Urban Student

Master of Business Administration

Master · 1.5–2 years

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is Australia’s flagship leadership credential. It’s typically pursued by professionals with 3+ years of work experience, though some institutions offer “MBA-direct” pathways for high-performing recent graduates.

What’s covered

  • Strategy, finance, marketing, and operations
  • Leadership, organisational behaviour, and change management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Global business and ethics
  • A capstone consulting project or thesis

Visa pathway

A two-year MBA at a CRICOS-registered Australian institution typically qualifies graduates for a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa with 2–3 years of post-study work rights.

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor degree (any field)
  • Most programs require 2+ years of professional experience
  • IELTS 6.5–7.0
  • GMAT may be required at top-tier programs

Where you can study this — by city

Melbourne

Sydney

Brisbane

Perth

Canberra