Kaplan Business School is a private Australian higher education provider registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), meaning it’s authorised to?teach international students on a Student Visa (Subclass?500).

 

Why Study MBA – (Women in Leadership) at KBS?

The MBA – Women in Leadership equips students with advanced business management and strategic leadership expertise, with a diversity and equity focus. You learn how to build inclusive cultures, lead diverse teams, influence decision?making and drive organisational change. This specialisation helps prepare you for leadership roles not just in business, but in NGOs, government agencies or international organisations prioritising equity and inclusion.

 

Program Structure & Subjects

Core Subjects (foundation MBA units)

These are shared across all MBA specialisations:

• 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 – Women in Leadership Focus

Level 600 directed subjects (gender leadership emphasis):

• Gendered Workplace Environments

• Personal Growth and Empowerment

• Communication, Persuasion and Influence

 

Elective Subjects

The MBA also includes a variety of electives you can choose from to personalise your degree, covering areas such as:

• Entrepreneurship

• International Strategy & Finance

• Digital Marketing & Communication

• Organisational Change & Innovation

• Project Management

• Healthcare Systems & Management

• Tourism & Hospitality Leadership

• Analytics & Data?Driven Decision Making

 

Highlights & Benefits

• Leadership with a Diversity Focus — Learn how to lead diverse teams and shape inclusive organisational cultures.
• Global Recognition — Part of KBS MBA offerings acknowledged in the 2020 PIEoneer Awards for innovation.
• Flexible Delivery — Both campus and online study options available.
• Real?World Skills — Focus on communication, empowerment, culture change and strategic leadership.
• Multiple Intakes & International Focus — Structured to accommodate varied student timelines.

 

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Women in Leadership MBA can pursue roles such as:

• Corporate Leader / Executive
• Diversity & Inclusion Manager
• Leadership Coach / Mentor
• Organisational Culture Strategist

 

Visa Requirements (International Students)

To study this MBA in Australia you must obtain a Student Visa (Subclass?500), which typically requires:

• A confirmed eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) from KBS

• Evidence of funds for tuition and living costs

• English proficiency proof

• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

• Health/character documentation (where applicable)