Before applying for one of our MBA programs please ensure that you have read the information at Which MBA? and identified the correct program for your background, experience and needs.

Local Students - Applicants for any of the GSB programs must apply using the Direct Application Form PDF(208 Kb). For further information please contact the Graduate School of Business.

International Students - citizens of countries other than Australia (with the exception of New Zealand citizens and Australian Permanent Residents) must apply for any of the GSB programs through International Services:

GPO Box 2303U, Melbourne VIC
3001, Australia.
Tel. +61 3 9925 5156

• For Semester 1, by 31^st May each year
• For Semester 2, by 10 November each year

Note: the MBA (Executive) Online program also offers commencement in November each year. Applicants for this program apply through Open Universities Australia

Late applications will be accepted subject to places being available. Prospective students are encouraged to enquire about possible vacancies in the program at any time.
We advise international students, in particular, to send their applications as early as possible as:

• Some programs meet quotas very quickly.
• Student visas can take up to 6 months to process if you are from a country assessment level 3, 4 or 5.
• Some programs have special requirements which must be assessed before you application will be processed, for example work experience requirements.

Programs within the GSB have different entry requirements. These are outlined in each program description.
Note: students applying for the MBA (Executive) and MBA (Executive) Online are required to include evidence of their work experience. We recommend that in addition to a copy of your qualifications you also include the following with your application form:

• An up to date copy of your resumé
• A personal statement identifying your reasons for wishing to undertake further studies (max 500 words)
• If possible, a letter from your supervisor/manager confirming your current role and also indicating the extent of your managerial responsibilites (eg. how many staff you supervise or the scale of projects you manage)

All non-Australian residents and overseas full fee paying students must provide evidence of one of the following:

• IELTS—6.5+ (no band below 6.0)
• TOEFL Paper based—580+ (TWE 4.5+)
• TOEFL Computer based—237+ (TWE 4.5+)
• RMIT English Worldwide (REW)—Advanced Level

Note: TOEFL or IELTS results are only recognised for one year from the test

Students are required to pay tuition fees which are calculated annually and are payable at the commencement of each semester. For details of current fees, please see the program descriptions. In addition to the above fees students may need to meet costs for book etc.

Australian citizens and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa are eligible to apply for a FEE-HELP loan through the Commonwealth Government. For further information visit www.goingtouni.gov.au

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