Kaplan Business School is a private TEQSA-accredited higher education provider in Australia and is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), enabling it to educate international students on student visas. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications designed around practical business and leadership skills.

 

Why Study MBA – Project Management at KBS?

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialisation in Project Management prepares students for strategic leadership and project direction roles across industries. It combines general MBA business fundamentals with advanced project-focused subjects — such as risk, finance, execution and team leadership — helping graduates manage end-to-end projects in complex organisational environments.

 

Key advantages:

• Builds high-level business and leadership skills plus specialised project management competencies.

• Widely recognised MBA credential suitable for mid-career professionals seeking managerial or leadership roles.

• Equips students to analyse risk, direct teams and manage human resources effectively in project environments.

• Offers multiple start dates and flexible delivery options including online learning (subject to visa conditions).

 

Program Structure & Subjects

Core Subjects

The MBA has foundational business modules usually taken early in the program:

Examples of core units:

• People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership

• Governance, Ethics and Sustainability

• Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication

• Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology

• Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity

• MBA Capstone: Strategy (final project)

 

Directed Subjects – Project Management Focus

These are project-specific units embedded in the program at higher levels:

• Strategic Project Management

• Project Initiation, Planning and Execution

• Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring

 

Electives

Alongside Project Management directed subjects and core units, students can select from a variety of electives aligned with business areas, including but not limited to:

• International Business and Finance

• Digital Marketing and Communication

• Business Analytics

• Strategy and Leadership in Service Industries

• Organisational Change and Innovation

• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

• Healthcare Management

 

Highlights & Career Outcomes

Program Highlights

• Recognition by the 2020 PIEoneer Awards for innovative MBA content delivery.
• Flexible face-to-face and online delivery options.
• Multiple specialisations available, with Project Management positioned as a core choice.
• Practical, industry-relevant curriculum preparing students for leadership and operational roles.

Typical Career Outcomes

Graduates with this MBA specialisation commonly pursue roles such as:

• Project Manager

• Risk Consultant

• Implementation Manager

• Business Strategy Manager

• Other senior roles involving strategic leadership, planning and execution of complex projects.

 

Visa & Other Requirements

Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)

International students must obtain a Student Visa (Subclass 500), typically requiring:

• An eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) from KBS

• Proof of finances for tuition and living costs

• English proficiency evidence

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Health and character documentation