The MBA – Master of Business Administration at Kaplan Business School (KBS) is an AQF Level 9 postgraduate qualification designed for students and professionals seeking advanced knowledge in strategic management, leadership and business decision-making.

Key benefits include:

• Develops practical management and leadership skills for a global business environment.
• Allows students to customise the MBA through electives and specialisations.
• Covers contemporary areas including strategy, leadership, sustainability, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, analytics and organisational change.
• Provides opportunities to undertake internship subjects, subject to availability and eligibility.
• Available at six Australian locations as well as online.
• KBS states that the MBA can support career advancement, professional networking, leadership development and potentially higher earning potential.
• The MBA has been recognised for innovative and future-focused content delivery, including recognition at the 2020 PIEoneer Awards.

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

The standard MBA consists of 12 subjects.

For a general MBA with no specialisation:

• 6 core subjects
• 6 electives.

For one specialisation:

• 6 core subjects
• 3 electives
• 3 directed specialisation subjects.

For two specialisations:

• 6 core subjects
• 6 directed specialisation subjects.

For international students choosing two specialisations, at least one must be Health Services Management, Project Management or Tourism and Hospitality Leadership.

Current core subjects include:

• MBA401 People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
• MBA402 Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
• MBA403 Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication
• MBA404 Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology
• MBA502 Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity
• MBA600 MBA Capstone: Strategy.

Current elective/specialisation subjects include areas such as:

• Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Small Business Administration
• New Venture Capital Raising
• International Strategy
• International Business and Finance
• Organisational Change and Innovation
• Healthcare Systems
• Healthcare Management
• Digital Marketing and Communication
• Knowledge Management
• Real-world Business Analytics and Management
• Strategic Project Management
• Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
• Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring
• Tourism and Hospitality Management
• Gendered Workplace Environments
• Personal Growth and Empowerment
• Communication, Persuasion and Influence
• Strategic Value of Analytics
• Data-driven Design Thinking
• Business Analytics Life Cycle. 

Disciplines / Specialisations

KBS currently lists eight MBA specialisations:

1. Data-driven Leadership
2. Project Management
3. Health Services Management
4. Tourism and Hospitality Leadership
5. Digital Management
6. Entrepreneurship
7. International Leadership
8. Women in Leadership.

Programme Highlights

• Qualification: Master of Business Administration
• AQF level: 9
• CRICOS code: 078565G
• Standard duration: 2 years
• Standard structure: 12 subjects / 6 trimesters
• Five listed start months: March, May, July, September and November
• Six Australian campus locations plus online
• General MBA or specialisation options
• Eight current specialisations
• Internship subjects available
• Practical focus on leadership, strategy, business decision-making and organisational performance
• TEQSA accredited.

Career Outcomes

KBS identifies the following potential career outcomes for MBA graduates:

• Management consultant
• Entrepreneur
• Leadership trainer
• Research analyst.

Specialisation-specific career directions can include:

• Project manager
• Risk consultant
• Implementation manager
• Business analyst
• Marketing consultant
• Information resources manager
• Start-up consultant
• Venture capitalist
• Business coach
• Tourism executive
• Hotel general manager
• Events planner.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

The current 2026 KBS information confirms that:

• The MBA remains an AQF Level 9 qualification.
• The standard structure is 12 subjects over 6 trimesters.
• The MBA is offered in six Australian cities and online.
• Eight specialisations are currently listed.
• An accelerated study option may be available depending on subject offerings.
• Internship subjects are available within the MBA subject structure. 

International Student Visa Requirements

International students normally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

KBS's application process states that after accepting the offer and completing payment, an international student receives an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE), after which they can proceed with their Australian student visa application.

Key Department of Home Affairs requirements include:

• Enrolment in an eligible course and a valid Confirmation of Enrolment.
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless exempt.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting health requirements.
• Meeting character requirements.
• Signing the Australian Values Statement where applicable.
• Meeting applicable financial-capacity requirements.
• Complying with all Student visa conditions.