Online Master of Business Administration

Online Master of Business Administration

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Prepare for the future of business.

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Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$36,480 (2023 annual)

Next intake:
January, March, May, July, September, October
Location:
Online
Learning mode:
Entry score:

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Duration:
12 courses (2 years part-time)*
16 courses (2.7 years part-time)
Fees:

AU$36,480 (2023 annual)

Next intake:
January, March, May, July, September, October
Location:
Online

Overview

This is the MBA that will not only make you think differently but show you how to make different happen. A contemporary online MBA for contemporary leaders.

In a business landscape increasingly challenged by uncertainty and complexity, this degree considers the future of work and current digital trends. Our electives and minors cover the latest advances in technology, digital trends, design thinking methodologies and authentic leadership, and you’ll learn from leading industry experts and world-class academics.

Increasingly, the organisations you will be called upon to lead will be immensely diverse. In response, you will need the skills to manage diversity and complexity in a constantly changing environment.

Taylor your MBA through minors

Choose electives from four minor areas that align with industry demand, study the subjects you’re passionate about and grow your leadership capabilities.

Gain knowledge, build networks

Our online learning platform connects you to industry content, academics and students across the globe. Form strong business relationships without limits.

Enrolment intakes every two months

Study in any one of our six teaching periods each year. Enjoy consolidated, focused and fast-paced study one subject at a time.

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Your online MBA experience

Study in an authentic and supportive online environment where you’ll have access to world-leading academics and build meaningful professional networks.

Gain up-to-the-minute content in an interactive and engaging way, and apply what you learn immediately to your business and career.

What you will study

Learn the capabilities and competencies required to be a leader of tomorrow. 

Study a combination of contemporary courses that consider current and emerging trends in design, technology, management and leadership.

Global recognition

We bring a practical and industry-focused approach to our online MBA program, which is ranked 8th in Australia for Business and Management. (QS Rankings 2023)

RMIT is also among the top 100 institutions in the world for teaching business and management programs.

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I saw the MBA as a chance to gain a greater understanding of business capabilities, and also to pivot my career to enable new opportunities and drive change as I continued to develop.
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Study on campus

The Master of Business Administration is also available at the Melbourne City campus.

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Australian Student Visas

RMIT's online Master does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study.

Details

Develop the skillset and mindset that businesses demand.

The online MBA is a part-time intensive degree, designed for those who want to cultivate the in-demand skills that will help them lead the future of business.

The fundamental business subjects – Design Thinking for Business, Leadership and Management, Marketing for Managers, and Financial Analytics for Managerial Decisions are generally completed at the beginning of your journey and play an important role in laying the foundations of your studies. 

Design thinking is at the core of RMIT’s MBA. From the beginning of your degree, you’ll be introduced to this discipline and encouraged to apply design thinking methodologies throughout your study. The core subject and following concentration group of subjects will transform the way you think about problem-solving, and give you the confidence to attack complex business problems in new and creative ways.

Other concentrations include progressive and industry relevant areas of study: Technology and Innovation Leadership and Project Management. Core subjects such as Business Research Design and Business Consulting complement these electives, helping to sharpen your capabilities in real business settings.

You’ll graduate with a strong understanding of business, an entirely new perspective, and skills that you can immediately apply in professional environments, now and in the future.

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The Master of Business Administration delivers a convenient online degree without the requirement for on-campus attendance and commitments. 

The 100% online, accelerated degree means your learning – and graduation – is fast-tracked and focused. You can enrol in any one of our six, seven-week teaching periods each year, allowing you to complete your MBA studying part-time in just over two and a half years.

You can view online resources and learning activities, access course materials via Canvas, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access your student email account anywhere, anytime.

Our online learning platform is purpose-built and brings authenticity to your learning experience, available using your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Coursework is delivered in an engaging way and easy to follow.

You will also have access to discussion boards, online forums, electronic assignment submission, the library and business journals.

Assessment is ongoing throughout the teaching period and includes essays, reports, presentations, case studies, quizzes and research projects. 

MBA Advisory Board

Our MBA is supported by a strong advisory board that helps steer curriculum development to ensure that RMIT MBA graduates are work-ready and prepared to take up challenging positions within the rapidly changing landscape of business management.

The Program Advisory Board is made up of members from Capgemini, KPMG, Spotless, BMW, Ethical Investment Services, Greencap, and from boutique consultancy firms such as Advantage Point Business Advisors.

  • 12 courses (2 years part-time)*
  • 16 courses (2.7 years part-time).

*If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12 course masters, you may have the opportunity to enrol in a 16 course masters. Please see admissions section below. 

The RMIT Online Master of Business Administration program consists of:

  • 8 core courses + 4 minor courses (12 course masters)
  • 8 core courses + 8 minor courses (16 course masters).

For more information about these courses, see Study Online.

Career

Our MBA is designed to ensure our graduates enter the business world with the full range of real-world skills necessary to be an effective problem solver from day one. 

You’ll find our MBA graduates working and leading in professional, commercial, industrial, not-for-profit, NGO public administration and start-up organisations. They perform a wide range of roles, including organisational strategy and innovation, management consultancy, international development coordination, and advice and operations management.

Admissions

You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

12 course Master of Business Administration 

  •  An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)*

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550*.

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience. 

    OR

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning, or the recognition of previous study or learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12 course masters, you may have the opportunity to enrol in a 16 course masters.

16 course Master of Business Administration 

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0).

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550.

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning, or the recognition of previous study or learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted advanced standing.

**Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you will have the opportunity to progress to the masters degree.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program.

You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this degree.

12 course Master of Business Administration 

  •  An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)*

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in a business or related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550*.

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher-level qualification, from a recognised tertiary institution in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0)* plus a minimum of two years relevant work experience. 

    OR

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning, or the recognition of previous study or learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

If you do not meet the entry requirements for the 12 course masters, you may have the opportunity to enrol in a 16 course masters.

16 course Master of Business Administration 

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0).

    OR

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550.

We offer Recognition of Prior Learning, or the recognition of previous study or learning. This means you can apply for credit and reduce the number of courses you need to complete. Your application will be decided on a case-by-case basis. RMIT aims to grant as much credit as possible at the time of offer, so it’s important to provide as much evidence of prior study or work experience as possible with your application. Speak to our Enrolment Advisors to find out more.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted advanced standing.

**Upon successful completion of the graduate certificate, you will have the opportunity to progress to the masters degree.

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

  • IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
  • TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.

Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a pathway to the Master of Business Administration.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration you can continue your studies in the Master of Business Administration and receive 48 credit points worth of credit (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

Masters advanced standing

If you have successfully completed one of the following qualifications* with a major in a business or related discipline, or an unrelated discipline with two years relevant work experience, you may be eligible for advanced standing as follows: 

Qualification level

Masters exemptions offered

 Remaining program duration*
Bachelor degree (AQF level 7)   48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters of full-time study)
Bachelor degree (Honours) (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) 48 credit points (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) 144 credit points (equivalent to three semesters of full-time study)
Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study)
Master degree (AQF level 9) Up to 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full-time study) 96 credit points (equivalent to two semesters of full time study)

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for Australian qualifications in vocational and higher education.

*If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted advanced standing.

Credit and recognition of prior learning (RPL)

Applicants with relevant work experience in management and leadership may also be eligible for a further reduced duration in the form of RPL of up to 48 credit points at the time of offer (equivalent to one semester full time study).

This may enable you to complete your program in one year or less.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Upon successful completion of this program, you may be eligible to undertake further studies in related programs at RMIT University, including postgraduate research programs, subject to program entry requirements.

Fees

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2023 tuition fees:

  • Full-fee places: AU$4,560 (per course)
  • Total: AU$72,960 (for 16 courses)

Fees apply to 2023 only.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF) based on your enrolment load, which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. Eligible local students can apply for an SA-HELP loan to defer payment of their SSAF.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

Some students may be eligible to apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme. 

Visit our HELP loans page for lots of useful information about eligibility, how to apply and payment. You can apply for FEE-HELP once you have enrolled in a program.

HELP loans are not available to international students.

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2023 tuition fees:

  • Full-fee places: AU$4,560 (per course)
  • Total: AU$72,960 (for 16 courses)

Fees apply to 2023 only.

Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF) based on your enrolment load, which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. Eligible local students can apply for an SA-HELP loan to defer payment of their SSAF.

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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