Holmes Institute

What you'll study

The MBA (Professional) comprises 8 core units and 8 elective units. Core units cover accounting, economics, finance, marketing, statistics, management in global contexts, competitive strategy and business research. Where alternate unit codes exist students may take either the HI- or HM‑listed equivalent:

• HI5001 Accounting for Business Decisions or HM5001 Accounting for Managers
• HI5003 Economics for Business or HM5003 Economics for Managers
• HI5002 Finance for Business or HM5002 Finance for Managers
• HI5004 Marketing Management
• HI6007 Statistics for Business Decisions or HM6007 Statistics for Managers
• HI6005 Management of Organisations in a Global Environment
• HI6006 Competitive Strategy
• HI6008 Business Research

Electives: students choose 8 elective units. Electives may be grouped into one or two specialisations (resulting in a specialisation‑bearing MBA) or chosen across areas for a generic MBA (Professional). Examples of available specialisations and their units (offered subject to demand) include:

• Accounting: HI5017 Managerial Accounting; HM6032 Leveraging IT Advantage for Managers; HI6027 Business and Corporate Law; HI5020 Corporate Accounting
• International Business and Enterprise: HI5013 Managing Across Borders; HI5014 International Business Across Borders; HI5015 Legal Aspects of International Business and Enterprise; HI5016 International Trade and Enterprise
• Healthcare Management: HH6001 Foundations of Australian Health Systems; HH6002 Healthcare Operations and Quality Management; HH6003 Healthcare Leadership and Strategic Management; HH6004 Digital Health
• Information Systems: HI5029 Project Management; HI5030 Systems Analysis and Design; HI5031 Professional Issues in IS Ethics Practice; HM6032 Leveraging IS for Business Advantage
• Project Management: HI5029 Project Management; HI6045 Managing Project Risk; HI6046 Managing People and Resources on Projects; HI6047 Portfolio and Project Management

Entry requirements

Academic entry options (applicants must meet one): an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent; an Australian Graduate Diploma; an Australian Graduate Certificate or equivalent plus at least two years' relevant industry experience; or an Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree or equivalent plus at least five years' relevant industry experience.

English proficiency options (applicants must meet one): prior successful study in English (for example Year 12 at an Australian high school or an Australian Diploma/higher), or successful recent study at a recognised Australian institution at an equivalent level; or IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0. Further detail is available in Holmes Institute's Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures.

Career prospects

The course prepares graduates for senior and managerial roles across sectors. Typical graduate positions listed by the provider include business analyst, marketing coordinator, human resources officer, project supervisor and operations coordinator. Progression pathways noted include business development manager, HR manager, strategy consultant, general manager and other senior leadership roles in industry.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The MBA (Professional) is FEE‑Help eligible. Holmes directs applicants to its Fees page for detailed cost information and maintains admissions and scholarship resources; prospective students should consult Holmes' official pages or admissions team for scholarship availability and eligibility.