104 weeks
On-campus
Full-time / Part-time (Part-time only for Australian local students) · 1 Unit = 11 hours including 2 hrs lecture + 1 hr tutorial + 8 hrs self-learning; 2688 hours volume of learning
February | May | September
Course Overview
About This Course
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Sydney
Suite 301303, Level 3, 447 Kent Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification; or
- A Bachelor's Honours degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) or above from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification; or
- A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Sydney Met or equivalent from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider (with credit transfer as per Credit and RPL Policy).
English Requirements:
- Minimum IELTS (Academic Module): 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent (e.g., PTE (Academic Module) or TOEFL); or
- Completion of any program equivalent to AQF 7 or above in any field in Australia that has been completed within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least half (0.5) year of full-time study (i.e., 4 Units) (or part-time equivalent) towards a Master's degree or higher with an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider; or
- Completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF 8) from Sydney Met in Australia, within 2 years; or
- Completion of an approved English program, such as an EAP/ Cambridge/ IELTS course at one of Sydney Met's articulated English Colleges.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee a place in the course for which you have applied.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Course Content
Units of Competency
Economics for Business
Core unit
Accounting for Strategic Decision Making
Core unit
Management Principles and Practice
Core unit
Leadership and Change
Core unit
Strategic Management
Core unit
Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
Core unit
Ethics, Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
Core unit
Research Methods
Core unit
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Major Core – Professional Accounting. Pre-req: BUS502
Managerial Accounting
Major Core – Professional Accounting. Pre-req: BUS502
Business and Corporate Law
Major Core – Professional Accounting
Taxation and Business Regulation
Major Core – Professional Accounting. Pre-req: BUS502
Financial Management
Major Core – Professional Accounting and Management & Leadership
Business Information Systems: a Managerial Perspective
Major Core – Professional Accounting
Capstone Project: Professional Accounting
Major Core – Professional Accounting. Pre-req: all Year 1 core units
Human Resources Management
Major Core – Management and Leadership
Leading with Creativity and Innovation
Major Core – Management and Leadership. Pre-req: BUS504
Organisational Behaviour and Structure
Major Core – Management and Leadership
Risk Management
Major Core – Management and Leadership
Capstone Project: Management and Leadership
Major Core – Management and Leadership. Pre-req: all Year 1 core units
Project Management and Leadership
Elective unit
Accounting Ethics and Governance
Elective unit
Auditing & Assurance
Elective unit. Pre-req: BUS502 Accounting for Strategic Decision Making
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What specialisations are available in the MBA at Sydney Met?
The MBA at Sydney Met offers three specialisations: Specialisation 1 – Major in Professional Accounting (16 units, including 8 core + 7 major core + 1 elective unit); Specialisation 2 – Major in Management and Leadership (16 units, including 8 core + 6 major core + 2 elective units); and Specialisation 3 – General/No Major (16 units, including 8 core + 1 major core + 7 elective units).
What are the fees for the MBA program in 2026?
For 2026, the MBA is priced at AUD 11,600 per trimester, with a total course fee of AUD 46,400.
What are the English language requirements for the MBA?
Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency through one of the following: a minimum IELTS (Academic Module) score of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent (e.g., PTE or TOEFL); completion of any program equivalent to AQF 7 or above in Australia within the last two years; successful completion of at least half a year of full-time study towards a Master's degree or higher with an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider; completion of a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF 8) from Sydney Met in Australia within 2 years; or completion of an approved English program such as an EAP/Cambridge/IELTS course at one of Sydney Met's articulated English Colleges.
Can I exit the MBA early with a lesser qualification?
Yes, students may opt to exit early with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, providing alternative qualification pathways based on progression.
What is the CRICOS code for the MBA and when are the intakes?
The CRICOS code for the Master of Business Administration at Sydney Met is 117080A. Intakes are offered three times a year: February, May, and September.
Application
How to Apply
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Step 02
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Step 03
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