A world-class MBA qualification
If you’re driven to create new solutions, lead innovative teams and deliver exceptional results in a context of disruptive change, the UniSA MBA is for you. We offer a globally respected qualification that will help you take your career to the next level.
The UniSA MBA provides more than just the essentials of business, it challenges you to think strategically and develop evidence-based solutions to complex problems.
A Master of Business Administration at UniSA links you to highly qualified peers and mentors – from your classroom cohort to our world-class professors, you’ll be inspired and influenced by those with diverse backgrounds and workplace experiences. You'll also graduate from a university ranked in the Top 5 business schools in Australia for quality2, and online MBA ranked number 3 in Australia3.
Prepare to think and act as a global business leader by studying at UniSA Business, ranked in the top 1% worldwide and awarded five stars4.
1Ranked 8th, 2023 QS Global MBA Rankings: Oceania. 2Ranked #3, Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools List 2024. 32024 CEO Magazine Global MBA Rankings. 4UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024. 2023 QS Stars Business School Ratings
Study a top 10 MBA in Australia2
Graduate with a respected qualification
Australia's only MBA with AICD course
Graduate with AICD Company Directors Course
Flexible delivery
Face to face, 100% online, or blended mode. Full or part time study options
Hands-on support
From our dedicated MBA team throughout your studies
An MBA that works for you
- Start sooner with four intakes a year comprising 10-week courses, or fast-tracked intensives.
- Build networks with fellow students as you study with a like-minded cohort.
- Translate your classroom experience to the workplace, with real-world case studies and projects that address contemporary business challenges.
- Graduate with a high-quality MBA qualification no matter how you study – the program content, opportunities and dedicated support is the same whether you study on campus, online or a combination of both.
- Take advantage of value-add options to enhance your career, including international study tours, executive mentoring, and the AICD Company Directors course
- Study your MBA in stages – start with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration before continuing your studies with the MBA.
- Learn from industry-experienced academics and scholars at the forefront of contemporary management research.
- Ranked in the Top 10 MBAs in Australia1
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UniSA Business is the only business school in South Australia accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – international accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level.
- UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the world’s top young universities3, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
- UniSA Business is ranked in the top 1% worldwide and awarded 5-stars2.
1Ranked 8th, 2023 QS Global MBA Rankings: Oceania. 2UniSA Business is one of just 13 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2024. 2023 QS Stars Business School Ratings. 3UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trademark used under licence. Ranked #43, 2024 THE Young University Rankings.
A stepping stone to the MBA
UniSA’s business administration programs have been designed with flexible entry and exit options. You’ll study the same core courses, so that you can use the program as a pathway into our MBA. Or if you need to exit the MBA early, you can still gain a standalone postgraduate qualification.
By completing a business administration program, you’ll strengthen your business knowledge and gain valuable insights quickly, while creating a clear path to further study if you choose.
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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Complete four courses in six months full-time (or part-time equivalent)
- Choose from a range of topics including strategic thinking, leadership, ethics, marketing, and finance
- No prior university study required, provided you can demonstrate management experience
- Graduate with a standalone qualification or continue your studies with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Complete eight courses in 12 months full-time (or part-time equivalent)
- Choose from a range of strategic business topics, including two MBA elective options
- Graduate with a standalone qualification or continue your studies with the Master of Business Administration.
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Master of Business Administration
- Complete 12 courses in 18 months full-time (or part-time equivalent)
- Choose to complete the AICD Company Directors Course as part of your studies
- Tailor your studies to suit your individual needs, with flexible delivery including intensive courses and evening classes
- Graduate with a degree from a top 10 Business School in Australia5.
5Ranked #6, Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools 2022.
Support when you need it
Our dedicated MBA team is available to support you throughout your studies. The team can provide expert advice on study options, elective choices, career services and more, and can help with referrals to other support services across the University.
Hear from our graduates
I had reached a point in my career that I knew I needed to develop my knowledge and obtain a formal management qualification, to progress personally and professionally. The UniSA MBA provided me with an ability to develop new skills and knowledge in a wide range of areas that were relevant to my role.
Ryan Midgley
Master of Business Administration
The UniSA MBA gave me the opportunity to expand my skills and broaden my knowledge of the executive business environment. I also had the privilege of being the first recipient of UniSA’s WiMBA scholarship. This initiative not only supports diversity for women in leadership, but also gives women the confidence to progress into executive roles. I...
Cheree Figg
Master of Business Administration
Put yourself out there and talk to everyone because the friendship and networking opportunities are fantastic.
Ben Koschade
Master of Business Administration
Be brave and follow your passion. If you are committed to the 'why' of your organisation, then you will enjoy making a true difference.
Elaine Bensted
Master of Business Administration
Doing an MBA is now perhaps seen as a necessary step in any manager’s career. What I feel is sometimes missed is that all MBA’s are not equal. With a world of MBA’s on offer the number of recognised quality standards that had been awarded to the UniSA MBA assured me that I was making a sound decision. I intended to study on-campus, but also had...
Steve Todd
Master of Business Administration
One of the best things about doing the MBA at UniSA was that it was so practical. I was learning things and then doing assignments where I applied those learnings to my real-life work practice. Having done the MBA, I feel very empowered in my role. I use the skills I learnt every day.
Emily Welyhorskyj
Master of Business Administration
The UniSA MBA was challenging, rewarding and insightful. The opportunity to make a difference for our clients when it comes to harnessing digital technologies in business, would have been difficult to achieve without the skills I learnt during my MBA.
Slade Peel
Master of Business Administration
Your Dean of Programs
"Chances are, you’re only going to do one MBA, so selecting the right one is important. For many, doing your MBA is something you’ve been thinking about for some time. Your decision will be shaped by a range of factors including the value you place on flexibility, price, and brand (reputation). I’d ask you to also consider the investment return period; your MBA should continue to deliver value post completion. The UniSA MBA optimises your potential realisation as it offers you the opportunity to complete the Australian Institute of Company Director’s course as part of your MBA. This ensures you take your learning beyond the classroom, prepares you to take on board positions, and provides the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of what constitutes good governance. No other MBA offers this dual qualification to future-proof your career potential. I hope to welcome you to UniSA soon."
Get in touch
We're ready to answer your questions.
Contact our dedicated MBA support team:
mba@unisa.edu.au
08 8302 9086
