Four reasons to study an Executive MBA at RMIT

Take the next step and gain industry-connected experiences with RMIT’s Executive MBA. Progress your career with a qualification that will prepare you for business leadership and the executive suite.

Studying an accredited Executive Master of Business Administration lets you take control of your leadership journey with a unique and tailored study experience. Whether you’re looking to drive positive change or leave an impact on your industry, you can meet your career goals by tailoring your Executive MBA studies to match your interests.

Expand your career options, connect with professionals at the top of their field and gain the tools to take the next step into executive leadership. Here are four reasons why studying an Executive MBA at RMIT should be your next move.

#1: An Executive MBA will help you become a different kind of leader

The Executive MBA brings together students from a variety of backgrounds and sectors, providing many opportunities to network as a cohort, as well as facilitating professional connections with industry experts, employers, alumni and academics.

RMIT Executive MBA alumni Katie Rooke was looking to further her education and gain a competitive edge in her career, with an ambition to start her own business and work for herself. 

“The Executive MBA gave me a more encompassing understanding of the world that might open up down the track,” said Katie. The focus on innovation at RMIT really made the course unique – it’s quite different to what other universities focus on.” 

#2: The RMIT Executive MBA is a world-class qualification

RMIT’s Executive MBA has a three-year accreditation from EFMD Global, the leading international network for management development. RMIT is one of only five Australian universities with EFMD-accredited programs.

EFMD recognised that the driving force behind RMIT’s Executive MBA is the “innovative spirit and clear vision of how to continue enhancing the distinctive program, combined with the engagement of faculty and staff.”

Frank Kennedy, Honorary Professor at RMIT’s College of Business and Law, said RMIT’s postgraduate business courses give students the tools to design their own future.

“RMIT prepares students to become exceptional contributors, entrepreneurs and executives, and we want to be renowned as the go-to destination for shaping socially-conscious individuals.”

RMIT's business programs are also credited by AACSB International (2025), a global standard-setting body for business education.

At RMIT, students have engagement opportunities with some of the largest local and global organisations.

#3: You’ll connect with the biggest names in the industry

Executive MBA students and alumni benefit from a professional development series that gives them the opportunity to strengthen networks and engage with prominent industry leaders.

At RMIT, students have engagement opportunities with some of the largest organisations in Australia and the world. They can learn directly from experts in the field, with opportunities available from partners like KPMG, Deloitte, Bupa, Australia Post, MediBank, National Australia Bank and PwC.

Frank Kennedy has seen first-hand the difference these partnerships make to both industries and students. 

“We engage with industry to get the best opportunities for students to join a business, whether it’s for an internship, a semester or an exchange.”

“We find the right companies who are willing to provide the experience, coaching and mentoring that students need. Part of RMIT’s DNA is social responsibility, innovation and impact. RMIT stands for business capability and that’s our strong proposition to industry.”

#4: RMIT’s Executive MBA is flexible and can be tailored to match your goals

Elevate your career with a course that offers unparalleled flexibility with six diverse specialisations, ranging from Health Leadership to Arts Management to Public Policy. The ability to tailor your study allows you to focus on building leadership and executive skills in your industry.

Not only is the Executive MBA’s course work flexible, so are the classes. This qualification is designed for busy executives seeking a challenge to learn without disrupting their career or their personal life, and the majority of subjects are delivered in block study and intensives. Classes are held predominantly in intensive mode over weekends, where you will work both independently and collaboratively in small groups.

Students receive one-on-one tutorials with an Executive MBA academic for the duration of their studies, with the flexibility to meet online frequently to discuss their motivations, studies and career.

Now that you’ve seen exactly what the Executive MBA has to offer and how it can elevate your career, you’re all set to apply whenever it feels right. Get ready for what’s next by reading more about RMIT’s Executive Master of Business Administration.

Story: Jacob Johnston

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Four reasons to study an Executive MBA at RMIT