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Tomorrow’s workplace is complex, challenging, and full of potential. Technology is disrupting existing markets while creating new opportunities and shifting how businesses fundamentally work. Macquarie University’s 100% online Global MBA program doesn’t just build your expertise in foundational MBA subjects such as marketing and accounting, it will help you develop the capabilities you need to differentiate yourself and succeed in the future. This exclusive structure from one of Australia’s top-ranked business schools delivers even more impact than a traditional MBA and prepares you for the boardrooms of tomorrow’s most successful companies.
Uniquely structured around six key future-focused capabilities, the Global MBA prepares you for success in the world of tomorrow through future-focused capabilities while still providing a traditional MBA curriculum in accounting, marketing, and other core business foundations. You’ll master Strategising, Leading, Analysing, Influencing, Adapting, and Problem Solving from the #11 school in the world for alumni career progression according to The Financial Times.
At AUD $33,000 for tuition and fees, the Global MBA is competitively priced in the online MBA market, making a top-quality MBA more accessible than ever.
Degree students get access to renowned academics and industry leaders and a diverse and professional cohort, as well as premium features including live interactive webinars, staff-graded and moderated assessments, podcasts, and other high-engagement learning activities. You will also have the opportunity to attend local meetups in select countries and will become a member of the impressive Alumni network upon graduation
The Macquarie Business School at Macquarie University is proud to partner with global analytics leader SAS in offering SAS Certification as part of the Global MBA program. The Global MBA SAS Partnership includes the opportunity for professionals certified through the SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analyst program to gain credit when studying for Macquarie University’s Global MBA through the Generate Insights unit. Find out more about the benefits of the partnership here.
You will solve real-world problems by collaborating with a range of industry partners. All four courses in the Capstone are co-created and co-delivered with industry partners to present you with a best-in-class toolkit. You will be challenged to maximise your curiosity and test the knowledge you’ve accumulated through distinct phases including ideation, solution development, and pitching. By the end of your degree, you’ll have a portfolio of case studies.
Students who do not meet the Global MBA direct admissions criteria can still apply to the degree through the Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice. Graduate Certificate applicants are required to have an Australian Quality Framework (AQF) level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65, and three years (full-time equivalent) supervisory or professional work experience; OR Five years (full-time equivalent) supervisory or professional work experience.
Graduate Certificate applicants must also meet the required standard of English for this program, an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent. All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. You can read more about the Graduate Certificate Entry Requirements here.
Our partnership with Coursera means you get to try before you buy. All of the courses feature an open component, meaning you can experience the course before committing to the degree.
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The Term 2 application for the Global MBA is now open. The application deadline is 21 February.
As of Term 4 2020, new students may be accepted into the course in every term (6 terms per year).
It’s not just what you’ll learn that makes the Global MBA so innovative – it’s how you’ll learn. With a “stackable” format that offers unprecedented flexibility and affordability for a graduate degree, the Global MBA fits into your life.
The Global MBA from Macquarie University is designed for professionals looking for access to leading faculty, industry experts, and alumni networks paired with flexible online learning that doesn’t compromise on quality. You might be an independent consultant, the owner of a family business, or a leader within your company.
Learn more about AdmissionsDifferentiate yourself by mastering the traditional MBA curriculum, through a future-focused lens of six capabilities - Strategising, Leading, Analysing, Influencing, Adapting, and Problem Solving. These reflect fundamental skills that will enable you to meet the challenges of an increasingly disrupted and accelerated world. Interact with renowned academics and industry leaders while engaging in a global curriculum with learners from around the world.
Learn more about AcademicsCollaborate and innovate through hands-on projects with a global network of classmates and some of the world’s best instructors. Access practical courses designed to help you master skills that you can start applying to your career right away. Experience the same courses as on-campus students, with the flexibility to learn when and where you want.
Learn more about Student ExperienceThe Global MBA helps prepare students to be adaptable leaders in a constantly changing business landscape. Learn about how the program’s capability-focused curriculum can help you transform your career and prepare you for the future of business.
Learn more about CareersMacquarie University, located in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, is ranked among the top one percent of universities (QS World University Rankings, 2019) in the world. With a 5-star QS rating, Macquarie University is acclaimed for producing graduates who are among the world’s most sought-after professionals. The Macquarie Business School (MGSM) MBA is ranked in the top 100 MBA programmes in the world by The Financial Times and The Economist.
Learn more about Macquarie UniversityWith 20 open courses available, there are many ways to test out the Global MBA's dynamic content. Try out an open course to see if the Global MBA is right for you.
Try an open course todayIt’s not just what you learn that makes the Global MBA it so innovative – it’s how you learn, with a “stackable” format that offers unprecedented flexibility and affordability for a graduate degree, online or otherwise. It’s also a game-changer for admission into the program, opening up this transformational education to learners that lack traditional qualifications.
The Macquarie Business School at Macquarie University is proud to partner with global analytics leader SAS in offering SAS Certification as part of the Global MBA program.
It’s not just what you learn that makes the Global MBA it so innovative – it’s how you learn, with a “stackable” format that offers unprecedented flexibility and affordability for a graduate degree, online or otherwise. It’s also a game-changer for admission into the program, opening up this transformational education to learners that lack traditional qualifications.
The Macquarie Business School at Macquarie University is proud to partner with global analytics leader SAS in offering SAS Certification as part of the Global MBA program.
Macquarie offers an on-campus MBA degree as well as the fully online Global MBA degree. The degrees are two completely different programs, with different course structures, curriculum and delivery modes. Both offer the same high quality education through world-class academics and industry partners.
As outlined under Admission Requirements, you can apply for direct admission to the degree if you have:
Students who do not meet the Global MBA direct admissions criteria can still apply to the degree through the Graduate Certificate of Global Business Practice.
Graduate Certificate applicants are required to have an Australian Quality Framework (AQF) level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65, and three years (full-time equivalent) supervisory or professional work experience; OR Five years (full-time equivalent) supervisory or professional work experience.
Graduate Certificate applicants must also meet the required standard of English for this program, an academic IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent. All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You can read more about the Graduate Certificate Entry Requirements here.
We believe the best learning happens in a collaborative, social, and inclusive environment. Joining the Global MBA not only connects you with a global community of learners, but to micro-communities looking to help each other achieve their personal and professional goals.
Students in the Global MBA will engage with industry experts, world-leading educators, and their peers through live debates, discussions, and Q&As.
More information is available here.
Coursera does not grant credit, and does not represent that any institution other than the degree granting institution will recognize the credit or credential awarded by the institution; the decision to grant, accept, or transfer credit is subject to the sole and absolute discretion of an educational institution.
We encourage you to investigate whether this degree meets your academic and/or professional needs before applying.