Master of Business Administration

Masters (Coursework)

An MBA is an advanced general management degree designed for managers who wish to develop a solid business foundation, as well as skills and knowledge of cutting-edge business practices for the 21st century.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

5670

Study Mode

Online

Domestic Fees

$38,500 per year

International Fees

$42,000 per year

About this course

An MBA is an advanced general management degree designed for managers who wish to develop a solid business foundation, as well as skills and knowledge of cutting-edge business practices for the 21st century. At Griffith we offer two MBA programs, both are focused around our values of responsible leadership; sustainable business practices; and a global perspective with the aim of making you an effective globally responsible business leader. The two programs we offer differ in their delivery style; one is fully flexible and can be studied online or face to face in a standard 12 week trimester. The accelerated program is online only, it has twelve set courses and each course is delivered over a 6 week period. These two delivery styles allow you to choose the method of study that suits you best and both programs are assessed authentically meaning that you can apply what you learn to your workplace with immediate benefit.

In both programs you will study courses in sustainability, accounting and reporting, finance, people management, strategy and innovation and managing change through responsible leadership. Thus you will through study be equipped with an understanding of the key functional areas within a business and the challenges facing businesses. If you choose the fully flexible option you can choose to focus your electives in a particular area for example, finance, marketing, supply network management, or even architecture. The accelerated program has twelve set courses and no electives.

Griffith University offers a number of study options for Business Administration including our fully flexible MBA. Find out more about our Business Administration programs.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), an applicant must:

hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale) and have a minimum of three years equivalent full-time work experience post-degree which includes
- two years of relevant work experience and
- one year in a role demonstrating leadership experience
OR hold a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or an equivalent qualification) with a minimum GPA of 4.5. Students with a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will receive 40 credit points of credit.

Leadership can include direct supervisory experience and/or change management in an organisational or project-specific setting.

If you do not meet the required GPA for direct admission, you may submit the result of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The minimum requirement for GMAT is an overall score of 550.

Evidence of work experience must include a detailed work history (roles, responsibilities and achievements).

Upon request, applicants may be asked to provide:

An Applicant Statement of Leadership Experience (maximum 750 words). To demonstrate relevance of work experience, applicants will need to provide a statement detailing examples of applied leadership skills and how their experiences will be complemented by the MBA along with a sound knowledge of the Griffith Business School values.

Study locations

Online

Career pathways

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an advanced general management degree designed for managers who wish to develop a solid business foundation, as well as skills and knowledge of cutting-edge business practices. It is built on three core values that are crucial to doing business in the 21st century and increasing management career opportunities; responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and an Asia-Pacific focus.

The opportunity to boost your career does not end when you graduate from your MBA. All students are invited to sign up as a member of the Griffith MBA for Life program providing access to networking opportunities, events and current business trends.

The Griffith MBA has taken online education to a new level to meet the fast-changing needs of a modern, global student community. As well as the 100% online MBA which has 12 set courses, Griffith also offers a fully flexible MBA that allows you to alternate between online and face-to-face modes of attendance to meet your individual needs. The fully flexible MBA also provides the opportunity to participate in an Asia-Pacific Study Tour or other study abroad options (subject to Government travel restrictions).

Studying the MBA at Griffith University will prepare you for senior management positions in a wide range of industries and in all sectors, as well as the skills needed to start your own business.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

View credit precedents for this program

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Griffith University.

87.6%

Overall satisfaction

81.1%

Skill scale

76.7%

Teaching scale

91.2%

Employed full-time

$105k

Average salary

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