Master of Business Administration

Online and timetabled Study online from anywhere, with live interactive classes that follow a set schedule—most sessions are recorded so you can watch them later. The redesigned, fully online Griffith MBA will commence in Trimester 1, 2027, offering a fresh and flexible way to advance your career. If you're ready to start sooner, you can begin your Griffith MBA studies in 2026, available on-campus or online. Our MBA is for leaders ready to create meaningful change. It offers a practice rich curriculum to elevate your career and sharpen skills that matter. You'll need to think differently, apply your learning in real-time and make decisions to drive impact. You'll engage with CEOs, industry leaders and innovative organisations in a range of unique projects, stretching your critical leadership skills. Co-designed with leading academics and industry experts, the Griffith MBA continues a strong focus on responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and having a global perspective. You'll develop strategic insight and an ethical mindset to lead any organisation through complexity and drive innovation. This next generation MBA is delivered online to give ambitious professionals the flexibility to study without compromising their career development. Whether you want to be a senior leader, scale your own venture or influence policy and strategy, the Griffith MBA will help you step into the role of a bold, informed and ethical decision-maker. Highlights of studying the Griffith MBA Go global with select students given the opportunity to attend the European Summer School for Advanced Management, hosted at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Build networks with optional weekend immersions available from 2027, where you'll be able to connect with peers, engage with industry leaders and attend masterclass-style sessions at Griffith's new Treasury Building location in the Brisbane CBD. Master effective leadership with insights across strategy, finance, sustainability, innovation and people leadership delivered by globally recognised academics and industry practitioners. Apply your learning with workplace-focused assessments that can be translated into organisational impact and entrepreneurial growth. Learn alongside a diverse cohort of professionals from a wide range of industries, enriching your perspectives and strengthening your leadership capability. Join a lifelong community with MBA for Life graduate-focused events, free mentoring and peer networks for continuous learning. Finish your degree quicker with the ability to recognise prior learning if you've completed Griffith's Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Business Management. Global recognition Griffith continues to lead in responsible business education with the world's number one sustainable MBA for six consecutive years*. Our commitment to sustainability, ethical leadership and future-ready business practice is recognised globally, being awarded a Tier 1 status in MBA programs worldwide**. Wherever you go, locally or internationally, we'll support you to achieve your goals with relevant, resilient and globally recognised capabilities. *Corporate Knights 2025 Better World MBA rankings **CEO Magazine 2025 Global MBA Rankings Related degrees Graduate Certificate in Business Administration – 3047 Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management – 3267 Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Business Management – 3416 Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements. Attendance information This program is offered full-time and part-time online in Trimester 1 and Trimester 2. It is only offered as part time online in Trimester 3. From 2027: This program is offered part-time online only. This program includes optional trimester based intensive on campus weekend offerings that enhance networking, industry engagement, and cohort cohesion. From 2027: This program is offered part-time online and is not available to international students studying in Australia on a student visa. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure . Student story Drew Hebbron Master of Business Administration Assistant Commissioner for the Gold Coast Region at Queensland Ambulance Service At Griffith, Drew found a business community driven by values and excellence. Through his MBA , he found a way to leverage his professional and personal experience to take his career to the next level. 'Since completing the Griffith MBA , I've had the knowledge and confidence needed to take advantage of many executive and senior executive opportunities that have really brought together my life and work experience.' main .card.breakout img.shape-outside { float: right; position: unset!important; width: auto!important; height: 340px!important; shape-outside: url('https://www.griffith.edu.au/__data/assets/file/0019/2235520/drew-outline.svg'); shape-margin: 15px; margin-right: -94px!important; } @media (max-width: 767px) { main .card.breakout img.shape-outside { margin-top: -54px!important; opacity: 1!important; } } Overseas exchange program International exchange The International Exchange component provides an opportunity for eligible MBA students to obtain experience at one of Griffith's international partner universities. Students may undertake international exchange components in any combination of 10 credit point, 20 credit point or 30 credit point programs provided the total number of credit points undertaken in international exchange components does not exceed 40 credit points. Students wishing to apply for international exchange components must: achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 5.0 in their first trimester of study or first 40 credit points of core courses or the GPA associated with the specific exchange program (whichever is higher); and have completed at least four core courses prior to departure; and gain approval from the MBA Director to study at a preferred overseas institution. With the MBA Director's approval, students may apply to substitute a maximum of 20 credit points core coursework and take 20 credit points elective of International Exchange across a full-trimester of study at an overseas partner university. Two week intensive overseas programs Selected MBA students will have the opportunity to attend the European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) program to explore the future of business in an international environment. Students must apply directly to ESSAM in the first instance. Details can be found on website. If application to the program is approved by European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM), students must then seek approval from the MBA Director. Students who attend and successfully complete the program will have their studies credited to their MBA program as 20 credit points of Free-choice electives. European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) will not normally be credited towards MBA core courses. Please note that courses completed at European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) will NOT be included in the student's GPA calculation. Approval to attend European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the MBA Director.