Master of Business Administration

Course information for - 2026 entry

Duration
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Fees (first year)*

$16410 CSP

Start dates
ACU Term 1 , ACU Term 2 , ACU Term 3, ACU Term 4

Overview

Finding your specialty is our specialty.

Advance your career and become a well-rounded management professional with our unique MBA that puts ethics and sustainability at the forefront.

We understand the importance of learning in the real world, not just in the classroom. All our units are also embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. And you’ll have the opportunity to develop your consulting skills in applied business contexts and engage with international partners through our virtual Global Virtual Classroom. Our courses include opportunities to link with industry and apply your learning to your current job through applied assessment options.

Our MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This prestigious accreditation has been awarded to all business courses at the Peter Faber Business School, placing it among the six per cent of business schools worldwide that have this accreditation.

As the world’s largest business education alliance, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) connects educators, students, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders.

Our unique structure allows you to design your own specialist qualification. The core units will provide you with a solid foundation across all business functions, and then you’ll be able to choose four open electives from any discipline, giving you control over your professional journey. Within just one year you can complete your MBA by applying for open elective credit from any relevant postgraduate study from another institution.  

Alternatively, you can choose electives in any field at ACU, such as health management, educational leadership or theology.

And if life gets in the way, you can exit early with a graduate certificate or graduate diploma.

Professional recognition

Our MBA is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB). This prestigious accreditation has been awarded to all business courses at the Peter Faber Business School, placing it among the six per cent of business schools worldwide that have this accreditation.

Careers

Graduates are prepared for careers across a wide variety of professions, such as:

  • CEO
  • CIO
  • CFO
  • CMO
  • health administrator
  • educational manager
  • consultant

Course details

Course structure

Course map

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Please note: Course maps are subject to change.

Commencing Term 1

  • Business Specified UnitsACCT600Accounting for Decision Making10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsENTR601Entrepreneurship

    (Inc: BUSN607)

    10.0 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsBUSN603Corporate Governance and Risk Management

    (Inc: MGMT646)

    10.0 cp
  • Elective (or Stream units)

    Stream Units (choose one based on your stream):

    • ACCT602
    • OHSE601
    • ITEC610
    • MGMT627
    10.0 cp
  • MGMT641 Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour 10.0 cp
  • Elective (or Stream)

    Stream Units (choose one based on your stream):

    • BAFN602
    • OHSE602
    • ITEC612
    • BUSN617
    10.0 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsMGMT638Ethical Leadership10.0 cp
  • Elective (or Stream)

    Stream Units (choose one):

    • ACCT604
    • OHSE603
    • ITEC617
    • BUSN618


    10.0 cp

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Commencing Term 2

Commencing Term 3

Commencing Term 4

Graduate statement

Insight

As an ACU graduate, you develop personal insight through an ongoing process of critical self-reflection, learning autonomy, and ethical awareness. This insight shapes your identity as a professional, citizen, and scholar, equipping you to lead with integrity and make values-driven decisions. Through reflective practice and engagement with diverse perspectives, you are empowered to seek truth and meaning, guided by the principles of justice, equity, and the inherent dignity of all people. This course fosters insight by encouraging deep personal reflection, ethical decision-making, and the cultivation of leadership grounded in social responsibility.

Empathy

As an ACU graduate, you value human dignity and diversity, guided by empathy, deep reflection, and respect for all cultures. These attributes underpin your approach to ethical and effective management. You are equipped to work collaboratively with diverse groups, both locally and globally, recognising the importance of inclusive leadership and culturally aware decision-making (CLO1, CLO4). Your understanding of human dignity enables you to consider the broader impacts of business decisions on workplace wellbeing, marginalised communities, and responsible resource stewardship (CLO2). These capabilities enhance your ability to analyse, communicate, and solve complex management challenges in ways that serve both business and society (CLO3).

Imagination

As an ACU graduate, you utilise imagination and innovation to solve problems in ways that advance the common good. You critically analyse information from diverse sources to make ethical and informed decisions, applying theoretical knowledge to real-world management challenges (CLO2, CLO3). Your creative thinking supports the development of innovative solutions that improve workplace and community wellbeing, while also enhancing business outcomes (CLO1). You understand the value of innovation and adaptability in building a better future, and you engage with evolving technologies and literacies to support continuous learning and meaningful impact in a rapidly changing world (CLO4).

Impact

As an ACU graduate, you recognise your responsibility to work for social justice and a sustainable world, grounded in a commitment to human dignity and the common good. You are equipped to lead change through respectful collaboration and effective communication with diverse groups in both local and global contexts (CLO1, CLO4). You draw on theoretical knowledge and ethical insight to make management decisions that promote wellbeing and equitable outcomes for individuals, organisations, and communities (CLO2). By communicating clearly and analysing complex issues, you are empowered to positively impact your profession and contribute to solutions that benefit business, consumers, and society (CLO3).

AQF framework

Masters (Coursework) - AQF Level 9

Exit Points

A student who has completed the requirements prescribed for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may exit from the course with the relevant award by arrangement with the relevant Course Coordinator.

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and 2 years post-graduation full time (or FTE) work experience; OR
  2. Graduate certificate in any discipline and a minimum of 2 years full time work experience; OR
  3. A minimum of 5 years’ full-time work experience outlined in a portfolio demonstrating knowledge, experience, and skills suitable to the level required for participation in the program.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admissions Rules.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2026 Admission.

Applicants with higher education study

Students whose first language is other than English need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

 If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner.

Learn more about recognition of prior learning

Applicants with work and life experience

You’ll need to meet the minimum entry requirements for your chosen course.

Inherent requirement

There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.

Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you

Pathways

Pathways into course for applicants with previous study and/or life experience

  • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
  • Any graduate certificate in any field from any university

Fees

Course costs

Average first year fee*

$16410 CSP

*This is an indicative first-year fee based on the tuition fee rates for a full-time student, using unit enrolment data from domestic students who studied the course in the previous year.

A student’s annual fee will vary depending on factors including:

  • Number of units studied per year
  • Choice of major or specialisation
  • Elective units

The University reviews fees annually.

You can view current course costs and domestic tuition fee rates by unit.

Payment options

You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, a scholarship and income support.

Scholarships

You could be eligible for the Scholarship for ACU Online, ACU's Online Campus created to help ACU online students with the costs associated with studying. We also have university wide scholarships you may be eligible for. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.  

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Deferment

Deferment is available for one year. If you wish to defer, please speak to your course consultant.

Testimonial

Dr Sanjeev Alfred

“My career has really progressed since I did my MBA. When I added it to my resume, companies looked at it favourably and, on many occasions, I was called for interviews. In my view, the MBA was the key to acquiring a competitive advantage in the job market.”

Dr Sanjeev Alfred
MBA graduate

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