Why study the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with UTS Online?
Top 100 University Globally1
A flexible MBA designed around you, choose from five specialisations
Best Overall Business School Committed to a Responsible Ethos2
Delivered by UTS’s Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Accredited Business School
1QS World University Rankings, 2026. 2The Financial Times Responsible Business Education Awards, 2024.
Australia's Leading MBA for Innovation & Technology
The business world is ready now more than ever for a new generation of leaders who are innovative, ethical and agile. As organisations adapt to digitally evolving business environments, the UTS Online Master of Business Administration prepares tomorrow’s leaders with the commercial understanding, technological confidence and business acumen needed to ethically innovate and enable a sustainable future for their field.
Delivered by the UTS Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business accredited Business School, this 100% online and part-time course allows you to study when it suits you, so you can immediately add value to your career and organisation. Tailor your MBA by selecting from a range of specialisations, or mix and match electives relevant to your field, all built on UTS’s strong foundation in technology-driven learning and practice.
Who is this course for?
The UTS Online MBA is for business leaders of tomorrow.
Students of this course come from a wide range of industries, including communications, marketing, IT, engineering, information science and healthcare. The MBA is designed for professionals who are:
- Future-focused leaders ready for a new challenge
- Passionate about ethical, sustainable and socially responsible practice
- Entrepreneurs and independent business owners
- Technical experts and change makers
- Professionals wanting to strengthen their ability to lead in organisations adapting to new technologies and evolving ways of working
- Professionals looking to connect with like-minded future business leaders and build an influential network
See entry requirements under course information for eligibility information.
What you will study
The UTS Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points (CP) in total).
You can choose to follow a specialised pathway or customise your studies through a flexible ‘mix and match’ approach. This personalised ‘flex stream' enables you to tailor your studies to your career aspirations while building expertise in the business areas most relevant to your goals.
Complete all of the following subjects:
- Leading People and Change
- Marketing in the Age of Technology
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Managerial Economics
- Data Driven Decision-Making
- Financial Fundamentals
- Governance and Sustainability
Then, apply your learning in the final capstone course:
- Strategy and Negotiation (Capstone Project)
Note: Most UTS Online subjects are valued at 6 credit points each. For detailed subject descriptions and further information, please download a course guide.
Flexible course options
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) course comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points (CP) in total).
Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may qualify to advance to the Master of Administration, requiring only 4 or 8 additional subjects to complete the Master's degree.
For more information, download a course guide or speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor.
Choose your own study path
Tailor your degree by choosing a specialisation from the list below or ‘mix and match’ electives relevant to you through the ‘flex’ stream.
Customise your degree by selecting a specialisation from the options below or opt for our 'flex' stream which allows you to mix and match electives to align with your expertise and interests in business.
Have the ultimate flexibility to design your MBA by selecting your electives across various disciplines. Pick and choose any 4 electives across the following specialisations:
Choose from subjects across:
- Digital Marketing
- Health
- Organisational Learning
- Technology Management
Develop an adaptive mindset and position yourself as a leader in the evolving digital marketing landscape.
You will learn:
- Digital consumer behaviour
- Emerging technologies and marketing
- Omni-channel marketing strategy
- Innovation in digital marketing
Prepare to lead in Australia’s largest and fastest-growing industry.
You will learn:
- Leading health & social care
- Fundamentals of epidemiology
- Health information management
- Intercultural and global health systems
Lead and support learning innovation in your practice or organisation.
You will learn:
- How to lead innovative learning practices in a range of settings
- To develop strategic workplace learning initiatives
- How to address challenges in workplace learning
Leverage technology to drive organisational change and prepare for a data-driven future.
You will learn:
- Digital strategy: aligning business and technology
- Enterprise agility and innovation
- Cybersecurity management
- AI for enterprises
This personalised ‘flex stream' enables you to tailor your studies to your career aspirations while building expertise in the business areas most relevant to your goals.
You will learn:
- Shaping Policies for the Future
- Science and Big Data
- Science of Climate Change for Leaders
- Sustainability Practices in Industry
Learning outcomes
Develop innovative and sustainable business solutions in complex, digitally enabled environments
Enhance your critical thinking and analytical skills to design strategic, forward-thinking and sustainability-aligned business solutions. Gain the expertise to navigate complexity, address real-world environmental and social challenges, and drive organisational success in technology-influenced industries and rapidly evolving digital contexts.
Communicate with cultural intelligence, inclusivity and sustainability awareness across digitally connected workplaces
Refine your ability to communicate ideas, decisions and strategies with clarity and impact. Develop interpersonal and leadership skills that foster inclusivity, support collaboration across digitally connected teams, demonstrate sensitivity to Indigenous perspectives, and integrate sustainability considerations into global business communication.
Apply ethical, sustainable and socially responsible decision-making in modern, technology-influenced contexts
Evaluate and integrate ethical principles, sustainability frameworks and social responsibility into your business decisions. Strengthen your ability to make informed, values-driven choices that consider the role of emerging technologies, align with contemporary business practices, and reflect Indigenous perspectives.
Lead with confidence in global and digitally evolving business landscapes
Develop advanced leadership capabilities to thrive in complex, fast-paced and technology-enabled environments. Enhance your ability to research, analyse and apply strategic insights to drive growth, innovation and positive impact in local, digital and international markets.
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Course information
Entry requirements
Currently, this course is only accepting applications from Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian graduate certificate or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 5.25/7 and more than 90% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
OR
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) and one of the following:
- A minimum of 4 years’ full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550. If completed pre-Feb 2024, GMAT Exam (includes AWA) with an overall minimum score of 550 with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11353 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate professional work experience:
- Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor, on company letterhead, confirming the applicant’s professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Career outcomes
Pursuing the UTS Online Master of Business Administration opens doors to diverse leadership and management opportunities across industries. The program equips professionals with the strategic, analytical and sustainability-focused capabilities needed to excel in an increasingly complex, responsible and digitally evolving business landscape.
Upon completion, graduates can explore a wide range of career opportunities, including roles such as:
- Business Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Team Leader
- Business Development Manager
- General Manager
Graduates are also well positioned for emerging roles that prioritise sustainable, ethical and future-focused business practice, such as positions contributing to organisational transformation, innovation-led initiatives, and cross-functional change projects within digitally enabled and evolving workplaces.
$161,000
Average salary
MBA graduates earn an average salary of $161,000, well above the global average of $142,000.
(Australian Institute of Business)
91%
Full-time employment rate
Over 91% of MBA graduates in Australia secure full-time employment, showcasing the strong demand for advanced business qualifications.
(Graduate Management Admission Council)
10%
Projected job growth by 2033
General business occupations, including roles pursued by MBA graduates, are projected to grow by 10% between 2023 and 2033, reflecting robust career opportunities in the business sector.
(Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Upcoming intakes
UTS Online courses have 6 intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming intakes. Our next intake is highlighted below.
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Meet our Course Director
"The UTS Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration brings together rigorous, evidence-based thinking and real-world business insight to give students the analytical edge organisations need as they navigate a fast-changing, technology-driven landscape — not just to understand markets and organisations, but to contribute within them with confidence and clarity.”
Dr Danny Yeung
Course Director, Master of Business Administration
Dr Danny Yeung brings expertise in finance, investment and data-driven decision-making, with research exploring investor behaviour, market uncertainty and asset pricing. His work has appeared in leading academic and practitioner journals, including the Journal of Portfolio Management.
With extensive experience in program and curriculum leadership at UTS, Danny also brings strong industry and government engagement, connecting contemporary business research with real-world decision-making.
Download a course guide
Download a course guide to explore detailed subject descriptions, entry requirements, pathway options and fee information.
“I thought completing one subject at a time would be much easier for me to juggle with my work. Everything was in one place. The broad coverage of what I studied has been really helpful, because I’m opening my progression up to those new paths.”
Audrey B, UTS Online Graduate
“I continued some friendships from fellow students and also continued the relationship with UTS.”
Ben G, UTS Online Graduate
Frequently asked questions
A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, is a postgraduate degree designed to develop advanced business and leadership capability across areas such as strategy, finance, marketing, economics and organisational decision-making.
The UTS Online MBA also builds capability in critical thinking, responsible use of artificial intelligence, sustainability and ethical business practice, helping professionals make informed decisions in complex and changing business environments.
The UTS Online MBA is designed to help experienced professionals broaden their business capability and prepare for greater strategic and leadership responsibility.
You’ll strengthen your strategic judgement, commercial understanding, critical thinking and leadership capability while developing skills that can be applied across areas such as strategy, transformation, operations, projects, business development and general management.
The MBA can also help you build capability beyond your existing discipline, giving you a broader understanding of how different areas of an organisation connect and how business decisions create value.
The UTS Online MBA comprises 12 subjects totalling 72 credit points.
You’ll complete eight core subjects:
• Marketing in the Age of Technology
• Leading People and Change
• Accounting for Decision Makers
• Managerial Economics
• Critical Thinking for Business Decisions
• Sustainability, Ethics and Social Impact
• Finance Fundamentals
• Strategic Business Project
You’ll also complete 24 credit points of electives, allowing you to tailor part of the MBA to your professional goals.
Yes. Alongside eight core business subjects, you’ll complete 24 credit points of electives drawn from across UTS Online.
Elective areas include Digital Marketing, Health Services Management, Public Health, Education (Learning and Leadership), Technology Management, Sustainable Leadership, Strategic Communication and International Relations.
This gives you the flexibility to build capability in your existing field, explore an area you want to move into or bring different disciplines into the way you lead.
Yes. The UTS Online MBA develops the judgement to use artificial intelligence and data responsibly to support informed business decisions.
You’ll consider how emerging technologies can create value while exploring their ethical, organisational and social implications.
You can also build deeper technology capability through relevant electives, including Artificial Intelligence for Enterprises.
The UTS Online Master of Business Administration can be completed in a minimum of two years.
The course comprises 12 online subjects totalling 72 credit points, with each subject delivered over seven weeks.
You’ll study one subject at a time, providing a structured way to progress through the MBA while balancing study with your existing commitments.
Yes. The UTS Online MBA is designed around the needs of working professionals.
You’ll study one subject at a time through structured online learning, with each subject delivered over seven weeks. This allows you to focus on one area of study at a time and apply what you learn in your professional context as you progress through the course.
How you balance work, study and personal commitments will depend on your individual circumstances, so it is important to plan for the weekly study requirements of each subject.
If you do not meet the direct entry requirements for the UTS Online MBA, you may be eligible to begin with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Applicants without a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification may be considered for Graduate Certificate admission based on five years of recent, relevant post-secondary professional work experience, together with demonstrated capacity to undertake tertiary study.
The Graduate Certificate provides an alternative pathway into MBA study for eligible applicants.
Yes. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides a pathway into the UTS Online MBA.
Under the current 2027 articulation pathway, successful completion of the four-subject Graduate Certificate provides 24 credit points towards the MBA, leaving 48 credit points, or eight subjects, to complete the 12-subject master’s degree, subject to current UTS course rules.
The UTS Online MBA and on-campus MBA are separate study options designed around different learning formats and course structures.
With the UTS Online MBA, you study online and complete one subject at a time, providing a structured way to balance postgraduate study with professional and personal commitments.
The on-campus MBA involves face-to-face learning at UTS in Ultimo, Sydney, with a different study structure and timetable.
If you are comparing the two options, consider the delivery format and study structure that best fit your circumstances.
An online MBA from a recognised Australian university is a postgraduate business qualification delivered through an online study format.
The UTS Online Master of Business Administration is awarded by the University of Technology Sydney and delivered by the AACSB-accredited UTS Business School.
Your qualification is a UTS Master of Business Administration, with the online course providing a study format designed for professionals who want to complete postgraduate business study alongside their existing commitments.
An MBA can support progression into a range of management, strategy and leadership roles, depending on your previous experience, industry and professional goals.
Career directions relevant to UTS Online MBA graduates can include roles such as:
• Strategy Manager
• Commercial Manager
• Operations Manager
• Project Manager
• Program or Transformation Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Team Leader
• General Manager
• Head of Strategy or Transformation
An MBA does not lead to one specific career path. Instead, it develops broad business and leadership capability that can be applied across industries and functions.
MBA fees in Australia vary between universities and course structures.
For the UTS Online MBA, the current 2027 course guide lists an indicative fee of $4,977 per Business-owned subject and an indicative total course fee of $59,723 for 72 credit points.
Elective subject fees may differ where an elective is owned by another UTS course. Fees are indicative and subject to change, so refer to the UTS Online fees page for the latest information.
Yes. FEE-HELP is available to eligible students studying the UTS Online MBA.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that can help eligible full-fee-paying students cover some or all of their tuition fees.
Eligibility requirements apply, so check the current FEE-HELP information before enrolling.
The UTS Online MBA offers six intakes throughout the year, giving you multiple opportunities to commence your studies.
Intake dates can change from year to year, so refer to the UTS Online MBA course page for the next available intake and current application dates.
An MBA can be worth it if you want to move from specialist expertise into broader leadership, whether that means general management, strategy and transformation, or a career change that builds on your existing experience.
The UTS Online MBA gives you the commercial grounding that professional experience alone may not always provide. You’ll build capability across finance, accounting, economics, marketing and strategy, alongside critical thinking, sustainability, ethics and leadership.
You’ll study one subject at a time, helping you apply what you learn in your role as you progress. You can also use 24 credit points of electives to shape part of the MBA around your current field or an area you want to move into.
The MBA is delivered by the AACSB-accredited UTS Business School. If you’re not ready to commit to the full 12-subject degree, you can start with the four-subject Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, which provides 24 credit points towards the MBA.
For a standard six-credit-point UTS Online subject, you should typically allow around 15–20 hours per week for study.
This can include working through weekly learning materials, completing readings and activities, participating in online discussions and preparing assessments. Your actual study time may vary depending on the subject, your previous experience and assessment deadlines.
UTS Online students generally study one subject at a time, helping you focus your study around your professional and personal commitments.
Assessment in the UTS Online MBA varies by subject and is designed to reflect practical, real-world business challenges.
Depending on the subject, assessments may include written assignments, presentations, quizzes, proposals, professional projects, oral assessments and group work. Some subjects may also include exams.
Assessment requirements are subject-specific, so refer to the individual subject information in the UTS Handbook for current details.
The UTS Online MBA is delivered online through Canvas, with students studying one subject at a time through structured weekly modules. You’ll engage with practical activities, multimedia learning, peer discussions and assessments designed to connect your studies with real-world business challenges.
Throughout the course, you’ll also have access to support including:
• A dedicated Student Success Advisor
• Academic and assignment support
• UTS Career Hub resources and networking opportunities
• Peer learning and presentation support
• Confidential health and wellbeing services
You can also explore a step-by-step walkthrough of the UTS Online learning platform: https://player.vimeo.com/video/980986586?badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479
Or read our tips for balancing postgraduate study with work and life: https://studyonline.uts.edu.au/blog/balancing-postgraduate-study-and-life-commitments-practical-tips-success
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