Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Take the Next Step in Your Career with CIM’s MBA

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    Why Choose CIM MBA?

    Advance Your Career

    Build the business, management and leadership capabilities to take the next step in your career. Develop practical knowledge you can apply in real-world business environments.

    Pay Less

    Make quality education more affordable with scholarships of from 20%-60% for eligible students, FEE-HELP for approved applicants, and flexible payment options designed to support your financial goals.

    Achieve More

    Build the skills employers value through careerfocused specialisations, leadership development, and practical industry learning. Study across our Melbourne, Sydney, and Darwin campuses with the flexibility to transfer between locations as your circumstances change, while expanding your professional network and career opportunities.

    Learn Better

    Enjoy a personalised learning experience with small class sizes of around 35 students, giving you greater access to lecturers and individual support. Learn through practical case studies guided by experienced academics who bring real-world industry knowledge into the classroom.

    Overview

    Program Aim

    Develop future business leaders with advanced management knowledge, strategic thinking, and professional decision making skills.

    Program Overview

    Learn through a practical curriculum that combines academic theory with real world business applications to prepare you for leadership across industries.

    Program Structure

    Complete your MBA in up to 2 years through a structured, blended learning program that guides you from core business foundations to advanced management practice.

    Curriculum Overview: Course Progression

    Our MBA allows you to focus on a specialisation that matches your career goals. Each major includes both core and elective courses to deepen your expertise.

    Semester 1

    • MGMT401 – Contemporary Management & Leadership
    • ACCT401 – Accounting and Financial Management
    • Elective/Major

    Semester 2

    • MGMT402 – Strategic Management
    • CGES401 – Corporate Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
    • MGMT403 – Marketing Management and Research Methods

    Semester 3

    • ECON401 – Economics for Managers
    • Elective/Major
    • Elective/Major

    Semester 4

    • Elective/Major
    • Elective/Major
    • Elective/Major

    Outcomes

    Program Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of CIM’s MBA, graduates will have developed

    • Apply contemporary management practices in a manner consistent with organisational sustainability and ethical management behaviour.
    • Research and present theoretical concepts and complex ideas in both written and verbal formats appropriate for a range of stakeholder audiences.
    • Critically analyse, integrate and reflect advanced theoretical, technical and practical knowledge of business disciplines and professional practice.
    • Apply discipline-relevant knowledge and skills to challenges relevant to professional practice in a substantial project.
    • Work individually and in groups to propose collaborative, innovative and responsible solutions to complex real world business challenges.

    Graduate Career Outcomes

    CIM MBA graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in various industries. Whether you are advancing in your current role or pivoting to a new field, our MBA program provides the skills and qualifications for positions such as:

    • Business Development Manager
    • General Manager
    • Business Analytics Consultant
    • Operations Manager
    • Finance Manager
    • Product Manager
    • Project Manager
    • Program Manager

    Yearly Intakes

    SemesterIntake Date
    Semester 1February
    Semester 2June
    Summer SemesterSeptember

    Scholarships & Fee-Help

    At CIM, we’re committed to making quality education more accessible. Eligible students may be considered for a range of scholarship opportunities designed to recognise academic achievement and support future success.

    • Scholarships from 20%-60% for eligible domestic applicants.
    • FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students (An Australian Government loan scheme that allows students to study now and pay later.)
    • Academic scholarships of up to $500 per semester for high-achieving international students.
    • Scholarship applications are assessed based on academic performance, supporting documents and admission requirements.

    Scholarships are subject to eligibility criteria, availability and CIM’s scholarship policy.

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