FAQs - Full-time MBA Program

There are several application rounds for domestic and international students. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. If you would like to be considered for scholarship, you should complete your application by the 3rd round. Please refer to the 2025 and 2026 Full-time MBA application deadlines.

No, there is no application fee associated with the Full-time MBA application.

Applications are assessed across multiple rounds, with places and scholarships allocated progressively throughout the cycle. If you’re hoping to be considered for scholarships, we encourage applying as early as possible, as some scholarship applications close before the end of Round 3.

You can find full details on the scholarships page.

Yes, you may reapply in a future intake. As applications are assessed holistically, we recommend reflecting on your overall application and strengthening it where possible before reapplying. If you have questions, you’re welcome to speak with a member of the Admissions team, who may be able to provide general guidance in some cases.

Typically, the assessment time for an application is up to four weeks if the Committee doesn't require additional information from you. You will be notified after the initial assessment stage is finalised to have an interview. Once your interview is complete, you will hear an outcome shortly after. To speed up the admission process, please ensure the following.

1. A full undergraduate transcript is provided.
2. A continuous work history in your CV. If there are any gaps, please provide an explanation.
3. If your undergraduate GPA is not strong, an explanation or reflection upon your experience is beneficial.

In general, no. The available spot will be allocated to the candidates who can commence in the intake. If candidates cannot commence in the intake they applied for, they will need to re-apply for the following year and be considered with other candidates.

The Committee looks for four main competencies in your application - academic capacity, the ability to contribute and work effectively in teams, career progression and leadership potential.

The Committee assesses your academic capabilities and leadership potential. Original examples with details on how you make an achievement and/or how you reflect on an experience would be helpful. It's also important to know how you handle uncertainties, challenges and how you work with teams and stakeholders.

You are highly recommended to conduct research on the Australian post-MBA job market and think about your career goals post-MBA. Please consider the MBA interview the same as a job interview when you will be asked to give examples to demonstrate your capabilities and suitability to the program.

The minimum GMAT score required is 560, however meeting this threshold does not guarantee admission. On average, successful candidates have a GMAT score of around 680 (or a GMAT Focus score of approximately 635).

Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree at an Australian or New Zealand university, completed in Australia or New Zealand, and who do not wish to be considered for an MBS scholarship, may be eligible for a GMAT waiver.

Applicants whose previous studies were not completed in English are required to meet English language proficiency requirements, as outlined on the MBS website.

The school accepts TOEFL, IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Michigan English Test and Cambridge English C1 Advanced. International students must demonstrate proficiency in English either through:

• IELTS overall score of 7.0, with writing 6.5; speaking 6.5; reading 6.5; listening 6.5; or
• TOEFL IBT score of 91, with writing 23; speaking 22; reading 19; listening 19; or
• PTE overall score of 72, with writing 65; speaking 66; reading 64; listening 64; or LanguageCert Academic overall score of 73, with writing 71; speaking 76; reading 65; listening 62; or Michigan English Test overall score of 62, with writing 64; speaking 53; reading 59; listening 59; or Cambridge English C1 Advanced overall score of 178, with writing 180; speaking 187; reading 168; listening 168.

Please refer to the University of Melbourne's Graduate English language requirements webpage for further information.

Yes, GRE score is accepted. A minimum score of 157 on the Quantitative Section and a minimum of 152 on the verbal section are the minimum required score for GRE. Please refer to the Full-time MBA admission requirements.

We accept online and face to face for GMAT. And only on case by case basis for GRE.

Please refer to the University of Melbourne's Graduate English language requirements to find out whether you meet the University's English language requirements and no not require submitting an English test result.

It is strongly recommended to have the test result at the time of submitting as your application will not be marked complete and may be withdrawn. Applicants can start an application without taking the GMAT/GRE but they can't submit an application before their GMAT /GRE score is confirmed.

If you have reported more than one score, the Admissions Committee will still consider the full history of your GMAT / GRE attempts, but will place the greatest weight on the highest score you achieved. Also, if you have obtained a satisfactory percentile in one section of the test but a lower percentile in the other, and vice versa in a second test, the Admissions Committee may consider that you have reached a sufficient level overall, provided the second test does not show too significant a drop in the lower element.

Candidates need to have at least two years of documented professional full-time work experience when they apply for the program. On average, full-time MBA students have 5 years of work experience.

Our MBA students come with diverse backgrounds, from public and private sectors and for-purpose organisations. Business-related work experience is valued and it will help you contribute to the classroom discussions. MBS values experience in various industries and roles, as long as it showcases relevant skills and leadership potential.

The minimum requirement is two years of full-time professional work experience. However, most of our Full-time MBA students have more years of work experience. The average years of work experience prior to MBA is 5 years.

The 2023 & 2024 Full-time MBA Classes have “Landed” Roles in the Following functional areas:

• Consulting: 38% (Mostly small, boutique consulting firms, not global firms)
• Financial Services: 15% (Banking, Investment Associate, Finance Controller. No PE/IB/VC hiring)
• General Management: 12% (Business Operations Managers)
• Marketing: 14% (Digital Product Manager, Account Executive, Category Manager)
• Operations: 10% (Project Engineer, Manager, Principal Performance & Improvement)
• Project Management: 6% (Strategy Associate, Head of Engineering, Strategic Project Manager)
• Sales: 3% (Director of Business Development, Business Development Executive)
• Engineering: 2% (Principal Engineer)

International Full-time MBA students can only apply for permanent full-time jobs once they have completed the CORE Capstone class in August of their second year of study. They must also be in possession of the 485-visa.

Eighty-four percent of the 2024 class accepted jobs in Australia within 90 days of completing their studies (Students returned home to Japan, Pakistan, the United States, Indonesia).

The average salary for the Full-time MBA classes of 2023 and 2024 is AUD $119,000.00 excluding superannuation. With superannuation the average salary was AUD $133,000.00.

Most students find jobs based on targeted networking with alumni in the roles they want and the companies they want to work for. Very few land jobs via online applications. Many international students enter the Australia job market in a role that is like their previous employment. Gaining local experience before they can transition to a different industry and job function.

Full-time MBA students are assigned a dedicated career coach to help them understand the Australian hiring landscape and gain important job search skills. This individual coaching reinforces the Personal Effectiveness Program content which is unique to Australian MBA schools.