Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible

Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Flexible is a postgraduate degree designed for experienced professionals seeking to transform their career and build on their skills in leadership and management.

Course Details

• Status: Available
• Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Delivery: On-campus
• Starting dates: Trimester 1, 2, 3
• Weekly contact time: The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per unit per week which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
• Level of study: Postgraduate
• Course Code: 42520
• CRICOS code: K

Duration

• Full-time: 16 months
• Part-time: Up to 5 years

Course Structure

The MBA Flexible comprises a number of units, including:

Core - Group A

• Take all units (42 points):
  • ACCT5602 Accounting (6)
  • ECON5503 Economic Management and Strategy (6)
  • FINA5530 Managerial Finance (6)
  • MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour (6)
  • MGMT5513 Data Driven Decision Making (6)
  • MGMT5700 Strategic Management (6)
  • MKTG5550 Marketing Principles (6)

Option - Group B

• Take unit(s) to the value of 30 points from this group if completing the MBA without a specialisation, or take units to the value of 6 points from this group if exiting with the MBA with a specialisation.
  • ECON5504 Global Energy and Mineral Markets (6)
  • FINA5590 Blockchain and Technologies for Digital Finance (6)
  • FINA5601 Valuation and Risk Analysis for Resource Companies (6)
  • FINA5602 Strategic Corporate Finance (6)
  • FINA5603 Mergers and Acquisitions (6)
  • MGMT5505 International Management (6)
  • MGMT5512 Leadership in Maintenance (6)
  • MGMT5514 Demonstrating Social Impact (6)
  • MGMT5516 Social Impact: Entrepreneurs and Social Innovation (6)
  • MGMT5517 Leadership for Social Impact (6)
  • MGMT5518 Social Investment and Philanthropy (6)
  • MGMT5519 Ethical Leadership in Contemporary Organisations (6)
  • MGMT5521 Operations and Strategic Supply Chain Management (6)
  • MGMT5523 Becoming a Leader: Perspectives on Leadership Development (6)
  • MGMT5524 Strategic Management of Resource Companies (6)
  • MGMT5528 Leading Self and Leading Others (6)
  • MGMT5531 Strategic Management and Innovation in Health (6)
  • MGMT5555 Executive Decision Making (6)
  • MGMT5556 The Business of Politics (6)
  • MGMT5570 Organisational Change and Transformation (6)
  • MGMT5601 Small Business Management (6)
  • MGMT5608 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6)
  • MGMT5615 Selected Topics in Management (6)
  • MGMT5616 Advanced Topics in Management (6)
  • MGMT5618 International Study Program (6)
  • MGMT5647 Negotiation Behaviour (6)
  • MGMT5665 Project Management (6)
  • MGMT5782 Management Case Study (6)
  • MKTG5603 Management of Technology and Innovation (6)

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have:

• A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA and at least three years of relevant documented professional experience; and
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or
  • At least two additional years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
• Or
• A UWA graduate certificate which articulates with this course; and
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent.
• Or
• A Graduate Certificate in Business, or an equivalent qualification from a post-experience and accredited course, as recognised by UWA; and
  • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent.

English Competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA, and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025) - $40,900.00 (Full-Fee Paying Place)
• International Student Fees: Annual course fee (2025) - $60,800.00
• Scholarships: Available for domestic and international students, including the Mining Leaders Scholarship and the MBA Indigenous Scholarship.

Career Opportunities

The MBA Flexible is ideal for experienced professionals looking to transform their career and build on their skills in leadership and management. Graduates can expect to find employment in senior management roles, such as Company Partner, CEO, Managing Director, Executive Manager, General Manager, Regional Manager, and Functional Manager. They can also find positions in the areas of business development, marketing, and sales.

Why Study this Course?

• An MBA from UWA provides access to a substantial peer network and alumni network of Perth's business leaders and high-potential future leaders.
• An MBA from UWA equips you with broadened management skill-sets that helps to both 'future-proof' your career journey and open up new career opportunities.
• Learn from a world-class School and industry practitioners as to what 'works' at senior decision-making level in business.
• Learn vital skills in finance, organisation, marketing, economics, and leadership to assist your managerial career development and potential.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).