Master of Business Administration (MBA+)

Location

NSW, QLD, SA, VIC

Study Mode

Blended, On Campus, Online

Outcomes

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), General Manager, HR Manager, IT Manager, Management Consultant, Managing Director, Marketing Manager, Senior Manager

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Qualification

Master's Degree

Awarded By

AIM Business School

Duration

Up to 3 years part-time or fast-track your study

Start Date

Enquire now for upcoming start dates

Payment Option

FEE-HELP, Upfront payment

This course meets the Nationally Recognised Training standards. It is listed on the Australian government's National Register for Vocational Education and Training (VET). Studying this course leads to a qualification that's recognised throughout Australia, and lets employers know that you have the right skills for the job.

How Much Will It Cost?

FEE-HELP

This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.

Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).

Find out more about government study loans here.

Course Rundown

Offering a comprehensive overview of the knowledge, skills and applications necessary to thrive in leadership and management positions in the contemporary business environment, the AIM Business School MBA+ program equips you with the skills for success.

Comprised of a total of 12 units, nine core units cover material from the Graduate Diploma in Management and Graduate Certificate in Management. You’ll study a capstone unit as part of the MBA+ including selecting three electives of your choice. Choose from a broad range of topics, tailor your electives to subject areas such as Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Change Management or Consultancy, or alternatively, select a single 3-unit project option to tailor your qualification to the areas of business that you are interested in.

Elective options offered in the course may include Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership, Human Resource Management, International Business, Innovation and Sustainability, Contract Law or Managing a Project-Based Organisation.

Offered via flexible online or a blend of on-campus and online study through AIM Business School, the course is self-paced, allowing you to complete each stage on your own schedule. The course can be completed in just 1 year or 2 years part-time, with the ability to attain the Graduate Certificate in Management in as little as 8 months part-time.

The MBA+ Gold Card, studying with AIM gives you the added benefits of

AIM Coaches – your coach will help you map your study plan, and recommend short courses to help you achieve your career goals.
Short Courses – you will have access to over 100 short courses, delivered both online and at AIM campuses, to help enhance your professional growth.
AIM Lounges – you will have access to workspaces around Australia where you can work, network and collaborate.

In order to help as many Australians as we can achieve the unique outcomes of our MBA, and as a direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, AIM has created the Australian Leaders Scholarship to help people upskill and emerge from this crisis as even stronger managers and leaders.

This scholarship fund provides $500 towards each unit studied and is available for new students who begin study in the AIM Business School MBA program in the upcoming June, July, and September intakes.

To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the existing entry criteria plus one additional year of management experience. They must also be able to demonstrate current or future impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Examples of this impact include, but are not limited to:

Reduction in work hours, salary, or earning potential
Loss of employment
Negative impact on business turnover
Increased uncertainty within the industry in which you work

Eligibility

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:

Completion of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of relevant management experience; OR
Completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma and three (3) years’ management experience; OR
No formal tertiary qualification but five years’ (5) relevant management experience.

FAQS

What You’ll Learn

In this management course, the units you’ll study include:

CORE UNITS

9 core units:

Leading, Managing and Developing People
Managing Financial Resources
Marketing for Managers
Managing Operational Improvement
Managing, Developing and Implementing Strategy
Economics for Managers
Business Decision Making and Analysis
Business Research Methods
Corporate Strategy and Responsibility (Capstone Unit)

ELECTIVE UNITS

Plus 3 elective units from the below:

Human Resource Management
Managing a Project Based Organisation
Contract Law for Managers
Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Managing Consultancy Practice
International Business
Business Project (10,000 words)
Strategic Organisational change
Leading for Innovation and Sustainability
Workplace Project (9,000 words)

OR 1 elective 3-unit project option:

Strategic Business Project (20,000-30,000 words) 3 units

Alternatively, students can select one of our pre-selected study streams through our MBA-Focus initiative in Human Resource Management, Change Management, Entrepreneurship and Consultancy.

Focus your area of study in Human Resources Management by selecting

Human Resource Management
Business Project (10,000 words)
Strategic Organisational change

Focus your area of study in Change Management by selecting

Mindfulness and Transformational Leadership
Business Project (10,000 words)
Strategic Organisational change

Focus your area of study in Consultancy by selecting

Managing Consultancy Practice
Business Project (10,000 words)
Strategic Organisational change

Focus your area of study in Entrepreneurship by selecting

Entrepreneurship
Leading for Innovation and Sustainability
Business Project (10,000 words)

Why study with AIM Business School

AIM Business School offers an accredited, nationally recognised MBA program built for the working professional. Students can build towards an MBA by completing their MBA in three simple stages – Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Diploma in Management and Master of Business Administration. Each qualification is delivered with a unique blend of practical and theoretical elements focusing on workplace assessments that are directly applicable to your role – and no exams. Students are able to focus on completing assessments that reflect current industry practices through real-world learning. With the choice to study online or a blend of on-campus and online options, AIM Business School puts flexibility first allowing students to maintain a work-life balance while building toward their future career goal.

Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (ABN 40 009 668 553); RTO code 0049 (AIMET); Ground floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000, an approved FEE-HELP and VET FEE-HELP provider. AIMET is a registered Higher Education Provider listed on the national register. AIMET uses the brand name AIM with permission from the Australian Institute of Management (ABN 56 004 525 017).

Student Support

AIM Business School prides itself on delivering holistic, comprehensive qualifications while ensuring that students feel supported every step of the way. The online virtual campus, myABS, is integrated with various chat functions and allows you to share ideas and collaborate with your peers. Tap into myABS learning support functions to access your units, access online tutoring support and after hours support, and review and submit assessments.

Where Will It Lead Me?

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive from the Australian Institute of Management Education and Training (AIMET) a nationally recognised, accredited Master of Business Administration (MBA).

An MBA+ gives you an excellent opportunity to build on your management experience. It also enables you to develop specific skills that will allow you to pursue specialised and high-level management and leadership roles within any organisation.

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