Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) is more than a qualification. It’s your four-semester performance plan, designed to sharpen your business and management skills so you can deliver over-performance. Choose from one of four specialisations or create your own tailored study route. Our strong practical focus and industry-critical projects will forge the critical thinking, persuasive communication, analytical ability, and ethical leadership needed for global leadership and managerial roles.
About the Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Master of Business Administration is a full-time, face-to-face programme delivered on campus. Expect a dynamic, engaging, and challenging experience that goes beyond lectures. We use workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials, and seminars. Fifteen units over four semesters will build the knowledge and grit needed for leadership and management roles.
Semester 1 — Core Units
MBUS101 Accounting for Management Decisions
MBUS102 Practical Management Principles
MBUS103 Global Managerial Economics
Plus one core choice unit from:
- MBUS104 – Financial Decision Making
- MBUS105 – Marketing Management
- MDAC101 – Engaging With Communities
Semester 2 — Core Units
MBUS106 Interpersonal and Business Negotiation
MBUS107 Data Analysis and Databases
MBUS108 Corporation and Commercial Law
Plus one core choice unit from:
- MBUS109 – Leadership for the 21st Century
- MACC101 – Financial Accounting and Reporting
- MMIS107 – Programming Fundamentals
Semester 3 — Specialisation
Choose one specialisation pathway:
Accounting Specialisation (CPA and ACCA accredited):
- MACC201 – Taxation
- MACC202 – Management Accounting
- MACC203 – Advanced Financial Accounting
- MACC204 – Auditing and Ethics
Project Management Specialisation:
- MPRM201 – Fundamentals of Project Management
- MPRM202 – Project Leadership
- MPRM203 – Stakeholder Management
- MPRM204 – Strategic Management
Aged Care and Disability Services Management Specialisation:
- MDAC205 – The Aged Care Regulatory Environment
- MDAC206 – Aged Care Overview
- MDAC207 – Disability Sector Overview
- MDAC208 – The Disability Sector Regulatory Environment
Healthcare Informatics Specialisation:
- MMIS102 – Data Visualisation and Data Modelling
- MMIS103 – Database Management Systems and Design
- MHCI203 – Data Science for Healthcare Informatics
- MHCI204 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Semester 4
MBUS201 Ethics and Sustainability in Governance
MBUS202 Business Intelligence and Big Data
MBUS203 Industry Project
Capstone unit (double unit).
Total: 15 units across 4 semesters (CRICOS duration: 104 weeks).
Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree.
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent.
Course details
- Course length
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Full timeTwo years
- Start dates
- March, July, September, November
- Study methods
- On campus (Melbourne), with lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials, and seminars
- Fees and funding
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from A$50,000.00All prices include GST
- Qualification
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by BPP Institute
- Accreditation
- MBA Accounting specialisation is CPA and ACCA accredited.
Course structure
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MBUS101 – Accounting for Management Decisions
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MBUS102 – Practical Management Principles
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MBUS103 – Global Managerial Economics
And choose one of the following core choice units:
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MBUS104 – Financial Decision Making; or
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MBUS105 – Marketing Management; or
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MDAC101 – Engaging With Communities
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MBUS106 – Interpersonal & Business Negotiation
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MBUS107 – Data Analysis and Databases
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MBUS108 – Corporation and Commercial Law
And choose one of the following core choice units:
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MBUS109 – Leadership for the 21st Century; or
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MACC101 – Financial Accounting and Reporting; or
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MMIS107 – Programming Fundamentals
Accounting Specialisation
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MACC201 – Taxation
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MACC202 – Management Accounting
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MACC203 – Advanced Financial Accounting
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MACC204 – Auditing and Ethics
Project Management Specialisation
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MPRM201 – Fundamentals of Project Management
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MPRM202 – Project Leadership
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MPRM203 – Stakeholder Management
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MPRM204 – Strategic Management
Aged Care and Disability Services Management Specialisation
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MDAC205 – The Aged Care Regulatory Environment
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MDAC206 – Aged Care Overview
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MDAC207 – Disability Sector Overview
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MDAC208 – The Disability Sector Regulatory Environment
Healthcare Informatics Specialisation
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MMIS102 – Data Visualisation and Data Modelling
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MMIS103 – Database Management Systems and Design
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MHCI203 – Data Science for Healthcare Informatics
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MHCI204 – Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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MBUS201 – Ethics and Sustainability in Governance
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MBUS202 – Business Intelligence and Big Data
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MBUS203 – Industry Project (Capstone double unit)
How you'll study
The MBA is offered on a full-time basis and delivered face-to-face on campus.
Learning takes place in a variety of classroom settings, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials and seminars.
Learning materials
Delivery of the course is on-campus and face-to-face. Units are delivered in a range of classroom settings, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials and seminars. Students will also learn key lifelong skills in researching information, using both online and library materials.
There is regular contact with industry representatives throughout the course. Guest speakers are a feature of many units. Many assessments and learning activities will mirror real-world challenges, giving students the ability to apply their skills practically.
Types of assessment
The types of assessment permitted at BPP Institute may include exams or tests, either open or closed book; oral presentations, including hypothetical corporate scenarios, debates and product pitches; written essays and case studies based on current real-world issues; authentic written assignments such as business plans, proposals, meeting minutes and strategic reports; and reflective journals.
The Dean may also approve other forms of assessment.
Learning support
From your first week, you will have access to a full range of support, including academic skills workshops, career coaching and wellbeing services. Our staff are here to help you balance study, work and life successfully.
International students can also access orientation sessions, English language assistance and ongoing study support.
Dates and locations
March, July, September, November
Study centre: Melbourne Campus
Course length: Two years, including 4 x 12 teaching weeks
Fees
Flexible payment options and instalment plans are available.
Why study at BPP Institute?
Studying as an international student
BPP Institute welcomes students from around the world into an inclusive, supportive learning community.
Our international student services team assists with visa applications, accommodation, orientation and cultural support to help you adjust to life in Australia.