Master of Business Administration

Program Overview

Master of Business Administration

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to develop their business knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills. The curriculum emphasizes experiential learning through case studies, simulations, and real-world projects. Offering flexible entry pathways, the MBA can be completed in 18 months with recognition of prior learning.

Why Study This Degree?

A Master of Business Administration is the ideal degree for those who want to excel. Thanks to the superior skills and insights they bring to the workplace, MBA graduates often receive a significantly higher salary as well as a greater variety of career opportunities. For budding entrepreneurs, this program will show you how to launch, run, and grow your business.

Program Summary

• Eight (8) Compulsory Courses:
  • BUSN5005 Data Analytics and Modelling
  • BUSN5740 Contemporary Strategic Workforce
  • BUSN5100 Accounting for Managers
  • BUSN5500 Digital Marketing Strategy
  • BUSN5158 Managerial Finance
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life (2024)
  • BUSN5013 Research Methods
  • BUSN5910 Directed Research Project
• Plus four (4) Elective Courses:
  • BUSN5600 Strategic Management and Planning
  • BUSN5620 Leadership in Practice
  • BUSN5680 Leading Change and Transformation
  • BUSN5000 Global Economics
• Plus all four (4) courses from any specialisation below:
  • Health Management Specialisation:
    • NURS4020 Leadership Development Strategies in Health
    • MEDI5009 Contemporary Leadership in Health A
    • NURS5021 Management
    • MEDI5011 Systems Focused Thinking
  • Education Management Specialisation:
    • BUSN6020 Community Engagement and Marketing
    • BUSN6021 Legislative Frameworks for Catholic Education
    • EDUC6509 Leadership as Reflective Practice
    • BUSN6023 Public Administration

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

• Specific Program Requirements for Admission
  • An AQF Level 7 qualification; or
  • Studies sufficient to meet the requirements of an AQF Level 7 Award; or
  • Informal
    on-formal learning equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification plus evidence of the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.
• International students must have a qualification that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree, AQF Level 7.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Administration, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply management skills necessary to lead a team in business settings
2. Apply management skills necessary to manage a financially sustainable organisation
3. Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which an organisation operates
4. Create community and stakeholder engagement strategies
5. Apply technology to leadership management and decision making
6. Develop ethical leadership and management practices
7. Employ critical reflection to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
8. Create strategies to identify and seize business opportunities using contemporary management theory
9. Apply interdisciplinary business skills to complex systems, both local and global; and
10. Use relevant research methods and evidenced-based approaches in the preparation of professional analysis and advice.

Career Opportunities

A Master of Business Administration can lead to careers such as C-suite executive, senior business leader, management consulting, program director, operations manager, or entrepreneur.

Real-World Experience

You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• Domestic Fee-Paying
  • A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost of the program.
  • Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks.
• International Full-Fee Paying
  • Tuition costs depend on an international student’s study load and discipline.
  • Fees are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to the commencement of your program.

More Information

• Considering your uni options?
  • Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.
• Fremantle and Broome
  • Email:
  • Address: 23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160
• Sydney and Melbourne
  • Email:
  • Address: 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
• International students
  • If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, fill out our Make an Enquiry form, and you can book a session with one of our friendly International Student Advisors.
  • Fremantle and Broome International Office
    • Phone: +61
    • Address: 19 Mouat St, Fremantle, WA 6160
    • Postal address: PO Box 1225, Fremantle WA 6959
  • Sydney and Melbourne International Office
    • Phone: +61
    • Address: 140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
    • Postal address: PO Box 944, Broadway NSW 2007

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