The advantages of an Australian MBA

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an internationally recognised postgraduate degree offering a wide range of career options. 

In this blog post, we'll explore what an MBA is, the types of jobs it can lead to and the advantages of studying an MBA in Australia.

What is an MBA?

An MBA is a graduate-level degree program that provides a wide range of knowledge and skills to help you succeed in business. It includes subjects such as finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, leadership, and strategic management.  

You can also choose a specialisation during your MBA that best suits your career goals or area of interest, such as sports management, the entertainment industry or healthcare management.

Types of jobs  

An MBA can lead to promising careers in a wide range of business roles across different industries, such as:

• strategic manager 
• management consultant
• entrepreneur
• investment banker
• business analyst. 

Benefits of studying an MBA in Australia

Studying an MBA has many benefits including: 

• higher salaries, in general, as found in graduate survey results
• networking opportunities and classmates who become future professional contacts 
• acquiring soft skills, such as time and project management, strategic thinking and leadership
• gaining hands-on experience by working on real-world business projects.

But why should you choose Australia for your MBA studies? 

Here are some great reasons.  

1. Australia's world-ranking education providers

Australia has a strong reputation for its world-class education system, and this includes its MBA programs. The country is home to several prestigious universities that consistently rank high globally.

In the 2024 QS Global MBA rankings, Australia has 9 universities in the top 100. Melbourne Business School’s Full-time MBA is ranked 30th globally with high scores in the categories of Thought Leadership and Employability.  

Australian business schools featuring among the world's top 100