Course Overview

About This Course

Change the game with a one-of-a-kind Master of Business Administration. Step beyond convention as you master next-gen leadership at the intersection of technology, sustainability and social responsibility. Progress through four dynamic learning phases, selecting ambitious specialisations and engaging in signature Immersion units to put theory into practice. Expand your professional network through our partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders. Backed by prestigious AACSB accreditation and with an outstanding 91.8% employment rate within four months of graduation, the MBA positions you as an architect of change.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Applicants are required to have completed a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
Applicants who have additional qualifications are eligible to enter the program with Advanced Standing and may be able to complete the program in less than two years

1 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time):

Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration; or
An honours bachelor degree in a related discipline

1.5 year duration (full-time, or equivalent part-time):

A bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
A graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
A bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience; or
The Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience
Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application
Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning
Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Middle to senior manager; Manager in manufacturing or service organisations; Manager in the private or public sector; Supply chain management; Project management; Human resource management; Entrepreneur; Expatriate manager

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the Swinburne MBA?

The Swinburne MBA offers six specialisations: Business Information Systems (teaching how businesses can exploit technology to improve decision making), Digital Marketing (using traditional and data-led marketing strategies), Human Resource Management (developing theoretical skills and practical experience for dynamic workplace cultures), Project Management (equipping students with real-world experience to manage diverse, complex projects), Supply Chain Innovation (co-designed with industry partners combining supply chain management, design thinking and data analytics), and Social Impact (for professionals seeking to create and lead positive social change).

Can I complete the MBA in less than two years?

Yes. A fast-track option is available for those with relevant business or industry experience. Applicants who have completed a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline may complete the program in 1 year full-time. Those with a bachelor degree in a related discipline, a graduate certificate in a related discipline, or a bachelor degree in any discipline plus two years relevant work experience may complete it in 1.5 years full-time.

Is the Swinburne MBA accredited or recognised internationally?

Yes. The Swinburne MBA holds AACSB accreditation, placing Swinburne in the top 5% of the world's higher education business schools. It is also ranked global top tier by US CEO Magazine. Additionally, the program has an industry partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders.

What skills will I develop through the MBA program?

The MBA develops a broad range of skills including management expertise and business acumen, advanced interpersonal skills and influence, data-driven audits and building strategies, developing intelligence across emotional (EQ), digital (DQ) and cultural (CQ) dimensions, sustainable and socially responsible solution design, and implementation of next-generation technologies.

What are the employment outcomes for Swinburne MBA graduates?

According to the QILT Postgraduate Graduate Outcomes Survey (2021–2023), 91.8% of Swinburne MBA graduates found employment within four months of graduation. The median income for postgraduate graduates one year out is $79,500.

Application

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