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MC-BUSADM

Business Administration

Master by coursework

Take the next step in your career and become a confident leader with an MBA that integrates the principles and practices that are defining the era of globally responsible business.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Business Administration
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year, 6 months full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    300
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    074577B
  • Location

    Location

    Open Universities Australia,  Perth city
Course outline

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Trimester 1, 2024

31 August 2023

Applications now closed!

Trimester 2, 2024

8 November 2023

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Trimester 3, 2024

18 March 2024

Applications now closed!

Trimester 1, 2025

Applications now open!

15 December 2024

Trimester 2, 2025

13 January 2025

21 April 2025

Trimester 3, 2025

19 May 2025

18 August 2025

Course outline
Business Administration
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Applications close 15 December 2024

Curtin MBA: Applications open!

Apply now to start studying your Master of Business Administration (MBA) in January 2025 (Trimester 1).

Outline

Outline

Achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Curtin University means that you hold an internationally respected qualification from an elite global business school – recognised through triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and EFMD (Accredited MBA). Curtin is also respected as a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education.

Our MBA not only gives you the fundamental skills in financial management and economics, but also in the business leadership, decision-making and organisational strategies that underpin sustainable business practices. These areas of expertise align with contemporary practices and challenges in industry and reflect the unpredictability of global business markets.

Curtin's MBA also gives you the opportunity to specialise in one of four areas of business expertise:

  • Business Administration: In this specialisation you’ll gain the ability to create and evaluate innovative ideas and strategise for unpredictable business environments.
  • Digital Finance: Learn about the blockchain technologies, digital currency, management strategies, market design, and governance and regulation involved in the transformation of financial markets.
  • Energy Transition: Gain advanced knowledge of oil, gas and energy management and learn how to adapt business strategies to energy sector changes.
  • Leadership: Explore the philosophy and ethics of leadership and current and future leadership challenges.

If you’re looking to step up from a technical career or switch careers, this MBA will give you the skills and confidence – as well as the knowledge, skills, theory and terminology – to progress your career.

Study with the University of Aberdeen
As part of the Aberdeen-Curtin Alliance, students studying the Business Administration or Energy Transition specialisations can study optional units online with the University of Aberdeen. This unique learning opportunity aims to connect entrepreneurs, strategic thinkers and change-makers in two of the world’s energy cities.

The benefits of studying Curtin's MBA

  • Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD-accredited MBA.
  • You can choose to specialise in Leadership, Business Administration, Digital Finance or Energy Futures.
  • You can complete your MBA over only four trimesters (about 15 months, studying full-time) or study at a pace that suits your work and life commitments.
  • Your face-to-face study is at Curtin’s Graduate School of Business, in the heart of the Perth CBD.
  • Your optional units can comprise Executive Education Masterclasses (five days).
  • You can choose to study on-campus (evenings or block teaching), online or a mix of both.
  • You can start your course at the time of the year that’s best for you, either January, May or August.

Pathways

If you don't yet meet the admission criteria for the MBA, complete our Graduate Certificate in Business or Graduate Certificate in Business Futures as a stepping stone. This pathway won’t take you any longer, as completing the units in those graduate certificates will provide course credits towards your MBA.

What jobs can the Business Administration course lead to?

Careers

  • CEO
  • Chief financial officer
  • Chief marketing officer
  • Chief information officer
  • Corporate services manager
  • Finance manager
  • General manager
  • Management consultant
  • Managing director
  • Policy and planning manager
  • Project manager

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare 
  • Non-profit 
  • Private business
  • Public relations
  • Retail services
  • Resources and renewables

What you'll learn

  • critically evaluate relevant theories, concepts, techniques and business principles and apply them to design solutions that create value for stakeholders
  • employ effective business communication practices and demonstrate how relevant technologies can be applied in management and leadership contexts
  • formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources, goods and services, finances and/ or accounting information
  • recognise and apply the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a dynamic global business environment to meet stakeholder interests
  • apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across a range of business settings

Why study Business Administration

Specialise in your area of interest

Specialise in Leadership, Business Administration, Digital Finance or Energy Futures.

Accelerated learning

You can complete your MBA over only four trimesters (about 15 months).

Global recognition

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.

Embarking on an MBA at Curtin was the strategic move I needed to overcome career hurdles in banking. The program's comprehensive curriculum and hands-on projects have sharpened my strategic thinking and leadership – which has been essential for my growth at Westpac. It's been a challenging yet rewarding journey, broadening my knowledge and igniting my passion for leadership.

Hilda Balman Kang

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

For entry into the MBA, applicants require a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience (prospective students with 2 years relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Alternatively, applicants to the MBA may have a relevant Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a Course Weighted Average of 65%, and three (3) years of relevant work experience (prospective students with 2 years relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

 

Applicants will be assessed for English based on the supplementary documentation you supply, for further information contact the MBA.Programs email address.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following qualifications and tests.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Application Requirements

If you’re applying for the Master of Business Administration course, you’ll need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$40,129*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 225 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Trimester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 3
  • On campus
  • Online

2025

Trimester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 3
  • On campus
  • Online

2026

Trimester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 3
  • On campus
  • Online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-BUSADM
  • CRICOS code: 074577B
  • Last updated on: 5 November 2024

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