Program Overview

University Programs

The university offers a range of programs across various disciplines, including:

• Building and Design
  • Property Development
    • Master of Property Development
    • Graduate Certificate in Property Development
  • Urban Planning and Design
    • Master of Urban Planning
    • Graduate Certificate in Urban Planning and Design
• Business
  • Business Administration
    • Master of Business Administration
    • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Digital Marketing
    • Graduate Certificate in Digital Marketing
• Communication
  • Strategic Communication
    • Master of Strategic Communication
    • Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
    • Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communication
• Education
  • Education
    • Master of Education (Learning and Leadership)
    • Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning and Leadership)
    • Graduate Certificate in Organisational and Workplace Learning
    • Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
• Health
  • Advanced Nursing
    • Master of Advanced Nursing
    • Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing
    • Graduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing
    • Graduate Certificate in Critical Care
    • Graduate Certificate in Nursing Education
  • Health Services Management
    • Master of Health Services Management
    • Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
  • Psychology
    • Graduate Diploma in Psychology
    • Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced)
  • Public Health
    • Master of Public Health
    • Graduate Diploma in Public Health
    • Graduate Certificate in Public Health
    • Graduate Certificate in Health Analytics
    • Graduate Certificate in Public Health and Communicable Disease
  • Women's and Children's Health
    • Master of Women's and Children's Health
    • Graduate Certificate in Women's and Children's Health
    • Graduate Certificate in Child and Family Health
• Sustainability
  • Sustainability
    • Master of Sustainable Leadership
    • Master of Sustainable Energy
    • Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice
    • Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Leadership
    • Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies
• Technology
  • Technology Management
    • Master of Technology Management
    • Executive Master of Technology Management
    • Graduate Certificate in Technology Management
    • Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 100% online and part-time course that allows students to study when it suits them. The course is designed for professionals who are future-focused leaders ready for a new challenge, passionate about ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible practice, and want to strengthen their ability to lead in organizations adapting to new technologies and evolving ways of working.

Course Structure

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points in total). Students can choose to follow a specialized pathway or customize their studies through a flexible 'mix and match' approach.

Core Subjects

Complete all of the following subjects:

• Leading People and Change
• Marketing in the Age of Technology
• Accounting for Decision Makers
• Managerial Economics
• Data Driven Decision-Making
• Financial Fundamentals
• Governance and Sustainability
• Strategy and Negotiation (Capstone Project)

Specializations

Students can choose from the following specializations:

• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Health
• Organisational Learning
• Technology Management

Flex Stream

The flex stream enables students to tailor their studies to their career aspirations while building expertise in the business areas most relevant to their goals. Students can choose four electives across various disciplines, including:

• Business Analytics
• Digital Marketing
• Health
• Organisational Learning
• Technology Management

Career Outcomes

Pursuing the UTS Online Master of Business Administration opens doors to diverse leadership and management opportunities across industries. Graduates can explore a wide range of career opportunities, including roles such as:

• Business Consultant
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Business Development Manager
• General Manager

Graduates are also well-positioned for emerging roles that prioritize sustainable, ethical, and future-focused business practice, such as positions contributing to organizational transformation, innovation-led initiatives, and cross-functional change projects within digitally enabled and evolving workplaces.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed a UTS recognized undergraduate bachelor's degree plus one of the following:

• Minimum GPA of 5.25 on a 7-point scale, or equivalent, and a 90% pass rate
• Four years full-time, or equivalent, relevant work experience
• Satisfactory performance in the Graduate Management Admission Test with an overall minimum score of 550 with verbal 25, quantitative 35, and AWA 4.0.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements apply to both international and domestic students. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:

• Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
• TOEFL: paper-based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet-based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
• AE5: Pass
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169

Recognition of Prior Learning

Previous studies or employment experience can be acknowledged as credit towards online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements. If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment, and you've undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning.

FEE-HELP

To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to:

• Develop innovative and sustainable business solutions in complex, digitally enabled environments
• Communicate with cultural intelligence, inclusivity, and sustainability awareness across digitally connected workplaces
• Apply ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible decision-making in modern, technology-influenced contexts
• Lead with confidence in global and digitally evolving business landscapes

Frequently Asked Questions

• How will an online Master of Business Administration (MBA) help you advance your career?
• Do you need to start with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration to study the Master of Business Administration if you don't have a bachelor's degree?
• How long will it take to complete the Master of Business Administration?
• What specializations can you choose in the Master of Business Administration (MBA)?
• Can you study both online and on-campus with the Master of Business Administration (MBA)?
• What's the difference between the UTS Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the on-campus Master of Business Administration (MBA)?
• Is online MBA accepted in Australia?
• Is an MBA worth it?
• How much does an MBA cost in Australia?
• What does an MBA get you?