2027 curriculum preview · Not yet in effect
A 16-subject MBA with online and on-campus study: ten core subjects, a capstone and a five-subject specialisation or General MBA route.
Not yet in effect. Commencement in 2027; exact date to be announced.
The revised MBA planned for 2027 develops senior management capability, strategic leadership and applied professional judgement. Combine ten core subjects and a Business Capstone with Accounting, Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Cyber Security, or a cross-disciplinary General MBA. Online and on-campus students follow equivalent curricula and assessment standards.
The 2027 commencement date and intake schedule will be announced. For study before the revised curriculum takes effect, view the current programme.
Choose one study route below. Core alternatives replace a subject; they do not add subjects to the 16-subject total.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MBA601 or MPA501 | Accounting for Managers or Accounting Principles (Accounting stream) |
| MBA602 | Marketing Management |
| MBA603 | Management, Leadership and Ethics |
| MBA604 or MPA506 | Business Information Systems or Accounting Information Systems (Accounting stream) |
| MBA607 | Strategic Business Management Prerequisite: MBA603 |
| MBA608 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| MPA502 | Business and Company Law |
| MPA503 | Economics for Business |
| MPA504 | Business Finance |
| MPA508 | Business Statistics and Research |
Accounting students take MPA501 in place of MBA601 and MPA506 in place of MBA604. Confirm your study plan before enrolment.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MBA609 | Business Capstone Project Prerequisites: MPA508 and MBA603 |
Take a defined specialisation or build a General MBA across approved electives. Subject availability and prerequisites apply.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MPA505 | Corporate Accounting |
| MPA507 | Management Accounting |
| MPA509 | Contemporary Accounting Theory: Research and Practice |
| MPA510 | Auditing and Assurance Services |
| MPA511 | Taxation Law |
Designed to align with CPA Australia, CA ANZ and ACCA pathway requirements. Confirm current recognition with the relevant body before enrolment; completion does not itself confer professional membership.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MBA610 | Digital Marketing Prerequisite: MBA602 |
| MBA611 | International Marketing Management Prerequisite: MBA602 |
| MBA612 | Enterprise Design and Value Creation Prerequisite: MBA608 |
| MBA6XX | New Product Development Under curriculum development — final code and availability to be confirmed |
| MBA6XX | Small Business Entrepreneurship Under curriculum development — final code and availability to be confirmed |
Final subject codes and availability for subjects under development will be confirmed before commencement.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MCS502 | Introduction to Cyber and Network Security |
| MCS601 | Cyber Security Risk Management, Governance and Regulation |
| MCS602 | Human Factors in Cyber Security |
| MCS604 | Cyber Security Incident Management Prerequisite: MCS601 |
| MCS611 | Digital Forensics Prerequisites: IT foundation subjects, MCS601 and MCS604. Confirm the required foundation subjects and any recognition of prior study with the coordinator. |
This route draws subjects from the TIIS MCS. ACS accreditation for the MCS is being pursued; it has not been granted.
Select five electives across the specialisations, subject to prerequisites. The additional general electives listed in the brochure are shown below. These are options, not another compulsory five subjects.
| Code | Subject and study requirements |
|---|---|
| MBA605 | Human Resource Management |
| MBA606 | Business Intelligence and Data Analytics |
| MBA613 | Global Business Management |
| MBA614 | International HR and Workforce Management |
| MBA615 | International Business Strategy |
The nested AQF Level 8 award comprises MBA601, MBA602, MBA603 and MPA503: four subjects, 24 credits.
Satisfactory completion and a satisfactory GPA provide direct articulation with full credit into the MBA. Ask admissions for the required GPA.
With four subjects credited, complete six further core subjects, the capstone and five route subjects. Accounting applicants should confirm treatment of the MPA501 substitution.
Contact admissions for the GCBA timetable and progression requirements for the revised programme.
2027 curriculum preview. The exact commencement date will be announced. View the current MBA programme.
Online study combines synchronous classes with asynchronous learning through Moodle. Access lecture recordings, discussion forums and digital resources around scheduled classes and assessment deadlines. The online and on-campus modes use equivalent curricula, assessments, learning outcomes and academic support.
Allow seven hours of self-directed study per subject each week, plus ten hours for each final assessment task. On-campus classes are offered in Sydney and Melbourne; the Sydney campus is at 13–15 Smail Street, Ultimo NSW 2007.
Your approved study plan will set out teaching blocks, breaks and completion dates. International students must meet applicable visa conditions for study load and delivery mode.
A bachelor degree at AQF Level 7 or higher from a recognised provider, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
Applicants without a bachelor degree who have at least five years of substantial relevant management or professional experience may be considered under the Student Selection and Admissions Policy. Admission is assessed, not automatic.
IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or a recognised equivalent.
The brochure also accepts a bachelor degree taught entirely in English and completed within the past two years, or more than five consecutive years residing or working in an English-speaking country. Admissions will verify your evidence.
Bachelor-qualified applicants seeking preparation, or who do not meet the MBA direct entry standard, may be considered for the nested GCBA. Satisfactory completion and GPA allow direct progression.
Contact admissions for entry advice, fees and future intake announcements.
Indicative pathways include senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, marketing leadership, finance leadership and cyber security management. Outcomes depend on experience, specialisation and any professional requirements.
Lead teams and departments in organisations of all sizes.
Advise organisations on strategic growth and transformation.
Apply MBA expertise to consulting and advisory roles globally.
Launch and grow your own business with MBA-level acumen.