Master of Business Administration (Global)

Name: Master of Business Administration (Global)
Price: <p>Fee type for this course: <a href='#fees-and-scholarships'> Full fee </a></p> AUD

VU course code: BMAG | CRICOS: 103253M, 105070B | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years full time or longer for part time

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

City Tower, VU Brisbane, VU Sydney

Next start date

24 February 2025

Application closes

16 February 2025

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Overview

Launch a dynamic international business career with the Master of Business Administration (Global) from Victoria University.

Global supply chains span multiple continents and countries. Technology is creating new markets and industries. Business leaders have to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile world that brings challenges, opportunities, and risks.

To become a successful leader and manager, you require the knowledge, skills, and experience for an international business career. Whether you find yourself living and working in Melbourne, Mumbai, Beijing, or Boston, the VU Master of Business Administration (Global) will give you the edge to succeed in today's international business environment.

Industry experts helped design the MBA (Global). This innovative, applied course has the following features:

a robust focus on global business issues
learning with industry experts through a business internship
practical application of knowledge to real-life problems
business consulting with real clients
career skills development
digital and technological expertise acquirement.

You will develop 'soft' skills to complement your global business acumen, including communication, influencing, team management and ethical awareness.

Our students have a range of prior work experience, so our course will help you achieve the level best suited to you, preparing you for entry-level management or more senior managerial roles.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically reflect upon theoretical and practical knowledge of people and organisations as they operate within a regulated environment nationally, regionally and internationally;

Exemplify cognitive, technical and creative skills to recognise, define, analyse, and solve organisational and business problems and inform management decision making in local and global contexts;

Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for innovation and dynamic contexts;

Communicate effectively to specialist and non- specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities in business and other professional organisations;

Work as a reflective practitioner to collaborate productively in culturally diverse contexts, implementing ethical and socially responsible approaches to managing people and organisations;

Collaborate in teams to effectively operate in complex multicultural organisations and environments, demonstrating global leadership capability, including interpersonal skills to adapt to emerging contexts; and,

Evaluate and apply research principles and methods to plan and develop a strategy to conduct substantial consulting or business projects with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
: Modern-day businesses operate in an ever-shifting, global environment, where success depends on flexible and creative leaders.
The MBA (Global) helps you develop your analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills critical to a truly global business career.
The MBA course's focus ensures you will create more significant networks of influence and change to become a real world citizen – adaptable, resilient, and with deep concern for social justice.
: During the MBA’s internship component, you will gain authentic exposure to the real world of work.
If you join us from another country, you will discover Australian workplace practices firsthand, working full-time or part-time during the internship. The opportunity to gain work experience will help your job prospects both in Australia and internationally.
If you are an Australian domestic student, you will benefit from an internship integrated with your existing employer so that you can progress both at work and in your study.
: Our Business Consulting unit will give you the skills and knowledge to pursue a career in consulting, or to act as an internal consultant within an organisation.
You will design, research and manage a business consulting project, and deliver solutions and practical recommendations to satisfy a real-world client.
You will benefit from authentic engagement with clients, and targeted feedback from experienced industry practitioners.
: The course is highly practical, emphasising applying new knowledge gained to workplace settings, making MBA (Global) graduates work-ready.
The combined experiences in the MBA (Global) prepare you for the real world of work by developing your ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills.
You will become adept at interpersonal skills, including:
effective communications (written and spoken)
pitching
influencing
teamwork and collaboration
critical thinking
ethical awareness.
We also emphasise tech-readiness so that you can apply your business skills in today's digital environment.
: If you have an Australian bachelor degree in business (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.
If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with an MBA (Global) in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your global business career sooner.
: Victoria University Business School has partnered with the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia & New Zealand (IML ANZ) to provide Master of Business Administration (Global) students with the essential skills and resources needed to support your leadership and career development long after you graduate.
The Institute is Australia and New Zealand’s peak professional body for management and leadership. For more than 80 years, they have been supporting professionals on their leadership journey from interns to CEOs.
As part of VU’s pathway partnership with the Institute, MBA and MCIL students have complimentary access to a fantastic range of benefits including:
Affiliate Membership with IML ANZ for the duration of your studies plus an additional year after graduation
The use of IML ANZ’s nationally recognised post-nominals to help you stand out on your CV and LinkedIn
Professional Mentoring through IML ANZ’s Member Exchange Program
Exclusive networking opportunities with leaders across Australia and New Zealand
Fortnightly webinars on the latest leadership topics and trends
Career development resources and opportunities including job shadowing, events and blogs
An IML 360 personal development needs analysis
IML Member lounges in Brisbane, Melbourne & Sydney
If you’d like to find out more about our partnership and the benefits available, please contact [email protected] at VU or [email protected] .

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Master of Business Administration (Global), students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

48 credit points college core units
84 credit points professional core units
12 credit points BMO7005 Business Consulting (Capstone); and,
48 credit points global specialisation units (from the approved list)

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Depending on where you are in your career and aspirations, you can aim for middle to senior management roles with our MBA (Global) degree.

According to QS TopMBA.com, MBA graduates' several common roles show steady growth. These include:

marketing/communications manager/director
human resources manager/director
Information Technology leaders
financial manager
industry-specific manager, including in health services
management consultant
sales and marketing manager
policy analyst (global).

Institute of Managers & Leaders partnership

Victoria University Business School has partnered with the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia & New Zealand (IML ANZ) to provide students with the essential skills and resources needed to support your leadership and career development long after you graduate.