Why Master of Business Administration?
Strengthen your marketability and expand your professional network with our 100% online MBA.
Want to become a senior leader? Adelaide University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will prepare you to lead teams to success and help businesses reach new heights.
Advance your knowledge across finance, management, and human resources and sharpen your decision-making skills.
You’ll be ready to change careers, secure a promotion, and take what you’ve learned back into your industry.
Overview
Adelaide University’s online MBA provides you with the opportunity to advance your leadership capabilities and hone your knowledge across key areas of business management. You’ll also benefit from the convenience of completing this program 100% online so you can continue working while you study.
Your studies will cover advanced principles in marketing, accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, innovation, management, leadership and research. Deepen your critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, strategic planning, financial management and organisational leadership skills. Gain practical experience through your research project and build invaluable industry connections along the way.
Graduate as a confident, adaptable leader ready to work in modern business environments. Be able to achieve sustainable business growth and lead strong teams capable of achieving a range of business objectives. Whether you want to change careers or secure a promotion, our MBA will help you reach your goals in any industry.
Key features
Study 100% online – whenever and wherever suits you. - Build valuable industry connections.
- Get industry experience with a research project.
- Upskill and boost your earning potential.
- Advance your skills across finance, management and human resources.
- Equip yourself to change careers or secure a job promotion.
What you'll learn
Our MBA is designed to give you the advanced knowledge and tools to succeed as a business leader. Learn how to manage people, develop effective strategies and make important business decisions.
You’ll cover advanced topics across business disciplines like marketing, accounting and economics. Learn to assess the financial performance of an organisation. Understand consumer behaviour and be able to identify marketing opportunities. Analyse how external factors influence decision-making in business such as resource allocation and pricing.
Build your skills in entrepreneurship, innovation, management, leadership and research. See how breakthrough innovations can set your business apart in terms of growth, financial performance and employment. Focus on ethical decision-making, building a positive workplace culture and how to navigate human resources issues. Conduct research for strategy development and apply your learning in a research project proposal.
Your assessments will allow you to apply what you’ve learned to your real-life workplace – you could be testing your new-found knowledge in real time.
Complete your courses 100% online, so you can study on your own terms and continue working while you gain a new qualification.
Majors
The Master of Business Administration is also available with a major in Health Management.
What courses you'll study
Complete 72 units comprising:
- 72 units for all Core courses
Complete 72 units for ALL of the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
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Course name
Managerial Economics
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Course code
ECON5014
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Units
6
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Course name
Leadership and Influencing
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Course code
BUSI5091
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Units
6
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Course name
Marketing for Managers
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Course code
BUSI5092
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Units
6
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Mindset
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Course code
BUSI5093
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Units
6
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Course name
Accounting and Financial Management
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Course code
BUSI5094
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Units
6
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Course name
Research for Managers
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Course code
BUSI5095
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Units
6
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Course name
Innovation Management
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Course code
BUSI6048
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing People and Organisations
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Course code
BUSI6049
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Alignments
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Course code
BUSI6050
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Units
6
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Course name
Systems Thinking
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Course code
BUSI6051
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Units
6
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Course name
Research Project Part A
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Course code
BUSI6052
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Units
0
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Course name
Research Project Part B
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Course code
BUSI6053
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Units
12
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Career outcomes
As an MBA graduate, you’ll unlock leadership positions in a wide range of sectors worldwide. Employers who commonly hire MBA graduates include professional and technical services, healthcare, manufacturing and government.
You could work as a general manager, leading a company’s sales department. Perhaps you’ll be employed as a managing director, working directly with the CEO to advance company operations and ensure business goals are achieved. You might even launch your own business consultancy helping clients develop strategic plans.
You could pursue opportunities in:
- Chief and executive leadership
- Senior management across business, not-for-profits and government
- Board directorship
- Entrepreneurship.
Industry trends
The average annual salary for general manager jobs in Australia ranges from $145,000 to $165,000 (Seek, 2024). MBA graduates typically see a 50% increase in salary and 87% receive job offers within three months post-graduation (GMAC, 2021). The financial perks of completing an MBA are well-known. You’ll have the sharpest business skills which will be in demand across a range of industries and applicable to many positions in senior leadership. Prepare to boost your earning potential and advance your business skills with our MBA.
Strengthen your marketability and expand your professional network with our 100% online MBA. Want to become a senior leader? Adelaide University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will prepare you to lead teams to success and help businesses reach new heights. Advance your knowledge across finance, management, and human resources and sharpen your decision-making skills. You’ll be ready to change careers, secure a promotion, and take what you’ve learned back into your industry.
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.
Your study experience and support
Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.
Student support services
Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.
As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.
Online academic support
From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.
Tech support
We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.
Study hours
Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:
- An industry-relevant project or case study
- An online presentation
- Essays and reports.
