Part-time MBA
A flexible, top-ranked MBA with study options that make it easier than ever to get started.
Part-time MBA Program Overview
Accelerate your career progression with Australia’s first and market-leading MBA.
Our Part-time MBA is for aspiring leaders who wish to make a difference without putting their lives on hold.
With four intakes a year and flexible study options, you can transform the way you operate at work immediately, under the guidance of our top faculty from across the globe.
Propel your leadership journey forward with authentic connections and innovative ideas at Melbourne Business School.
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.
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
Why Choose an In-Person Part-Time MBA?
Build leadership skills through real-world interaction with the Melbourne Business School Part-time MBA.
In-person learning goes beyond theory - engage in dynamic discussions, challenge ideas in real time, and collaborate with a diverse cohort of experienced professionals.
By learning face-to-face, you develop the confidence, communication and decision-making skills essential for leadership, while applying insights directly to your career.
In a digital world, meaningful connection sets great leaders apart - and there’s no substitute for being in the room.
Connect with alumni ambassadors and ask about their experience of studying in-person.
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.
Success Stories
"I was looking to make a transition. The professors and my fellow students opened my eyes to a whole new world of opportunities."HUHU CHEN
"Part-time study allowed me to train throughout the day and do classes at night. I really loved it."JESSICA MORRISON
"The MBA was one of the most emotionally challenging and most rewarding things I've ever done."ADRIANA ORESKOV
What You'll Study
Revolutionise the way you think about business, your career and your future.
Adaptive global perspective
Evidence-based Management Decision-making
Business Environment Analysis
Cross-disciplinary and Integrated Knowledge
Ethical and Influential Leadership
Study Options
Jump straight into our Part-time MBA, or start with a shorter commitment first and build towards further studies later.
Equip yourself with the essential personal skills and management tools for becoming a better business executive.
Take a deeper dive and develop a core business foundation while continuing to work, applying what you learn on the job.
Gain a complete business toolkit that will develop your understanding of how to deliver value across all areas of business.
Part-time MBA
Complete the Part-time MBA to unlock your full potential, transform the way you see business and maximise your career opportunities.
Course Structure
Students will complete Leadership and Business Essentials and then choose from a number of core and elective subjects.
218.75 credit points total required to complete the program.
Leadership (6.25 = 0.5 subject)
Build leadership capability by developing your intrapersonal and interpersonal skills. Explore theoretical concepts and perspectives alongside practical exercises to prepare you for the challenges of leading in a complex environment.
Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and MBA students must complete Leadership in their first term of study, as it provides the foundational knowledge required for future terms.
Business Essentials (12.5)
Develop an essential foundation for becoming an effective business executive, including the skills for successfully completing more advanced subjects of the MBA program.
You will gain a clear understanding of the key areas needed to successfully manage a business, including leading and managing people, growing demand, managing operations, and managing financial sustainability.
Core Subjects
Managerial Ethics and Business Environment (6.25 = 0.5 subject)
Find out how the societal context affects organisations and their strategies, as well as why managerial ethical problems frequently arise in the business context.
Learn to evaluate business decisions by considering various stakeholders and the moral reasoning frameworks that can help you be more aware of ethical pitfalls.
Data Analysis (12.5)
Gain the core skills to extract information from data in order to understand business processes and make better managerial decisions.
You will learn quantitative analysis, analytical thinking and ways to measure and improve performance, which will build a framework for solving complex business problems and the foundation for advanced MBA subjects.
Managing People (12.5)
Acquire the analytical skills to identify, diagnose and solve people-related challenges in organisations.
You will use tools to examine different theoretical concepts and perspectives that underlie behaviour to improve organisational, group and individual outcomes in a practical manner.
Marketing (12.5)
Learn to manage market demand using proven demand‐side strategies.
You will learn to recognise, create, grow and protect market‐based assets that influence demand and how marketing investments help develop and translate market‐based assets into outcomes that ensure an organisation’s long‐term survival and success.
Financial Accounting (12.5)
Learn to interpret and analyse financial statements in order to extract useful information for better decision-making and assessing the financial health of an organisation.
Accounting is the “language of business”, and what you learn in this subject is essential for successfully completing other MBA subjects such as Finance, Strategy and Mergers and Acquisitions.
Finance (12.5)
Establish a solid foundation for valuing financial assets and selecting and managing investment projects.
You will discover how to manage a firm to increase the wealth of shareholders, subject to fulfilling contractual and legal obligations to relevant stakeholders.
Managerial Economics (12.5)
Discover the economic principles that underlie nearly all business functions, including finance, marketing, negotiations, accounting and strategy.
You will discover tools and ways of thinking for assessing and evaluating different business options, understanding competition and different market structures, pricing new products, and negotiating winning deals.
Operations (12.5)
Discover the tools and frameworks to understand the role that the operations function plays in a firm’s ability to compete effectively in the marketplace.
You will focus on the design, management and continuous improvement of the business processes that help firms exceed customer expectations along measures such as cost, quality, flexibility and innovation.
Current Business Issues (12.5)
This subject addresses recent and emerging issues that are affecting economies and the way organisations operate, and thus are essential for business executives to understand.
Examples of issues that have emerged recently include sustainability, diversity, business analytics, and artificial intelligence.
The specific issues addressed in the subject will vary to reflect changes in the relative importance of specific issues and the emergence of new issues.
After completing this subject, you will have a clear understanding of the issues addressed and why they are critical for your success as a business leader.
Business Strategy (12.5)
Come to grasp a general manager’s role and responsibilities in formulating, assessing, and implementing strategy to gain sustainable competitive advantage.
You will learn to diagnose and solve strategic business problems, organise the roles of values, clearly articulate the purpose for a strategy and plan against disruption.
MBA Capstone (6.25 = 0.5 subject)
In this final subject, you will revisit and consolidate the learnings from throughout your MBA journey as you prepare for what lies ahead in your career.
As you reflect on your MBA experience, we’ll look ahead to your future career aspirations, commitments, and transitions. This will serve as an opportunity to engage in extensive personal reflection and will provide you with tools to help navigate your career as it unfolds over the coming years.
Elective Subjects
Students will complete six elective subjects as part of the Part-time MBA program. View all MBA Elective Subjects.
Our Faculty
The MBA program at Melbourne Business School is the first and most respected of its kind in Australia. My colleagues and I take that honour very seriously and are committed to empowering emerging leaders who will shape a sustainable future with their global perspective, adaptability, and capabilities to guide organisations to success.
We welcome you to join our dynamic community, where you will acquire essential business acumen, foster new ways of thinking, and forge connections that will benefit your career, the wider business community and society.
DAVID KEITH
Academic Director (MBA Programs)
Meet With Us
The best way to learn more about studying at Melbourne Business School is to attend an upcoming information session or book a one-on-one conversation with our recruitment team.
We hold sessions monthly, providing a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about the program, along with an opportunity to participate in a group Q&A session. After this, if you need more specific information on subjects and study materials, campus life or assistance with your application, please book a one-on-one session. We are available to meet in person at our Carlton Campus or online.
Opportunities
Career Services
By partnering with leading organisations, our Career Services can connect you to top-tier firms in Australia and around the world.
Our career coaches will help you develop your job-hunting skills, maximise your future opportunities and increase your chances of success.
Exchange Program
Broaden your global network by completing a portion of your Part-time MBA in another country.
Lauren Morrey (Class of 2018) took the opportunity to study at the prestigious London Business School.
"I got to learn first-hand from business leaders in Europe.”
We have the world covered with a network of business school partners, offering unique programs in 23 countries.
View the full list on our Exchange Program page.
Investment
Program Fee
The program fee for 2026 is $5,308 per subject (12.5 credit points equivalent).
Fees are paid per subject, per term in advance*.
* Fees are subject to annual review and may increase annually. The School guarantees that fees will not increase by more than 10 per cent from year to year.
FEE-HELP
FEE-HELP is available for eligible Australian citizens.
Company Sponsorship
Many students share the cost of studying with their employer. Melbourne Business School is happy to provide a business case to share with your employer about the benefits of studying a Part-time MBA to the organisation. Please contact us for more information.
Scholarships
We have a wide range of scholarships available to support your study at Melbourne Business School.
Our scholarships encourage diversity, provide opportunity and reward talent.
When you apply for specific programs, you will automatically be considered for the scholarships available for that program. There are however certain scholarships where you need to make a separate application by a certain date.
For more information, visit our Scholarships page
Entry Requirements
Admissions Criteria
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
- An undergraduate degree AND at least two (2) years of documented full-time professional work experience, OR
- A minimum of six (6) years of documented full-time professional experience.
You must submit:
- An up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV)
- Evidence of all qualifications completed and incomplete including academic transcripts with grading schema
- A valid passport or verified document showing current citizenship / residency status
- The names and contact details of two professional referees.
Please note: This course is only open to domestic students (Australian/NZ citizens, Australian PR visa holders, or any Australian visas without study restrictions).
English Language Requirements
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores below:
- IELTS (Academic English only): Overall score of 7.0 (with no individual band less than 6.5).
- TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall score of 91 (with writing 23; speaking 22; reading 19; listening 19).
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): Overall score of 72 (with writing 65; speaking 66; reading 64; listening 64).
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall score of 178 (with writing 180; speaking 187; reading 168; listening 168).
- LanguageCert Academic: Overall score of 73 (with writing 71; speaking 76; reading 65; listening 62).
- Michigan English Test (MET): Overall score of 62 (with writing 64; speaking 53; reading 59; listening 59).
About Selection
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies, academic performance, professional history, references and your personal statements. The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments. You are also welcome to supply additional information that you believe will strengthen your application.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
Additional Information
It is a university requirement that applicants provide evidence that they meet the published entry requirements. Uncertified documentation does not provide this evidence; however, we accept uncertified documents for the purpose of selection and reserve the right to request your original certified documentation at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
For more information about entry requirements, applications, scholarships, international study and program options, ask our MBS chatbot or visit our Part-time MBA Program FAQ's page.
For personalised advice, you can also contact our Recruitment Team:
p: +61 3 9349 8200
e: [email protected]
How to Apply
Application Process
Apply
- Meet with us to find out more about the School and program.
- Review entry requirements and eligibility.
- Gather your supporting documentation.
- Apply and submit your application by the application closing date.
After you apply
All communications related to your application, including requests for additional information and application outcomes, will be sent to the email address you registered for your application. We may also contact you by phone if needed. To avoid delays, please upload requested information as soon as possible.
Outcome
The Selection Committee reviews all applications and makes the final decision. Outcomes are typically communicated via email within four (4) weeks of receiving a complete application.
Application Deadlines
Closing dates for 2026 are as follows:
Term 1 Intake (7 January 2026)
Application deadline: 1 December 2025
Term 2 Intake (25 March 2026)
Application deadline: 9 March 2026
Term 3 Intake (24 June 2026)
Application deadline: 8 June 2026
Term 4 Intake (16 September 2026)
Application deadline: 31 August 2026
The deadline for all applications is 11.59pm AEST.
Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
Program Enquiry
Fill out the form below with details of your enquiry and our team will respond to your request within three business days,
or call us on +61 3 9349 8200 or email [email protected].
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