Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online

University of Newcastle

About Master of Business Administration (MBA) Online

  • Choose to study our flexible MBA 100% online, face-to-face or a mix – join in for the live learning sessions with experienced lecturers or catch up afterwards with all sessions recorded. Study around your schedule.
  • Industry guest speakers and engaging experiences – hear and learn from some of the best minds in the industry or participate in hands-on problem solving for real-world issues through engaging teaching and learning experiences.
  • Fast-track your career – complete your degree in as little as 18 months1 or exit early with an embedded Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units).
    • Network online and join our mentorship program – attend industry events online, develop contact with your peers, and mentor or be mentored by other MBA students.
    • A world-class, affordable MBA – from a top 200 university in the world2.
    • Recognised prior learning – potential to gain credit for prior postgraduate qualifications and professional experience beyond the minimum entry requirements.

Source 1: This option is available for students that have enrolled in fulltime study and pass 3 courses per trimester.

Source 2: QS World University Rankings 2020

What you will study

Our MBA is designed to propel you towards success. It reflects the latest in contemporary management practice, providing six fundamental courses covering the foundations of modern business; money, markets and people. More advanced core courses in leadership, strategic management and corporate governance provide pivotal insights into the dynamics of modern organisations.

With our flexible modes of delivery, you can choose to study either by face-to-face, entirely online, or a combination of both.

In addition to the core courses, you will have the choice to specialise in one of the following areas:

  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing
  • Health Services Management
  • Applied Finance
  • International Business

Alternatively, students can create their own course program, selecting their preferred areas of study from a broad selection of directed courses. Please check the latest MBA Handbook to see if your preferred specialisation is offered for both face-to-face and online learning as these options can change.

The MBA is also offered through a face-to-face study option.

Entry Requirements

Entry into the Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have:

  • Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification; or
  • Bachelors Degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; or
  • Bachelor Degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, not in a related field and 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
  • At least 7 years' relevant organisational experience, including 2 years in a management position; or
  • Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of one of the following UoN programs:
    • Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
    • Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance
    • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
    • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
    • Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting

Students seeking Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) must provide detailed documentation with their admission application. This will be forwarded to the Program Convenor for consideration. RPL applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Program Requirements

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.

English Requirements

  • Min IELTS: 6.5

Career

You’ll be ready to apply your strengthened strategic focus and embed your outstanding business management capabilities in real-world business opportunities. The University of Newcastle’s MBA program delivers the skills, and will inherently build your confidence to enable you to reach for those senior and executive leadership roles.

Our graduates range from company executives to self-starting entrepreneurs and public sector leaders – the range of opportunities that have opened for our graduates are limitless. Other career paths include:

  • Human Resource Executive
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • Health Services Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Financial Advisor
  • Industry Specialist Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager

Global opportunities

Given the University of Newcastle’s strong focus on international business, consider the reality of a leadership role in a global corporation located locally or abroad. Position yourself as someone capable of furthering the international standing of Australian-owned industries.

Engage with industry

The University of Newcastle’s MBA is delivered by some of our leading strategic thinkers. Business, academic and professional practitioners combine to provide you with tangible real-world learning experiences. The course is integrated with industry engagement and business networking opportunities which expose you to challenges that can lead to remarkable workplace prospects on graduation.

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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

MBA

Cricos

102238G

Duration

1.5 years

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$66,666 per year
University Summary

AU Ranking: 11

QS Ranking: =197

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