The postgraduate course designed for those with undergraduate qualifications who are seeking to further their career in business. It is also for those who do not have a degree, but are already established in business careers and wish to gain formal qualifications.

Current and aspiring managers will develop the professional expertise to allow them to become outstanding leaders of business organisations worldwide. The program teaches the principles of business which makes it suitable for participants holding degrees in areas other than business.

The Master of Business Administration program takes participants beyond the foundations of business management. The MBA program focuses on contemporary business environments and the application of modern organisational and management processes. The study of current business management theories and their application both locally and globally is enhanced by exposure to the real-world experiences of other students and the  Institute Of Technology Australia faculty.

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration will be able to:

• Practically apply theoretical concepts and technical or creative skills to problem analysis and decision-making
• Understand the functional interrelationship between different parts of an organisation and the broader interaction of the organistion with its environment
• Develop enhanced work-ready expertise in a selected area of specialisation
• Access and critically interpret information and utilise business support systems to monitor issues, problems and opportunities in changing business environments
• Develop strategic responses to current and future issues facing global and regional business environments
• Understand and communicate effectively in a variety of forms with people inside and outside their organisation
• Develop an awareness of the principles of the ethics of corporate governance
• Demonstrate the capacity to take a strong leadership role in business situations

The  Master of Business Administration program prepares graduates for jobs in the real world. Graduates are well-placed to succeed in the local and international world of business having gained career focused knowledge and skills in business, critical thinking and communications. Possible employment opportunities for graduates of the MBA could include the following:

• General Management Career
• Business Strategy Manager
• Operations Manager
• Human Resources and Change Manager
• Management and Recruitment Consultant
• Staff Development Manager
• Brand Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• International Marketing Consultant
• Advertising Executive
• Public Relations Consultant
• E-business Communications Specialist

The structure of the program provides a structured, modular approach to study. Alternative entry and exit points to the overall MBA program and flexible time frames allow participants to tailor their course to suit their goals. Participants are given the opportunity to concentrate in a particular area of business management, leading to specialised skills and enhanced success in the job market.

This postgraduate business program offers nested qualifications so that participants can exit the course:

• after the first 4 core units with a Graduate Certificate of Business
• after the first 8 core units with a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
• or complete the 12 units and graduate with a Master of Business Administration (MBA)

These nested qualifications give you the flexibility to take a break from studies and come back to complete the degree at your convenience.