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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.

Benefit from regular contact with industry representatives throughout the course
Specialise in accounting, project management, healthcare informatics or aged care and disability services management
Our MBA Accounting specialisation is CPA and ACCA accredited.

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.

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What you’ll study

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).

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian bachelor’s degree.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent.

Course details

Course length
Full time
Two years

Start dates
March, July, September, November

Study methods
On campus (Melbourne), with lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials, and seminars

Fees and funding
from A$50,000.00
All prices include GST

Qualification
Master of Business Administration (MBA) awarded by BPP Institute

Accreditation
MBA Accounting specialisation is CPA and ACCA accredited.

Course structure

Alongside core subjects, you can specialise in Accounting, Project Management, Aged Care and Disability Services Management, or Healthcare Informatics, or create a general pathway by mixing units across these areas.

Semester 1

Modules

  • MBUS101 – Accounting for Management Decisions
  • MBUS102 – Practical Management Principles
  • MBUS103 – Global Managerial Economics

Semester 2

Modules

  • MBUS106 – Interpersonal & Business Negotiation
  • MBUS107 – Data Analysis and Databases
  • MBUS108 – Corporation and Commercial Law

Semester 3

Specialisations

Accounting Specialisation

  • MACC201 – Taxation
  • MACC202 – Management Accounting
  • MACC203 – Advanced Financial Accounting
  • MACC204 – Auditing and Ethics

Semester 4

Modules

  • MBUS201 – Ethics and Sustainability in Governance
  • MBUS202 – Business Intelligence and Big Data
  • 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

Flexible Start DateMarch, July, September, November

  • Course length: Two years, including 4 x 12 teaching weeks
  • Study centre: Melbourne Campus

Fees

Flexible payment options and instalment plans are available.

Why study at BPP Institute?

Taught by experienced academics and practitioners
Emphasis on practical, real-world learning

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.

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