The Master of Business Administration (online pathway) is a 54-unit program which is part of the Graduate Program in Business Administration offered by the Flinders Business School within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. It is available in a fully online study mode and is provided in an accelerated format which may be completed in a minimum of eleven months full-time.

The Master of Business Administration is also delivered on campus and may be completed in one and a half years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). See Master of Business Administration.

It articulates with:

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or an approved equivalent normally receive credit for 18 units of topics towards the Graduate Diploma. In turn, those who complete the Graduate Diploma normally receive 36 units of credit should they wish to proceed with a Masters degree. Alternatively, students enrolled directly in the Master of Business Administration  may choose only to meet the requirements for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma and exit with that qualification.

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Master of Business Administration (online pathway) must normally hold a bachelor degree from an approved tertiary institution, OR have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

Applicants are also required to have at least three years of work experience.

Course aims

The course is designed to provide a strong foundation of business knowledge, skills and attitudes to support ethical, global business management of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for­ profit organisations and public organisations. Through experiential learning techniques students will develop knowledge and skills to conduct independent research, carry out industry and discipline related projects and relate their learning to their individual business experience.

Learning outcomes 

Graduates of the MBA will be able to:

  • Explain the role of and apply economics, accounting, financial management, human resource management and marketing knowledge and skills in decision making and management of organisations.
  • Recognise the potential impact of local and global economic conditions and events, with emphasis on the Asia Pacific region, on the operations and strategic management of organisations.
  • Apply sound financial management techniques and analytical skills to the operations and strategic management of their organisation.
  • Apply contemporary strategic management practices compatible with organisational sustainability, ethical behaviour and effective workforce relations.
  • Describe a range of research methods useful in the conduct of industry and organisation based projects, and discuss their benefits and limitations.
  • Work both individually and in groups to conduct business research and critically evaluate the findings to solve business related problems.
  • Present theoretical concepts and complex ideas in both written and verbal formats that are appropriate for a range of stakeholders audiences.

Program of study

To qualify for the Master of Business Administration (online pathway), a student must complete 54 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.

Core - Year 1 topics

54 units comprising:

BUSN9226 Accounting for Managers (4.5 units)
BUSN9227 Financial Management (4.5 units)
BUSN9228 Strategic Marketing (4.5 units)
BUSN9229 Sustainability and Ethics in Management (4.5 units)
BUSN9230 Economics for Business (4.5 units)
BUSN9231 Global Business Context: An Asia Pacific Focus. (4.5 units)
BUSN9236 Leadership: Theory, Practice and Experience (4.5 units)
BUSN9241 International Business Finance and Banking (4.5 units)
BUSN9248 Managing People (4.5 units)
BUSN9259 Supply Chain and Operations (4.5 units)
BUSN9260 Strategic Business Project (4.5 units)
BUSN9261 Strategic Management (4.5 units)