Master of Business Administration Advanced

Course summary

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) Advanced is designed for experienced professionals with ambition and drive who wish to develop their responsible and sustainable leadership skills. You will gain a holistic strategic business point-of-view required to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and changing global business world.

The course has been designed to cover three stages:

  1. Diagnostics, where you learn to diagnose issues in real organisations with a focus on marketing, employee engagement, talent management and accounting.
  2. Exploration, where you explore the latest thinking and practices in organisations and research worldwide, while developing skills in innovation and business transformation.
  3. Integration and Application, where you develop your strategic decision-making skills, undertake a real-world business project and enhance your personal effectiveness as a responsible leader.

The MBA Advanced offers students the opportunity to specialise further in their area of interest by completing four additional subjects from a specialisation of their choice. Specialisations are available in Accounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Project Management, or Supply Chain Management.

Your learning approach will include real-world case studies, experiential learning including planning and executing an integrated and live business project towards the end of the course, and teamwork, with an emphasis on peer learning.

If you are interested in studying Business but do not have the specified work experience for the MBA, consider studying the Master of Business.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)

Distance Delivery Mode

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via Distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong, Sydney

Course Code

1547

Duration

2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Delivery

Distance, On Campus

Cricos

048696M

UAC Code

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Recognised Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of three years’ relevant full-time professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
a recognised Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, together with a minimum of five years' full-time relevant professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
full membership of a qualifying professional body, together with a minimum of five years' full-time relevant professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
if candidates do not hold tertiary qualifications, the Academic Program Director may accept candidates with substantial and proven managerial and/or entrepreneurial experience who demonstrate the potential to meet the learning requirements of the MBA. We consider each case holistically on its individual merits.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to submit your application you will need to supply the following documentation in addition to the standard application material:

  • a one-page Statement of Motivation. The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English. It should address: your motivation for studying the MBA with the Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations.
  • a detailed current CV with at least one referee who can validate work experience

Please visit UOW Apply for further information.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Approved articulation arrangements between various courses are in place. For detailed articulation arrangements view the articulation arrangement page.

Students who successfully completed a postgraduate qualification in Business from another University, will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Members of selected organisations who meet specified criteria for each may be given credit towards the Master of Business Administration Advanced. For more details, please visit the Credit Arrangements webpage

FEES

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

UOW Online Wollongong

Distance

$15,066 (2024)

$80,352 (2024)

Sydney, Wollongong

On Campus

$15,066 (2024)

$80,352 (2024)

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2024. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. LEARN MORE

*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Recognised Bachelor degree with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of three years’ relevant full-time professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
a recognised Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate, together with a minimum of five years' full-time relevant professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
full membership of a qualifying professional body, together with a minimum of five years' full-time relevant professional or managerial experience, or part-time equivalent
OR
if candidates do not hold tertiary qualifications, the Academic Program Director may accept candidates with substantial and proven managerial and/or entrepreneurial experience who demonstrate the potential to meet the learning requirements of the MBA. We consider each case holistically on its individual merits.

HOW TO APPLY

In order to submit your application you will need to supply the following documentation in addition to the standard application material:

  • a one-page Statement of Motivation. The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English. It should address: your motivation for studying the MBA with the Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong; and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations.
  • a detailed current CV with at least one referee who can validate work experience

Please visit UOW Apply for further information.


ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test

Overall Score

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

IELTS Academic

6.5

6.0

6.0

6.0

6.0

TOEFL (Internet-based)

86

18

18

17

17

UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.


CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Approved articulation arrangements between various courses are in place. For detailed articulation arrangements view the articulation arrangement page.

Students who successfully completed a postgraduate qualification in Business from another University, will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Members of selected organisations who meet specified criteria for each may be given credit towards the Master of Business Administration Advanced. For more details, please visit the Credit Arrangements webpage

FEES

The fee per trimester is based on a study load of 18 credit points, i.e. three subjects.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Wollongong

On Campus

$15,354 (2024)

$81,888 (2024)

UOW Online Wollongong

Distance

$15,354 (2024)

$81,888 (2024)

Sydney

On Campus

$15,354 (2024)

$81,888 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.

Admission Profile


INDICATIVE ENROLMENT



STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.

Applicant background

2023 intake

2023 intake (%)

Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

-

-

Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

-

-

Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

-

-

Recent secondary education

ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors.

-

-

ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

-

-

Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission).

-

-

International students All other students.

-

-

All students

-

-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)


ATAR PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.

ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023

ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer

-

-

Median rank to receive an offer

-

-

Lowest rank to receive an offer

-

-

< 5: Less than 5 ATAR-based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)

More Information

For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION

CAMPUS

SESSION DETAILS

2024 Trimester 1

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 29 Jan 2024 (Sydney), 30 Jan 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 5 February – 26 April 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2023*
  • International Applicants: 31 December 2023*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 1

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 31 January 2024
Session: 5 February – 26 April 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 December 2023*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 2

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 6 May 2024 (Sydney), 7 May 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 13 May – 2 August 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 March 2024*
  • International Applicants: 31 March 2024*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 2

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 8 May 2024
Session: 13 May – 2 August 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 31 March 2024*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 3

Wollongong, Sydney

Orientation: 12 August 2024 (Sydney), 13 August 2024 (Wollongong)
Session: 19 August – 14 November 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2024*
  • International Applicants: 30 June 2024*

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.
Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 4 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

2024 Trimester 3

UOW Online Wollongong

Orientation: 14 August 2024
Session: 19 August – 14 November 2024

Applications Close

  • Domestic Applicants (Direct): 30 June 2024*
  • International Applicants: This course is not available to international applicants.

*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session.

Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Course Structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Handbook

Accreditation & professional recognition

The University of Wollongong has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world’s top 6% of business schools – that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today’s global employers are looking for.


For more information, visit AACSB Accreditation.

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the Australian workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.