Program Overview

Master of Business Administration (Shanghai) (723AF.5)

The University of Canberra's Master of Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with the chance to develop high-level competencies relevant to a variety of different types of enterprises. You will study the subtle nuances of business in all its forms, with the view to securing future employment in an executive role, in senior management or as an entrepreneur. Our MBA covers all aspects of business administration, including finance, marketing, economics, strategic processes and people management, and culminates in the completion of a research project of your choice. Due to the course's strong focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL) you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of international experience, as well as the solid business mindset required to negotiate your way through an assortment of legal, industrial and cultural settings, and will be confident interacting in an increasingly complex business environment.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have a bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a related field OR Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in an unrelated field AND three years' work experience OR Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in an unrelated field AND Graduate Certificate in Business or higher.
As the course will be taught in English, applicants must have an Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0.

Periods course is open for new admissions

• Year: 2026
  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Teaching period: MBA Trimester 3
  • Teaching start date: 06 October 2026
  • Domestic:
  • International: Admission is restricted to students from East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST), Shanghai.
• Year: 2027
  • Location: Shanghai, China
  • Teaching period: MBA Trimester 3
  • Teaching start date: 05 October 2027
  • Domestic:
  • International: Admission is restricted to students from East China University of Science & Technology (ECUST), Shanghai.

Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Course Requirements

Master of Business Administration (Shanghai) (723AF) | 36 credit points

• Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following:
  • International Marketing PG (6244) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Risk Management PG (8426) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • BGL Research Project PG (9504) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Gross National Happiness PG (9699) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • BGL Industry Project PG (11397) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Business Project Management PG (11828) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • BGL Internship A PG (12086) | 3 credit points — Level P
• Required - Must pass 30 credit points as follows:
  • Business Finance PG (6224) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Economics for Managers G (6234) | 3 credit points — Level G
  • Marketing G (6261) | 3 credit points — Level G
  • Leadership in Contemporary Organisations PG (7775) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Research Methods PG (9505) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Entrepreneurship PG (9691) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • International Business PG (9694) | 3 credit points — Level P
  • Business Decision Making G (11396) | 3 credit points — Level G
  • Managing Human Capital G (11418) | 3 credit points — Level G
  • Strategy, Innovation and Change PG (11506) | 3 credit points — Level P

Typical Study Pattern

Course Information

Course duration

Standard 1.5 years full time or part-time equivalent. Maximum 5 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.

Learning outcomes

• Ability to plan and manage innovation and organisational change using cognitive, technical and creative skills.
• Professional development and experience in management of work and organisations demonstrating skills with creativity and initiative in new situations.
• A strong foundation in problem solving in real organisations including managing resources and recent developments.
• Ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex global business environment including recent developments.
• An ability to make ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
• An ability to apply research principles and methods to real-world issues in managing business organisations.

Awards

• Award: Master of Business Administration
• Official abbreviation: MBA

Alternative exits

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is an exit award.

Enrolment data

• Location: UCI - East China University of Science & Technology Shanghai
• Enrolments: 140

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