Southern Cross University

What you'll study

The MBA curriculum combines core management disciplines with applied, practice-based learning. You will study subjects that develop strategic decision-making, leadership, financial literacy and organisational insight, and apply those skills to real-world business challenges through a capstone project or industry engagement.

• Core management and strategy: strategy formulation, corporate governance and strategic leadership.
• Leadership and people management: organisational behaviour, change management, negotiation and ethical leadership.
• Finance and accounting for managers: managerial accounting, corporate finance fundamentals and budgeting for decision-making.
• Marketing and customer strategy: marketing management, digital marketing strategy and customer-centred business models.
• Operations and project management: operations strategy, supply chain fundamentals and project planning.
• Business analytics and information systems: data-driven decision making, performance measurement and using analytics in strategic contexts.
• Entrepreneurship and innovation: new venture development, innovation management and commercialisation.
• Applied capstone or major project: an integrative industry-focused project or consultancy that requires you to solve a practical business problem.

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. Professional work experience is valued and, in many cases, may be required or recommended to ensure participants can contribute to and benefit from the cohort-based learning environment. Applicants without a business background may be asked to complete bridging units or demonstrate relevant professional experience. International applicants must meet the university's English language requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MBA progress into a broad range of senior and strategic roles across sectors. The programme prepares you for leadership and management careers by strengthening commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.

• General manager and business unit leader
• Strategy and management consultant
• Product or marketing manager
• Financial manager or commercial analyst
• Operations and supply chain manager
• Entrepreneur / founder of a start-up
• Project manager or programme director in public and private organisations

Why study at Southern Cross University

Southern Cross University offers a practical, industry-connected MBA with small-class learning and opportunities for applied projects with real organisations. The university emphasises experiential and problem-based learning, flexible delivery options to suit working professionals, and support services for career development. Studying at Southern Cross also provides access to regional and online study environments, allowing students to balance study with professional and personal commitments while building networks across business and community sectors.