Articulation agreement between XLRI- MBA outlines the processes and approach in detail. XLRI entry requirement mirror academic entry requirements into the MBA.  Students will be subject to ACU academic policy Credit will be process at point of admission as per standard international admissions processes. The first 4 units in the Schedule of unit offerings will be taught by XLRI and the 8 remaining units will be offered by Emeritus.

MBAIN

Credit points

120

Minimum duration

1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Online

EFTSL value of units : All 10cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a credit point (cp) value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission 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.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

- 120 cp from Specified Units (Part A)

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.

Progression requirements

Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progression through this course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete exactly 120 credit points from the following:

  • ACCT600Accounting for Decision Making10 CP
  • BUSN603Corporate Governance and Risk Management10 CP
  • MKTG600Managerial Marketing10 CP
  • STAT600Data Analysis and Interpretation10 CP
  • ACCG604Managerial Accounting (Emeritus)10 CP
  • BAFG602Corporate Finance (Emeritus)10 CP
  • HRME601Human Resource Management (Emertius)10 CP
  • ITEG614Cyber Security Concepts (Emeritus)10 CP
  • MGMG605Strategic Management for Sustainability (Emeritus)10 CP
  • MGMG638Ethical Leadership (Emeritus)10 CP
  • MGMG641Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour10 CP
  • MGMG656Global Experience10 CP

Course map

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Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

Course maps are subject to change.


Commencing Semester 1

  • Business Specified UnitsACCG604Managerial Accounting (Emeritus)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsBAFG602Corporate Finance (Emeritus)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsITEG614Cyber Security Concepts (Emeritus)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsMGMG605Strategic Management for Sustainability (Emeritus)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsHRME601Human Resource Management (Emertius)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsMGMG638Ethical Leadership (Emeritus)10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsMGMG656Global Experience10 cp
  • Business Specified UnitsMGMG641Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour10 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.

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