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