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Master of Business Administration

Study Method Online
Provider AIM Business School
Recognition TEQSA
Start Date Monthly Intakes
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Course overview

AIM Business School’s MBA is one of Australia’s most flexible online MBA programs, designed for working professionals seeking impactful career outcomes. It’s a Level 9 qualification according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), and it goes a step further than the competition with unique benefits, a premier experience, and outcomes proven to be industry best.

AIM Business School's online MBA offers unmatched flexibility with a program that can be accessed anywhere, anytime, and on any device. Our programs enable students to succeed without making compromises to their existing schedules. As part of our online MBA program’s comprehensive curriculum, students can tailor their studies with a wide range of electives that align with their career goals. The program’s focus on practical, real-world applications ensures that graduates not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in high-level leadership positions.

AIM’s support network and personalised learning experience provide students with the tools and confidence they need to thrive, both during their studies and in their future.

The Master of Business Administration is an online postgraduate degree that will equip you with the theory, framework, and skills to tackle any challenge you face in today’s complex business environment. With our MBA Pathway, you can gain entry to this degree based on your management experience alone by progressing first through a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma — complete your online MBA program having earned three respected qualifications!

Made up of nine core units and three elective units, our online MBA provides you with a truly comprehensive business acumen that can be tailored to your field of expertise. You will be empowered with advanced skills and knowledge, graduating with the ability to transform theory and concepts into innovative, impactful solutions.

You go the extra mile to add postgraduate study into your schedule, and your degree should do the same. That’s where the plus comes in. Our online MBA supports your potential with unique benefits, including:

  • Academic Coaching: You will have an personal expert through every unit to discuss readings and provide feedback on your assessments. Study online, not alone.

  • Complementary Short Course Training: Gain free, unlimited access to AIM's suite of Short Courses for up to 5 years and gain practical skills training at your fingertips.

  • Practical Assessments: Your assessments are designed so you can use them to solve real problems in your workplace. No exams, no group work.

Who's It For?

The Master of Business Administration degree (MBA) is for the truly ambitious, people who want to be leaders in their fields and drive the success of Australian industry. Graduates of our online MBA program can work toward senior executive, CEO, and business founding roles, with many reporting to earn salaries that match their achievements. We recommend this qualification for anyone who wants to be among tomorrow's exceptional leaders. Our highly accessible and supported learning model ensures you can succeed in your studies without sacrificing your current work or personal life.

Job outcomes

  • Senior Leadership
  • Executive
  • Business Owner

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Recognitions

TEQSA

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Locations

  • Australian Capital Territory
  • New South Wales
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Duration study load

The duration of the Master of Business Administration program at AIM Business School is flexible and can vary depending on the student's study pace. The program is designed to fit your life so that working professionals can balance their studies with their careers.

The Master of Business Administration typically can be completed in two years part-time. Still, students can fast-track or extend the program based on their pace and commitments, allowing it to fit around busy professional schedules.

Delivery

At AIM Business School, postgraduate education has never been more accessible. With all learning materials available online, you can study whenever and wherever best suits you, regardless of your location, lifestyle, and work situation. 

Online learning provides flexibility and convenience, which is great for anyone constrained by time or distance. You can complete your online MBA program when it suits you and at your own pace. 

You will have access to unit introduction videos, regular webinars, self-assessment tasks, and other learning materials all through our virtual campus, myABS. This state-of-the-art online learning management system offers a community approach to self-directed study where you can share experiences, ideas, and questions through integrated features such as chat forums, live chat, and links with social media platforms. 

Studying online doesn’t equate to studying alone. A personal Academic Coach will support you through every unit of your qualification. These experts are here to guide you through your learning by discussing readings, providing feedback on your assessments, and helping you devise effective study plans.

With full online delivery, our MBA program is accessible to professionals Australia-wide, including regional, rural, and remote locations.

Entry requirements

At AIM Business School, our MBA offers the most experienced managers entry options. Enter with:

  • Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of relevant management experience or;

Alternatively, for managers who do not have a completed undergraduate degree, you can enter the MBA by starting at the Graduate Certificate of Management with:

  • Diploma or Advanced Diploma and three (3) years  of management experience or;

  • No formal tertiary qualification but five years (5) of relevant management experience.

In addition, you must:

  • Meet English Requirements; and

  • Have access to a computer and internet connection that meet Technology Requirements

You’ll be able to build towards your Master of Business Administration while gaining two additional qualifications along the way, providing you with a strong foundation for success. This approach not only enhances your professional credentials but also equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape, ensuring that you are fully prepared to lead and excel in any management role.

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Recognition of prior learning

By recognising your prior learning and management experience, you may be provided with credit for up to 50% of your postgraduate course.

The AIM Business School MBA program is tailored for the experienced professional providing flexible study options, a practical learning context you can apply immediately within your organisation and a personalised study journey by recognising your prior learning.

Through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), you can embark on an MBA that acknowledges the skills and knowledge you have acquired through previous academic studies, work or life experiences. With appropriate experience supported by evidence, AIM Business School may provide you with credit for up to 50% (or a maximum of 6 units) allowing you to complete your MBA earlier and saving on total cost.

Professional Recognition

The ABS Master of Business Administration is accredited with TEQSA and meets the requirements of a Level 9 qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

This course is not CRICOS registered and enrolments from Student Visa holders cannot be accepted. However, domestic students and those on other eligible visa types are encouraged to apply. With its flexible study options, the ABS MBA+ offers an opportunity for professionals to enhance their leadership and business skills while balancing work and personal commitments.

AIM Business School’s MBA graduates demonstrate applied leadership, governance, and decision-making skills highly valued by Australian employers. The practical focus ensures students contribute immediately to organisational goals while building long-term strategic capabilities.

Additional information

Why Choose AIM Business School?

Practical, real-world learning – no exams!

There are no exams at AIM Business School. Instead, assessment is based on undertaking realistic projects applied to each participant’s own organisational and industry contexts. Emphasis is placed on contemporary, relevant and interactive case studies. Participants engage in coursework that is entirely applicable to their work to ensure they receive immediate value from their learning experience.

Best in Class Faculty

Our faculty are highly qualified and experienced business professionals. They are chosen based on their senior management experience in their area of specialisation, appropriate postgraduate and teaching qualifications and a commitment to keeping abreast of developments in their area of specialisation. Be inspired by practitioners with senior-level business and industry experience, and benefit from their extensive business knowledge and practical leadership and management skills.

Great Student Experience

Our current and former students consistently rank their experience studying with AIM Business School as exceptional. We rank above the national average in all but one category, with particular satisfaction for our teaching practices, support services and overall experience. Don’t believe us?

Prompt, personalised and ongoing support

We’ll be there to help you throughout your study journey. Gain prompt, personalised and ongoing support from specialised Faculty and our Student Support Team. We know postgraduate study is a commitment and we’re committed to providing you exceptional support throughout your qualification.

Flexible intake periods

At AIM Business School, you don’t have to wait for the next semester's intake. When we say flexible and accessible, we mean it. We understand that working professionals need both when enrolling in postgraduate study, including our online MBA program. This means, with bimonthly, you can start as soon as you’re ready. It’s a convenience at its best.

Accelerate your career with our MBA

AIM Business School’s Master of Business Administration stands out not only for its academic rigour but for the real, tangible career results it offers.

With a focus on leadership, critical thinking and practical application, graduates of the MBA are positioned to drive impactful change within their organisations. Moreover, the additional qualifications you gain along the way — such as the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Management — enhance your credentials and ensure you are continuously advancing throughout your learning experience.

Students study alongside experienced professionals from diverse industries, creating valuable peer learning opportunities that enrich classroom discussions and expand perspectives.

Can I work full-time while studying an online MBA?

Yes. We structured our online MBA program so professionals can continue in full-time roles while studying. Units are delivered in focused seven-week blocks, allowing you to manage one subject at a time. Assessments are workplace-based, and the effort you put into your study often produces outcomes that benefit your organisation as well. With flexible pacing, you can choose to progress steadily alongside your work or accelerate your completion when your schedule allows.

Subjects

The Master of Business Administration consists of 12 units.  Nine of these are core units, including one capstone unit that is undertaken after all previous core units have been successfully completed, and three are elective units that enable you to tailor your degree to your field of interest. It is recommended that you complete core units before progressing to your electives.

Core Units 

  • The Art of Leadership*^

  • Marketing Management*^

  • Operational Improvement*^

  • Managerial Finance*^

  • Business Strategies^

  • Business Economics^

  • Research in Business^

  • Business Decision-Making^

  • Strategy, Governance, and Sustainability

MBA Electives to choose from: 

  • Agile Management

  • Business Law

  • Business Analytics for Innovation and Transformation

  • Business Analytics for Strategic Decision-Making

  • Cybersecurity Governance

  • Emerging Technologies and Digital Citizens

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Human Resource Management

  • International Business

  • Managing Innovation and Sustainability

  • Organisational Change Management

  • Project Management

  • Supply Chain Design and Innovation

The recommended pathway for the MBA is to complete all of the core units first. 

*These units make up the Graduate Certificate in Management. 
^These units make up the Graduate Diploma in Management.

Our online MBA program can include units on the topics of cybersecurity governance, emerging technologies, and managing innovation. These address the growing employer demand for business leaders who can integrate ESG frameworks, digital innovation, and risk management into long-term organisational strategy.

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Payment options

We want to ensure that cost will never be a barrier to education and that our students aren’t placed under unnecessary financial pressure as they commit to their goals. In order to do this, we have dropped the price of all of our courses and have ensured there are no hidden fees. With transparent fees for our online MBA and other postgraduate programs, you’ll always know exactly what you’re paying for.  FEE-HELP is also available, so you can study now and pay later.

Our individual unit fees include textbooks and are all encompassing, what you see is what you pay. These unit fees are payable prior to the date of unit commencement, or within 14 days upon the invoice being generated.

Payment of fees may be made by:

  • cheque,

  • credit card or

  • application for FEE-HELP, a government loan given to eligible students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.

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About AIM Business School

AIM Business School, the higher education arm of the Australian Institute of Management, is designed on one simple principle: the education we provide must support your needs as a student.

Our programs are designed to fit into your schedule and complement your work-life balance rather than detract from it. We believe it is best practice as an Institute of Higher Education that your existing commitments, whether that is full-time work, family responsibilities, or personal interests, are not sacrificed for you to attain a career-changing qualification.

AIM Business School understands that you are seeking a practical education that will help you excel in your career. This is why we prioritise the value of your study, from competitive tuition fees and a leading online learning experience to additional unlimited complementary short course training that ensures you graduate with a comprehensive skill set.

The MBA Pathway, which enables you to attain a Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma as you work towards your Master of Business Administration, leverages your professional experience. It pushes you to think critically and strategically about the environment you operate in and enables your career growth from day one.

AIM Business School is a proud member of Independent Higher Education Australia. By choosing us as your education provider, you will be empowered with the essential knowledge and skills needed to drive organisations forward and achieve real results in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Australian Institute of Management Education and Training Pty Limited (AIM); ABN 40 009 668 553; Ground Floor, 7 Macquarie Place, Sydney, NSW, 2000; AIM is a Registered Training Organisation, RTO Code 0049. The AIM Business School is a registered Institute of Higher Education, Provider ID: PRV12071, CRICOS registered, ID 03769D and an approved FEE-HELP provider.

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