University of New England
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
The MBA builds on your skills and knowledge, allowing you to confidently lead your organisation in a complex, globalised economy.
Course overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an essential qualification that prepares leaders to perform at a high level in any industry. UNE's MBA will expand your professional skills and knowledge, building on your experience to allow you to achieve your career goals and add significant value to your organisation.
The university's MBA will challenge you to think in new ways and encourage you to apply that learning immediately. From day one, you will be testing your knowledge against the real world, integrating it into your thinking and becoming a more effective and adaptable manager.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
February, 2026
June, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the MBA, you must complete 72 credit points at 400- or 500-level, including at least 36 credit points at 500-level. Each unit is valued at six credit points.
Advanced standing
24 credit points of Block Unspecified Advanced Standing at 400-level granted at admission.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Advanced Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing Management
Approved Major or Research Pathway
Candidates may choose to complete one of the following majors or an additional 24 credit points of listed units.
- Health Management Major (24 credit points)
- Human Resource Management Major (24 credit points)
- Research Pathway (24 credit points)
Listed units
For candidates completing a major or the Research Pathway, complete 36 credit points from the following units (or other 400-level or 500-level unit with approval of the Course Coordinator), with at least 12 credit points at 500-level. Those undertaking the Human Resource Management major must complete at least 24 credit points at the 500-level.
OR
For candidates not completing a major or the Research Pathway, complete 60 credit points from the following units (or other 400-level or 500-level unit with approval of the Course Coordinator), with at least 36 credit points at 500-level:
- Fundamentals of Personal Finance
- Introductory Accounting
- Accounting and Finance for Business
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Small Business Finance
- Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Finance
- Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Communication for Professionals
- Business and Economic Analysis of Chains and Networks
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Economics for Management
- International Trade and Finance
- Risk Management in Agribusiness
- Price Analysis in Food and Fibre Markets
- Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets
- International Political Economy
- Benefit-Cost Analysis
- Managing Across Cultures
- Management Practices in Responsible Organisations
- Strategic Management Research Project
- Project Management
- Managerial Judgement and Decisions
- Business Ethics, CSR and Sustainability
- Management of Change
- Quantitative Techniques for Management
- Pitches and Partners
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under five admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.
Rule B: You have completed one of the following qualifications (or an overseas equivalent) AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
- Graduate certificate (AQF Level 8)
- Graduate diploma (AQF Level 8)
- Bachelor honours (AQF Level 8)
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
Rule C: You have completed a master's qualification or above (AQF Level 9 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
Rule D: You have completed a Graduate Certificate of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management through the Governance Institute of Australia.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.
Rule E: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Business.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E.
Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational and industry context.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accounting
- Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Human resources management
- Leadership
- Management
English language requirements
You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application.
- If you are admitted under Rule B or D, you will be granted 24 CP of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing. If you wish to have previous relevant studies considered for Specified Advanced Standing on admission, you must include detailed subject outlines for consideration by the Course Coordinator.
- If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 36 CP of Specified or Unspecified Advanced Standing. If you wish to have previous relevant studies considered for Specified Advanced Standing on admission, you must include detailed subject outlines for consideration by the Course Coordinator.
- If you are admitted under Rule E, you will be granted 48 CP of Block Advanced Standing, with 18 credit points at 400-level and 30 credit points at 500-level.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule A, you can apply for up to 36 CP of Advanced Standing .
- If you are admitted under Rules B or D, you can apply for up to a further 12 CP of Advanced Standing.
Advanced Standing cannot be granted for special topic or dissertation units.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
UNE’s MBA is designed for working professionals seeking to succeed in top leadership positions in any industry.
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of contemporary business and management theory to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy, and the ability to plan and execute a substantial research-based project.
- Utilise advanced cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrate an advanced ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing business problems to identify possible solutions.
- Identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business-related issues.
- Critically evaluate and demonstrate advanced judgement in formulating high-level responses to complex social, cultural and ethical issues in a range of organisational contexts.
- Demonstrate a preparedness to engage in continuous learning and reflection to develop new insights into professional practice.
- Illustrate advanced and integrated skills in working autonomously and with others to generate solutions and show a capacity to function as a leader, including the ability to collaborate in a range of contexts to achieve individual and common goals.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $16,175 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $29,136 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
Student fees 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.