Program Requirements
The Master of Business Administration requires the completion of 72 units, which must consist of:
36 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
MGMT7250 - Evidence-Based Management (6 units)
MGMT8003 - Organisational Behaviour (6 units)
MGMT8015 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 units)
MGMT8022 - Strategic Management (6 units)
MGMT8270 - Leading People and Change (6 units)
MGMT8007 - Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Practice in Organisations Capstone (6 units)
A maximum of 36 units from completion of courses from the following list:
BUSI7280 - Managing in a Global Context (6 units)
BUSN8181 - Financial Reporting and Analysis (6 units) OR BUSN7008 - Financial Statements and Reporting (6 units)
ECON8077 - Economics for Leaders (6 units) OR ECON8069 - Business Economics (6 units)
FINM7046 - Finance for Business (6 units) OR FINM7006 - Applied Foundations of Finance (6 units)
MGMT7020 - Technology and Project Management (6 units)
MKTG7001 - Marketing for Leaders (6 units) OR MKTG7260 - Marketing Management (6 units)
A maximum of 24 units from completion of 6000-, 7000- or 8000-level courses from the following subject areas:
BUSI International Business
CBEA ANU College of Business and Economics
INFS Business Information Systems
MGMT Management
MKTG Marketing
POGO Policy and Governance
Capstone Courses
[MGMT8007]Specialisations
Admission Requirements
Academic achievement & English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement to be considered for the ANU MBA is a completed Australian Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
Following qualifications/test are also accepted to meet academic requirements:
- A completed ANU Graduate Certificate of Management with minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0; or
- A minimum GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) score of 600 or higher; or
- A successfully completed Evidence-Based Management EdX MicroMasters, achieving at least 70% in the final capstone exam.
In addition, the minimum requirement for professional work experience is 5 years, including at least 3 years documented management experience.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
The Master of Business Administration program is highly competitive and has a limit on the number of enrolments in each academic year. Applicants will be initially assessed on the minimum criteria detailed above. Where an applicant meets the minimum criteria, they will then also be ranked based on the merit of their relative work experience, academic and/or GMAT results.
Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee a program offer.
Entry Requirements
Diversity factors
As Australia’s national university, ANU is a global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of international applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed eligible tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Alternate Admin Requirements
Application for course credit: Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or postgraduate qualifications in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with an incomplete Masters degree (AQF 9) may have their prior studies considered for credit on a case by case basis.
Cognate Disciplines
For the purposes of admission ‘cognate’ is to be defined as any of the following Fields of Education:
08 Management and Commerce
0801 Accounting
0803 Business and Management
0805 Sales and Marketing
0807 Tourism
0809 Office Studies
0811 Banking, Finance and related fields
0899 Other Management and Commerce
For more information, please refer to Fields of Education or contact the ANU College of Business & Economics.
Pathways
Indicative fees
Domestic Tuition Fees (DTF)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $48,035.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
Building upon management experience and prior learning, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides middle managers with essential business and management knowledge and skills to move into senior management roles.
Program Highlights
- Study in an exclusive program at the 1st ranked University in Australia and the 30th in the World (QS World University Rankings 2023).
- All applicants will be considered for the Research School of Management MBA Scholarships that support the diversity of high-calibre students in the MBA program.
- Be taught by world-renowned scholars in evidence-based practice of management, international business, operational management, strategy, project management, information systems, change management, innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership and marketing. The Research School of Management is ranked 36th in the World in the area of “social science and management” in the 2023 QS World University Rankings by Subject , Top 5 in Australia for “business and economics” in 2023 THE Subject Rankings, and was rated equal best in Australia and “well above world standard” again in the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia results.
- World’s first Evidence-Based management MBA program. All courses in the MBA have been redesigned to equip students with the skills to identify, evaluate and apply the best available evidence to inform more effective decision making.
- One February intake a year with a typical class size between 20 and 50 students where quality interaction is possible.
- Finish in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time (typically)
- Courses in the MBA are offered in the evening to cater for part-time students.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Employment Opportunities
Graduates from the Master of Business Administration are:
- Managers seeking promotion pathways to senior executive positions in private or public sectors, or non-government organisations
- Managers in the private or public sectors are challenged by the complexity of modern organisations and seek career changes within (e.g. specialist to management) or between organisations (e.g. public to the private sector)
- Entrepreneurs from a range of industries
- Professionals from diverse backgrounds needing management knowledge and skills to enhance their career prospects
- Management consultants seeking leading edge thinking on management practice policy advisers designing, implementing or evaluating policies
- Management, leadership, consultant, coordination or administration positions in areas such as sales, advertising, marketing, corporate services, tourism, hospitality, health, welfare, social services, administration, public relations, policy, planning, production, education services, customer services, facilities and construction.
Who go on to become:
- Chief Executive Officers in public or private sector
- SES (Senior Executive Services) in the Australian Public Service
- Company Directors
- Executives
- Senior Managers
- Business Consultants
- Entrepreneurs
- and leaders in many other influential roles.
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesise evidence to inform decision-making;
- Create opportunities and novel solutions to organisational challenges;
- Work effectively with others to resolve challenges;
- Adapt to complex and uncertain situations;
- Engage, inform and influence stakeholders;
- Incorporate the influence of a changing global environment;
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour and make principled decisions; and
- Integrate professional knowledge and skills from fellow middle managers.
Further Information
Important announcement for 2024 and 2025 applications
This MBA program is only for existing ANU students who commenced study before 2024. New or existing students, who wish to pursue a career in or with the public service, are recommended to enrol in the new Master of Business Administration program that commences in 2025. For further information about the program, please register your interest at national.cbe@anu.edu.au.
Information for employers
Employers who are seeking career advancement opportunities for their middle to senior-level managers are invited to discuss their organisational needs by contacting the Research School of Management at mba@anu.edu.au for further information.