Master of Business Administration

An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is a postgraduate degree designed to develop the skills needed to lead businesses, make strategic decisions, and manage across different areas of an organisation.

Traditionally, an MBA is aimed at people who already have professional experience and want to move into more senior leadership, broaden their commercial knowledge, change careers, or build a business.

Bond’s MBA is suited to experienced professionals who want to broaden their management capabilities, take on greater responsibility, change career direction or develop their own business. You’ll bring your experience into the classroom, learn from the perspectives of others. and leave with a network that lasts well beyond graduation.   

Bond’s MBA combines core business disciplines with future-focused capabilities such as adaptive leadership, strategic foresight, systems thinking and digital confidence. AI and emerging technologies are embedded throughout the curriculum, helping students prepare for the future of work.  

Small classes and direct access to academics create a personal learning experience. You have opportunities to contribute your ideas, explore challenges in depth and get to know the professionals studying alongside you.

The experience extends beyond class through MBA cohort activities, university facilities and opportunities to engage with the wider Bond Business School community. These connections are an important part of both your learning and your professional network. 

Bond Business School is among a select group of business schools worldwide to hold both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. These internationally recognised accreditations reflect the quality of the School's teaching, research and industry engagement. 

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is delivered through Bond University's accelerated study model, allowing you to complete your degree in one year full-time, a shorter timeframe than many traditional MBA programs.  

The MBA is delivered through Bond's flexible block learning model. Students complete four subjects per semester, split into two blocks across a six-day intensive teaching period from Monday to Saturday. This means you completing two six-day teaching blocks a semester. The approach allows you to balance professional and personal commitments. 

The six-day intensive teaching concentrates the classroom teaching associated with 20 credit points of study. You’ll complete preparation beforehand so you arrive ready to engage with the material and contribute to discussion.

The immersive block is one part of the learning commitment. Completing the subjects also requires independent study and assessment outside the scheduled classes. 

Yes. Students apply their learning through industry engagement, applied projects and the MBA Capstone project, where they investigate and develop solutions to complex business challenges.  

Students may have opportunities to undertake international study experiences, including a two-week MBA program at partner university WHU, study tours to destinations including India, Fiji and Japan, or exchange opportunities around the world. 

Bond’s intensive teaching format is designed to help you plan study around professional and personal commitments. Scheduled teaching blocks concentrate your classroom attendance, while part-time study allows you to take a reduced load.

You’ll also need to allow time for preparation, independent learning and assessment outside class. The MBA team can help you explore a study plan that balances these commitments and keeps you progressing towards your qualification. 

Part-time study lets you take fewer subjects each semester, which may make it easier to balance your MBA with work and travel. Teaching dates provided in advance can help you plan your availability around the intensive blocks.

Because the refreshed MBA is delivered face-to-face, discuss your travel commitments with the MBA team before choosing your subjects so you understand the attendance requirements. 

The MBA offers intakes in January and September, providing greater flexibility for working professionals and international students. 

Entry requirements vary depending on your academic and professional background. Candidates are typically required to hold a recognised undergraduate degree and may need to demonstrate relevant professional experience. Refer to the Entry Requirements section for current admission criteria. 

Yes. International students are eligible to apply for the MBA, subject to meeting the program's admission and English language requirements.