University of Technology Sydney

C04444v1 Master of Business Administration

Award(s): Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 2
Location: Online campus

Notes

This course is offered fully online.


Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

Targeted at early to mid-career professionals, this online MBA program equips students with managerial skills and business acumen to excel in leadership roles, pivot careers, or grow their own enterprise. The curriculum blends eight foundational subjects with four electives or specialisation courses, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business essentials.

Choose this course for its focus on innovative, sustainable business strategies that balance profit with social and global responsibility. Students acquire practical skills for strategic decision-making and leadership, preparing them to make a significant impact in the evolving business landscape.

Distinctive for its co-created content with experts, the UTS Online MBA offers an engaging, high-calibre online learning experience. Benefit from personalised support and the flexibility to study at their own pace, with six study periods annually.

The course's industry-approved content ensures immediate workplace relevance, allowing them to contribute effectively to their organisation and remain adaptable to future challenges

Course aims

The UTS Online MBA aims to enable early career professionals to either prepare for more senior roles within their current field, switch to new fields of business management, or to start and grow their own business. This includes general management, function and specialist skills development.

  • General management skills develop expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis, developing and implementing business plans, decision-making under uncertainty, understanding organisational dynamics, motivating others, effective communication, leadership, sustainable business, and promoting change in dynamic environments.
  • Functional skills develop competency in a number of key disciplines including accounting, finance, marketing and management.
  • Specialist skills are introduced in areas including: digital marketing; technology management; business analytics; health; and organisational learning.

Career options

The MBA is a widely recognised and transportable postgraduate degree and holds an authority and reputation that helps graduates rise into managerial and leadership positions. The MBA is also used by graduates to pivot into a new industry or area of business.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Apply critical thinking and advanced analytical skills to develop innovative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts
2.1 Communicate ideas, decisions and strategies clearly and apply interpersonal skills that are sensitive to diverse peoples, cultures and contexts
3.1 Evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility to decision-making in business
4.1 Integrate advanced skills and knowledge in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts
5.1 Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian graduate certificate or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5.25/7 and more than 90% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) and one of the following:
    • A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
    • Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11353 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the requirements to gain entry into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (C11353). Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate allows students to articulate into the MBA.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four core subjects from prior undergraduate study in a relevant field (e.g., accounting, economics, finance and marketing). For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in a minimum of two years online study (i.e., 1 x 6 credit point subject (or equivalent) per session over 12 x 7-week teaching sessions). A 6 credit point subject requires an average of 15-20 hours of study per week.
Approval to study more than one six-credit point subject (or equivalent) per session will be subject to Faculty approval.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 72 credit points and consists of a combination of seven compulsory core subjects (totalling 42 credit points) and four elective subjects (totalling 24 credit points).

Electives can be taken in two ways: as one specialisation (four subjects, totalling 24 credit points) or as four mixed electives (totalling 24 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91724 Core subjects 42cp
CBK92160 Stream Choice MBA 24cp
STM91726 Capstone 6cp
Total 72cp

Course program

For a tailored study program, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about entering in any one of the six admission points per year to study fully online.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (C11353) and the Master of Business Administration.

Other information

For more information, speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor:

telephone 1300 477 423
email enquire@studyonline.uts.edu.au
UTS Online