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The BBT Global Leadership MBA is an MBA that specialises in the interaction between Asian economies, specifically Japan, and the rest of the world and can be taken in either entirely in English, or a combination of English and Japanese subjects. The program focuses on core frameworks for business decision making based in entrepreneurship and innovation, and in evidence based strategy formulation. The program is taught through a flexible mixed-mode delivery of online coursework and networking development through strong and immersive study tours, and provides for the needs of a busy executive based anywhere in the world.
The BBT MBA program has been delivered in partnership with Business Breakthrough University, Japan’s leading Business Education Channel for over 15 years that has produced over 1,200 graduates.
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BBT Global Leadership MBA Study Tour
What our students say

Giulia Badalotti
"Working with BBT students from Japan for our Effective Negotiations and Cross Cultural Management subjects was an enriching experience. We participated in a host of class exercises and activities that let us better understand and appreciate cultural diversity in business, learn a variety of negotiation strategies and tactics and engage is some really interesting discussions. Fellow BBT students were kind, personable and full of knowledge, which made for a wonderful experience!
Bond University is a great place to study and completing the BBT program is highly recommended. I’ve gained a great appreciation for students visiting Australia for the first time to study in another language and encourage both Japanese and domestic students to complete the BBT program. It is both personally and professionally rewarding."

Giulia Badalotti
"Working with BBT students from Japan for our Effective Negotiations and Cross Cultural Management subjects was an enriching experience. We participated in a host of class exercises and activities that let us better understand and appreciate cultural diversity in business, learn a variety of negotiation strategies and tactics and engage is some really interesting discussions. Fellow BBT students were kind, personable and full of knowledge, which made for a wonderful experience!
Bond University is a great place to study and completing the BBT program is highly recommended. I’ve gained a great appreciation for students visiting Australia for the first time to study in another language and encourage both Japanese and domestic students to complete the BBT program. It is both personally and professionally rewarding."
Key features
- With Australia's lowest student to teacher ratio, you will thrive in smaller study groups
- Unprecedented access to a broad array of tools including mentoring by industry and academic experts and other resources to encourage and support you throughout your studies
- Our programs are developed and delivered by world leading academics
About the program
The BBT Global Leadership MBA provides a flexible and adaptive learning environment for students to enhance their skills and develop as global leaders. The program offers a combination of online and residential immersion experiences, with subjects in English (with options for some in Japanese). Show more
The BBT Global Leadership MBA provides a flexible and adaptive learning environment for students to enhance their skills and develop as global leaders. The program offers a combination of online and residential immersion experiences, with subjects in English (with options for some in Japanese). The focus is on allowing participants to develop effective and informed decision-making frameworks to think critically, to act and lead strategically, and to understand the importance of an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. Show less
Mode | Online |
Duration | 4 semesters (1 year 4 months) |
Starting semesters |
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Program type | Masters Coursework |
Study area | Business and Commerce |
Program code | BN-13124 |
CRICOS code | This program is not available to international students who intend to apply for a student visa. |
Credit for prior study | For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected] |
Students must complete the following seven (7) mandatory subjects: (60 cp)
Students must attend of 2 study tours.
GMBA71-201 Accounting for Decision Making | 10 | English | Online |
GMBA71-202 Data Analytics for Decision Making | 10 | English | Online |
10 | English | Online | |
GMBA71-204 Global Business Leadership | 10 | English | Online |
10 | English | Online | |
GMBA70-306 Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Ventures Part A | 5 | English | Study Tour 1 |
GMBA70-307 Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Ventures Part B | 5 | English | Study Tour 2 |
Bond University - BBT Global Leadership MBA (English Language Pathway)
Students completing all English subjects cannot enrol into Japanese subjects
Students taking all English pathway must take following three MANDATORY subjects (20CP)
GMBA71-111 Marketing Management | 10 | English | Online |
GMBA70-209 Strategic Management | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-210 Perspective on Strategy Development in a Real Business World | 5 | English | Online |
Students taking all English pathway will take the following eight elective subjects (40CP)
GMBA70-102 Coaching Across Cultures for Managers | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-103 Cross Cultural Business Communication | 5 | English | Online |
5 | English | Study Tour/Online | |
GMBA70-112 Law for Global Managers | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-301 Effective Leadership | 5 | English | Study Tour/Online |
5 | English | Study Tour | |
GMBA70-303 Effective Project Management | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-304 Management Control Systems | 5 | English | Study Tour/Online |
English Pathway Recommended Study Structure for students Admitted From May 2018 (182)
Bond University - BBT Global Leadership MBA (Japanese Language Pathway)
Students completing Japanese pathway subjects cannot enrol into English mandatory pathway subjects
Students taking Japanese pathway must take following three MANDATORY subjects (20CP)
GMBA71-206 Marketing Management | 10 | Japanese* | Online |
GMBA70-207 Strategy and Innovation PART A (Japanese) | 5 | Japanese* | Online |
GMBA70-208 Strategy and Innovation PART B (Japanese) | 5 | Japanese* | Online |
Students taking Japanese pathway will take eight of the following 17 elective subjects (40CP)
A Minimum of three subjects (15CP) must be taught in English
GMBA70-102 Coaching Across Cultures for Managers | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-103 Cross Cultural Business Communication | 5 | English | Online |
5 | English | Study Tour/Online | |
5 | Japanese | Online | |
5 | Japanese | Online | |
GMBA70-107 Management of Innovation | 5 | Japanese | Online |
5 | Japanese | Online | |
5 | Japanese | Online | |
GMBA70-110 Marketing Strategy | 5 | Japanese | Online |
GMBA70-111 Values Based Marketing | 5 | Japanese | Online |
GMBA70-112 Law for Global Managers | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-301 Effective Leadership | 5 | English | Study Tour/Online |
5 | English | Study Tour | |
GMBA70-303 Effective Project Management | 5 | English | Online |
GMBA70-304 Management Control Systems | 5 | English | Study Tour/Online |
Japanese Pathway Recommended Study Structure for students admitted from May 2018 (182)
Recommended Study Structure for students admitted prior to Jan 2018 (181)
Entry into the BBT MBA requires the following:
- Minimum three years’ management experience
- Quality undergraduate degree from a recognised institution.
Program variations
- MBA
- MBA (Specialisation)
- MBA (Executive)
- MBA / Master of Project Management
- MBA / Master of Finance
- MBA / Master of Accounting
MBA matrix
Program | MBA | MBA (Professional) | BBT Global Leadership MBA | Executive MBA |
---|---|---|---|---|
Selected subjects taught online | ✓** | ✓** | ✓** | ✓** |
Subjects taught intensive mode | ✓* | ✓* | ✓* | ✓* |
Subjects taught standard delivery | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
Part-time options | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
Professional placement in degree | X | ✓ | X | X |
Specialisations available | X | X | X | X |
Study Tours available | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓*** |
Combined degrees available | ✓ | X | X | X |
Available to international students | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓* |
*Available for eligible students only. Please check with the Program Coordinator
**Not available to USA Financial Aid students
***China Study Tour is mandatory for the EMBA program. Other study tours available as electives.