The University of Adelaide Business School

A History of Excellence
Established in 1874, The University of Adelaide is one of Australia’s finest universities, with a strong international reputation. It enjoys status as a first rate, forward-looking and innovative university and regularly attracts more research funding per capita than any other university in Australia. In 2009, it was ranked number 81 in the world by the THES-QS World University Rankings and is a member of the prestigious Australian ‘Group of Eight’ elite universities.

Delivering world-class programs, our Business School is the premier provider of tertiary business programs in South Australia. We combine cutting-edge research with real-world industry experience to deliver programs that are stimulating, relevant, and provide our students with sought-after skills that are transportable to any profession. We bring together a powerful team of over 70 academics who have a wealth of experience in teaching, researching, consulting and business practice. They are at the forefront of global business research and have truly international perspectives.

The awarding of AACSB accreditation has raised our School’s profile in the global arena and has created opportunities for links with the world’s top universities. In addition we have close affiliations with crucial professional bodies.

Pride in Professionalism
Our MBA attracts high calibre students who are middle to senior level managers and professionals from a diverse range of commercial and government organisations, both local and international. Their varied professional experience produces a rich learning environment, which fosters unique long-lasting business and social networks.

At Adelaide we seek to provide a solid grounding in academic disciplines relevant to management. You will acquire the conceptual and analytical abilities you need to make and carry out decisions at a senior managerial level. You will learn tools and techniques which you will be able to immediately apply. You will also take away practical frameworks and ideas that you can use in your workplace. Your learning will involve the application of academic theory, and case studies, readings and exercises will bring the theory to life. Our class sizes are limited to 35 students. International students are valued members of the School community and account for around 15% of total student numbers . You will also be encouraged to participate in study abroad at prestigious partner Business Schools as part of your MBA studies, with the potential to receive financial support.

Flexible Learning
Subjects are offered in trimesters, commencing late January, May, and September. Each trimester is approximately 13 weeks. Two-week breaks separate first and second trimesters. Third trimester ends in early December. In early January, if you have already completed core subjects, you may enrol in the intensive Summer School.

Welcoming Environment
The city of Adelaide, which is in South Australia, is a welcoming multicultural city with a safe living environment.

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