Strategic Capability
Develop advanced approaches to strategy, innovation, decision-making and organisational performance.
Postgraduate Business Degree
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Develop advanced management, leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities while building the knowledge required to operate confidently across contemporary and culturally diverse business environments.
Course Code: CRS1400891
CRICOS: 104601K
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
AQF Level
9
Duration
2 Years Full Time
Location
Adelaide, SA & Melbourne, VIC
Course Fee
2026 Intakes
Mar · Jul · Nov
Why study an MBA?
Develop the capabilities to lead in a changing business world
The Master of Business Administration at Adelaide Institute of Higher Education is designed for students seeking to strengthen their management, leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities.
The program combines advanced business knowledge with practical application. Students explore strategy, people and organisations, economics, accounting and finance, innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, data-driven decision-making, governance and risk.
A choice of electives and five available specialisations allows you to build either a broad MBA or develop additional focus in an area aligned with your professional interests.
Leadership & Management
Examine how people, organisations and leadership interact across contemporary business environments.
Global Perspective
Consider business challenges across international, culturally diverse and interconnected markets.
Applied Learning
Integrate your learning through practical business scenarios and the final MBA Capstone Project.
Shape your MBA
Five MBA specialisations
Complete a broad-based MBA or focus your elective choices and Capstone Project around an area that aligns with your interests and professional direction.
Marketing Management
Explore digital marketing, sales management and market research within a strategic management context.
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Management Information Systems
Build management knowledge around digital business, cybersecurity and technology project delivery.
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Artificial Intelligence
Study AI for business, AI strategy and data analytics from a managerial and strategic perspective.
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Care Management
Examine management and service delivery relevant to aged and disability care environments.
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Hospitality & Event Management
Develop contextual knowledge in hospitality operations, events and service management.
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Course overview
MBA course structure at a glance
The AIHE MBA consists of 16 subjects and 80 credit points, combining a common postgraduate business core with flexible elective choices.
Course Code
CRS1400891
CRICOS Code
104601K
Duration
2 years full-time or up to
4 years part-time.
Full-time Study Load
8 subjects per year.
Course Structure
10 core subjects and
6 elective subjects.
Total Subjects
16 subjects.
Credit Points
80 credit points.
AQF Level
Australian Qualifications Framework
Level 9.
Campus
Adelaide Campus and Melbourne Campus.
Students
Available to domestic and international students.
Plan your study
2026 intakes and tuition fees
AIHE offers three MBA study period commencement opportunities during 2026.
2026 commencement dates
Study period intakes
SP 1
9 March 2026
SP 2
6 July 2026
SP 3
2 November 2026
Annual tuition
Course fees
Domestic Student
$16,800 per year
International Student
$28,875 per year
Refer to AIHE's current fees and payments information for applicable conditions and the latest published fee schedule.
Entry requirements
Are you eligible to study the MBA?
Applicants must satisfy the academic and, where applicable, English language requirements for postgraduate admission.
Academic Requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree; or
- An international qualification equivalent to Australian Qualifications Framework Level 7.
- Other postgraduate entry pathways may be considered in accordance with AIHE's admissions requirements.
English Language Requirements
- Applicants whose native language is not English must meet AIHE's English language requirements.
- IELTS Academic: overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence and English language pathways are listed in AIHE's Admissions Criteria.
MBA subject structure
Build your MBA around your professional direction
Every student completes ten MBA core subjects. The remaining six subjects can be selected as electives or structured around one of AIHE's available MBA specialisations.
MBA Core Subjects
10 Subjects · 50 Credit PointsBUS9001
Strategic & Critical Thinking in Business
BUS9002
Managing People & Organisations
BUS9003
Strategic Planning for Innovation
BUS9004
Accounting & Finance
BUS9005
Economics for International Business
BUS9006
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
BUS9007
Strategic Marketing Management
BUS9008
Research, Data Analysis & Decision Making
BUS9009
Corporate Governance & Risk Management
BUS9010
Capstone Project
Standard MBA
10 core subjects + 6 free-choice electives
The standard MBA allows students to build a broad program by choosing six subjects from available MBA electives and completing a Capstone Project in an approved business area.
Marketing Management
Marketing-focused elective pathway
Develop additional knowledge in digital marketing, sales management and market research within your broader MBA program.
Marketing Management Subjects
- BUS9030 Digital Marketing for Global Impact
- BUS9031 Sales Management
- BUS9032 Market Research
Management Information Systems
Digital business and technology management
Develop a management perspective on digital business, cybersecurity and technology project delivery.
Management Information Systems Subjects
- BUS9060 Digital Businesses for Strategic Advantage
- BUS9061 Cybersecurity
- BUS9062 IT Project Management
Artificial Intelligence
AI strategy and analytics for managers
Explore how managers can evaluate, lead and govern AI-enabled business initiatives while connecting technology, data and business strategy.
Artificial Intelligence Subjects
- BUS9070 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Business
- BUS9071 AI Strategy, Innovation and Competitive Advantage
- BUS9072 AI Data Analytics for Managers
Care Management
Management within contemporary care environments
Add care-sector context to your broader MBA studies with subjects focusing on industry structures, service management and contemporary care management issues.
Care Management Subjects
- BUS9040 Care Industry – Structure and Context
- BUS9041 Service Management in the Care Sector
- BUS9042 Issues in Aged and Disability Care Management
Hospitality & Event Management
Hospitality, events and service management
Combine MBA management and leadership study with contextual knowledge in hospitality operations, event management and service management.
Hospitality & Event Management Subjects
- BUS9050 Hospitality Industry Structure and Management
- BUS9051 Event Management
- BUS9052 Service Management for Hospitality and Events
Free-Choice MBA Electives
Elective availability is subject to course requirements, prerequisites and subjects already counted towards a specialisation.
- BUS9020 Project Management for Innovation
- BUS9021 International Business and Corporate Social Responsibility
- BUS9022 Accounting & Reporting for Management
- BUS9023 Corporate Finance
- BUS9024 Law for Leaders
- BUS9025 Communication in a Globalised Business Environment
- BUS9026 Strategic Human Resource Management
- BUS9030 Digital Marketing for Global Impact
- BUS9031 Sales Management
- BUS9032 Market Research
- BUS9040 Care Industry – Structure and Context
- BUS9041 Service Management in the Care Sector
- BUS9042 Issues in Aged and Disability Care Management
- BUS9050 Hospitality Industry Structure and Management
- BUS9051 Event Management
- BUS9052 Service Management for Hospitality and Events
- BUS9060 Digital Businesses for Strategic Advantage
- BUS9061 Cybersecurity
- BUS9062 IT Project Management
- BUS9070 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Business
- BUS9071 AI Strategy, Innovation and Competitive Advantage
- BUS9072 AI Data Analytics for Managers
Learning methodology
Learn through analysis, discussion and application
MBA study combines academic knowledge with opportunities to analyse business situations, collaborate with others and apply concepts to practical problems.
Classes & Seminars
Learning activities can include seminars, lectures, group activities, case studies and practical support sessions.
Collaborative Learning
Work with classmates through discussion, group tasks, business scenarios and presentations.
Assessment
Assessment can include individual and group assignments, examinations, tests, role plays, quizzes, presentations and participation.
MBA Capstone Project
Integrate knowledge from across your MBA through an applied Capstone Project addressing an approved business need, issue or opportunity.
Alternative postgraduate option
Graduate Certificate in Management
Students looking for a shorter postgraduate business qualification can also explore AIHE's Graduate Certificate in Management.
Master of Business Administration
Take the next step in your business education
Explore your eligibility and application pathway for the Master of Business Administration at Adelaide Institute of Higher Education. For application questions, contact info@aihe.sa.edu.au.
