International Master of Business Administration

Postgraduate

Mode

On campus

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Duration

2 year(s) full-time

Program code

MAIMB

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$50,500

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

None

Assumed knowledge

None

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115889J

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher from a recognised higher education institution.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6
IELTS Listening 6
IELTS Speaking 6
IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Degree Structure: International Master of Business Administration

Program code: MAIMB

Complete 96 units for either of the following:

All of the following:
66 units for all Core courses, and
18 units for one Specialisation from Specialisations, and
6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 to 24 units for Electives, or
All of the following:
66 units for all Core courses, and
6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 to 24 units for Electives

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Semester 1

Units 6

IBUS5002 | Foundations of International Business (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

MARK5000 | Marketing (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

BUSI5049 | Ethics, Sustainability and Governance (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

ACCT5007 | Accounting Principles for Decision Makers (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Semester 2

Units 6

HRES5007 | Managing the Global Workforce (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

BUSI6003 | Business Analytics for Managers (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

BAFI5000 | Principles of Finance (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Year 2

Semester 1

Units 6

BUSI5024 | Global Supply Chain Management (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

BUSI5001 | Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

BUSI6042 | Strategy Concepts (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Units 6

HRES5002 | People, Leadership and Organisational Performance (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses

Semester 2

Units 6

BUSI5900 | Applied Challenge (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Work integrated learning

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Units 6

Program electives ¹

Course type

1 Program electives

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

Some programs include additional enrolment advice. If available for your program, it will be displayed here.

Mid-Year Entry Students: Please commence your studies with the courses detailed in Semester 1.
Please contact MBA Enquiries (mba@adelaide.edu.au) if you have any enrolment-related queries.

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 96 units for either of the following:

All of the following:
66 units for all Core courses, and
18 units for one Specialisation from Specialisations, and
6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 to 24 units for Electives, or
All of the following:
66 units for all Core courses, and
6 units for all Work integrated learning, and
6 to 24 units for Electives

Complete 66 units for ALL of the following:

	Course code	Units
Course name Accounting Principles for Decision Makers	Course code ACCT5007	Units 6
Course name Principles of Finance	Course code BAFI5000	Units 6
Course name Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving	Course code BUSI5001	Units 6
Course name Global Supply Chain Management	Course code BUSI5024	Units 6
Course name Ethics, Sustainability and Governance	Course code BUSI5049	Units 6
Course name People, Leadership and Organisational Performance	Course code HRES5002	Units 6
Course name Managing the Global Workforce	Course code HRES5007	Units 6
Course name Foundations of International Business	Course code IBUS5002	Units 6
Course name Marketing	Course code MARK5000	Units 6
Course name Business Analytics for Managers	Course code BUSI6003	Units 6
Course name Strategy Concepts	Course code BUSI6042	Units 6

Complete one Specialisation from the following:

Specialisation name
	Specialisation Business Analytics
	Specialisation Finance
	Specialisation Human Resource Management
	Specialisation Marketing
	Specialisation Procurement and Supply Chain Management
	Specialisation Project Management

Work Integrated Learning description

WIL courses give you real‑world experience as part of your degree.

Complete 6 units for ALL of the following:

Course name		Course code	Units
	Course name Applied Challenge	Course code BUSI5900	Units 6

Electives description

A flexible course choice within your degree.

Complete 6 to 24 units comprising:

6 to 24 units from Program electives

	Course code	Units
Course name FinTech and Disruptions in Financial Services	Course code BAFI2006	Units 6
Course name Equity Valuation and Analysis	Course code BAFI5004	Units 6
Course name Predictive and Visual Analytics	Course code BAFI6003	Units 6
Course name Financial Services and FinTech Disruptions	Course code BAFI6012	Units 6
Course name International Financial Management	Course code BAFI6018	Units 6
Course name Strategic Procurement	Course code BUSI5027	Units 6
Course name Managing Sustainable Supply Chains	Course code BUSI5172	Units 6
Course name Integrated Logistics Management	Course code BUSI6016	Units 6
Course name Fundamentals of Business Analytics	Course code BUSI6022	Units 6
Course name Talent Acquisition and Development	Course code HRES5003	Units 6
Course name People Analytics	Course code HRES5005	Units 6
Course name Strategic Management of Human Resources	Course code HRES6000	Units 6
Course name Customer Analytics	Course code MARK5001	Units 6
Course name Advanced Digital Marketing	Course code MARK5003	Units 6
Course name Consumer Behaviour and Insights	Course code MARK5005	Units 6
Course name Marketing Strategy and Planning	Course code MARK6003	Units 6
Course name Program and Portfolio Management	Course code PROJ6003	Units 6
Course name Enterprise Transformation Project Management	Course code PROJ6004	Units 6
Course name Project Management Fundamentals	Course code PROJX500	Units 6