The Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Southern Cross University develops business knowledge and practical skills to help graduates advance their careers in today’s competitive global markets. Students gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, learn industry relevant skills and develop solutions to complex business situations. Students enhance their professional expertise by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. The MBA provides the option to study broadly across a comprehensive suite of business disciplines and the opportunity to specialise. It also includes a research project that students can apply directly to their workplace or a business area they intend to pursue in their future careers (University approval pending). The Master of Business Administration is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. Major areas of study Students are required to study four foundation units, eight core units and select either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or two elective units in addition to the industry research project. By studying a specialisation, candidates build substantial and specialised expertise to complement the general management applications they learn in the core units. Specialisations: Accounting Managing and Leading People Tourism and Hospitality Management Research Career opportunities The MBA equips graduates for managerial roles across a broad spectrum of industries in the public and private sectors. Graduates can find management roles in areas such as accounting, information and knowledge management, human resource management, health services management and tourism and hotel management.