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MBA Business Administration Specialisation

MBA(Curtin) - MC-BUSADM Master of Business Administration
Location Curtin Singapore campus
Study method On-campus
Study mode Full-time or part-time
Intake TBA
Duration 16 months full-time or 28-36 months part-time

Gain a thorough foundation in contemporary business theory.

The Curtin Business School MBA is one of only three EFMD Accredited MBA programs offered in Australia.

This is a flexible MBA specialisation that can be tailored to suit your current role or career aspirations.

It focuses on contemporary business challenges, helping you become an agile and effective leader. You’ll study economic and technological change, resource management, regulation and uncertainty, and learn how to evaluate and implement business strategies that help organisations succeed in volatile environments.

Emphasis is also placed on the creation and critical evaluation of innovative ideas and strategies within ambiguous and uncertain business environments. The curriculum has a highly applied practical focus and is delivered by leading academics and business practitioners.

Admission criteria

  • A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least five years work experience, at least three years of which must be at a managerial, supervisory and/or senior professional level.
  • Graduates from the Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business with a CWA of at least 70% will be considered qualified for entry to the MBA and will be required to only complete a further 8 units to gain their MBA.
  • All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/Resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
  • Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Master of Business Administration application requirements

Minimum English language entry requirements

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)    
Writing6.0
Speaking6.0
Reading6.0
Listening6.0
Overall band score6.5

Other notes

View the full list of entry requirements.

Fees

Tuition feeFee before 9% GSTFee including 9% GST
Total tuition feeS$37,200S$40,548
Payable over trimester instalments

Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.

View our fees and charges page for full details.

Professional Recognition

Curtin’s MBA program is, and among only three Australian MBA programs, to have achieved EFMD Accredited status from the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).

This accreditation means the MBA has been assessed as achieving the right balance between high academic quality and practical relevance for students in a global business environment.

For students, this means the quality of their MBA will be recognised and valued wherever they choose to live and work.

Career opportunities

Career information

Careers

  • CEO
  • Chief financial officer
  • Chief marketing officer
  • Chief information officer
  • Corporate services manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Finance manager
  • General manager
  • Management consultant
  • Managing director
  • Policy and planning manager
  • Project manager

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Health care
  • Not-for-profit
  • Private business
  • Public relations
  • Retail services
  • Resources and renewables
  • Service industries

Credit for previous study

Credit may be granted for relevant prior qualifications recognised as being at the same level as the MBA, and/or, relevant professional development programs of equal standing to MBA units.