Course Overview

About This Course

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at AIHE Adelaide, is designed for students who want to develop management and leadership knowledge and skills required for a business management career in diverse cultural environments. The MBA addresses the global demand for high-quality business and management graduates with advanced cultural competence, lifelong learning and leadership skills. Throughout the MBA, students are required to apply their knowledge and skills to practical problems and authentic scenarios that challenge their ability to fuse theory and practice.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

An Australian Bachelor's Degree or an international Qualification equivalent to AQF level 7
English Language Requirements (for students with non-English native language): IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall score with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent
International students are required to undertake full-time studies
AIHE accepts various post-graduate entry pathways for this course
Applicants can apply for credit transfer if eligible

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped for employment in organisations requiring employees with a broad range of business and management skills and knowledge. Specialisation pathways support graduate employment opportunities in organisations where Marketing is a key operational focus, in firms where human care is a key operational focus, and in IT-related industries through the Management Information Systems specialisation. Students working in sales consulting, market research, aged care, disability care, or IT-related roles will find these studies useful in expanding their understanding and skills with a view to their future graduate aspirations.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units29 units

BUS9001

Strategic & Critical Thinking in Business

BUS9002

Managing People & Organisations

BUS9003

Strategic Planning for Innovation

BUS9004

Accounting & Finance

BUS9005

Economics for International Business

BUS9006

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

BUS9007

Strategic Marketing Management

BUS9008

Research, Data Analysis & Decision Making

BUS9009

Corporate Governance & Risk Management

BUS9010

Capstone Project

BUS9020

Project Management for Innovation

BUS9021

International Business and Corporate Social Responsibility

BUS9022

Accounting & Reporting for Management

BUS9023

Corporate Finance

BUS9024

Law for Leaders

BUS9025

Communication in a Globalised Business Environment

BUS9026

Strategic Human Resource Management

BUS9030

Digital Marketing for Global Impact

BUS9031

Sales Management

BUS9032

Market Research

BUS9040

Care Industry – Structure and Context

BUS9041

Service Management in the Care Sector

BUS9042

Issues in Aged and Disability Care Management

BUS9050

Hospitality Industry Structure and Management

BUS9051

Event Management

BUS9052

Service Management for Hospitality and Events

BUS9060

Digital Businesses for Strategic Advantage

BUS9061

Cybersecurity

BUS9062

IT Project Management

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What specialisations are available in the AIHE MBA?

The AIHE MBA offers four specialisations: Marketing Management, Management Information Systems, Care Management, and Hospitality and Event Management. Students can also complete a standard broad-based MBA using the full range of electives without committing to a specialisation.

How long does it take to complete the MBA at AIHE?

The MBA takes 2 years of full-time study or 4 years of part-time study. A full-time study load consists of 8 subjects per year, and the total course is made up of 80 credit points (5 points per subject), comprising 10 core subjects and 6 elective subjects.

What are the tuition fees for the MBA?

The tuition fee for domestic students is $16,800 per year, and for international students it is $28,875 per year. AIHE also provides a range of scholarships to students each year.

What are the English language requirements for the MBA?

Students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate an IELTS (Academic) overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. Further information on meeting this criteria is available through AIHE's Admissions Criteria page.

When can I start the MBA at AIHE in 2026?

There are three intake dates for 2026: Study Period 1 begins on 9 March 2026, Study Period 2 begins on 6 July 2026, and Study Period 3 begins on 2 November 2026. The course is available at both the Adelaide and Melbourne campuses.

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