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Master of Business Administration

Get a degree that means business—and puts you in charge. Build leadership, strategy, and decision-making skills on your terms with a 100% online MBA.

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Time investment: 2 years full-time, 6 years full-time

Location: Online

Cost: AUD 33,216

Language: English

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Take charge in a world that won’t slow down

The business world is evolving at warp speed. From AI breakthroughs to economic uncertainty, the need for sharp, adaptable leaders has never been greater. In a time when strategy, agility, and resilience are essential, an MBA isn’t just a credential—it’s your competitive edge.

UNE’s fully online MBA is designed to help you rise to the moment. You’ll build confidence in leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking, ready to lead teams, shape organisations, and respond to market shifts with impact.

With content aligned to the future of work, this program helps you gain the insight and tools needed to make high-stakes calls, navigate complexity, and thrive in dynamic industries.

Learn to lead from the inside out

This MBA goes beyond business basics to equip you with the critical and creative thinking skills today’s leadership roles demand.

You’ll cover essential topics in strategy, marketing, finance, economics, and organisational behaviour, while also exploring innovation, sustainability, and leadership in practice.

Whether you’re looking to move into senior management, run your own business, or pivot your career, UNE’s MBA is structured to build both the technical and human-centred capabilities that employers are looking for now and into the future.

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Earn your MBA, your way

This MBA meets you where you are, without requiring a business degree to get started.

It’s structured so your background puts you on a pathway that makes sense for you, with each option building toward the same respected qualification.

Study online, stay supported, and graduate with the skills to lead in any direction you choose.

Where you’ll be studying

Study online with the University of New England (UNE)

UNE is a pioneer in distance education, delivering flexible, high-quality learning for over 70 years.

With a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support, UNE’s online programmes are designed to fit around your life, wherever you are.

Learn from expert academics in an inclusive digital environment and graduate with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to advance your career on your terms.

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Learning outcomes

Drive strategic growth

Build deep knowledge of media practices, languages, and technologies in local and global contexts.

Cut through the noise

Use sharp communication skills and digital tools to engage and persuade diverse stakeholders.

Solve with precision

Apply creativity and strategic judgement to analyse problems and design effective business solutions.

Act on what matters

Find, filter, and synthesise information to tackle challenging business issues from multiple angles.

Lead with integrity

Evaluate complex ethical, social, and cultural challenges to make values-driven decisions.

Step up and deliver

Work independently and in teams to generate solutions, lead with purpose, and deliver shared goals.

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Additional information

To apply, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) plus at least two years of relevant professional experience
Completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) plus at least two years of relevant professional experience
Completed a Master’s degree or higher (AQF Level 9 or equivalent)
Completed the Graduate Certificate of Applied Corporate Governance and Risk Management from the Governance Institute of Australia
Completed the UNE Graduate Diploma in Business

An admission pathway and course structure will be determined for you based on which of these you fall into.

Since this programme is taught in English, you’ll need to show you meet one of the following criteria:

English is your first language
You’ve completed at least one year of study (within the past five years) in English at senior secondary, post-secondary, or tertiary level, in a country where English is an official language
You passed an English subject at Australian Year 12 level (or an equivalent overseas qualification)
You’ve completed an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at UNE or another NEAS-accredited provider
You hold registration with a recognised body (such as AHPRA, AMC, ANMAC, NESA or APC) that requires English proficiency

Alternatively, you can also demonstrate your eligibility with one of these test scores:

IELTS: 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
TOEFL iBT: 79 overall (with at least 22 in writing)
PTE Academic: 57 overall (with no skill below 50)

UNE’s online degrees give you the freedom to shape your learning through a flexible mix of core modules, major-specific units, and electives.

Core modules build essential business skills and knowledge to set you up for success.
Major-specific units let you dive deeper into your selected field.
Electives give you the chance to explore topics outside your major and expand your perspective.

This modular approach helps you gain a strong foundation while tailoring your degree to suit your goals.

Designed for working professionals aiming for leadership roles across industries, UNE’s MBA equips you with the strategic skills to drive business success and innovation. Unlock opportunities such as: