To apply
Applications for:
- Adelaide (Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents)
- Adelaide (International students)
- Online (Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents)
- Online (International students)
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Malaysia
Selection of MBA applicants
Entry to the MBA program is on a competitive basis. The minimum formal entry requirement is an acceptable Bachelor's degree, plus at least two years relevant work experience. Individuals who hold a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Business Administration may also seek entry to the MBA program. As entry is competitive, admitted applicants generally have more than five years relevant managerial work experience.
Applications may be reviewed by a panel of IGSB academic staff. The MBA is an interactive learning process and is structured so that there are significant opportunities to learn from participant peers. Selection involves consideration of:
- motivation to undertake the MBA and potential to benefit from the program
- appropriateness of work experience, particularly the length, level and responsibilities of management
- positions held (including current position)
- quality of academic record
- demonstrated personal qualities appropriate for managers and leaders
Although a formal selection interview is not part of the process, the selection panel may ask to meet/talk with a potential candidate for clarification of issues relating to their application.
Please access the link below to review the complete entry requirement details for your program of interest before you submit your application:
Applications for Adelaide (Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents)
The application package can be downloaded from this web site, or can be obtained from the IGSB Office.
Download the Application Form (PDF 96 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the Referee Report Form (PDF 58 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the DEST Statistics Form (PDF 13 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The application form needs to be completed by the applicant, listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements. Applicants are also asked to identify what they hope to achieve from the program.
Once completed, the following documents must be submitted in hard-copy:
- signed Application Form
- proof of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree (a certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable)
- an up to date copy of your resume or CV
- two copies of the Referee Report Form
- DEST Statistics Form
These items should be posted to:
MBA Program
International Graduate School of Business
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Please note that applications are not complete without all the items above.
Closing dates
Intakes are open each term (study period) and applicants need to specify the term (study period) in which they wish to commence their study. Terms (study periods) normally start in January, April, July and October. Applicants who miss the closing date for commencement in their chosen term (study period) will automatically be considered for entry in the following term (study period).
Applications for Adelaide (International students)
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: Minimum
score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and minimum overall score
of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from
an equivalent test such as TOEFL, CET (Cambridge English Test) or UEC
(University Entry Certificate at CELUSA);
OR - Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at bachelor level
or above completed in Australia within the last two years;
OR - Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at
bachelor level or above conducted and completed in English within the
last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
- Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of 2 or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.
For immigration purposes, candidates from certain countries are required to submit an English language test result as part of Australian student visa requirements. This requirement is separate from that required for the IGSB MBA. Please check if your country is included within this category.
Please use the Apply Online service to submit your application electronically.
The online application form needs to be completed by the applicant, listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements. Applicants are also asked to identify what they hope to achieve from the program.
Once completed, the following documents must be submitted in hard-copy:
- proof of your undergraduate degree (a certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable)
- an up to date copy of your resume or CV
- References from two employment-related sources
All documents must be in English and any translations must be accompanied by the documents in their original language. These documents must be submitted in original or certified true copies.
These items should be posted to:
MBA Program
International Graduate School of Business
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Please note that applications are not complete without all the items above.
Closing dates
Intakes are open each term (study period) and applicants need to specify the term (study period) in which they wish to commence their study. Terms (study periods) normally start in January, April, July and October. Applicants who miss the closing date for commencement in their chosen term (study period) will automatically be considered for entry in the following term (study period).
Applications for the Online program (Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents)
The application package can be downloaded from this web site, or can be obtained from our Online Office in Adelaide.
Download the Application Form (PDF 96 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the Referee Report Form (PDF 58 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the DEST Statistics Form (PDF 13 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Once completed, the following documents must be submitted in hard-copy:
- signed Application Form
- two copies of the Referee Report Form
- DEST Statistics Form
- proof of your undergraduate degree (certified transcript is acceptable)
- an up to date copy of your resume or CV
These items should be posted to:
MBA Program
International Graduate School of Business
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
The application form needs to be completed by the applicant, listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements. Applicants are also asked to identify what they hope to achieve from the program.
Please note that applications are not complete without all the items above.
Closing dates
Intakes are open each term (study period) and applicants need to specify the term (study period) in which they wish to commence their study. Terms (study periods) normally start in January, April, July and October. Applicants who miss the closing date for commencement in their chosen term (study period) will automatically be considered for entry in the following term (study period).
Once you have been enrolled, our Online Administration Team will be in contact with you to introduce you to the online program environment and to issue your password and URL for access.
Applications for the Online program (International students)
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test: Minimum
score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and minimum overall score
of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from
an equivalent test such as TOEFL, CET (Cambridge English Test) or UEC
(University Entry Certificate at CELUSA);
OR - Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at bachelor level
or above completed in Australia within the last two years;
OR - Successful completion of two or more years of tertiary study at
bachelor level or above conducted and completed in English within the
last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
- Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of 2 or more years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.
For immigration purposes, candidates from certain countries are required to submit an English language test result as part of Australian student visa requirements. This requirement is separate from that required for the IGSB MBA. Please check if your country is included within this category.
The application package can be downloaded from this web site, or can be obtained from our Online Office in Adelaide.
Download the Application Form (PDF 96 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Download the Referee Report Form (PDF 58 kb Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The application form needs to be completed by the applicant, listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements. Applicants are also asked to identify what they hope to achieve from the program.
The online application form needs to be completed by the applicant, listing their qualifications, employment experience and major work achievements. Applicants are also asked to identify what they hope to achieve from the program.
Once completed, the following documents must be submitted in hard-copy:
- proof of your undergraduate degree (a certified copy of the official transcript is acceptable)
- an up to date copy of your resume or CV
- two copies of the Referee Report Form
All documents must be in English and any translations must be accompanied by the documents in their original language. These documents must be submitted in original or certified true copies.
Once completed, the following documents must be submitted in hard-copy:
These items should be posted to:
MBA Program
International Graduate School of Business
University of South Australia
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Please note that applications are not complete without all the items above.
Closing dates
Intakes are open each term (study period) and applicants need to specify the term (study period) in which they wish to commence their study. Terms (study periods) normally start in January, April, July and October. Applicants who miss the closing date for commencement in their chosen term (study period) will automatically be considered for entry in the following term (study period).
Once you have been enrolled, our Online Administration Team will be in contact with you to introduce you to the online program environment and to issue your password and URL for access.
Applications for the Hong Kong program
The MBA in Hong Kong is offered in conjunction with Asia Pacific Management Institute in Chinese and in conjunction with Hopkins Training & Education Group in English.
Asia Pacific Management Institute
Unit 102, 1/F.
Far East Finance Centre
16 Harcourt Road Admiralty Hong Kong
Tel: 852-28360332
Fax: 852-28360039
Admission details, entry criteria, and application forms are accessible from the APMI web site.
Hopkins Training & Education Group
202 Harbor Center
25 Harbor Road Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: 852-28779938
Fax: 852-23322390
Admission details, entry criteria, and application forms are accessible from the Hopkins web site.
Applications for the Singapore program
The MBA in Singapore is offered in conjunction with Asia Pacific Management Institute.
Asia Pacific Management Institute
51 Cuppage Road #02-01
Singapore 229469
Tel: 6733-1877
Fax: 6733-2977
Admission details and application forms are accessible from the APMI web site.
Applications for the Malaysia program
The MBA in Malaysia is offered in conjunction with the Institute of Training and Development in both Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Institute for Training and Development Penang (HQ)
Heritage Campus
4 Weld Quay,10300 Penang,
Malaysia.
Tel: 604-262 6720
Fax: 604-263 2905
Institute for Training and Development Kuala Lumpur
Resort Centre
Level 3, Block D,
Plaza Mont Kiara,
2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-6203 3880
Fax: 603-6203 3830
Admission details and application forms are accessible from the ITD website