Adelaide MBA

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• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for entry into the Adelaide MBA, you must meet the following criteria:

  • A minimum of two years' relevant work experience is required for applicants with a completed AQF Bachelor's degree or;
  • A minimum of seven years' related work experience and a satisfactory GMAT score is required for applications without a completed Bachelor's degree.

  International applications must have a minimum IELTS of 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any band. Learn more on admission requirements.

• Study mode

  The Adelaide MBA program is designed to accommodate the needs of busy professionals, providing maximum flexibility to customise your schedule around your needs – whether it’s long work hours or family commitments. You can choose to attend evening classes or study intensively over the weekend and can vary the number of courses you undertake each trimester.

  You also have the option to pause your studies at any time, with up to five years to complete the program. Alternatively, you might choose to fast-track your studies by taking an MBA summer school course for two weeks in January.

  Current MBA Timetable

• What you'll study

  The Adelaide MBA program consists of nine core courses (eight single weighted and one double weighted) and two elective options, that will help you develop a well-rounded skill set, and a deep understanding of management principles through our tried and proven curriculum that ensures our graduates are fully equipped to make an impact.

  A shorter 8 course (Graduate Diploma) and 4 course (Graduate Certificate) option is also available to those seeking a shorter qualification.

  Full list of courses

• Course fees

  Fees for the Adelaide MBA program are charged incrementally on a ‘pay as you go’ basis at the start of each trimester based on your enrolment.

  A breakdown of the indicative fees for 2020 are outlined below:

  2020 Tuition fees (indicative only)	Per course (3 units)	Full 12-course cost
  Domestic	A$5,125	A$61,500
  International	A$6,065	A$72,750

  _{Eligible domestic candidates also have the option of deferring the cost of their tuition to FEE-HELP .}

  _{* Fees for courses completed in subsequent years may be subject to change.}

• International study

  Our students have the opportunity to study at some of the world’s highest profile business schools by undertaking a study exchange with one of our international MBA partner institutions.

  Our exchange experience has been specifically designed to provide a valuable opportunity for you to develop an understanding of international business and network with MBA students from around the world without having to extend the duration of your studies or pay additional course fees.

  Learn more about our current opportunities below: 

  University	Program
  Aarhus School of Business, Denmark	Summer School Program
  Aalto University, Finland	MBA Courses
  HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, Germany	Doing Business In Europe
  The University of Glasgow, UK	ESSAM Study Abroad

  Please note, due to the current COVID-19 situation, study overseas plans may be delayed. For further information, please visit the Study Overseas website. 

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