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Master of Business Administration

Advance your career. Learn from industry leaders. Broaden your knowledge of the business world.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Campus ?
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Trimester 1 2025
  • Trimester 2 2025
  • Trimester 3 2025
  • Trimester 1 2024
  • Trimester 2 2024
  • Trimester 3 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 013031G
UOW: 1433

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for experienced professionals with ambition and drive who wish to develop their responsible and sustainable leadership skills.

Througout this degree you will gain a holistic and strategic business point-of-view which is required to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and changing global business world.

The course has been designed to cover three stages:

  • Diagnostics - learn to diagnose issues in real organisations with a focus on marketing, employee engagement, talent management and accounting.
  • Exploration - explore the latest thinking and practices in organisations and research worldwide, while developing skills in innovation and business transformation.
  • Integration and application - develop your strategic decision-making skills, undertake a real-world business project and hone your personal effectiveness as a responsible leader.

Your learning approach will include relevant and current case studies as well as guest lectures delivered by industry professionals, with an emphasis on teamwork and peer learning.

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

If you are interested in studying business but do not have the specified work experience for the MBA, you can consider studying the Master of Business.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Careers

  • Account Executive
  • Business Consultant
  • Business Development Manager
  • CEO
  • Entrepreneur
  • Finance Manager
  • General Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Products and Sales Manager
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world's top 6% of business schools - that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today's global employers are looking for.

For more information, visit AACSB Accreditation.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of three years of relevant full-time professional or managerial experience, or the part-time equivalent,
OR
A recognised Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, together with a minimum of five years of relevant full-time professional or managerial experience, or the part-time equivalent,
OR
Full membership of a qualifying professional body, together with a minimum of five years of relevant full-time professional or managerial experience, or the part-time equivalent,
OR
For candidates who do not hold tertiary qualifications, the Academic Program Director may accept those with substantial and proven managerial and/or entrepreneurial experience who demonstrate the potential to meet the learning requirements of the MBA. Each case is considered holistically on its individual merits.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Approved articulation arrangements between various courses are in place. For detailed articulation arrangements view the articulation arrangement page.

    Students who successfully completed a postgraduate qualification in Business from another University will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    Members of selected organisations who meet specified criteria for each may be given credit towards the Master of Business Administration. For more details, please visit the Credit Arrangements webpage

    The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) offers exemptions for the Master of Business Administration.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
SydneyOn Campus$16902 (2025)$67608 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$16902 (2025)$67608 (2025)
SydneyOn Campus$20472 (2024)$61416 (2024)
WollongongOn Campus$20472 (2024)$61416 (2024)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$20472 (2024)$61416 (2024)
UOW Online WollongongDistance$16902 (2025)$67608 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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