CRICOS Code: 079261D

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is 2019 or later.

For Commencement Year 2017 - 2018 - please refer to 2761.5 Master of Business Administration

For Commencement Year 2016 (Q4) - please refer to 2761.4 Master of Business Administration

For Commencement Year 2015 (Q1) to 2016 (Q3) - please refer to 2761.3 Master of Business Administration

Handbook Summary 2019 - 2024

Through its research-driven and integrated focus, this degree equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to engage with contemporary business environments. This contemporary focus is evident in students engaging critically with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals through the evaluation of economic, social, and environmental enterprise and professional behaviour and the development of recommendations for sustainable professional or enterprise practice. The design of the degree reflects consultation with a range of stakeholders including industry and professional associations. The design comprises business foundation and core subjects which provide students with key skills such as business communication and analysis, as well as a general knowledge of the basics of business e.g., Accounting, Economics, and Statistics. Upon completion of the foundation and core, students complete 60 credit points in one of the following specialisations: Management, Finance and Investment, Human Resource Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Marketing, Sustainable Business, Property, Information and Communications Technology, Digital Knowledge and Innovation, Business Analytics, and Policing, Public Safety and Security, and Finance. Students complete: four foundation (40 credit points), four core (40 credit points), and six major subjects (60 credit points) as well as a 20 credit point capstone subject, for a total of 160 credit points. Students may elect to complete a non-major where six subjects (60 credit points) can be chosen separately from any postgraduate business subjects. This program has multiple intakes each year and is suitable for graduates holding a bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Handbook Summary 2025

The Master of Business Administration develops successful, thoughtful business leaders and managers who create value for their organisations and their communities. Through immersion in complex business projects, students learn to innovate, lead responsibly, and navigate change to build the capabilities needed for success in a disrupted future of business and society. The program foregrounds critical engagement with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and provides the knowledge and professional skills needed to evaluate economic, social, and environmental complexities to influence sustainable business operations. The program is co-created with diverse industry partners, ensuring the learning is relevant and applied to real-world challenges.

Early Exit

Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 2765 Graduate Certificate in Business

Study Mode

160 credit point pathway - Two years full-time or four years part-time. 
120 credit point pathway - One and a half years full time or three years part-time (this pathway is available from Quarter 1, 2025)

Program Advice

Dr Laurel Jackson
 

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

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Accreditation

Graduates of the Master of Business Administration with the Human Resource Management Specialisation are eligible for professional accreditation with the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

This program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.

The inherent requirements articulated for this program are based on the existing inherent requirements for the Accounting programs.

Inherent Requirements

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is an optional work component available in this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation.  For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Admission

Admission 2019 - 2024

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Admission 2025

Master of Business Administration - 2 year Pathway (160 credit points)

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.

Master of Business Administration - 1.5 year Pathway (120 credit points)
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in a business discipline.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas may be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) or directly through the Western Portal. Use the links below to apply via UAC or Western Sydney University. Applications made directly to Western Sydney do not have an application fee.

http://www.uac.edu.au/
https://westernsydney.uac.edu.au/ws/

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au/

All other International applicants must apply directly to the University via the International Office.  

International students applying to the University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Program Structure 2025

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2025 or later. If you commenced prior to 2025, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.

Master of Business Administration - 2 year pathway (160 credit points)

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points (cps). This includes 40 credit points of business domain knowledge subjects, 40 credit points of applied integrative knowledge subjects, 40 credit points specialist knowledge subjects (major), 20 credits points of flexible subjects and 20 credit points capstone subjects.

Please note - students who complete the Human Resource Management major (0134) or Educational Leadership Testamur major (T134) will be required to complete 60cps from their major due to accreditation requirements. Students in the Advanced Business Research major (0361), Information and Communications Technology major (0232) or Business Analytics major (0220) will complete 60cps from their major due to technical/professional requirements. (the extra 20cps required will be in place of the 20cps of flexible subjects).

Master of Business Administration - 1.5 year pathway (120 credit points)

Qualification for this award requires successful completion of 120 credit points (cps). This includes 40 credit points of applied integrative knowledge subjects, 40 credit points of specialist knowledge subjects (major), 20 credit points of flexible subjects and 20 credit points of capstone subjects.

Please note - students who complete the Human Resource Management major (0134) or Educational Leadership Testamur major (T134) will be required to complete 60cps from their major due to accreditation requirements. Students in the Advanced Business Research major (0361), Information and Communications Technology major (0232) or Business Analytics major (0220) will complete 60cps from their major due to technical/professional requirements. (the extra 20cps required will be in place of the 20cps of flexible subjects).

Majors

Non Major

A total of 40 credit points from any postgraduate subjects.

Program Structure 2019-2024

This structure applies to students who commenced in 2019 - 2024. If you commenced in 2025 or later, please refer to the relevant Structure tab for details.

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 160 credit points. This includes 40 credit points general foundation subjects, 40 credit points core subjects, 60 credit points specialist knowledge subjects, and a 20 credit point capstone subject as per the structure below:

Parramatta City Campus

Please note:

When enrolling in the first session, please choose two subjects only; BUSM 7007 Business Communication Skills and either BUSM 7050 Integrated Business Experience or MKTG 7019 Marketing Systems unless advised otherwise.

Sydney City Campus

Click here for the recommended sequence at Sydney City Campus.

Majors

Note: Education Leadership, Testamur Major (T134) is a new specialisation commencing from Q2, 2022.
Policing, Public Safety and Security, Testamur Major (T066) has been retired from the end of 2023.
Digital Knowledge and Innovation, Major (0223) has been retired from the end of 2023.

Non Major

A total of 60 credit points from any postgraduate Business subjects.

Replaced Major

The following major counts towards completion of this program for students who enrolled in the major in 2019 or earlier.

SP2012 Human Resource Management, replaced by Human Resource Management, Major in 2020 (listed above).

Replaced Subjects

The subject listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed the subject in 2024 or earlier.

BUSM 7051 Integrated Business Experience 2, replaced by BUSM 7113 Leading for Social Impact from 2025.

The subjects listed below counts towards completion of this program for students who passed the subjects in Q1, 2025 or earlier.

BUSM 7012 Business Project (20cps), replaced by BUSM 7116 Business Project A (10cps)  and BUSM 7117 Business Project B​ (10cps) from 2025.

BUSM 7055 Internship (20cps), replaced by BUSM 7118 Internship A (10cps) and BUSM 7119 Internship B (10cps) from 2025.