Fast-track your degree using prior learning
18 months | 9 units
Course overview
Being a leader of tomorrow is about transforming yourself as much as transforming your business. What kind of leader do you want to be?
With ECU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA), you will develop a holistic mindset and gain a human-focused, transformational approach to business. Learn to solve real-world problems that drive value and enhance innovation.
Why study an MBA with ECU Online?
Study with a top business school
Our Business disciplines are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, held by fewer than 6 per cent of schools offering business degree programs globally.
Focus on transformative business
Reimagine your approach to human-centred business leadership and transform your career, your team and your organisation.
Tailor your study to fit your career
Align your units with your ambition, with specialisations and elective options across people management, culture, future technologies and more.
Graduate sooner with fast-track
Build on your existing business acumen and graduate in 18 months (minimum) with ECU Online's fast-track option, 100% online and designed to fit your busy schedule.
Professional recognition
AACSB International Accreditation
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. This certification is held by less than six per cent of business schools globally.
5-star experiences in Learning & Teaching
ECU was rated five stars for Overall Experience, Learning Resources, Skills Development, Teaching Quality and Student Support.
(Good Universities Guide 2025)
A top global university for Business & Economics
ECU has ranked in the top 300 universities in the world for Business and Economic studies.
(THE Subject Rankings 2025)
2024 AFR BOSS Best Business Schools list
ECU is ranked #1 Business School for Teaching in Australia.
What you will study
The online MBA consists of 12 units. Students will have the option to complete all of the core units, plus a three-unit specialisation of their choice or three electives. Eligible students can fast-track their master’s degree and complete only nine core units (see Entry Criteria).
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing for Leaders
- Financial Performance, Accountability and Risk
- Data Analytics and Organisational Decision Making
- Strategic Management and International Competitiveness
- Responsible Management
- Managing Change
- Transformative Leadership
- Business Innovation Project
People and Culture Specialisation
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- People Analytics
- Diversity and Inclusion
Project Management Specialisation
- Project Risk and Quality
- Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
- Project Scheduling and Control
Human Resource Management
- HRM Fundamentals
Select two of the following units
- Managing Employment Relations
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- ESG Leadership
- Managerial Finance
- Scripting Languages
- Network Security
- Current Issues in Human Resource Management
- Cyber Security
- Project Management
- Applied Digital Marketing
- Networking Technologies
- Cyber Security Incident Detection and Responses
- Connecting Strategy and HRM
- HRM Fundamentals
- Managing Employment Relations
- Acquiring and Managing Talent
- Managing and Rewarding Performance
- Healthy Work and Wellbeing
- Diversity and Inclusion
- People Analytics
- Project Risk and Quality
- Managing Project Scope and Stakeholders
- Project Scheduling and Control
Course information
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Master of Business Administration online you will need:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent; AND
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant supervisory/management experience
OR
- Equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 3 of those years at supervisory/management level.
Applicants must also meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include IELTS Academic - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
Pathway to further study
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration after completing three units, or a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration after completing six units.
Graduate Certificate
3 units
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+3 units
6 units total
Master’s Degree
+6 units
12 units total
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
