Master of Business Administration

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Master of Business Administration to Build Leadership and Business Expertise

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) equips you with the strategic thinking, leadership, and practical business skills needed to succeed in today's dynamic business environment.

Through industry-focused learning, case studies, and collaborative projects, you'll develop the confidence to make informed decisions and lead organisations effectively.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, move into management positions, or gain a broader understanding of business without focusing on a single specialisation.

What you get?

Industry-connected learning

Leadership development

Study across Australia

Future-focused specialisations

Flexible study options

Career-ready outcomes

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Potential careers

Strategy Manager

Average Salary: A$155,000

Finance Manager

Average salary: A$150,000

Marketing Manager

Average salary: A$125,000

*Source: www.seek.com.au/career-advice, October 2026

The practical learning experience and supportive teaching staff gave me the confidence and skills to pursue my career goals.

Felipe Fogaça | Brazil

Master of Business Administration Student

What you will learn

Units

To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the eight (8) core units listed below, plus four (4) electives from the provided options. This totals to 12 units which is equivalent to 96 credit points.

NOTE: This is the current Course Structure for the MBA implemented from Trimester 1 2026. For information regarding the old MBA Course Structure, please click here.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS5001 Ethical, Legal and Industrial Frameworks	8	Nil
BUS5002 Applied Accounting and Financial Management	8	Nil
BUS5004 Leadership and Influence	8	Nil
BUS5005 Digital Transformation in Business	8	Nil
BUS5102 Supplier and Consumer Behaviour	8	Nil
BUS5103 Marketing and Communications	8	Nil
BUS6009 Human Resource Management & Employment Relations^	8	Nil
BUS6019 Applied Industry Project^^	8	48 credit points

^Students who commenced their program in 2025 or earlier have the option to undertake the project management unit below in the place of BUS6009.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis	8	Completion of 24 credit points

^^Students who commenced their program in 2025 or earlier have the option to undertake the project management unit below in the place of BUS6019.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
PRJ6001 Applied Project	8	48 credit points + PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis

Select any four (4) electives from the options below.

Unit Code and Title	Credit Points*	Pre-requisite(s)
BUS6001 Business Strategy Management	8	Nil
BUS6002 Enterprise Operations Management	8	Nil
BUS6003 Business Law	8	Nil
BUS6005 International Business	8	Nil
BUS6016 Business Analytics	8	Nil
BUS6017 AI for Business Leaders	8	Nil
BUS6018 Critical Thinking in Practice	8	Nil
PRJ5001 Project Management Profession	8	Nil
PRJ5003 Project Constraint Management	8	Nil
PRJ5004 Procurement, Quality and Risk Management	8	Nil
ICT5150 Information Systems	8	Nil

ICT5151 Data and Information Management	8	Nil
ICT5152 Software and Systems Design	8	Nil
BHM001 The Australian Healthcare System: Contemporary Challenges	8	Nil
BHM002 Governance, Safety & Quality in Healthcare	8	Nil
BHM004 Evidence Based Practice in Healthcare	8	Nil

*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

How to apply

Pathway options

Explore related study options and pathways available for this course.

Graduate Certificate in Business Management

CRICOS: 107334M

Duration: 35 Weeks

Graduate Diploma of Business Management

CRICOS: 107333A

Duration: 52 Weeks

Master of Business Administration

CRICOS: 107332B

Duration: 104 Weeks

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

CRICOS: 066176G

Duration: 4 units to be completed in 6 months

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

CRICOS: 066176G

Duration: 8 subjects to be completed in 1 year

Master of Project Management and Business

CRICOS: 066176G

Duration: 12 subjects to be completed in 2 years

Admission requirements

Entry requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older when they commence the course and meet one of the following admission criteria:

Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
Completed a postgraduate preparation program.

For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

FEE-HELP

1. FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees.
2. FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.
3. Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be found here.
4. The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here. If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at: programs@apicollege.edu.au

Entry requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years or older when they commence the course and meet one of the following admission criteria:

Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) or higher, awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
Completed a postgraduate preparation program.

For more information, including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

English language requirements:

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must meet ONE of the following English language requirements:

IELTS Academic: Overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 79, with minimum scores of 21 in writing and 18 in speaking; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score of 180, with minimum scores of 180 in writing and speaking; OR
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall score of 176, with minimum scores of 169 in writing and speaking; OR
PTE Academic Module: Minimum overall score of 58, with minimum scores of 50 in writing and speaking.

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