Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Course Overview

CRICOS Course Code: 118355D
AQF Level: 9
Duration: 2 years full-time (4 semesters)
Location: Coburg campus (face-to-face delivery)

The Australis Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for professionals who want to expand their management expertise and lead with confidence in a changing business world. The course builds a strong foundation in core business disciplines while integrating technology, analytics, and sustainability—skills increasingly essential for modern leaders.

Students gain practical, future-focused knowledge through small classes, industry engagement, and a capstone project that connects theory to real business challenges.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the MBA will be able to:

collaboratively integrate theory, techniques, and trends from diverse business disciplines while addressing challenges and opportunities in the application of this knowledge across various business contexts.
communicate evidence-based arguments in both written and oral formats across diverse audiences employing persuasive skills for complex problem-solving.
conduct research to solve problems facing contemporary organisations locally, regionally or globally.
formulate strategic, and innovative solutions to business problems.
recognise culturally diverse perspectives on complex business and demonstrate ethical, environmental, and social awareness.

Course Structure

The MBA consists of 16 units delivered over four semesters, divided into three sections:

1. Core units (12 units)
These units develop essential knowledge in accounting, management, marketing, economics, strategy, and innovation.

ACC501 Accounting and Financial Management
MAN501 Management
MKT501 Marketing
MAN503 Business Innovation
ECON501 Economics
MAN602 Strategy and Sustainability
BUS601 Capstone (2 units)

2. Technology component
The technology stream within the core focuses on information systems, analytics, and communication tools for effective management.

BIS501 Information Systems
BIS502 Technology-Based Communication
BIS503 Data Driven Decision Making
BIS604 Artificial Intelligence in Business

3. Elective or specialisation units (4 units)
Students may choose electives to suit their interests or complete a Business Analytics specialisation, deepening their understanding of data-driven decision making and technological applications in business.

Elective options include:

BIS601 Artificial Intelligence and Insights for Business
BIS602 Enterprise Systems and Applications
BIS603 Business Analytics for Decision Making
BIS605 Financial Analysis and Modelling
MAN605 Business Ethics and Sustainability
HRM601 Human Resource Management

MBA Course Sequence (Sample)

Year 1

Semester 1

Unit name and code	Unit type	Prerequisite
ACC501 Accounting and Financial Management	Core	Nil
MAN501 Management	Core	Nil
BIS502 Technology-Based Communication	Core	Nil
ECON501 Economics	Core	Nil

Semester 2

Unit name and code	Unit type	Prerequisite
MAN503 Business Innovation	Core	Nil
MKT501 Marketing	Core	Nil
BIS501 Information Systems	Core	Nil
BIS503 Data Driven Decision Making	Core	Nil

Year 2

Semester 1

Unit name and code	Unit type	Prerequisite
MAN602 Strategy and Sustainability	Core	Nil
BIS604 Artificial Intelligence in Business	Core	Nil
Elective 1	Elective	Nil
Elective 2	Elective	Nil

Semester 2

Unit name and code	Unit type	Prerequisite
BUS601 Capstone (2 units)	Core	Completion of 12 units prior to enrolling in this unit.
Elective 3	Elective	Nil
Elective 4	Elective	Nil

Elective Units

Unit name and code	Unit type	Prerequisite
Business Analytics Specialisation Electives
BIS601 Artificial Intelligence and Insights for Business	Specialisation Elective	Nil
BIS602 Enterprise Systems and Applications	Specialisation Elective	Nil
BIS603 Business Analytics for Decision Making	Specialisation Elective	Nil
BIS605 Financial Analysis and Modelling	Specialisation Elective	Nil
General Electives
MAN605 Business Ethics and Sustainability	General Elective	Nil
HRM601 Human Resource Management	General Elective	Nil

Course Fee

Tuition Fees (Domestic and International Students)

Items	Domestic Students	International Students
Unit fee	$2,800	$2,800
Semester fee (4 units in 1 semester)	$11,200	$11,200
Yearly fee (2 semesters and 8 units)	$22,400	$22,400
Total tuition fee (2 years; 4 semesters; 16 units)	$44,800	$44,800

Non-tuition Fees (Domestic and International Students)

Fee Type	Description	Refundable?	Amount (AUD)
Application Fee	Charged to assess and process an application for admission into a Course.	No	$250
Late Payment Fee	Charged when a student fails to pay Tuition Fees by the due date specified in the Written Agreement.	No	$200
Graduation Ceremony Fee	Charged to students who elect to participate in a formal graduation ceremony.	No	$100
Reissue of Transcript	Charged when a student requests a replacement Statement of Attainment or academic transcript.	No	$25
Replacement Testamur	Charged when a student requests a replacement testamur due to loss or damage.	No	$50
Reissue of CoE	Charged when a student requests a new or revised Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) outside the standard process.	No	$50
Change of Course Fee	Charged when a student requests and is approved to transfer to a different Course within Australis.	No	$100
Deferral Fee	Charged when a student requests to defer their Course commencement.	No	$100
Reassessment Fee	Charged when a student applies for a third or subsequent attempt at assessment.	No	$150 per unit
Replacement Equipment / Books	Charged when a student requests replacement for equipment or books that have been lost, misused, or damaged.	No	At cost
Photocopying and Printing Fee	Printing and copying through the student PaperCut account.	No	A4 B&W 10c/page; A4 colour 70c/page; A3 B&W 30c/page; A3 colour $1.50/page
Credit Card Surcharge	Applied to payments made by credit card.	No	As per rate charged by bank
Courier Fee	Charged when a student requests documents to be sent by courier.	No	At cost (varies by destination)
OSHC Processing Fee	Charged when Australis arranges Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) on the student’s behalf.	No	$50
Administrative Re-enrolment Fee	Charged when a student who previously withdrew seeks to re-enrol in a Course.	No	$100

Admission Requirements

For detailed entry criteria, including academic and English language requirements, please refer to the Admission Requirements page.

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