Torrens University Australia
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Strengthen your strategic leadership and commercial decision-making capability through this online MBA, combining core business knowledge with flexible elective streams that align with your professional goals.
Course overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an online postgraduate qualification designed for professionals who want to accelerate their career, transition into a new industry or prepare for senior leadership. The course develops advanced knowledge in leadership, strategy and business management while allowing you to tailor your studies through a broad range of elective streams.
Throughout the course, you'll strengthen your ability to evaluate complex business challenges, make informed strategic decisions and lead teams in dynamic organisational environments. Rather than focusing on individual business disciplines in isolation, the curriculum develops integrated capability across leadership, financial management, innovation, risk management and organisational performance, supported by electives that allow you to deepen expertise in areas aligned with your career ambitions.
Studying online provides the flexibility to balance postgraduate study with professional commitments. The course comprises six core subjects and six electives, concluding with a practical MBA project that applies your learning to a real-world business challenge. Assessments include activity-based assignments and online quizzes, with no formal examinations.
Key facts
2nd November, 2026
15th February, 2027
What will you study
To earn the Master of Business Administration qualification, you must complete six core subjects and six electives.
These six core subjects must be completed. Additionally, you’re required to select six electives from the streams or electives tabs.
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Management, People and Teams
- Dynamic Leadership
- Systems Thinking
- Business Capstone
Entry requirements
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet one of the requirements listed below.
- Undergraduate or postgraduate degree from any Australian university or equivalent.
- Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have five (5) years' work experience (of which three years are managerial).
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Master industry-standard business software to effectively analyse data.
- Apply advanced business principles to solve complex problems.
- Encourage teams and individuals in ethical decision-making.
- Systematically evaluate business risk and communicate findings to a broader audience.
Career outcomes
Move up in your professional career by learning the skills to critically analyse business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams so you can guide your business to success.
Potential career paths:
- Senior project manager
- Entrepreneur
- General manager
- Senior consultant
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,813 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated first-year price in 2026: $30,504 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.