Master of Business Administration (MBA)
CRICOS Course Code : 121421F
Programme Overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year full-time, AQF Level 9 degree designed to help you develop strategic insight and leadership capability and apply business knowledge to complex decisions. The course comprises 12 core subjects of 4 credit points each (48 credit points in total). It integrates economics, ethical enterprise, entrepreneurship, finance, operations, organisational behaviour, accounting, research and strategy, culminating in a supervised Capstone Project on an organisational or managerial issue. The MBA is a TEQSA-accredited course (Course ID: CRS1401890).
Subject Highlights
Course overview & structure
Your MBA curriculum | Year 1
12 core subjects | 4 credit points each | 48 credit points in total
The MBA integrates economics, ethical enterprise, entrepreneurship, finance, operations, organisational behaviour, accounting, research and strategy, culminating in a supervised Capstone Project on an organisational or managerial issue.
Year 1 | 6 core subjects | 24 credit points
MBA901 | 4 CP
Managerial Economics
Apply microeconomic and macroeconomic concepts to decisions by individuals, firms and governments. Explore demand, supply, elasticity, production costs, market structures and resource allocation. Evaluate market failure and government intervention, and examine how economic indicators, fiscal and monetary policy and global markets influence business activity.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA902 | 4 CP
Leading Ethical, Sustainable and Responsible Enterprise
Examine ethical principles, corporate governance and stakeholder responsibilities in organisational decisions. Use ethical theories and decision models to assess business and finance conduct, transparency, disclosure and responsible data practices. Explore sustainability, environmental accounting and corporate social responsibility, considering how decisions affect people and organisations.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA903 | 4 CP
Entrepreneurship and Management
Explore the entrepreneurial mindset and new venture development. Identify opportunities, generate ideas, assess product feasibility and analyse competitors. Consider social, ethical, professional and legal responsibilities alongside venture finance, risk and growth challenges. Develop a socially responsible business plan and communicate the proposed venture through a business pitch.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA904 | 4 CP
Corporate Finance
Evaluate the financial implications of business decisions using valuation, risk-return analysis and capital budgeting. Explore the time value of money, cash flows, bond and share valuation, cost of capital, capital structure and mergers and acquisitions. Apply financial techniques to investment and financing choices where information is incomplete and outcomes are uncertain.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA905 | 4 CP
Operations Management
Study the systems and processes supporting goods-producing and service organisations. Explore operations strategy, process design, forecasting, capacity planning, facilities location, production scheduling and inventory control. Evaluate supply chains, lean manufacturing, project management and quality assurance, applying productivity analysis, statistical process control and continuous improvement methods.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA906 | 4 CP
Organisational Behaviour
Examine behaviour at individual, group and organisational levels using social and behavioural science. Explore motivation, learning, communication, leadership, teamwork, power, culture and organisational change. Apply relevant theories to workplace cases and reflect on how processes and structures affect people, team performance and organisational effectiveness.
Enrolment requirement: Co-requisite: MBA903.
Planning your study: The year grouping is for brochure presentation and does not prescribe an approved enrolment sequence. Confirm your study plan with LIHE; prerequisites and co-requisites must be satisfied.
CP = credit points. Descriptions summarise the supplied outlines; consult the current approved outline for detailed topics, assessments and enrolment requirements.
Course overview & structure
Your MBA curriculum | Year 2
12 core subjects | 4 credit points each | 48 credit points in total
All 12 subjects are core, including the applied Capstone Project; no electives are listed in the supplied course architecture. The standard full-time course comprises four semesters over two years.
Year 2 | 6 core subjects | 24 credit points
MBA907 | 4 CP
Managerial Accounting
Interpret accounting information for managerial decisions about product and service costing, budgeting, planning, control and performance evaluation. Explore cost behaviour, costing systems, pricing and sustainability accounting. Assess how accounting supports strategy and communicate management recommendations, reflecting on the ethical implications of accounting practices and decisions.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA908 | 4 CP
Research Methods
Develop a business research proposal by formulating questions, critically reviewing literature and comparing research approaches. Select justified methods for research design, sampling, data collection and qualitative or quantitative analysis. Consider research ethics and connect a business question with appropriate evidence, turning a research topic into a detailed plan.
Enrolment requirement: Complete at least 5 other subjects.
MBA909 | 4 CP
Leadership in Diverse Cultures
Explore cultural diversity and its influence on management. Critique national and corporate culture theories and apply cultural perspectives to communication, negotiation, decision-making, human resource management, ethics, expatriation and power. Evaluate strategies for culturally diverse teams and global assignments, integrating conceptual knowledge with organisational problem-solving and reflection on working across cultures.
Enrolment requirement: None.
MBA910 | 4 CP
Strategic Management
Use evidence-based strategy to identify organisational problems and opportunities and develop recommendations for competitive advantage. Analyse internal resources, capabilities and external industry environments. Evaluate strategy models, research and theories for their relevance to business cases, including implementation, innovation, diversification and global growth.
Enrolment requirement: Prerequisite: MBA906.
MBA911 | 4 CP
Financial Data Analysis
Analyse company financial statements from creditor and investor perspectives and examine the incentives of report preparers. Adjust reported data to improve comparability and usefulness in lending, investment and other financial decisions. Evaluate cash flows, profitability, liquidity, solvency, valuation and risk, using prospective analysis and forecasting in an international business environment.
Enrolment requirement: Complete at least 5 other subjects.
MBA912 | 4 CP
Capstone Project
Integrate MBA knowledge through an applied project addressing a current organisational or managerial issue. Under academic supervision, work in a small group to plan the project, review literature, select research methods and develop strategic recommendations. Analyse, design and test proposed responses, communicate outcomes and critically evaluate peers’ projects from technical, social, business and management perspectives.
Enrolment requirement: Complete at least 6 other subjects.
Planning your study: The year grouping is for brochure presentation and does not prescribe an approved enrolment sequence. Confirm your study plan with LIHE; prerequisites and co-requisites must be satisfied.
CP = credit points. Descriptions summarise the supplied outlines; consult the current approved outline for detailed topics, assessments and enrolment requirements.
Applying your learning
The Capstone Project
MBA912 | Core subject | 4 credit points | Prerequisite: completion of at least 6 other subjects
Bring together MBA knowledge through an applied project on a current organisational or managerial issue. Under academic supervision, students work in small groups to examine a problem and develop strategic recommendations grounded in research and responsible business practice.
Project activities
Identify and plan
Define the business problem, review its context and plan project roles and responsibilities.
Research the issue
Critically review relevant literature and select appropriate methods to support the project.
Develop a response
Analyse, design and test approaches to the issue, integrating business realities and responsible practice.
Present and evaluate
Communicate recommendations and evaluate peers’ projects from technical, social, business and management perspectives.
Project outputs and assessment
| Assessment component | Weighting |
| Project plan | 20% |
| Literature review | 20% |
| Project report (group) | 30% |
| Presentation (group) | 20% |
| Peer evaluation (individual) | 10% |
The capstone is an academic project undertaken under supervision. Refer to the approved MBA912 outline for project scope, detailed instructions and assessment criteria.
Entry Requirements
Domestic Students:
Academic Requirements
- An Australian bachelor degree or international equivalent.
Other backgrounds may be considered individually. Meeting a minimum requirement does not guarantee an offer. Confirm the MBA-specific criteria and any additional selection requirements with Admissions.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.
Test evidence must be within two years of commencement. Accepted alternative tests and qualification-based evidence are assessed under LIHE’s English language policy. Confirm the MBA-specific standard with Admissions.
Additional entry requirements
LIHE does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Equity measures
LIHE facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
International Students:
Academic Requirements
- An Australian bachelor degree or international equivalent.
Other backgrounds may be considered individually. Meeting a minimum requirement does not guarantee an offer. Confirm the MBA-specific criteria and any additional selection requirements with Admissions.
English language requirements:
- IELTS: An overall band score of 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component.
Test evidence must be within two years of commencement. Accepted alternative tests and qualification-based evidence are assessed under LIHE’s English language policy. Confirm the MBA-specific standard with Admissions.
Additional entry requirements
LIHE does not accept students under the age of 18. You are required to have turned 18 before the first day of Orientation week.
Equity measures
LIHE facilitates access to applicants from underrepresented and/or disadvantaged groups, including:
- Part or full-time carers
- Persons with disabilities
- Persons experiencing mental or physical health concerns
- Mature-age applicants
- Single parents
- People for whom English is a second language
- Persons who identify as LGBTI
Career Opportunities
After your degree
Career opportunities
Illustrative areas of work to explore. These are not course specialisations or published graduate employment outcomes.
Business analysis and research
Possible areas to explore include organisational research, business analysis and financial information analysis, drawing on economics, research methods and financial data analysis.
Operations and project coordination
Possible areas include operations analysis, process improvement and project coordination. Relevant subject content includes operations management and the applied Capstone Project.
Business development and enterprise
Entrepreneurship and Management covers feasibility, business planning and venture development. This knowledge may support exploration of business development or enterprise-related work.
Management and strategy
Organisational behaviour, cross-cultural leadership and strategic management may inform management or strategy-related work. Such roles commonly depend on relevant experience and employer requirements.
Planning your career
Compare the responsibilities and selection criteria of your target roles with your current skills and experience. Prepare evidence of achievements and explain your contribution to team or project outcomes. Management and strategy roles may require relevant work experience; further study alone does not guarantee promotion or a career change.
Career examples are indicative. Completion does not guarantee employment, a particular salary, professional registration, a visa or a migration outcome.
Program Aim
The Master of Business Administration aims to develop your strategic insight and leadership capability so that you can apply business knowledge to complex decisions. The curriculum integrates economics, ethical enterprise, entrepreneurship, finance, operations, organisational behaviour, accounting, research and strategy. It culminates in a supervised Capstone Project, in which you work in a small group to examine a current organisational or managerial issue and develop strategic recommendations grounded in research and responsible business practice.
Core Employability
The MBA connects subject knowledge with applied work, including the supervised Capstone Project. To plan your career, compare the responsibilities and selection criteria of your target roles with your current skills and experience. Prepare evidence of achievements and explain your contribution to team or project outcomes. Management and strategy roles may require relevant work experience; further study alone does not guarantee promotion or a career change.
Career examples are indicative. Completion does not guarantee employment, a particular salary, professional registration, a visa or a migration outcome.
Indicative Study Load
LIHE requires 12 hours per week of scheduled classes and self-directed study for a 4-credit point subject. This workload requirement typically comprises 3 hours of directed teaching and learning activities in lecture or workshop settings and 7-9 hours of self-directed study. You should expect to spend approximately 10-12 hours per week per subject over 12 weeks (total of approximately 144 hours) on learning activities.
FAQ
About the Program
What is the MBA program about?
The Master of Business Administration is a two-year full-time, AQF Level 9 degree of 48 credit points, made up of 12 core subjects including a Capstone Project.
What is the focus of the MBA program?
The MBA integrates economics, ethical enterprise, entrepreneurship, finance, operations, organisational behaviour, accounting, research and strategy, culminating in a supervised Capstone Project on an organisational or managerial issue.
Does the MBA have specialisations or electives?
No. All 12 subjects are core, including the applied Capstone Project; the course architecture does not list electives.
What are the dates for the MBA intake?
LIHE typically offers intakes in March, July and November. Confirm current MBA intake dates, delivery arrangements and international course availability with LIHE Admissions.
Admission
What are the minimum academic qualifications required for admission into the MBA program?
LIHE’s published general postgraduate requirement is an Australian bachelor degree or international equivalent. Other backgrounds may be considered individually. Confirm the MBA-specific criteria and any additional selection requirements with Admissions.
What documents are required for the application process?
Provide the documents requested by Admissions, including qualifications, academic transcripts, identity documents and evidence of English proficiency where required. Ask about recognition of prior learning if you wish to seek credit.
Is there a minimum age requirement for the MBA program?
Yes. Applicants must be 18 before Orientation Week.
How do I apply?
Confirm your course details with LIHE Admissions, prepare your documents, then submit your application through LIHE’s application process or an authorised education agent. Admissions assesses each application against the applicable criteria; meeting a minimum requirement does not guarantee an offer. If you receive an offer, read the written offer and agreement carefully and complete the required acceptance and enrolment steps before commencing.
Program Structure and Duration
How long does the MBA program take to complete?
The standard full-time course comprises four semesters over two years.
What is the graduation minimum credit requirement for MBA program?
You must complete 48 credit points: 12 core subjects of 4 credit points each, including the Capstone Project.
Do any subjects have prerequisites?
Yes. MBA906 Organisational Behaviour has MBA903 as a co-requisite, and MBA910 Strategic Management has MBA906 as a prerequisite. MBA908 Research Methods and MBA911 Financial Data Analysis require completion of at least 5 other subjects, and MBA912 Capstone Project requires completion of at least 6 other subjects. Confirm your study plan with LIHE.
English Proficiency
What is the English proficiency requirement for the MBA program?
IELTS overall 6.5, with at least 6.0 in each component. Accepted alternative tests and qualification-based evidence are assessed under LIHE’s English language policy.
How long are English test scores valid?
Test evidence must be within two years of commencement.
Accreditation
Is the MBA an accredited course?
Yes. The MBA is a TEQSA-accredited course (Course ID: CRS1401890), with accreditation granted 8 July 2026. It is an AQF Level 9 qualification. CRICOS Course Code: 121421F.
Is the MBA accredited by a professional body?
TEQSA course accreditation is separate from professional-body recognition. No professional-body accreditation or membership eligibility is claimed.
Career Prospects
What areas of work can I explore after the MBA?
The following are illustrative areas of work to explore. They are not course specialisations or published graduate employment outcomes.
- Business analysis and research: possible areas to explore include organisational research, business analysis and financial information analysis, drawing on economics, research methods and financial data analysis.
- Operations and project coordination: possible areas include operations analysis, process improvement and project coordination. Relevant subject content includes operations management and the applied Capstone Project.
- Business development and enterprise: Entrepreneurship and Management covers feasibility, business planning and venture development. This knowledge may support exploration of business development or enterprise-related work.
- Management and strategy: organisational behaviour, cross-cultural leadership and strategic management may inform management or strategy-related work. Such roles commonly depend on relevant experience and employer requirements.
Career examples are indicative. Completion does not guarantee employment, a particular salary, professional registration, a visa or a migration outcome.
Does the MBA guarantee a management role?
No. Management and strategy roles may require relevant work experience; further study alone does not guarantee promotion or a career change.
Tuition Fee
What are the tuition fees for the MBA?
Tuition is AUD $12,000 per semester. The indicative total tuition is AUD $48,000, based on four semesters at AUD $12,000 per semester, without credit, repeated subjects or future fee changes.
Tuition excludes living expenses, OSHC where required and separately charged non-tuition costs. Confirm fees, payment and refund terms in the approved fee schedule and written offer.
Graduation Requirements
How many total credit points must I complete to be eligible for graduation?
You must complete all 12 core subjects (48 credit points in total).
Is a capstone project required?
Yes. MBA912 Capstone Project is a core subject. It is assessed through a project plan (20%), literature review (20%), group project report (30%), group presentation (20%) and individual peer evaluation (10%).
