Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Designed to empower, challenge and transform, our MBA gives you the skills and knowledge to navigate and influence diverse possibilities in an evolving global economy. Suitable for managers ready for leadership or for entrepreneurs starting a new venture, our MBA is one of the leading programs in Australia and ranks in the top 100 in the world.

Our acclaimed MBA combines theory with real experiences in a global setting, which you can take further in an exchange program with one of our international partner institutions or as an internship with one of our corporate partners in Australia or overseas.

MBA ranked No.1 in Australia

Financial Times Global MBA survey, 2015, 2016, 201

Ranked in the top 30 in the world for salary increase

The Economist Which MBA? survey, 2017

Our staff of experienced academics and industry experts and our dynamic, collaborative learning environment will support your transition from manager to leader. Our alumni have benefited from rapid career progression, increased salary and superior networking opportunities while pursuing their purpose, using business as a launching pad for world-changing solutions.

Today’s leaders never stop learning

Great business leaders understand their influence goes beyond the economy and has far reaching impacts on society. Join a new breed of changemakers by multiplying our MBA with your ambition to better the business world.

That’s you to the power of us.

Course structure

To successfully complete your course, you must complete the following requirements.

Requirement Credit Points

Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above
Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below

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Core units expose you to key general management disciplines and must be undertaken in order to complete your course.

800 level

Complete the following Credit Points
MGSM820 Marketing Management 4
MGSM835 Financial Management 4
MGSM840 Accounting for Management 4
MGSM845 Economic Context of Management 4
MGSM850 Strategic Frameworks 4
MGSM860 Strategic Management 4
MGSM870 Organisational Behaviour 4
MGSM880 Foundations of Management Thought 4
MGSM890 Operations Management 4
MGSM960 Information and Decision Analysis 4

A wide variety of elective units enables you to tailor your knowledge, expertise and qualifications in your field of interest.

800 level

Complete the following Credit Points
MGSM MGSM 800 - 989 4

Who is it designed for?

MGSM is ranked among the Top 100 business schools in the world by The Economist "Which MBA" (2018) and the Financial Time Global MBA rankings (2019). Our MBA covers all aspects of management education.

The course comprises of a mix of theory and real-world experience, delivered through internships and exchange opportunities with our industry partners and partner schools.

Domestic
Minimum Admission Requirement

Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent. GPA of 5.00 (out of 7.00). Three years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

International

Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.

Macquarie provides indicative GPA conversions for a range of different grading systems from different countries. Please view our academic entry requirements for international students.

Minimum Admission Requirement

Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent. GPA of 5.00 (out of 7.00). Three years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level

English Language Requirements

Academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent

Domestic
Domestic fee-paying

AUD $40,000

Indicative annual fee

Fee per credit point AUD $1,250.00

Student Amenities Fee

The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is payable to the University by students in compliance with the Australian Government Legislation passed in November 2011 (Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). This fee contributes towards the funding for student services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature and of benefit to all students.

International
International fee-paying

AUD $40,000

Indicative annual fee

Fee per credit point AUD $1,250.00

Domestic

Application dates

Term Domestic application deadline
Term 1 2019 23 November 2018
Term 2 2019 01 March 2019
Term 3 2019 14 June 2019
Term 4 2019 16 August 2019

International

Application dates

Term Domestic application deadline
Term 1 2019 08 November 2018
Term 2 2019 08 February 2019
Term 3 2019 10 May 2019
Term 4 2019 26 July 2019
Domestic

Full-time: 1 year - 2 years depending on RPL granted

International

Full-time: 1 year - 2 years depending on RPL granted

  • North Ryde Term 1 (1 January 2019) [Domestic,International]
  • North Ryde Term 2 (25 March 2019) [Domestic,International]
  • North Ryde Term 3 (17 June 2019) [Domestic,International]
  • North Ryde Term 4 (9 September 2019) [Domestic,International]

View the apply now page for full list of steps and documents required to apply for our courses.

More Information

MBA Information Session

Attend an information session for further detail on our programs and hear first-hand from guest speakers and past students on their MBA experience.

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Personal consultation

Unable to attend an information session? Book an individual or group consultation to discuss your study options in depth. Available at our Sydney CBD and North Ryde campuses.

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Experiential Learning Workshop

Led by a Macquarie Business School faculty member, the workshop is a one-hour simulation of an MBA class, introducing you to our interactive and collaborative structured learning environment.

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