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Victoria University

Master of Business Administration (Global)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop advanced business, leadership and management capabilities for global organisations while building practical experience through consulting, specialised global business study and an internship.

Course overview

Victoria University’s Master of Business Administration (Global) develops advanced business and management capabilities for working across international and culturally diverse environments. You will study areas including economics, financial analysis, marketing, leadership, strategy, innovation and business ethics.

The course combines core business study with a global specialisation, allowing you to select units in areas such as international supply chains, global procurement, global marketing, trade and international business practices. You will also develop communication, teamwork, critical thinking and leadership skills for complex organisational environments.

Practical components include an internship and a Business Consulting capstone unit. Through the consulting project, you will apply your knowledge to a real-world business problem and develop recommendations for a client.

The course comprises 192 credit points and is normally completed over two years of full-time study. Students with eligible previous study in a similar discipline may receive up to 48 credit points of advanced standing, potentially reducing the duration of the course.

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

Delivery
Face to Face
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Delivered in hybrid mode, where part of the course is completed online.
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Campus
Brisbane
City
Sydney
Intake
15th February, 2027
26th April, 2027
26th July, 2027
27th September, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
HECS, CSP

What you will study

To attain the Master of Business Administration (Global), students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

  • 48 credit points of college core units.
  • 84 credit points of professional core units.
  • 12 credit points in the Business Consulting (Capstone) unit.
  • 48 credit points of global specialisation units (from the approved list).

Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

College core units
  • Accounting for Management
  • Data Analysis for Business
  • Business Economics
  • Work and Organisation Systems
Professional core units
Global specialisation units

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to meet the academic requirements outlined below.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma, or equivalent, in a similar discipline.

Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be eligible to enter through an approved Graduate Diploma pathway based on relevant work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma, students may be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration (Global), with credit granted for completed units.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of Victoria University's special admission programs.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may receive credit for previous study, which could reduce the time required to complete your course.

Pathways from other institutions

Previous study completed at another institution may be considered as part of your application. VU also has recognised pathways from selected institutions that may provide guaranteed entry and credit towards this course.

Credit for skills and past study

Applicants with an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher qualification, in a similar discipline may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.

If you have completed relevant study at another university or institution, you may also be eligible to receive credit for previous study.

Contact Victoria University or use its credit calculator to determine the credit you may be eligible to receive.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Critically reflect upon theoretical and practical knowledge of people and organisations as they operate within a regulated environment nationally, regionally and internationally.
  • Exemplify cognitive, technical and creative skills to recognise, define, analyse and solve organisational and business problems and inform management decision-making in local and global contexts.
  • Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision-making with creativity for innovation and dynamic contexts.
  • Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences, including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities in business and other professional organisations.
  • Work as a reflective practitioner to collaborate productively in culturally diverse contexts, implementing ethical and socially responsible approaches to managing people and organisations.
  • Collaborate in teams to effectively operate in complex multicultural organisations and environments, demonstrating global leadership capability, including interpersonal skills to adapt to emerging contexts.
  • Evaluate and apply research principles and methods to plan and develop a strategy to conduct substantial consulting or business projects with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
Career outcomes

CSP fees

Indicative fee per unit in 2027: $4,850 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Indicative fee in 2027: $38,800 per year (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. You will pay a student contribution towards the cost of each unit.

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.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

HECS-HELP loans are available to assist eligible Commonwealth supported students with their student contribution.