Course overview
The Master of Business Administration (Advanced) is an extended version of Curtin’s flagship MBA program that gives you additional industry project experience. It is aimed towards professionals with significant work experience who want to progress to senior management roles.
The course content is applicable to a range of industries. From our Perth city campus location in the heart of the Perth Central Business District, you will learn to devise and apply innovative business strategies that help your organisation to thrive in complex and volatile economic environments.
Core subjects include economics, finance, organisational behaviour, strategy, international business and marketing. To ensure this course is aligned with changes to industry – including large for-profit corporations, SMEs and NFPs – we’ve also included units in executive financial decision-making, global business sustainability and organisational strategy.
You'll then be able to choose one of one of four areas of business expertise in which to specialise:
- Business Administration: In this specialisation you’ll gain the ability to create and evaluate innovative ideas and strategise for unpredictable business environments.
- Digital Finance: Learn about the blockchain technologies, digital currency, management strategies, market design, and governance and regulation involved in the transformation of financial markets.
- Energy Transition: Gain advanced knowledge of oil, gas and energy management and learn how to adapt business strategies to energy sector changes.
- Leadership: Explore the philosophy and ethics of leadership and current and future leadership challenges.
As an advanced course, this MBA program will extend your research capabilities, by requiring you to work on a practical project in a workplace setting. You’ll liaise with an industry partner to apply key business theories, concepts and techniques to solve a real-world challenge and develop real skills in business design, report writing, written communication and critical thinking.
You’ll also be connected with an industry network support partner to facilitate your business networks in Australia and be able to attend numerous networking events. These include our popular six-weekly MBA Engage events that will introduce you to expert industry and academic speakers.
Study with the University of Aberdeen
As part of the Aberdeen-Curtin Alliance, students studying the Business Administration or Energy Transition specialisations can study optional units online with the University of Aberdeen. This unique learning opportunity connects entrepreneurs, strategic thinkers and change-makers in two of the world’s energy cities.
Career outcomes
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
Industries
- Banking and finance
- Consultancy
- Education
- Government
- Healthcare
- Non-profit
- Global business
- Public relations
- Retail
- Resources and renewables
Hear from our students
"I chose a Curtin MBA because of its public recognition and multiple international accreditations. The course was a good combination of practical and theoretical approaches. The content covered many practical topics and case studies that I found relevant to real business."
Shintaro Seki
Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
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Entry requirements
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 (prospective students with 2 years relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis). 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 (prospective students with 2 years relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis). Applicants to the MBA are also required to meet University academic and English language entry standards (IELTS requirement of 6.5 overall [with no individual band less than 6]). Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Get credit towards your degree
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Check the Handbook for course-specific details about credits.
Additional information
Notes about this course
Make sure you check the course notes for any other important information.
Fees
2026 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$50,980*
Total indicative course fee
$81,568*
2027 International indicative fees
Indicative year 1 fee
$56,078*
Total indicative course fee
$89,724*
Important information about fees
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Fees are indicative only.
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*First-year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 250 credits. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
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Tuition fees may increase by up to 8 percent each year and are subject to legislative changes.
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This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit fees and charges for more information.
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These fees apply to international students enrolled at one of Curtin’s Australian campuses. For information about fees at Curtin’s global locations, visit the relevant campus website.
Scholarships
Get the support you need to succeed with our diverse range of scholarships. Whether it’s financial support, assistance with relocation, or recognition for your academic achievements, we have scholarships tailored to your unique needs.
Curtin Global Future Leaders Scholarship
Curtin Global Future Leader Scholarship provides eligible students a one-off credit of AUD$12,500 against the tuition fee of the course they are undertaking.
Curtin English Scholarship
When you complete a Curtin English course as a pathway into a Curtin University degree course, you will receive a one-off credit of up to AUD$7,496 towards your tuition fees.
How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
Check entry requirements
Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Your application pathway
Apply through an agent
A registered Curtin agent will lodge your application to Curtin on your behalf. They can also answer any questions you may have about applying, courses, student visas and scholarships.
Apply directly to Curtin
Depending on your country’s requirements, you may be able to apply directly to Curtin without using an agent.
Choose your preferred campus to find the application opening and closing dates for this course before you apply.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2026 | 1 Sep 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Trimester 2, 2026 | 12 Jan 2026 | Applications now closed |
| Trimester 3, 2026 | 18 May 2026 | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Trimester 1, 2027 | 31 Aug 2026 | 17 Dec 2026 |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | 11 Jan 2027 | 15 Apr 2027 |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | 17 May 2027 | 12 Aug 2027 |
Location and delivery
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