Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is offered full-time and part-time on-campus in Trimester 1 and 2, and is also available to students through a blended delivery format, combining online materials with access to the presentations of academics and external speakers. You may choose to study courses online and at other campuses if or where the program structure allows.

Trimester 3 is offered part-time only.

The Master of Business Administration program is also offered online. You will be able to access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items and access support services via Learning@Griffith. There is no requirement for on-campus attendance and access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential. You may choose to complete some courses on campus if suitable.

Attendance is normally 3 hours per week per course for standard delivery or equivalent amount of time for courses delivered in intensive or online mode. As a full-time student, you will generally attend 10-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 3-6 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.

Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week, as well as in intensive mode (several full days in a row, often including at least some weekend class time). Sufficient classes will be scheduled in the evenings and in intensive mode to accommodate part-time students with employment or other responsibilities that limit weekday course engagement.

International exchange

The International Exchange component provides an opportunity for eligible MBA students to obtain experience at one of Griffith's international partner universities. Students may undertake international exchange components in any combination of 10 credit point, 20 credit point or 30 credit point programs provided the total number of credit points undertaken in international exchange components does not exceed 40 credit points. Students wishing to apply for international exchange components must:

• achieve a Grade Point Average (GPA) of no less than 5.0 in their first trimester of study or first 40 credit points of core courses or the GPA associated with the specific exchange program (whichever is higher); and
• have completed at least four core courses prior to departure; and
• gain approval from the MBA Director to study at a preferred overseas institution.

With the MBA Director's approval, students may apply to substitute a maximum of 20 credit points core coursework and take 20 credit points elective of International Exchange across a full-trimester of study at an overseas partner university.

Students who wish to complete the major in Public Policy are not eligible for international exchange components. Please note that the Public Policy major is not available from 2021.

Two week intensive overseas programs

Selected MBA students will have the opportunity to attend the European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) program to explore the future of business in an international environment. Students must apply directly to ESSAM in the first instance. Details can be found on website. If application to the program is approved by European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM), students must then seek approval from the MBA Director. Students who attend and successfully complete the program will have their studies credited to their MBA program as 20 credit points of Free-choice electives. European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) will not normally be credited towards MBA core courses.

Please note that courses completed at European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) will NOT be included in the student's GPA calculation.

Approval to attend European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM) is not guaranteed and is at the discretion of the MBA Director. Students who wish to complete the major in Public Policy are not eligible to attend European Summer School for Advanced Management (ESSAM). Please note that the Public Policy major is not available from 2021.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an advanced general management degree designed for managers who wish to develop a solid business foundation, as well as skills and knowledge of cutting-edge business practices. It is built on three core values that are crucial to doing business in the 21st century and increasing management career opportunities; responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and an Asia-Pacific focus.

The opportunity to boost your career does not end when you graduate from your Master of Business Administration (MBA). All students are invited to sign up as a member of the Griffith Master of Business Administration (MBA) for Life program providing access to networking opportunities, events and current business trends.

The Griffith Master of Business Administration (MBA) has taken online education to a new level to meet the fast-changing needs of a modern, global student community. As well as the 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA), Griffith also offers a fully flexible Master of Business Administration (MBA) that allows you to alternate between online and face-to-face modes of attendance to meet your individual needs.

Studying the MBA at Griffith University will prepare you for senior management positions in a wide range of industries and in all sectors, as well as the skills needed to start your own business.