Melbourne Business School is the graduate business school of the University of Melbourne, based in its own building on Leicester Street in Carlton. It runs a one-year full-time MBA, a Master of Business Analytics and executive programmes. The University of Melbourne awards the degrees. Classes are small and very international, and the CBD is a short tram ride away.
Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Official website: mbs.edu
The University of Melbourne
Leicester Street, Carlton
MBA, business analytics and executive education
A$80,000 – A$110,000
Full programme fees, one-year masters, approximate
A$26,000 – A$32,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on mbs.edu before you apply.
Full-time MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan
Exam Score
GMAT or GRE; IELTS: 7.0
Master of Business Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Dec
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
Executive MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
16 Months
Intake
Varies
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
Senior Executive MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Varies
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
A one-year full-time MBA.
A business analytics master's with an industry project.
Degrees awarded by the University of Melbourne.
MBA graduates move into consulting, banking and senior management roles in Australia and Asia.
Business analytics graduates join data teams at banks, consultancies and retailers.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Once a year
Carlton is an inner-city suburb known for Lygon Street's Italian cafes and the Royal Exhibition Building. The school is on the edge of the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.
Trams run down Swanston Street to the CBD in minutes. Melbourne's rents are high, so many students share houses.
CoE from the University of Melbourne
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
MBA and business analytics applications run in several rounds during the year before entry. International applicants should apply early to leave time for the CoE and visa.
Each full-time programme has one start date a year. Check the school's calendar for the exact date.
The Student visa, subclass 500. the University of Melbourne issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
The full-time MBA and Master of Business Analytics are the main choices for international students. You need a good degree, work experience for the MBA, often a GMAT or GRE, and IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. Analytics applicants need quantitative skills.
Yes. The school offers merit and diversity scholarships for its MBA and analytics programmes, assessed from your application. Early applicants have more options.
