Entry Requirements For MBA In Australia:

Entry requirements vary considerably. Institutions generally require a Bachelor Degree from a recognized tertiary institution, several years of management experience, plus good communication skills in written and spoken English. Most courses require an IELTS or TOEFL qualification if English is not your first language.

Business schools may also require personal references, evidence of career progression, and a personal statement.

The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is an aptitude test for applicants to business schools. It is, however, not essential for most institutions and is generally used as an optional extra, or for people who do not meet other entry requirements.

Application Dates:

Application dates vary between Australian MBA providers. Some institutions offer two intakes a year, with programs generally starting in January and July; others offer a three-semester year with intakes usually in February, July and November. A few institutions also offer four intakes per year.

Alternatives To The MBA:

The traditional MBA has given rise to a range of other programs. The ‘executive MBA’ (EMBA), for example, is typically a shorter, more intensive advancement course designed for senior managers who may lack the tertiary academic qualifications required for entry to other MBA programs. There are a number of other programs for managers, most at the Masters level, such as the Master of Management (MMgt) and the Master of Technology (MTech). Such courses are often aimed at people currently employed in or seeking careers in specific industries. Other courses such as the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) are designed for people intending to start innovative new businesses or play a leading role in an innovative unit of an established organization.