MBA (Digital)
100% online
Study Load
20-24 hours per week
Units
12
Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
Become a leader driving innovation and growth.
When rapid change is the only constant
Monash’s MBA (Digital) is a fully online course, designed and delivered by world-leading academics to empower you to fulfil your potential in increasingly dynamic environments.
Master the skills required to anticipate and harness rapid changes in an immersive learning experience. Your future might lie in the traditional worlds of government, finance, education or health, the high-growth fields of artificial intelligence, renewable and alternative energy, big data analytics or cybersecurity.
Wherever your ambitions take you, our MBA provides the strategic skills, triple accredited industry connections and digital edge you need to advance your career and be future ready.
What you will learn
- Contemporary business practice theory
Study the influence of emerging trends including digitalisation, strategic data use, virtual teamwork and more.
- Methods for lifelong learning
Flexible adaptation of your knowledge and skills will help you maintain currency no matter how the landscape around you evolves.
- Strategic agile leadership
How to remain organised and implement your knowledge in as an agile leader within the shifting realities of the business environment.
Monash Online premier status
Your Monash MBA is designed and run by the university that consistently ranks in the top 1% of universities globally and is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8).
Monash Business School is proud to have been awarded ‘Triple Accreditation’ by three global accrediting bodies. We’re one of only 97 business schools in the world – and the only institution within Victoria – to have achieved this accreditation.
Structure
The MBA (Digital) is comprised of 12 units designed to provide the necessary knowledge for the digital era and built across three core components: operational knowledge, organisational skills and professional skills.
- Operational knowledge emphasises emerging trends against a changing, agile workforce across foundational knowledge. Discover the traditional learnings of the MBA in your operational knowledge studies.
- Organisational skills directs you on how to manage strategic and innovative practices in the shifting realities of the business world. Learn how to move towards sustainable development, and business transformation.
- Professional skills refines your skills in holding and maintaining business currency. Empower your business network to support you, and align your career direction to your goals in strategic leadership and beyond.
Need further clarification about our online course structure?
You can submit an enquiry directly to our student consultants by using the form listed on our contact us page. You’ll have the opportunity to schedule a call if you’d like to receive further information.
Operational knowledge
Operational knowledge units cover the foundational theory of contemporary business practice with an emphasis on emerging trends including digitalisation, strategic data use, virtual teamwork, design thinking, and agile project methods. This theme covers the traditional study areas of an MBA.
You must complete the following units.
Marketing
Managerial accounting
Operations and logistics
Financial management
People and culture
Governance, continuity and crisis management
Organisational skills
Organisational skills units help you develop a deep understanding of the key strategies and techniques that strategic managers require. These skills are grounded in the shifting realities of the business environment: the emergence of new organisational forms, sustainable development, and business transformation.
You must complete the following units.
Strategic management of contemporary organisations
Leadership for sustainable development
Innovation and change for digital transformation
Professional skills
Professional skills are vital in order to thrive in any career – especially in business environments that are increasingly digital, dynamic and uncertain. Learn methods of maintaining currency through lifelong learning, building professional communities, and honing a career direction and purpose.
You must complete the following units.
Currency and lifelong learning
Direction, purpose and career advancement
Connection, communication and community
Entry Requirements
Entry level 1: 72 points to complete
Duration: Two years part-time
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60, or equivalent Grade Point Average (GPA) and three years relevant experience in a professional role.
Entry level 2: 48 points to complete
Duration: 1.4 years part-time
A Monash University Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Digital) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60.
Note:
Professional accreditation may restrict the amount of and type of credit that can be granted within certain courses, and may impose additional restrictions with respect to recency of study.
English requirements
Applicants must meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
If you need help understanding the above entry requirements, reach out to our student consultants on our contact us page and schedule a booking for a chat.
Fees
For the Master of Business Administration (Digital), the estimated cost is $4812.50 per unit. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Looking for clarification on fees or scholarships?
Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.
Accreditation
Monash MBAs are backed by Triple Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB); EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS); and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Master’s qualification delivered online by those who change it.
Our world leading master’s online delivery accredits you with the same qualification available on campus.
Supported by our expert academics and student assistance team, you’ll experience the benefits of an immersive learning experience that extends beyond flexibility and is tailored to your needs.
With a cohort of like-minded peers you’ll amplify your influence and build diverse professional networks that elevate your business success.
Caroline Sanz
Deputy Director, Entrepreneurship
MBA (Digital)
Caroline Sanz is a committed change-maker, employing a creative professional approach that consistently seeks to push the boundaries of traditional business practice, and explore the intersections between business, technological innovation and social progress.
As an academic for change, Caroline is passionate about guiding the next generation of socially-aware entrepreneurs who wish to create meaningful and positive change in the world.
Meet your academic team
Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny
Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.
Professor Richard Hall
Richard Hall is the Deputy Dean of Leadership and Executive Education. His research is in management and organisational studies, including leadership, technology and organisational change and the future of work. He is the Co-editor of Leadership Development and Practice, and his research has been published internationally.
Martijn van der Kamp
Martijn van der Kamp is a Senior Lecturer at Monash Business School, in the department of Leadership and Executive Education. His research mainly focuses on diversity, collaboration, and conflict in (networks of) teams that span organizational boundaries, as well as the education of teamwork in higher education and teamwork in research.
There is constant collaboration and support between the online tutors and the students. My online studies have been challenging but enjoyable.
Kishore Mitra
Graduate in Business Administration
Be the future of business
Hear from the academics who shaped the MBA (Digital) and how it empowers you to become the future of business.
Discover the key components of our world-leading course:
- What you’ll achieve with a master’s qualification
- How to strategically position yourself toward leadership roles
- Your tailored units
- What future focused challenges lie ahead.
Industry insights
Skilled business leaders are among the most highly sought-after and well-paid professionals in workplaces across a range of sectors. With an MBA (Digital) from Monash, you open the door to significant opportunities in the management of people, projects and organisations. You will be able to apply your skills in industries such as:
- manufacturing
- health care
- social assistance
- policy planning
- business management
- marketing
- human resources.
4.1 stars out of 5
Business managers rate their job satisfaction as very high.
6.2% job growth is expected for business manager roles over the next five years.
$103,000 is the most common salary for a business manager in Australia.
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Studying online, the Monash way
Courses designed for online
Gain a world-class education, delivered through a dynamic virtual classroom and taught by leading academics.
Support seven days a week
You’ll have ongoing access to dedicated support services that have been specifically designed for your discipline.
Equipped for career success
You’ll graduate as an in-demand employee, ready to take the next step in your career.
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