How does the MBA program rank globally?

Our MBA ranking places our University in the top 200 (151-200th) globally and in the top 10 in Australia, according to QS Rankings by Subject 2021. In the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, we have moved up four places to first on the graduate employment rate in Australia, and we were ranked 18th in Asia Pacific and 43rd globally for this key area.

I donât have university qualifications or a bachelorâs degree. Can I still apply for this program?

If you do not have a university qualification or bachelorâs degree, you may be eligible to apply for the Master of Business Administration by completing the RMIT Onlineâs Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Enterprise or Graduate Certificate in People Analytics. To gain entry into these graduate certificates, you must have a minimum of five years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).

How long will it take me to complete my program?

Our part-time online Master of Business Administration program allows for completion in 2.7 years, with a maximum timeframe of five years to accommodate deferrals or extended study needs. If you choose to extend your studies, applying for a leave of absence and submitting a new application may be necessary. However, you can still earn credits for previously completed coursework, reducing the time required to finish your MBA.

Can I study the Master of Business Administration on campus?

Yes, you can study the Master of Business Administration at our Melbourne city campus. Visit the Master of Business Administration course page to learn more about the program, its duration, fees and the next available intake.

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a formal postgraduate degree designed for emerging and established leaders that provides you with the business and leadership abilities to thrive in a world of non-stop change. MBA degrees teach you all aspects of business, with a focus on leadership and strategic decision-making skills. Learn more about the relevant of an MBA in todayâs business world.

The potential long-term career benefits of investing in an MBA are high. There are a number of valuable aspects of completing an MBA, such as being able to work on real-life projects and business simulations, learn from experienced academics and key industry players and network with a diverse community of aspiring leaders.

Master of Business Administration

Why study RMIT Online's Master of Business Administration?

Benefit from RMIT’s global reputation for delivering future-focused skills ready for the new world of business

Gain a critical advantage over other MBA graduates with RMIT's cutting-edge expertise in design thinking, innovation and contemporary leadership. Develop the skills and industry-based knowledge needed to stand out to employers around the world.

Specialise or choose your own journey

RMIT Online's MBA offers six future-focused and on-trend specialisations, so you can choose to specialise or select individual courses based on your career goals and aspirations.

Extend your business networks within Australia and beyond

Study in an interactive, supportive online environment that promotes collaboration and innovation. Build your professional network both within Australia and around the world through industry connections with RMIT Online academics, professionals and peers.

An online MBA designed for a new world of business

In a business landscape that’s marked by complexity and continuous change, RMIT Online’s Master of Business Administration is a 100 per cent MBA online course that is accelerated and supported and will provide you with the business and leadership skill you need to thrive in the upcoming Industry 5.0.

RMIT Online’s MBA is a globally recognised degree* that will help you learn design thinking, authentic leadership and management of emerging tech, so you can lead the way in the new world of business.

Our electives and minors cover the latest advances in technology, analytics, digital trends, design thinking methodologies, authentic leadership and sustainability, taught by world-leading and active research academics.

With RMIT’s cutting-edge insights into the worlds of technology, innovation and design, you’ll gain a contemporary leadership mindset that will give you a critical advantage over traditional MBA graduates.

With fast-paced delivery, networking opportunities and dynamic course content that’s continually updated so it’s always relevant, our online MBA Australia is the new MBA for the future.

*Global CEO Magazine 2023

Quick facts

Courses*
(7 weeks each)
Subject to eligibility

Electives to
choose from

Minors
available

2 years part-time*
Subject to eligibility

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

$4,800 per course, FEE-HELP available **

Program code: MC199KPX19

*There are multiple pathways to reduce the number of courses needed to complete the MBA. Please see Entry Requirements below for more information.

**Plus a capped Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) based on your credit point enrolment load.

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What you will study

The RMIT Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a 16-course program, but you could be eligible for credit if you’ve already completed a relevant qualification or are bringing substantial on-the-job experience. See below for more information.

Core courses

Design Thinking for Business
Leadership and Management
Marketing for Managers
Financial Analytics for Managerial Decisions
Strategy
Business Consulting

Future-focused and on-trend minors

Design Thinking

Design Thinking Challenge: Discover and Define
Design Thinking Challenge: Develop and Deliver
Futures Thinking in Design
Digital Entrepreneurship

Digital Transformation

Digital Innovation
Management of Technology and Innovation
Digital Risk Management and Information Security
Technology Futures

Leadership

Personal Branding and Authentic Leadership
People and Organisations
Digital Entrepreneurship
Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption

Project Management

Introduction to Project Management
Project Management Techniques
Project Design for Quality
Managing Project Teams

Sustainable Enterprise

Sustainable Business Models
Sustainable Supply Chain Management
Social Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development
Sustainable Financial Management and Reporting

People Analytics

Foundations of People Analytics
Business Analytics
Predictive Human Resource Analytics
Professional Human Resource Management Practices

Entry Requirements

At RMIT Online, we understand that everyone’s journey is unique, so we’ve designed flexible and supportive pathways to help you gain entry to our MBA and fast-track your way to unlocking work opportunities and building a future you desire.

Pathway One – Relevant Work Experience

Pathway Two – Complete RMIT Graduate Certificate

Pathway Three – Completed Bachelors

Have the equivalent of two or more years full-time work experience.

Credit will be assessed consistently with the RMIT University credit policy and procedures. Please refer to   Credit for prior study or experience.

If you have completed any of the listed RMIT Graduate Certificates, you can gain entry into the MBA with 4 (four) courses credit.

Extra credit can also utilised by combining this pathway with Pathway One. Please refer to Credit for prior study or experience for more information.

Have completed the equivalent of an Australian bachelor degree^† or higher-level qualification (in any discipline), and have held a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (Out of 4.0) or GMAT overall minimum score of 550.

If your Australian bachelor degree^† is in business (or a related discipline) you will be exempt from completing 4 (four) courses. You must complete an additional 12 (twelve) courses to qualify for the Masters degree.

Extra credit can also utilised by combining this pathway with Pathway One. Please refer to  Credit for prior study or experience for more information.

Career Outcomes

Completing the MBA at RMIT Online unlocks a world of possibilities and expands your professional potential. As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in various roles, and the opportunities available to you will continue to grow.

Here are some examples of the roles you will be ready to step into and their expected growth and salary range for the next five years.

Source attribution: Job Outlook, SEEK.

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†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. Please see  Credit Procedure - Masters Advanced Standing  for more information.

English language requirements

For detailed information on English Language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, please visit RMIT’s English requirements page.

Australian Student Visas

RMIT Online’s MBA does not meet Australian student visa requirements. For an Australian student visa, you must have an on-campus place in a program of study. For more details on RMIT's on-campus programs, visit rmit.edu.au.

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Career Outcomes

Here are some examples of the roles you will be ready to step into and their expected growth and salary range for the next five years.

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Source attribution: Job Outlook, SEEK.

Hear from one of our graduates

Online Master of Business Administration student Fran Li speaks of how the skills and knowledge she's gained during her studies have impressed her network of clients and colleagues at Lauders Capital.

“I find that it's quite flexible that I can read or listen to the tutor's recordings any time. I also use all this learning back in my real work and I've got such good feedback from my investors”

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