Course Overview
Ready for more impact, greater influence and new ideas to propel your career forward? Apply now and complete the four 6-week courses in leadership, marketing, entrepreneurship and finance to set your next career phase in motion.
No degree yet? No problem.
- Need an MBA but don’t have an undergraduate degree? 5 years of relevant work experience is all you need to start your MBA journey. Complete our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and continue onto our MBA when you’re ready, with 1/3 of the coursework already under your belt.
100% online, part-time learning
- Log in and study whenever it works for you, from any internet-connected device for maximum work-life balance.
University first-timers welcome
- Access free academic support services including live 1:1 writing, maths and referencing tutoring.
Embrace the entrepreneurial mindset
- Graduate from Australia’s #1 university for entrepreneurship education* and follow in the footsteps of the best and brightest entrepreneurs. Learn the best way to cultivate profitable opportunities, spot emerging trends, or get your start-up off the ground.
Expand your professional network
- You’ll build strong relationships with your fellow students, all with management experience, through regular online collaboration.
*Education and Training Journal, 2019
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration and Study Load
Six-week teaching periods:
- Upskill faster by completing one subject every six weeks, before enjoying a two-week break. This structure allows you to gain a new practical skill every six weeks so you can boost your performance in your current role or start your career move sooner. You can also opt to take a teaching period off if you require a break
- 25 hours minimum of course work per week
- 8 months part-time
Delivery
What to expect:
- Weekly interactive webinar debates and discussions to ask questions and deepen your knowledge
- Weekly quiz on key concepts, terminology and readings
- Discussion forums with interesting case studies and tips from your peers
- Real-world case studies, collaborative tasks and personal reflections
- Course readings and guided research
- Three assessments per six-week course
Entry Requirements
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
To be eligible for our online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you need to meet one of the following requirements:
- A completed undergraduate bachelor degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
- No degree completed GMAT with a score of >500 and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
- No degree, with a minimum of five years relevant work experience
- All students must meet English language requirements
Master of Business Administration
To be eligible for our online Master of Business Administration, you need to meet one of the following requirements:
- A completed undergraduate bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
- No degree completed GMAT with a score of >500 and a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
- A completed university Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- All students must meet English language requirements
English Language Requirements
- In order to study with the University of Adelaide, you must be proficient in speaking, listening, reading and writing in English as this is the language of instruction
- You must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English language requirements, however, you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States
- If English is not your first language of instruction, further documentary evidence will be required
Course Features
Academic Support
You may be the only one on your laptop, but you’re never studying alone. You will have access to the University of Adelaide’s leading instructors. They will be there to help you make the most of your learning experience by providing support, offering feedback and giving advice when you need. We also offer 24/7 online tutoring and writing review and the following academic support services:
- Library Guides
- Writing Centre
- Math Learning Centre
- Individual Course Outline
- School of Business
- SmartThinking Tutoring
Student success
You will have access to our expert advisors to help you navigate your online studies. Our advisors have a wealth of knowledge and expertise and are available via phone and email. Your student success advisor can assist you with information on your program, additional learning support, academic resources, career development, counselling and disability support.
Complimentary career development
As a University of Adelaide student, you have access to an extensive suite of online resources designed to help you along your journey towards self-discovery and job market know-how. These include:
- Career planning to help discover jobs and industries that will give you long term career satisfaction
- Personality tests to discover how your traits and values fit with your dream job
- Live career consultations, interview practice and resume review
Wellbeing
Take advantage of the free and confidential service with a professional psychologist, who you can speak to face-to-face, over the phone, video call or via SMS.
Assessment
- Knowledge quizzes peer-reviewed discussions
- ePortfolios
- Short essays
- Short vidoes
- Reports
- Reflective tasks
Subjects
About The University of Adelaide
Consistently ranked in the top 1% worldwide by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University of Adelaide is a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight research-intensive universities.
At the University of Adelaide, cutting-edge innovation takes place amidst a rich history of excellence spanning more than 140 years. Bright young minds learn alongside internationally recognised leaders in their fields. Global research impact is achieved hand-in-hand with outstanding graduate career outcomes.
