduate and postgraduate students, depending on your chosen course.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Some of what you'll learn:
- Emerging Technology: Explore the power of new technologies to drive innovation, solve real-world business challenges and create a competitive edge.
- Customer Experience Management: Master the art and science of designing and optimising customer journeys across every touchpoint with data-driven tools and industry best practices.
- Law for Entrepreneurs: Navigate company structures, contracts and intellectual property to protect your venture, reduce risk and prepare for sustainable growth and investment.
- Technology and Innovation Immersion: Step into the future of business with this dynamic, hands-on unit. From hackathons to executive-level pitching, sharpen your strategic thinking, creativity and leadership.
Career outcomes
Your Master of Business Administration will give you the decisive vision and professional agility needed to stand apart from your peers. Gain the advanced skills essential to excelling as a leader in business. Leverage your MBA to grow your business as an entrepreneur, or step up into a senior management position, such as:
- Senior associate
- Strategic manager
- Executive general manager
- Managing director
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fee per unit in 2025: $4,540 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total fee in 2025: $54,480 (domestic full-fee paying place)
There are 12 units in this MBA, each unit is worth 12.5 credit points. Unit fees are subject to change annually.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.