Gain a world-class MBA at UWA
Discover the key to unlocking your business potential, with our MBA you’ll gain the skills to lead and succeed in today’s global business landscape.
Transform your career with a world top 100 university qualification
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at UWA assists you in developing the knowledge, skills, and networks required to transition into senior leadership roles in today’s ever-changing business landscape - a truly transformational experience, designed to guide you in accelerating your career.
Our internationally-accredited Business School has a global reputation for delivering outstanding postgraduate and MBA courses, and our MBA program is the longest running in Western Australia, with 50 years of proven success and thousands of high-achieving alumni.
It is also the only globally-ranked MBA program in Western Australia, and one of only a few in Australia.
At UWA you can tailor the MBA to your goals and lifestyle – from completing a personalised leadership development program, to attending high-level networking events and undertaking applied industry projects. Adapt your learning and choose from a range of options that suit your interests.
Our program being QS ranked as WA’s Top MBA Program is a testament to the dedicated professional staff, the MBA’s themselves and our fantastic alumni who remain engaged with the program and give back through guest lectures and participation in career-focused MBA events."
Discover the key to unlocking your business potential at our MBA and Graduate Certificate Information Evenings
Attend our Information Evenings, and learn how you can build your path to business success and leadership. Gain insights from MBA Directors, industry leaders, academic staff, accomplished alumni and our guest speakers who are making significant strides in the business world. We run Information Evenings every April, July and November.
Why study an MBA at UWA?
A leading MBA experience, and ranked as WA's Top MBA Program for 7 consecutive years (QS Global MBA Rankings 2019 - 2025).
Our top-level industry partnerships can enhance your network, offering unparalleled experiences including mentoring, consulting projects, masterclasses and more.
Learn from world-class academics, have exposure to industry leaders and access to international study options.
Gain access to a large student body and alumni networking opportunities through the UWA MBA Student Club, GMA and the UWA Case Club.
We offer a range of MBA programs, and a range of Graduate Certificates so you can find the course that suits your lifestyle and goals.
Invitation to the Lifelong Learning Program, giving you access to a range of exclusive opportunities post-graduation.
Our MBA programs
MBA
Our MBA program will prepare you as an established professional to take the next step in your career. Over 12-35 months, you'll collaborate in a cohort-based experience, take on a Strategic Consulting Project and be immersed in the Mentor Program and Leadership Development Program.
You also have the option of taking up to two Master's level courses from any other school at UWA.
The flexibility of this course can be tailored to your lifestyle and goals.
To be considered for competitive entry, you must meet the following admission requirements.
MBA Flexible
Our MBA Flexible provides the next level of flexibility with three intakes (January, April and August), you can design your own study plan around your personal commitments.
As an MBA Flexible student, you can choose from more than 20 optional units and graduate with a specialisation in an area of your choice.
You also have the option of taking up to two Master's level courses from any other school at UWA.
To apply for this course, you must meet the following admission requirements.
| MBA | MBA Flexible* | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 - 35 months | Up to 5 years |
| Intake | January | January, April, August |
| Features: | ||
| Flexibility to pause study when needed | Yes | Yes |
| Option to learn via intensive units | Yes | Yes |
| Design your own study plan | Yes | Yes |
| Specialisation | Yes | |
| Cohort experience | Yes | |
| Authentic Leadership Program | Yes | |
| Mentor Program | Yes | |
| Extensive career services support | Yes | |
| Strategic Consulting Project | Yes |
*Option to switch from MBA Flexible to MBA.
Gain an MBA your way, with flexible learning
Our MBA-pathway graduate certificate programs
We offer several graduate certificates that can be completed as standalone qualifications or used as pathways to our MBA Flexible course. If you have relevant work experience but no prior formal qualifications, you can undertake four units through one of our specialised graduate certificates and receive credit into the MBA Flexible degree.
Our rankings and accreditations
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
Corporate supporters
Our connections with industry allow students to engage with potential employers, and it ensures our teaching is constantly informed by practical, industry-relevant expertise. Our industry supporters include AGL Energy, CBH Group, Chevron, Fortescue Metals Group, Reserve Bank of Australia, HBF, Wesfarmers Limited, Woodside and more.
Our MBA educators
Here, you will be taught by UWA Business School staff who are at the frontiers of knowledge in their fields, they possess both extensive classroom experience but also commercial experience.- Associate Lecturer Jenny Hoffman
- Associate Professor Joanne Sneddon
- Associate Professor Warrick Van Zyl
- Dee Roche
- Dr Glen Hutchings
- Dr James O'Farrell
- Dr Liudmila Tarabashkina
- Dr Paul Crompton
- Dr Richard Gruner
- Professor Allan Trench
- Professor Phil Hancock
- Professor Alison Preston
- Professor Mayowa Babalola
- Professor Paul Flatau
- Professor Peter Van Onselen
- Professor Ray Fells
- Professor Raymond da Silva Rosa
- Dr Sandra Kiffin-Petersen
Masterclasses | Executive Decision-making
The newly introduced Executive Decision-making unit is a series of intimate masterclass sessions. The guest speakers are hand-picked by MBA Director Dr Paul Crompton and are high-profile business leaders on a national and international level who provide their personal insights and experiences on decision-making in business.
Hear about our annual International Study Tour
Many of our MBA students describe the International Study Tour as life-changing, and a highlight of their overall MBA experience. The two most recent tours took our students to San Francisco and Silicon Valley where they had the opportunity to visit Google, LinkedIn, Stanford University, Berkeley, Deloitte, Kanopy, Kahn Academy, they also had a tour of the Tesla factory amongst much more. This opportunity is available to students enrolled in the MBA or MBA Flexible program.Our 2024 MBA International Study Tour students visiting the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in Stanford, California.
Our 2024 MBA International Study Tour students visiting the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California.
Our 2024 MBA International Study Tour students exploring the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California.
Our 2024 MBA International Study Tour students visiting Plug and Play, the world’s leading innovation platform in Los Angeles, California.
MBA Alumni Lifelong Learning ProgramYour journey with the UWA MBA doesn't end at graduation – it evolves.
As a valued member of the UWA MBA Alumni community, you are invited to join our MBA Lifelong Learning Program – a unique initiative designed to support your ongoing professional and personal development. Stay connected, stay current, and continue growing alongside your peers in leadership and business. Through this program, you’ll gain exclusive access to:MBA Refresher Program
Return to a class of your choosing and continue to be exposed to the latest theories and concepts that interest you. Choose from past units or study MBA elective units that you have not studied previously, with no costs associated.
To view the units on offer in 2026 and register your interest, please complete the online form by Sunday, 4th January, 2026.
For more information, contact us at www.ask.uwa.edu.au
MBA Strategy & Leadership Forum
Receive invitations annually through the Graduate Management Association (GMA) to attend our annual Strategy & Leadership Forum, featuring presentations from some of Australia’s most senior business leaders and also from our prominent UWA MBA alumni. In recent years, speakers have included Mark Barnaba, Diane Smith-Gander AO, Michael Chaney AO, Richard Goyder AO, Zoe Yujnovich, Meg O’Neil, John Van Der Wielen and Jimmy Wilson.
Masterclasses
As soon as you enrol in one our MBA programs, join the GMA to receive regular invitations to our Masterclass series. Numerous masterclasses are run each year by senior industry leaders, which will help you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in industry and government.
Workshops
Each year, the UWA Business School run workshops on a variety of topics of direct interest to MBA students and alumni. This is a great way for MBA students and alumni to engage with the UWA Business School on an ongoing basis.
Social events
The GMA at UWA runs various social events each year. The highlight of the MBA social calendar is the GMA student ball, which is held towards the end of each year. Details will be sent to you about all of the GMA social events once you have joined the GMA.
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