Part-time MBA for Working Professionals
Our Part-time MBA is built for professionals ready to step up while they work. What you learn doesn’t wait. You apply it immediately, shaping how you think, lead and decide.
Why a Part-time MBA at Melbourne Business School?
#1 MBA in Australia
Melbourne Business School
QS Global MBA Rankings, 2026
Part-time Learning
Industry Connections
Proven Career Impact While you Study
90%
of students expanded their business network during the program.
82%
of students increased their salary during the program - 60% by 15% or more.
60%
of students were promoted within their company during the program.
Student Experience
People come to Melbourne Business School because they want to study with the best.
We attract some of the brightest academics and professionals from around the world.
Our campus is just four tram stops from the Melbourne CBD in the centre of Carlton’s vibrant knowledge precinct.
We also provide exciting opportunities for self-development and peer networking outside of the classroom, such as co-curricular activities, clubs, prizes and industry events.
Move Forward Without Stepping Away
How is the Part-time MBA designed to fit around full-time work?
You don’t have to step away from your role to study.
The Part-time MBA is structured with evening classes, selected weekend intensives and flexible study loads across four intakes each year. You can shape the pace around your work and commitments while continuing to perform in your role.
What you learn doesn’t sit in theory. It shows up in how you think, contribute and make decisions at work straight away.
What does a typical study week look like in the Part-time MBA?
Most students balance study alongside full-time work.
You can expect a combination of evening classes, group work and independent study each week. Some subjects include weekend intensives, allowing you to focus deeply over a shorter period.
The workload is designed to challenge you, but also to be manageable for experienced professionals. The structure gives you the flexibility to plan around work, not the other way around.
Who is the Part-time MBA best suited for?
This program is built for experienced professionals ready to step up.
Typically, students have established careers and are looking to broaden their capability, move into leadership roles or shift direction without stepping away from work.
If you’re already performing in your role and want to expand how you think, lead and contribute, this is where the shift happens.
Can I apply what I’m learning immediately in my current role?
Yes. That’s where much of the value comes from.
The Part-time MBA is designed so learning and work happen together. Concepts are applied in real time, whether that’s in decision making, strategy discussions or leadership conversations.
For many students, the impact starts during the program, not after it.
How does the Part-time MBA compare to other MBA formats at Melbourne Business School?
Each MBA is designed for a different stage of your career.
The Part-time MBA allows you to continue working while you study and apply what you learn immediately. Other formats, such as the Full-time MBA or Executive MBA, are structured differently depending on your experience and goals.
If you’re weighing up which path is right for you, explore the full range of MBA programs to see how they compare.
