1. Deakin University (Melbourne, VIC): As Australia’s top MBA program, Deakin focuses on the totality of an organisation’s management and the development of the innovative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities that are crucial to business leadership.
A distinctive feature of the Deakin MBA program is the option to select residential units, which involve five consecutive days of intensive study for an MBA unit. These one-week sessions are enhanced by group activities, industry experts, action learning and professional networking. By including one or more residential units as a complement to on or off campus study, MBA students can enrich and diversify their study programs.
This bloc-style is based around Deakin’s belief that in order to be successful, students need flexibility in how their subjects are delivered and choices in the areas of specialisation. The Deakin MBA provides a wide range of study options and offers more than twenty subject specialisations.
2. Curtin Graduate School of Business (Perth, WA): The CGSB is meeting the needs of the energy and minerals sector with specialised Oil & Gas and Mineral and Energy Economics degrees. These 100-credit courses combine knowledge of mineral economics with other relevant requirements of the CGSB, ensuring that graduates have a broad coverage of key functional disciplines of business management and specialised knowledge of the industry.
3. Edith Cowan University (Perth, WA): Perth Graduate School of Business at ECU is where MBA students work alongside industry, balancing theory and practice to help equip them with the skills they need to advance their careers. ECU engages with industry bodies, individual, community and government organizations to make sure courses are up-to-date.
4. University of Melbourne (Melbourne, VIC): Graduates from the Graduate School of Business & Economics leave the university with strong technical capabilities and the capacity to creatively apply their knowledge to real-world challenges. In 2008, 80% of all GSBE graduates available for full-time work were working full-time within four months of graduation and their average annual salary was $63,000.
5. University of Queensland (Brisbane, QLD): UQ MBA graduates possess a comprehensive working knowledge of management operations; have an integrated view of contemporary Australian and international business issues; and, demonstrate the communication and leadership skills essential to the management role. The school’s MBA is ranked 81 in the world and 5th in Australia by The Economist.
6. Queensland University of Technology (Brisbane, QLD): QUT Business School boats three research centres—the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies, National Centre for Econometric Research and the Australian Centre for Entrepreneurship Research plus two research clusters. Students are encouraged to undertake real-world projects to develop their own strong industry and community links.
7. University of South Australia (Adelaide, SA): The University of South Australia’s MBA is characterised by intensity of process and a full, demanding curriculum. It is designed to develop students both personally and professionally. The program has a sharp focus on the application of skills, offers course specialisations, and flexibility in study mode. Courses also offered online.
8. University of Western Australia (Perth, WA): UWA Business School is the only business school in WA that holds the prestigious European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) international business accreditation. The UWA Business School has a commitment to ensuring its MBA program is relevant and valuable to the business community. UWA’s links with corporate partners and alumni enable generous financial support for program improvements and scholarships.
9. University of Wollongong (Wollongong, NSW): The Sydney Business School (SBS) is an independent faculty that builds on the traditional strength and reputation of the University of Wollongong. SBS’ hallmark is a strong focus on leadership and a commitment to developing the ability to negotiate complex business environments. SBS participates in the Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.
10. University of Adelaide (Adelaide, SA): The Adelaide MBA empowers students to better deal with the complex issues of management in a rapidly changing business environment. Adelaide MBA classes are highly collaborative, offering students the opportunity to develop communication and team-work skills while working on group projects or engaging in class discussions.
