Master Programme
Business Administration (MBA)
Adelaide University's 1.5-year MBA (the University of Adelaide and UniSA became Adelaide University in 2026) is designed for experienced professionals aiming for senior management and leadership roles. It has seven core courses, including a capstone industry project, covering finance, accounting, sustainability, leadership and marketing, plus five electives in areas such as entrepreneurship, negotiation and behavioural economics. In the last six months students can specialise in Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management or Sustainable Futures. The program includes the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) Company Directors Course and pairs students with an experienced business mentor through its Executive Partners Program.
University
University of Adelaide
Country
Australia
Level
Master
Field
Business & Management
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Adelaide City Campus
Degree
Master of Business Administration (Adelaide University, program code MABUA, CRICOS 115899G)
Intake
January, April, June or September (start months listed on the 2027 international degree page)
Application Deadline
Adelaide University has no fixed application closing date for international students in most programs, but advises applying at least three months before the start date: international admissions can take 4-6 weeks to assess an application, and you also need time to get a student visa. In the 2027 academic calendar, Semester 1 teaching starts 22 February 2027 (orientation from 8 February) and Semester 2 teaching starts 2 August 2027 (orientation from 26 July). Apply online through the International Application System or through an official Adelaide University education agent (depending on your country of citizenship, you may have to use an agent). A non-refundable A$150 application fee applies to each application. The MBA does not follow the semester calendar: its 2027 international degree page lists January, April, June and September starts.
Tuition Information
International: A$57,100 a year (indicative annual fee for international students starting in 2027, as shown on Adelaide University's 2027 international degree page). Adelaide University bases this on a standard full-time load of 48 units a year and charges by study period according to your enrolled load. Fees are reviewed every year and fees for continuing students may increase. A deposit of 50% of the annual fee is payable when you accept your offer. Overseas Student Health Cover (required for the student visa), other non-tuition costs listed by the university and living costs are extra.
Admission Requirements
- Adelaide University program code MABUA; CRICOS 115899G. Direct entry: a completed bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least three years of full-time managerial experience, shown in a detailed CV (for example staff supervision, budget responsibility, project leadership, business ownership or strategic decision-making). The Program Director may ask for an interview or more evidence
- Applicants without a bachelor's degree but with at least seven years of full-time managerial experience may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, which can lead to the MBA
- English: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking, achieved within two years before admission. Other accepted tests are on Adelaide University's equivalent English qualifications page