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Curtin University

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Master of Business Administration

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Curtin University MBA is an internationally respected program offering specialisations in Business Administration, Digital Finance, Energy Transition, and Leadership. It equips students with essential skills in financial management, leadership, and sustainable business practices, with opportunities for global learning through the Aberdeen-Curtin Alliance.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 trimesters full-time
Course Code
MC-BUSADM, 074577B
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jan, May, Aug
International Fees
$47,662 per year / $63,549 total

About this course

Overview

Achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Curtin University means that you hold an internationally respected qualification from an elite global business school - recognised through triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and EFMD (Accredited MBA). Curtin is also respected as a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education.

Our MBA not only gives you the fundamental skills in financial management and economics, but also in the business leadership, decision-making and organisational strategies that underpin sustainable business practices. These areas of expertise align with contemporary practices and challenges in industry and reflect the unpredictability of global business markets.

Curtin's MBA also gives you the opportunity to specialise in one of four areas of business expertise:

  • Business Administration: In this specialisation you'll gain the ability to create and evaluate innovative ideas and strategise for unpredictable business environments.
  • Digital Finance: Learn about the blockchain technologies, digital currency, management strategies, market design, and governance and regulation involved in the transformation of financial markets.
  • Energy Transition: Gain advanced knowledge of oil, gas and energy management and learn how to adapt business strategies to energy sector changes.
  • Leadership: Explore the philosophy and ethics of leadership and current and future leadership challenges.

If you're looking to step up from a technical career or switch careers, this MBA will give you the skills and confidence - as well as the knowledge, skills, theory and terminology - to progress your career.

Study with the University of Aberdeen: As part of the Aberdeen-Curtin Alliance, students studying the Business Administration or Energy Transition specialisations can study optional units online with the University of Aberdeen. This unique learning opportunity aims to connect entrepreneurs, strategic thinkers and change-makers in two of the world's energy cities.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

For entry into the MBA, applicants require a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Alternatively, applicants to the MBA may have a relevant Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a Course Weighted Average of 65%, and three (3) years of relevant work experience. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Applicants will be assessed for English based on the supplementary documentation you supply, for further information contact the MBA.Programs email address.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following qualifications and tests.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
  • Writing: 6
  • Speaking: 6
  • Reading: 6
  • Listening: 6
  • Overall band score: 6.5

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

If you're applying for the Master of Business Administration course, you'll need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.

  • Strongly recommend Two Referee recommendations: an employee recommendation form and a referee report.
  • Personal Statement [.pdf - 59 kB]
  • Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and the roles that you have held.

Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you'll learn

  • critically evaluate relevant theories, concepts, techniques and business principles and apply them to design solutions that create value for stakeholders
  • employ effective business communication practices and demonstrate how relevant technologies can be applied in management and leadership contexts
  • formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources, goods and services, finances and/ or accounting information
  • recognise and apply the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a dynamic global business environment to meet stakeholder interests
  • apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across a range of business settings

Career pathways

What jobs can the MBA course lead to?

Careers

  • CEO
  • Chief financial officer
  • Chief marketing officer
  • Chief information officer
  • Corporate services manager
  • Finance manager
  • General manager
  • Management consultant
  • Managing director
  • Policy and planning manager
  • Project manager

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Non-profit
  • Private business
  • Public relations
  • Retail services
  • Resources and renewables

Credit for prior study or work

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

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How to apply

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

  • Perth city

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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