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MC-BUSADM

MBA

Master by coursework

Take the next step in your career and become a confident leader with an MBA that integrates the principles and practices that are defining the era of globally responsible business.

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Business Administration
  • Duration

    Duration

    1 year, 6 months full-time, part-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    300
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    074577B
  • Location

    Location

    Perth city
Course outline

Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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Trimester 1, 2026

1 September 2025

Applications now closed!

Trimester 2, 2026

Applications now open!

20 April 2026

Trimester 3, 2026

18 May 2026

17 August 2026

Trimester 1, 2027

31 August 2026

31 December 2026

Trimester 2, 2027

11 January 2027

29 April 2027

Trimester 3, 2027

17 May 2027

26 August 2027

Course outline
MBA

Overview

Overview

Take the next step in your career and become a confident leader with an Master of Business Administration (MBA) that integrates the principles and practices that are defining the era of globally responsible business.

Achieving a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Curtin University means that you hold an internationally respected qualification from an elite global business school – recognised through triple accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and EFMD (Accredited MBA). Curtin is also respected as a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education.

If you’re looking to step up from a technical career or switch careers, this MBA will give you the skills and confidence – as well as the knowledge, theory and terminology – to progress your career.

Pathways

If you don't yet meet the admission criteria for the MBA, complete our Graduate Certificate in Business or Graduate Certificate in Business Futures as a stepping stone. This pathway won’t take you any longer, as completing the units in those graduate certificates will provide course credits towards your MBA.

What jobs can the MBA course lead to?

Careers

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

Industries

  • Banking and finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Healthcare 
  • Non-profit 
  • Private business
  • Public relations
  • Retail services
  • Resources and renewables

What you'll learn

  • critically evaluate relevant theories, concepts, techniques and business principles and apply them to design solutions that create value for stakeholders
  • employ effective business communication practices and demonstrate how relevant technologies can be applied in management and leadership contexts
  • formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources, goods and services, finances and/ or accounting information
  • recognise and apply the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a dynamic global business environment to meet stakeholder interests
  • apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across a range of business settings

Why study MBA at Curtin?

Specialise in your area of interest

Specialise in Leadership, Business Administration or Digital Finance.

Accelerated learning

You can complete your MBA over only four trimesters (about 15 months).

Global recognition

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.

A young professional woman with light skin and long dark hair.

Embarking on an MBA at Curtin was the strategic move I needed to overcome career hurdles in banking. The program's comprehensive curriculum and hands-on projects have sharpened my strategic thinking and leadership – which has been essential for my growth at Westpac. It's been a challenging yet rewarding journey, broadening my knowledge and igniting my passion for leadership.

Hilda Balman Kang

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

For entry into the MBA, applicants require a relevant undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Alternatively, applicants to the MBA may have a relevant Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma with a Course Weighted Average of 65%, and three (3) years of relevant work experience. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Applicants will be assessed for English based on the supplementary documentation you supply, for further information contact the MBA.Programs email address.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following qualifications and tests.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6

Speaking

6

Reading

6

Listening

6

Overall band score

6.5

Application Requirements

Please refer to our application requirements before applying for this Curtin course.

Other requirements and notes for this course

Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and scholarships

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2026 Fee year:

$45,083*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 225 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2026

Trimester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 3
  • On campus
  • Online

2027

Trimester 1
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 2
  • On campus
  • Online
Trimester 3
  • On campus
  • Online

All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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  • Curtin course code: MC-BUSADM
  • CRICOS code: 074577B
  • Last updated on: 5 February 2026

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