Master of Business Administration

School of Law & Business

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to develop their business knowledge, critical thinking and analytical skills. The curriculum emphasises experiential learning through case studies, simulations and real-world projects. Offering flexible entry pathways, the MBA can be completed in 18 months with recognition of prior learning.

• Why study this degree?

  A Master of Business Administration is the ideal degree for those who want to excel. Thanks to the superior skills and insights they bring to the workplace, MBA graduates often receive a significantly higher salary as well as a greater variety of career opportunities. For budding entrepreneurs, this program will show you how to launch, run, and grow your business.

  The program allows you to advance your career while developing a network of business professionals. Compulsory courses cover foundational business concepts, and electives enable you to tailor the degree to your specific needs and interests.

  The compulsory courses cover topics such as economics, accounting, financial management, marketing and strategic management. Students then choose four elective courses from an extensive range of options – this allows them to tailor the degree to their specific needs and interests.

• Program summary

  Eight (8) Compulsory Courses:

  • BUSN5005 Data Analytics and Modelling
  • BUSN5740 Contemporary Strategic Workforce
  • BUSN5100 Accounting for Managers
  • BUSN5500 Digital Marketing Strategy
  • BUSN5158 Managerial Finance
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life (2024)
  • BUSN5013 Research Methods
  • BUSN5910 Directed Research Project

  Plus four (4) Elective Courses:

  • BUSN5600 Strategic Management and Planning
  • BUSN5620 Leadership in Practice
  • BUSN5680 Leading Change and Transformation
  • BUSN5000 Global Economics

  Plus all four (4) courses from any specialisation below:

  Health Management Specialisation:

  • NURS4020 Leadership Development Strategies in Health
  • MEDI5009 Contemporary Leadership in Health A
  • NURS5021 Management
  • MEDI5011 Systems Focused Thinking

  Education Management Specialisation:

  • BUSN6020 Community Engagement and Marketing
  • BUSN6021 Legislative Frameworks for Catholic Education
  • EDUC6509 Leadership as Reflective Practice
  • BUSN6023 Public Administration

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for admission to The University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

  Specific Program Requirements for Admission

  To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must hold:

  • an AQF Level 7 qualification; or
  • studies sufficient to meet the requirements of an AQF Level 7 Award; or
  • informal/non-formal learning equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification plus evidence of the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.

  International students must have a qualification that is recognised as equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree, AQF Level 7.

  Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Master of Business Administration graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply management skills necessary to lead a team in business settings
  2. Apply management skills necessary to manage a financially sustainable organisation
  3. Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which an organisation operates
  4. Create community and stakeholder engagement strategies
  5. Apply technology to leadership management and decision making
  6. Develop ethical leadership and management practices
  7. Employ critical reflection to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
  8. Create strategies to identify and seize business opportunities using contemporary management theory
  9. Apply interdisciplinary business skills to complex systems, both local and global; and
  10. Use relevant research methods and evidenced based approaches in the preparation of professional analysis and advice.

• Career opportunities

  A Master of Business Administration can lead to careers such as C-suite executive, senior business leader, management consulting, program director, operations manager or entrepreneur.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

  These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.

  Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Postgraduate students.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  Domestic Fee-Paying
  A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

  Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  International Full-Fee Paying
  Tuition costs depend on an international student’s study load and discipline. Fees are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to the commencement of your program.

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?
  Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.

  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Book a 1-on-1 advice session with a career advisor or call us on 1800 878 916.

  Fremantle and Broome
  Email: future@nd.edu.au
  Address: 23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160

  Sydney and Melbourne
  Email: sydney@nd.edu.au
  Address: 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008

  International students
  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, fill out our Make an Enquiry form, and you can book a session with one of our friendly International Student Advisors.

  Fremantle and Broome International Office
  Phone: +61 8 9433 0873
  Address: 19 Mouat St, Fremantle, WA 6160
  Postal address: PO Box 1225, Fremantle WA 6959

  Sydney and Melbourne International Office
  Phone: +61 2 8204 4229
  Address: 140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
  Postal address: PO Box 944, Broadway NSW 2007