Study a global MBA

In a complex, changing world, leaders of the future require the ability at a local, national and international level to see the ‘big picture’. Increasingly, employers are seeking individuals who are managers and global-thought leaders with the ability to bring together the resources and innovative potential of an organisation to deliver sophisticated, successful international strategies.

The MBA (Global) program develops these critical capabilities through an innovative and rigorous curriculum, expert and highly engaged staff, and an active, problem-based approach to learning that develops confidence and work-readiness.

Why study with us?

  • Build a life in Australia - the MBA (Global) program is a two-year program in which students will be eligible for post-study work rights in Australia.
  • An exceptional learning experience - be taught in our world-class, purpose-built facility, NUspace. A $95 million landmark education precinct that harnesses the latest in technology and innovation in teaching and learning, providing the ideal environment for you to excel in your studies. NUspace is well connected to the local community and city.

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World top 175 ? for business and economics
94.4% employed ? within four months of graduating

What you will study

The MBA (Global) is designed for individuals who are recent graduates in any discipline, who have limited work experience, and who are looking to develop their business leadership and management skills. The MBA (Global) will provide students with an in-depth understanding of business globalisation and its complex effect on stakeholders, societies and economies and develop their global mindset, with the interpersonal skills that allow them to operate across countries, cultures and contexts.

All 16 courses in the MBA (Global) have been developed exclusively for the program. In addition to the eight core (compulsory) courses, you will also have the opportunity to study elective courses in cutting edge areas of interest, including innovation and entrepreneurship, behavioural economics, change management, and business and climate change.

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Refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Career

Career opportunities

Your career opportunities are endless with the MBA (Global). You will have the advanced skill set to ensure success, across borders, oceans, and boardrooms around the world. Where you take this qualification is up to you. The course design is integrated with industry engagement and business networking opportunities that expose you to experiences while you study, which could lead to remarkable workplace prospects on graduation.

With responsible teaching and learning, and active engagement throughout the program, you will  be ready to apply your strengthened strategic focus and embed your outstanding business management capabilities into real-world business opportunities in a leadership role in a global corporation located in Australia and beyond.

  • Global Management Consultant
  • Multinational Marketing Manager
  • International Trade Policy Advisor
  • Global Supply Chain Manager

Practical experience

Utilising an active learning approach, content will emphasise linking concepts and theories learnt in the classroom to real-world examples in different contexts, industries and countries. With a compulsory organisational internship built into the program (career-ready placement), the MBA (Global) will build your practical skill base and knowledge in leadership, communication and problem-solving.

Through the compulsory internship, you will spend a minimum of 80 hours in a local organisation utilising your coursework knowledge to contribute to the business, building your professional network and work-readiness.

In your second year you may also choose to articulate into a high-profile specialist master program at a University elsewhere, allowing you to receive degrees from two institutions.

Application info

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Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

Before you get started

To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:

  1. Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
  2. Review the program fees and costs.
  3. Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
  4. If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.

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Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Entry into the Master of Business Administration (Global) will be available to applicants who have:

Bachelor degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, in any field of study.

Students from overseas will be required to demonstrate English proficiency to the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual score less than 6.

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Assocation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.

EQUIS accredited

The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited. The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.