The Australian Institute of Business’ Master of Business Administration, the Fast-Track MBA, is a 100% online program that will provide you with the business and leadership skills you will need to thrive in an increasingly uncertain world.

Designed for busy working professionals, this fully online MBA course is highly flexible and delivered with interactive, bite-sized content and personalised student support.

With a strong industry focus, the Fast-Track MBA equips you with contemporary leadership and management knowledge that can be immediately applied in business and the workplace as you progress in your studies.

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MBA COURSE STRUCTURE

Three stages to The Fast-Track MBA

The Fast-Track MBA encompasses 12 subjects that make up three nested postgraduate qualifications: a Graduate Certificate in Management, a Graduate Diploma in Management and an MBA.

Each qualification (a ‘milestone’ towards your Master of Business Administration) is achieved upon the successful completion of 4 subjects that can be completed in as little as 4 months*. We know that life happens, therefore if you need to exit the program early, you can still achieve a postgraduate qualification.

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How you will learn

In today’s fast-moving business environment, our study schedule lets you study six subjects in a year and complete your MBA online in two years, even while you work. With the option to accelerate, you can study up to two subjects at once when life allows, subject to meeting concurrent study criteria. If life gets in the way of your studies, there is no need to worry – you can adjust your study timetable.

At AIB we run multiple intakes throughout a year so you can start the program when it suits you.

Each term runs for 8 weeks and during this period you’ll complete one course. An 8-week period contains a mix of interactive assessments including, but not limited to, assignments, quizzes, evaluated forum participation and time-bound tests along the way, plus one week to reflect and recharge.

Learning materials are made available 14 days prior to the start date so you can pre-plan your online studies around your family life, work and social commitments.

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*The above timeline is an example only – assessment mix may change from subject to subject.

Multiple start dates

With the flexibility and convenience of 11 start dates every year, you can start your MBA when it suits you.

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Enrolment cutoff date: 06 June 2022

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The Fast-Track MBA Subjects

There are 8 core subjects you’ll undertake. After completing those subjects, you’ll move to your electives so that you can tailor your experience to suit your personal, career and business goals.
If you don’t want to specialise in any particular area, that’s ok. Our general MBA option allows you to mix and match courses to tailor your study program.

CORE SUBJECTS
Leadership (First Subject)

The subject provides a scholarly and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership and how it applies to contemporary leadership practice. Modules covered include: nature and importance of leadership, leadership traits, behaviours and attitudes, leadership styles, leadership culture, ethical issues, leadership when creating change in organisations.

 

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of leadership theories, concepts and practice, including both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership.
  • Critically evaluate various modes of leadership with consideration of ethical and socially responsible practice.
  • Effectively communicate and apply relevant leadership principles to address diverse needs of various stakeholders.
  • Develop a critically reflective leadership model for your own development.
Marketing Management (Second Subject)

This subject discusses the importance and strategic role of marketing in today’s globalised and digital business environment. Students learn practical skills that impact on business growth, like how to analyse the market context in which a business or enterprise is operating, segment the market, select an appropriate target market and recommend strategic and tactical plans that co-create value for the selected target market.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary marketing theory and practice.
  • Evaluate marketing concepts and organisational issues to make evidence-based decisions on creating value for customers.
  • Apply innovative marketing approaches, techniques and ethical perspectives to recommend an evidence-based solution to the problem of capturing value from customers.
  • Communicate marketing knowledge, skills and ideas to others in writing clearly, persuasively and credibly.
Corporate Governance

This subject examines the development, concepts, and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate Governance, and organisational governance within the context of organisational capacity building. Modules covered include: the governance partnership (investors, companies and directors); regulatory frameworks to ensure good governance; theory and principles of corporate governance; director capabilities and responsibilities; corporate risk management; compliance; ethics; ethical behaviour in organisations, and corporate social responsibility.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate governance theory, frameworks and practice.
  • Critically evaluate and effectively communicate complex concepts to recommend improvements relating to corporate governance and organisational issues.
  • Apply corporate governance laws, theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.
Operations Management

This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of issues critical for the efficient and effective management of operations in service, public, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and other sectors.  The subject covers operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics including: process perspective; operations for strategic impact; designing process and operations; delivering services and goods through the supply chain; simplifying and improving operations; risk, resilience, and sustainability in operations and, operations digitalisation.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyse and evaluate operations management issues.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate operations management knowledge to others.
  • Apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative and evidence-based solutions for complex operations management issues.
Financial Management

This subject prepares students for effective financial management in organisations. At a foundational level, the subject introduces how a manager can interpret financial statements, identify trends and utilise financial tools and techniques to improve decision making, alongside non-financial considerations including ethics. Topics covered include: understanding and evaluating financial statements, employing appropriate financial tools such as NPV and break-even analysis, cost management concepts, working capital management, time value of money, risk and return principles, basic capital investment decisions, cost of capital and the future of finance.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate understanding of core contemporary financial management theory, techniques and practice.
  • Critically evaluate and effectively communicate recommendations to address financial management issues.
  • Apply financial management theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.
Strategic Human Resource Management

This subject will prepare students for the continuously evolving nature of work in uncertain times and the challenges and opportunities that this presents for organisations in meeting the strategic needs of a diverse workforce. Modules covered include: introduction to strategic HRM; managing the future of work; managing recruitment and selection; managing training, careers, and talent, managing performance; managing remuneration, rewards and engagement; Managing ethics and evaluating HR.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic human resource management theory and its application in practice.
  • Critically evaluate, and recommend improvements to existing human resource management strategies.
  • Identify and evaluate different perspectives and contemporary trends, and their impact on strategic HRM.
  • Design and effectively communicate an evidence based human resource management initiative with consideration to ethical concerns.
Strategic Management*

This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of the strategic management process and gives an exposure to the concepts and theories of competing in domestic as well as international markets.  Modules covered include: strategy formulation; internal and external environment; an organisation’s competitiveness; generic competitive strategies; competing in international markets; groups of businesses, diversification and strategy execution.

Pre-requisites: Three AQF Level 8 core subjects must be completed before attempting Strategic Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary strategic management theory, concepts and principles.
  • Demonstrate advanced knowledge of how strategy formulation & strategy implementation processes work in contemporary organisations.
  • Conduct an in-depth analysis of the internal and external environment using appropriate strategic management concepts and tools.
  • Evaluate different strategic alternatives and suggest an appropriate and ethical pathway for a business to build and sustain competitive advantage.
  • Demonstrate ability to synthesise a range of business and management concepts when undertaking strategic analysis.
Project Management*

This subject provides the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage projects in service, public, not-for-profit, private and other sectors. The subject covers various practical frameworks and emerging topics including: contemporary approaches to project success; defining the project; project estimation, scheduling and strategies for reducing project duration; project risk management; managing project teams; project progress and performance evaluation; project closure and benefits realisation; project governance and ethics in project management; introduction to non-traditional project management methodologies and approaches such as agile project management and critical chain; and, overview of project management software tools.

Pre-requisites: A minimum of three AQF level 8 subjects which must include Operations Management must be completed before attempting Project Management.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyse, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to project management.
  • Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative, ethical, and evidence-based solutions for complex project management issues.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate project management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice.
ELECTIVE/SPECIALISATION SUBJECTS
General
Artificial Intelligence for Business

This subject provides an essential overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) types and their strategic application and integration in industry that is transforming business practice. In the context of organisational leadership in the age of digital disruption, this subject explores the challenges and opportunities of AI as well as the capabilities, limitations and ethical considerations.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal concepts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a business context.
  • Critically evaluate the capabilities and limitations of AI types and their ethical challenges.
  • Analyse the strategic functional, organisational, and industry needs that can be addressed by AI solutions.
  • Develop, justify and effectively communicate appropriate approaches for the deployment of AI.
Cyber Security for Managers

The aim of this subject is to provide in-depth insight into the increasing dangers and frequency of cyber-attacks on businesses and government and how best to prevent or mitigate the damaging outcomes. The likely sources of attacks will be outlined along with the methods more commonly used, inherent weaknesses in systems, examine the risk factors and outline manager’s responsibilities. How to create policies designed to mitigate attacks and how to manage them are included along with disaster planning and recovery. This is not a technical subject on the detailed workings of attacks but rather a management approach to cyber resilience, cyber disaster planning and recovery methods.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Describe the need for cyber security in context of the risks, threats, and attack vectors on an organisation’s digital information systems.
  • Analyse weaknesses and vulnerabilities in an organisation’s digital information systems to determine threats and controls for risk management.
  • Design cyber security policies that help mitigate the weaknesses in digital information systems, define organisational data governance protocols and comply with legal obligations.
  • Critically analyse a cyber disaster recovery and contingency plan using contemporary cyber security threats, best practice models and/or frameworks.
Business Analytics for Managers

This subject provides an overview of business analytics concepts and their applications in the business environment. Modules covered include: Definitions and the importance of business analytics; business analytics in practice; designing data-oriented decision problems and working effectively with data experts; overview of different business analytics methods and understanding what they can do for a business; communication of data-driven decisions; pitfalls of data-driven decisions; and the ethical implications of business analytics.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of fundamental concepts and methods in business analytics and what business analytics can do for a business.
  • Critically evaluate and reflect on the business analytics maturity of organisations and organisational readiness for implementing business analytics.
  • Research and apply relevant business analytics methods and frameworks to address strategic, operational, and tactical decision problems in organisations.
  • Effectively communicate business analytics requirements and the relevant findings with various stakeholders including their data expert.
Directed Study*

Directed Study requires students to undertake a specific project to further their disciplinary study and theory application in addition to the final MBA Project. The Directed Study is an individual project which is supervised by academic staff member(s), based on topics that are aligned with electives offered at AIB. The topic and assessment pieces are developed in consultation with the academic supervisor(s). Meetings between the student and the staff member(s) are periodic and at the request of the student or the staff member(s). The staff member(s) may set milestones and timelines for the student to meet. The subject provides scaffolding for the design and development of an individual research project and for the application of theory in a practical workplace context.

Pre-requisites: All AQF Level 8 subjects.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of the design and implementation of an individual project.
  • Evaluate and synthesise existing research to enable the creative planning and execution of scholarship in a practical, real-world context.
  • Design and implement an individual project for the application of theory in a practical workplace context.
Entrepreneurial Management
Entrepreneurship

Any participant wishing to study the Entrepreneurial Management specialisation, must complete the compulsory subject Entrepreneurship, along with any two of the following three subjects in this category: Digital Business Startup, New Product Design or Business Consulting. 

The subject provides scholarly, practical and in-depth knowledge of contemporary entrepreneurial professional practice, the entrepreneurial mindset and how these applies to a dynamic and complex global environment. The subject uses experiential and collaborative learning to build and strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities that support an individual in identifying an entrepreneurial opportunity and developing the resource base needed to pursue it. Modules covered include: the development of 21st Century entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial mindset, cognition and career; designing entrepreneurship from opportunity identification to business modelling; and, strategic entrepreneurial growth planning. Therefore the subject provides a foundation for lifetime learning on the key life cycle stages of an entrepreneurial venture as well as how leaders can foster an entrepreneurial culture.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Examine contemporary entrepreneurship theory and practice to create insight into enterprise growth opportunities.
  • Reflect upon, and apply contemporary entrepreneurship approaches, techniques and ethical perspectives, that develop an entrepreneur’s: leadership, mindset, capabilities and pathways to an entrepreneurial career.
  • Evaluate the entrepreneurial venture’s external environment and internal environment factors and contexts to create, formulate, hypothesise, test, and validate evidenced based decisions at key life cycle stages of the entrepreneurial venture.
  • Communicate entrepreneurship knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
Digital Business Startup

Any participant wishing to study the Entrepreneurship specialisation, must complete the compulsory subject Entrepreneurship, along with any two of the following three subjects in this category: Digital Business Startup, New Product Design or Business Consulting.

This subject will assist students in understanding how to build a digital enterprise by recognising and validating an entrepreneurial idea and converting this into a viable digital enterprise. Students will be introduced to theories and practices for validating the idea, developing value propositions, discovering market desirability and feasibility, business model development and digital brand management.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Critically evaluate appropriate contemporary business frameworks and strategies for launching, growing a new digital business venture.
  • Apply enterprise theory to test and validate optimal digital business models for your proposed entrepreneurial activity.
  • Communicate and validate digital business strategies with identified relevant stakeholders in a clear, persuasive and credible manner.
  • Synthesise sector scholarship, audience needs, environment and opportunity to promote your proposed digital business startup.
New Product Design*

Any participant wishing to study the Entrepreneurship specialisation, must complete the compulsory subject Entrepreneurship, along with any two of the following three subjects in this category: Digital Business Startup, New Product Design or Business Consulting.

This subject takes the student through new product design from conception to launch of a new product or service. The subject aims to provide in-depth knowledge and application of traditional and innovative tools and frameworks used in a successful new product design process. Topics covered include planning for new products, generating product ideas, concept evaluation, financial analysis for new products, testing and prototyping, launching new products and application design thinking.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary new product design theory and practice.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply innovative approaches and techniques as well as ethical perspectives throughout the development of new product design.
  • Evaluate complex business concepts and issues to deliver an evidence-based rationale for new product design.
  • Communicate new product design knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
Business Consulting

Any participant wishing to study the Entrepreneurship specialisation, must complete the compulsory subject Entrepreneurship, along with any two of the following three subjects in this category: Digital Business Startup, New Product Design or Business Consulting.

The subject provides scholarly and practical in-depth knowledge of the business practices, processes and management for consultants, managers and owners of consulting firms and those with expertise considering consulting as a profession. Modules covered include: Starting a consulting business including financial and legal considerations; tips on surviving the first year, which include networking, database building and digital marketing initiatives; the actual process, which includes agreements, strategies, interviewing techniques and tips, agreements and strategies; creating a consulting relationship with clients; developing effective systems including negotiating fees, billing, contracts and insurance and finally, growing the business and productivity considerations.

This subject is also highly suitable for managers using consulting services and Internal Consultants, i.e. employees who perform consulting for their organisation as a part of their role.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary business consulting theory, process and practice.
  • Apply innovative approaches and techniques as well as ethical perspectives throughout the development of a consulting service.
  • Evaluate complex business and enterprise concepts and issues to make evidence-based recommendations.
  • Communicate business consulting knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
Finance
Corporate Finance*

The objective of the subject is to provide an integrated framework and analytical tools that are used by the firm managers to make financial decisions that improve firm value. The modules covered include valuations of bonds and shares, advanced capital budgeting techniques, estimation of cost of capital, optimal capital structure, and firm payout policy.

Pre-requisites: Financial Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate finance theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate complex corporate finance issues and recommend improvements to inform professional practice.
  • Plan and prepare a substantial evidence based corporate finance report in an ethical manner.
Financial Markets and Institutions*

This subject presents a detailed overview of the features of modern financial and monetary systems, and enables an in-depth understanding of complex institutions, markets, and securities that are part of them. The subject covers banking, payment systems, financial regulators and institutions, fundamentals of fund management as well as money, capital and foreign exchange markets.

Pre-requisites: Financial Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary financial markets and institutions theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate improvements relating to financial markets and institutions issues.
  • Plan and prepare a substantial evidence-based financial markets and institutions report in an ethical manner.
Investment Management*

The objective of the subject is to provide comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge on investment management. The subject covers major theoretical concepts, namely, modern portfolio theory, diversification, and equilibrium models of security prices. The subject also includes macroeconomic and industry analysis, pricing of main financial derivatives, and evaluation of portfolio performance.

Pre-requisite: Financial Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary investment management theory, analytical frameworks and practice.
  • Critically analyse and effectively communicate complex concepts, investment management issues and recommend improvements to inform professional practice.
  • Plan and undertake a substantial evidence-based report in an ethical manner.
Human Resource Management
Organisational Learning and Development

This subject aims to develop the knowledge and skills to support and critically evaluate contemporary organisational learning and development practices. Modules covered include e-learning, workforce planning and HR metrics, talent management, coaching and mentoring, and its application in the workplace. Students will gain an understanding of how organisations:

– proactively respond to contemporary challenges such as artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning and platform work within the learning ecosystem, and

– foster capabilities for the development of human capital for a sustained competitive advantage.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of organisational learning and development and its application in practice.
  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of human resource metrics and its application to organisational learning and development.
  • Critically analyse coaching and mentoring theory and its application to the organisational learning environment.
  • Create and communicate an evidence-based OL&D initiative to address a future organisation based need.
Managing People in a Global Context*

This subject explores how globalisation has influenced and impacted human resource management practices in multinational enterprises (MNEs). Modules include: the cultural context of international HRM (IHRM), cross-border alliances, human resource planning, international performance management, training and development, career management, compensation, industrial relations in the global institutional context and future trends in IHRM.

Pre-requisites: Strategic Human Resource Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary international HRM theories, principles and concepts.
  • Critically analyse international HRM practices and their application in a global context.
  • Identify and evaluate different contemporary perspectives, value systems and trends and their impact on international HRM policy and practice.
  • Design and effectively communicate an appropriate evidence-based international HRM strategy which takes into account socially responsible and ethical practice for an organisation.
Managing Change*

Managing Change focuses on organisational change: why it occurs, how it occurs, how it can be managed, and what forms it can take. The complexities of change present real challenges for managers and leaders and, hence, challenges for managers and leadership in times of change are also addressed. Modules include change capability, organisational change strategies, leaders and followers as change agents, organisational culture, as well as technological disruption and sustainability.

Pre-requisites: Strategic Human Resource Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of theories of planned change, a range of established change management approaches and their applicability in organisational settings.
  • Assume a leading role in critically evaluating organisational and behavioural issues that may affect the change process and recommend strategies to combat these issues.
  • Analyse complex organisational issues including any ethical considerations in relation to a planned change initiative.
  • Formulate, effectively communicate and implement change initiatives and strategies for organisations.
Marketing Management
Consumer Behaviour*

The subject highlights the importance of consumer behaviour and customer experience concepts and theories in understanding the consumer decision making process as well as the customer journey. The subject addresses knowledge and analytical skills to assess the influence of various factors in consumer decision making and understand the importance of integration and measurement of customer experience.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced conceptual understanding of consumer behaviour and customer experience management theories and practices.
  • Critically analyse the influence of various factors on consumer decision-making and purchasing behaviour.
  • Demonstrate the ability to evaluate, synthesise and apply innovative approaches, techniques and perspectives to consumer behaviour and customer experience management.
  • Recommend appropriate marketing strategies in a variety of marketing scenarios based on in-depth analysis of consumer behaviour within target markets.
  • Communicate customer experience knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly through customer journey mapping, deriving recommendations to enhance customer experience.
Digital Marketing*

There is an expectation that modern enterprises engage in digital marketing providing positive brand experiences for their customers and other stakeholders. Digital marketing is increasingly important to understand, because customers engage online and offline with brands. This subject is designed to provide students with an understanding of digital marketing. Students will learn about the various types of digital marketing as well as to how to plan, deploy, manage and evaluate a digital marketing strategy.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary new digital marketing theory and practice.
  • Examine digital marketing theory, measures and practice to create a comprehensive digital marketing audit.
  • Critically analyse various metrics, innovative approaches, techniques and ethical perspective to design a digital marketing strategy.
  • Communicate digital marketing strategies, tactics and measures to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
New Product Design*

This subject takes the student through new product design from conception to launch of a new product or service. The subject aims to provide in-depth knowledge and application of traditional and innovative tools and frameworks used in a successful new product design process. Topics covered include planning for new products, generating product ideas, concept evaluation, financial analysis for new products, testing and prototyping, launching new products and application design thinking.

Pre-requisites: Marketing Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary new product design theory and practice.
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply innovative approaches and techniques as well as ethical perspectives throughout the development of new product design.
  • Evaluate complex business concepts and issues to deliver an evidence-based rationale for new product design.
  • Communicate new product design knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
International Business

This subject explores how and why countries trade with and invest in each other, and the global monetary system. It examines the strategies and structures of international businesses and assesses the special roles of an international business’s various functions. It also provides a critical approach that presents the arguments for and against economic theories, government policies, business strategies, organisational structures, and their managerial implications.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary International Business theories concepts and principles, and their application in practice.
  • Critically evaluate various international strategies and entry modes and make appropriate recommendations for the businesses operating internationally.
  • Plan and effectively communicate a relevant and evidence-based international business activity for an organisation with consideration to ethics and social responsibility.
Integrated Logistics Management*

Logistics significantly contributes to the economy given its sizable share in GDP in many countries. A well-integrated logistics creates value for small-sized businesses such as a local grocery store and café as well as large-sized providers of services and goods such as a global e-commerce platform. This subject mainly focuses on functional areas within Logistics and Supply Chain Management and explores how the functions could be integrated better. Modules covered include: logistics for the 21st century, integrating procurement, customer relationship management and operations with logistics, transportation, warehousing and emerging technologies, logistics performance objectives and measurement and, supply chain and logistics network design.

Pre-requisites: Operations Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of logistics management principles, frameworks and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyse, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to integrated logistics management.
  • Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative and evidence-based solutions for complex logistics operations and design issues.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate logistics management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice.
Strategic Supply Chain Management*

Today’s business and economy happens in the supply chain. Successful organisations in various sectors (e.g. service, public, manufacturing) strategically collaborate with their local and/or global supply chain partners to gain competitive advantage and create more value for the end customers. Supply chain management helps them achieve and sustain business growth. This subject takes a strategic approach to Logistics and Supply Chain Management and covers key principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics including: supply chain strategy; responsive and agile supply chain; supply chain integration and collaboration; supply chain risk and resilience; managing global supply chain; simplifying supply chain complexity; creating a sustainable supply chain; and, emerging mega-trends and the supply chain of the future.

Pre-requisites: Operations Management

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic supply chain management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
  • Critically analyse, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to supply chain management at the strategic level.
  • Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative, evidence-based and sustainable solutions for complex strategic supply chain management issues.
  • Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate strategic supply chain management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice.
PROJECT*

The objective of this subject is to undertake a project related to the chosen area of professional focus. Students will identify an appropriate workplace or industry related research problem or opportunity, conduct a concise review of theories and frameworks, engage in identifying secondary data, analyse the data and present findings in a formal business research report.

Pre-requisite: A minimum of 10 MBA subjects (all AQF level 8 subjects and at least 4 AQF level 9 subjects) must be completed before attempting the Project.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

  • Critically examine contemporary business theory and practices related to an identified enterprise (or industry) problem or opportunity.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply innovative approaches, techniques, ethical perspectives, and the use of secondary data, to an identified enterprise (or industry) problem or opportunity.
  • Critically evaluate business (or industry) concepts and synthesise existing research, theory and secondary data to advise business stakeholders on business solutions.
  • Communicate evidenced-based recommendations to stakeholders clearly, persuasively and credibly.

Our timetable: 2022 timetable

*When scheduling your timetable, please note that some subjects have pre-requisites that must be successfully completed prior to commencing the subject.

For further information on specialisations or available elective units, please enquire to receive our brochure.

If you have completed any postgraduate level courses (AQF Level 8 and above) or Project Management Professional (PMP) and CPA certifications in the past, you may be able to apply for credit transfer. For further details, please refer to Credit Transfer Policy and Credit Transfer Procedure.

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  • Built around practical learning experiences that deliver immediate workplace impact.
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    An MBA is a journey. Sometimes you take the fast-track; sometimes you need to slow down. Our flexible study options help you achieve your dreams at your own pace. You’ll study each subject over eight weeks, with assessments along the way and a week to reflect and recharge. You can choose to accelerate your career by studying up to two subjects at once when life allows, subject to meeting our eligibility criteria.

    And if life’s commitments get in the way of your study or you simply need to hit the pause button, you can stop and start again when it suits you.


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    • There for you

      When you study with AIB, you’ll be supported by our skilful team of over 130 academic, student support and professional staff, who will be with you every step of your MBA journey. So you’ll never feel like you’re doing it alone.

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    How does AIB offer such an affordable program?

    As an online MBA provider, we don’t have the expense of maintaining campuses and lecture theatres. This means that you won’t pay for things you don’t need. Instead, we ensure your MBA fees are properly invested in quality education and academic teams, student support services and innovative technological advancements.

    Affordability that delivers what you need, not what you don’t.

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    FEE-HELP

    The Australian Institute of Business is an approved FEE-HELP provider. FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay part or all of their tuition fees. Put simply, you can study now and pay your course fees later.

    Your eligibility for FEE-HELP is not affected by your income and assets. For more information about FEE-HELP and to check your eligibility, visit the Study Assist website. You can find information regarding course fees, key dates and EFTSL values of units offered for new and existing students.

    Calculate your FEE-HELP repayments.

    You can now see how FEE-HELP might impact your finances with our personalised MBA FEE-HELP Calculator, including your total fee debt, your weekly take home pay and how long your repayments will last.

    Invest in your personal and professional career.

    The Fast-Track MBA is among the most affordable MBA programs in Australia, without sacrificing the high quality of education

    Your specific course fees will depend on:

    • Your location
    • Whether you are undertaking the course in stages
    • Whether you are entitled to exemptions
    • When you are planning to commence studies
    Our Australian student’s tuition payments
    79.28% FEE-HELP
    6.56% Employer Funded
    14.17% Self Funded

    In addition to our very affordable online course fees, we are FEE-HELP approved for students who are Australian citizens or those who hold appropriate visas and also offer instalment options so that the MBA remains an investment and not a liability.

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    Estimate your return on investment

    Ever wondered what an MBA could be worth to you? Based on our graduate data, you can now see what the Fast-Track MBA might mean for your income with our MBA ROI Calculator. Remember, before you make any financial decisions, you should get information and advice from qualified professionals regarding your personal circumstances and financial affairs.

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    $33,000 Increase

    SALARY INCREASE GOALS ACHIEVED

    Average pay increase
    2021 the Fast-Track MBA Alumni Insights Report

    MBA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    You don’t need a degree to qualify for an MBA– your experience counts!

    Applicants must have ONE of the following:

    Minimum 5 years experience

    A minimum of five years relevant work experience, which includes at least three years management experience, or significant technical experience.

    OR

    An Advanced Diploma

    An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience.

    OR

    A Bachelor’s Degree

    A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) and at least two years relevant work experience.

    Alternatively, applicants may get direct entry into the MBA if they meet the appropriate MBA entry requirements.

    ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS        EXEMPTIONS

    In addition, students must have access to a computer that meets the following requirements.

    Student Visa Holders

    AIB is not a CRICOS-registered provider and is unable to enrol Student Visa holders.

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    ACCREDITED & RECOGNISED

    AIB’s Fast-Track MBA is fully accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), highly regarded internationally and catered specifically to working professionals.

    Graduates of the Fast-Track MBA are seen by employers as valuable leaders that drive business growth.

    READ MORE ABOUT OUR ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

    Here’s a snapshot of our range of memberships, listings and registrations:

    • International Association of Universities (IAU)
    • Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)
    • Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
    • Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA)

    Professional Memberships

    AIB is recognised by various professional, academic and industry bodies.

    Australian Qualifications Framework logo IHEA Member logo ahri logo membership AACSB member logo SCLAA Logo
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    Recognised & Respected

    Global business network

    Be a part of Australia’s largest online MBA community. Be amongst your professional peers and join over 23,000 students, alumni, academics and industry experts from 95 countries.

    Our students stand out

    The best in ASX employ the best from AIB. Our alumni work for 65% of ASX 100 listed companies.

    A rich history in education

    We were Australia’s first private provider accredited to offer the full range of business degrees, including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

    Australia’s largest online MBA

    The number of students enrolled in MBAs in Australia has grown by an extraordinary 42% in two years, driven by a massive expansion by one Adelaide-based private provider, AIB. – Excerpt from the Financial Review, 2015

    Industry Partnerships

    AIB partners with a series of prominent organisations to strengthen our practical linkage for our valued student community.

    LinkedIn Industry partnership - Audi logo Industry partnership BDO Industry partnership - Hays logo Industry partnership Kyocera logo industry partner mercer
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    GLOBAL NETWORK

    STUDY FROM ANYWHERE

    48%
    International
    52%
    Australia

    Alumni

    Join more than 23,000 students, alumni, academics and industry experts from 95 countries. As an AIB student, you’ll have access to this rapidly growing global business network.

    2021 the Fast-Track MBA Alumni Insights Report

    95 Countries
    11800+ Graduates
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    Connect with fellow students while you study

    You’re not alone when you study online. Join AIB’s student and alumni communities to form study groups, seek and provide support, collaborate and network. 

    VISIT THE COMMUNITY HUB

    Why study with us

    You can study anywhere, anytime with the Fast-Track MBA while getting an education. Our interactive Student Learning Portal is a complete digital resource for all your learning needs, offering genuine flexibility.

    Your MBA in the real world

    With a focus on practical learning everything you learn during the Fast-Track MBA will be relevant to real world business scenarios. You’ll apply new knowledge straight into your workplace and see theories come to life.

    Learn from the best in business

    Our Online Facilitators and Industry Guest Lecturers are experts in their fields having either years of teaching experience or practical experience from high performing businesses. You’ll gain a unique understanding of how MBA theories and principles are applied and add tangible value to your learning.

    Don’t pay for things you don’t need

    Our internationally recognised MBA is one of the most affordable in Australia as we don’t have the usual expenses of maintaining campuses and lecture theatres. Instead, we invest where it matters most to you.

    Study anywhere, anytime

    With 100% online learning and monthly start dates, it has never been easier to fit study into your life. We’ve found innovative ways to make studying subjects fit around you. Our interactive and innovative Student Learning Portal provides the resources and support you’ll need to successfully complete your MBA studies.

    For me, I can’t wait to see where this MBA is going to take me. It’s not only given me a validation of my own abilities and skills, but the confidence to move forward in my career. Every second of this journey has been worth it because now that I have this MBA, nothing can stop me.

    Julie Jardine
    Supply Chain Manager Hoshizaki Lancer

    GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF THE FAST-TRACK MBA?

    TALK TO A COURSE ADVISOR

    **Only Direct-Entry applicants, who have attained an undergraduate degree, relevant 3 years’ work experience and are working part-time hours or less, are eligible to fast-track their studies by undertaking 2 subjects concurrently , in any given term. Please refer to concurrent study eligibility criteria for further details.

    Australian Institute of Business (AIB) is rated 4.3 out of 5 by 195 students and alumni.