The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Barton Business School is a comprehensive postgraduate qualification designed to develop advanced business knowledge, strategic thinking, leadership capability, and professional decision-making skills relevant to contemporary organisational environments.
The MBA explores contemporary business themes including:
Students may also tailor part of their studies through elective and specialisation options in:
The MBA forms part of a nested postgraduate business structure at BBS, allowing students to progressively complete recognised postgraduate qualifications throughout different stages of study.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | Master of Business Administration |
| Qualification Type | Postgraduate |
| AQF Level | Level 9 |
| CRICOS Course Code | 119380F |
| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Study Periods | 4 semesters |
| Delivery Mode | Face-to-face |
| Campus Location | Level 1, 108–112 Johnston Street, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia |
| Total Units | 12 units |
| Total Credit Points | 180 credit points |
The MBA is designed to develop advanced business knowledge and professional capabilities relevant to contemporary organisational and leadership environments.
The course incorporates studies in:
Delivered over four semesters of full-time study, the MBA includes core business studies, elective units, specialisation streams, and a capstone unit completed in the final semester.
Students may progressively complete recognised postgraduate qualifications through the nested course structure at BBS, including the Graduate Certificate in Business and Graduate Diploma of Business.
Please note that course structures, elective offerings, unit availability, and study sequences may be subject to change.
The MBA at BBS has been designed to support students in developing advanced business knowledge and professional capabilities relevant to contemporary organisational environments.
The course explores contemporary business themes including:
Students may also tailor their studies through elective and specialisation options in:
The MBA encourages students to develop analytical thinking, communication, decision-making, collaboration, and professional judgement skills relevant to complex business and leadership contexts.
Graduates of the Master of Business Administration will be able to:
| Code | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| CLO1 | Exhibit an advanced and integrated understanding of complex business functions, including a recent range of specialised business developments and/or research outcomes. |
| CLO2 | Critically reflect on and apply frameworks and theories to enhance professional practice or scholarship. |
| CLO3 | Investigate, analyse, and synthesise information, problems, concepts, frameworks, and theories to develop innovative solutions to problems in complex business contexts. |
| CLO4 | Effectively communicate frameworks, theories, methodologies, and professional decisions to both specialist and non-specialist audiences effectively. |
| CLO5 | Demonstrate high levels of autonomy, initiative, leadership and teamwork capabilities to achieve business goals and drive organisational performance. |
| CLO6 | Assess whether business decisions are ethical and support the need for sustainability. |
The MBA is delivered over four semesters of full-time study and consists of 12 units totalling 180 credit points. Each unit is worth 15 credit points.
The course includes:
Students may tailor part of their studies through elective and specialisation options in:
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Type | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| ECO401 | Economics in a Digitalised World | Core | Nil |
| ACC401 | Accounting and Finance for Decision Makers | Core | Nil |
| MKT401 | Marketing for Managers | Core | Nil |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Type | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS401 | Strategy, Ethics & Governance | Core | Nil |
| BDA401 | Business Transformation Through Data Analytics and AI | Core | Nil |
| BUS410 | Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship | Core | Nil |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Type | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS510 | Global Business Opportunities | Core | Nil |
| MGT510 | Leading and Managing Organisational Diversity | Core | Nil |
| Elective 1 | General Elective | Elective | Nil |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| LAW510 | Business Law for Managers |
| COM510 | Interpersonal Dynamics |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Type | Pre-Requisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elective 2 | Specialised Stream Elective | Elective | Nil |
| Elective 3 | Specialised Stream Elective | Elective | Nil |
| CAP530 | MBA Capstone | Core | Completion of six (6) units |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| HOS520 | Hospitality Revenue Management & Profitability |
| HOS525 | Strategic Hospitality Management |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| EDL525 | Educational Leadership in International Contexts |
| EDL528 | Educational Organisations, Culture and Change |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| SUS520 | Sustainable Business Models |
| SUS525 | Sustainability, Governance and Reporting |
Please note that unit availability, elective offerings, delivery schedules, and study sequences may be subject to change.
The MBA forms part of a nested postgraduate structure that allows eligible students to progressively complete recognised qualifications throughout different stages of study.
Students who complete relevant stages of the course may be eligible to exit with:
The MBA supports students in developing advanced business knowledge, analytical capability, communication skills, and professional judgement relevant to contemporary organisational environments.
Graduates may seek opportunities across a range of business, management, leadership, consulting, entrepreneurship, and related professional environments, depending on individual experience, prior qualifications, professional background, and further study.
Specialisation studies in areas such as Hospitality Management, Educational Leadership, and Sustainability may also support broader professional knowledge in selected industry areas.
Please note that completion of a course at BBS does not guarantee employment, professional registration, or migration outcomes.
Admissions information for the MBA is available through the dedicated Admissions pages.
Students should refer to the relevant page based on their applicant category.
Information regarding tuition fees, non-tuition fees, payment arrangements, refund information, and important fee-related policies is available on the dedicated Fees and Payments page.
Students are encouraged to carefully review all relevant fee information and policies before accepting an offer or making any payments to BBS.
Students interested in applying for the MBA can submit an application through the BBS online application system.
The Apply Now button will direct students to the online application portal, where applicants can:
Students who require assistance during the application process are encouraged to contact BBS for support.
