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life changing

Master of Business
Administration
(MBA)

life changing

Master of Business
Administration
(MBA)

  • Study 100% online
  • Complete your MBA in stages
  • Multiple entry and exit points
  • Fast track options to get you further, faster
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration
1 Year 8 Months Full Time
Master
Australian Qualification Framework: 9
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OVERVIEW

What to expect when studying a Master of Business Administration with ACAP

 

Uniquely practical and forward-thinking, ACAP’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) combines the human-focused knowledge you need with the in-demand skills employers want – it’s the MBA with a side of TLC. With a 40-year history of delivering tertiary education courses in applied psychology, the ACAP MBA delves into the traits needed to become an exceptional leader, fostering both soft skills – such as empathy, self-awareness, resilience, negotiation, flexibility, and emotional intelligence – and technical skills to produce well-rounded, career-ready graduates.

 

Accredited by TEQSA, our business administration courses will challenge your assumptions, promote critical thinking and provide you with the knowledge, tools and support to help you excel in your career – whether that be within large organisations, consulting opportunities, or startup businesses. In developing our MBA, ACAP collaborated with Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) to shape the program and create an ideal pathway for women to achieve organisational and personal transformation, enhance their business skills, and align with their aspirations through a formal MBA qualification.

 

Designed for those with prior qualifications or management experience, graduates of the ACAP MBA will develop advanced leadership skills, sharpen their decision-making abilities, and enjoy a forum for networking, collaboration and growth. ​If you have 5 or more years of professional experience in a related field, you can start your ACAP journey with a Graduate Certificate, step up to a Graduate Diploma, and continue to the top by completing our full Masters sequence.

 

With both standard and fast track options available, ACAP’s MBA can take you further, faster.

 

No matter which path you choose, you’ll emerge a better and more understanding leader – and gain a qualification or two on the way.

HOW THE ACAP MBA PROGRAM WORKS

1. START WITH A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

No undergraduate degree? No problem! The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is an alternative entry pathway into the MBA designed for applicants with 5 or more years of relevant work experience, but no formal degree.

  • 4 units
  • 8 months full time (2 trimesters)

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2. PROGRESS TO A GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

After completing the Graduate Certificate, the next step is to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. Students can choose to exit the pathway with a Graduate Diploma after completing 8 of the 11 units required for the full MBA program.

  • 4 units
  • 8 months full time (2 trimesters) after completing the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

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3. FINISH WITH A FULL MBA

As the last step​ of the study pathway, your final 3 units of study make up your Master of Business Administration qualification.

  • 3 units
  • 8 months full time (2 trimesters) after completing the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

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Potential Careers

Once you graduate from ACAP’s MBA degree, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical ​​roles you could consider.

  • C-Level Executive
  • Entrepreneur
  • Operations Director
  • Leadership Consultant/Mentor
  • Management Consultant

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Accelerate your leadership potential with applied learning and practical skills embedded within each phase of our MBA degree. Develop human-focused expertise across a variety of key business areas, set to enhance your career prospects and shape your confidence as a leader.

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Leading People and Change

Learn effective people management techniques to develop one of the primary investments a business makes – its people. Discover what it takes to become a leader who improves workplace communication, prepares employees for success and influences productivity.

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Financial Decision Making

Explore the ways businesses make short- and long-term financial decisions, and learn techniques to effectively evaluate projects, value financial securities, estimate the cost of capital, and formulate capital structure and dividend policies.

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Transformation and Business Systems

Investigate the need for change in an ever-evolving global environment. Explore key developing digital technologies and processes such as AI, the importance of data, blockchain and their implications for business development and strategy.

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Marketing Strategy in a Digital World

Examine how businesses can create and market value to ensure business success in today’s digital environment. Learn to identify what customers need and prepare a compelling value proposition in response.

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Entrepreneurship

Uncover the nature of enterprise, the process of entrepreneurship and the role of the entrepreneur. Learn to examine the risk and reward trade-off in starting a new business and investigate and reflect on successful entrepreneurial characteristics.

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Capstone Project

Through expert guidance, you’ll put your learnings into practice and address a strategic business question. You might work with an existing company, develop a start-up business plan, or address a business issue via a simulation.

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WHY CHOOSE THE MBA PROGRAM AT ACAP

Imagine stepping into a future where your leadership isn’t just recognised – it’s celebrated. At ACAP, our MBA degree isn’t just about qualifications; it’s your launchpad to break through barriers and lead with impact in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Enhanced Earning Potential
Earn 28% more than those without an MBA*
Empowerment & Leadership
Position yourself for senior leadership roles and executive positions
Network Expansion
Build a diverse and powerful network of peers, mentors, and industry leaders
Specialised Knowledge & Skills
Develop strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and expertise
Diversity & Inclusion
Contribute to creating a more balanced and fair workplace for future generations
Study & Flexibility
Study 100% online, full time or part time options available

Course structure

The Master of Business Administration course comprises 11 units split into stages:

 

  • Stage 1 comprises four units of study. Upon completion of Stage 1, students can choose to exit the pathway and graduate with a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
  • Stage 2 comprises an additional four units of study. Upon completion of Stage 2, students can choose to exit the pathway and graduate with a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
  • Stage 3 comprises the final three units of study required to complete the pathway and graduate with a Master of Business Administration.

    To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.

    The total course duration is a minimum 1 year 8 months full time or part-time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence, click here.

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What our students say

I've thoroughly enjoyed how the MBA course content aligns with my job as a Business Development Manager. There's a great level of practically in the units delivered, which I have been able to easily transfer and implement in my role.

Jerram,
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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What our students say

With the knowledge I gained from the MBA, I have been given one promotion and have been nominated for another within a year of each other. The MBA has created knowledge acceleration into the inner world of business strategy and innovation leading to a career that keeps me ahead of competitors.

Jo,
Master of Business Administration
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What our students say

My MBA journey through ACAP has sharpened my analytical and critical thinking abilities, enabling me to make informed decisions and solve business problems effectively. I’ve also gained insights into leadership styles and techniques through case studies, group projects, and leadership subjects, which have been crucial in managing teams and driving organisational success.

Brooke,
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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