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Overview

Launch a dynamic international business career with the Master of Business Administration (Global) from Victoria University.

Global supply chains span multiple continents and countries. Technology is creating new markets and industries. Business leaders have to navigate an increasingly complex and volatile world that brings challenges, opportunities, and risks.

To become a successful leader and manager, you require the knowledge, skills, and experience for an international business career. Whether you find yourself living and working in Melbourne, Mumbai, Beijing, or Boston, the VU Master of Business Administration (Global) will give you the edge to succeed in today's international business environment.

Industry experts helped design the MBA (Global). This innovative, applied course has the following features:

a robust focus on global business issues
learning with industry experts through a business internship
practical application of knowledge to real-life problems
business consulting with real clients
career skills development
digital and technological expertise acquirement .

You will develop 'soft' skills to complement your global business acumen, including communication, influencing, team management and ethical awareness.

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On successful completion of this programme, students will be able to:

Evaluate and reflect on the theories and practices that shape how people and organisations function within regulatory frameworks at national, regional and international levels.
Demonstrate analytical, technical and creative abilities to identify organisational challenges, interpret information and propose well-reasoned solutions that support effective management decisions in both local and global settings.
Draw on insights from multiple disciplines to make informed decisions, using creative thinking to support innovation in dynamic and evolving environments.
Communicate clearly and confidently with specialised and general audiences, including cross-functional teams and culturally diverse groups in business and professional contexts.
Act as a reflective practitioner who collaborates effectively in diverse environments, applying ethical and socially responsible approaches to managing people and organisations.
Work productively in teams across complex, multicultural settings, showing leadership, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills suited to emerging organisational challenges.
Apply research principles and methodologies to design, plan and execute significant consulting or business projects, demonstrating a high degree of independence, accountability and strategic thinking.

Benefit from focused learning through our award-winning VU Block Model®, where interactive workshops replace traditional lectures. Study two subjects at a time in small, workshop-style classes that encourage interaction and teamwork.

How this benefits you:

Dedicate full attention to each subject, building genuine mastery instead of surface-level knowledge across multiple programmes.
Attend fix duration interactive workshops for a defined number of days a week, making room for work, internships or extracurricular assignments.
Build stronger connections with peers and faculty, developing valuable skills in collaboration, communication and critical thinking.

Modern-day businesses operate in an ever-shifting, global environment, where success depends on flexible and creative leaders.

The MBA (Global) helps you develop your analytical, creative, and interpersonal skills critical to a truly global business career.

The MBA course's focus ensures you will create more significant networks of influence and change to become a real world citizen – adaptable, resilient, and with deep concern for social justice

The course is highly practical, emphasising applying new knowledge gained to workplace settings, making MBA (Global) graduates work-ready.

The combined experiences in the MBA (Global) prepare you for the real world of work by developing your ‘hard’ and ‘soft’ skills.

You will become adept at interpersonal skills, including:

effective communications (written and spoken)
pitching
influencing
teamwork and collaboration
critical thinking
ethical awareness.

We also emphasise tech-readiness so that you can apply your business skills in today's digital environment.

Entry requirements

When we assess your application, we look at your academic qualifications, work experience, relevant skills and personal attributes.

Completion of an Indian Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree in a similar discipline, with a degree classification of Second Division (55%).

For English: Evidence of completion of a bachelor's degree at a recognised university, where English was the medium of instruction and assessment for the whole institution; or IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (no band below 6.0); or TOEFL iBT 79 (Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22); or PTE Academic 60.

Programme structure

Begin your MBA (Global) by developing a comprehensive understanding of key business concepts, then move into your selected specialisation as you strengthen your practical skills. Through applied projects, industry-focused tasks and real-world business problem solving, you’ll build the capability to navigate and lead in complex organisational environments.

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Business Economics | Credits: 12
Work and Organisation Systems | Credits: 12
Accounting for Management | Credits: 12
Business Ethics and Sustainability | Credits: 12

Data Analysis for Business | Credits: 12
Marketing Management | Credits: 12
Strategic Management and Business Policy | Credits: 12
International Business Practices | Credits: 12

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Financial Analysis | Credits: 12
Art and Practice of Leadership | Credits: 12
Trade and Investment in Asia | Credits: 12
Internship | Credits: 12

Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship | Credits: 12
Global Specialisation Unit (Elective) | Credits: 12
Global Marketing Management (Elective) | Credits: 12
Business Consulting | Credits: 12

Select 4 units from the following :

International Supply Chain Structure (Elective) | Credits : 12
Global Procurement (Elective) | Credits : 12
Global Marketing Management (Elective) | Credits : 12
Trade and Investment in Asia ( Elective) | Credits : 12
International Business Practices (Elective) | Credits : 12

Fees & scholarships

We offer a transparent fee structure and scholarship opportunities that reward academic excellence, making quality education more accessible.

Fees for the MBA (Global) programme are structured to offer flexibility, allowing you to pay annually or per semester. Annual fee details are below:

Domestic: INR 13,50,000 per year
International: INR 16,50,000 per year

Additional costs

Fee type	Amount (INR)	Payment and refund terms
Application fee	1,500	Non-refundable (To be paid at the time of form filling)
Admission fee	50,000	This is refundable on cancellation of admission (To be paid at the time of confirming admission)
Security deposit	50,000	To be paid at the time of admission. This amount is fully refundable at the time of graduation or upon withdrawal from the university, subject to clearance of all dues, return of university property (if applicable), and completion of exit formalities.

At Victoria University India, we believe that talented, motivated students deserve every opportunity to succeed - no matter their financial background. Get up to ₹3 lakh* tuition fee waiver on annual tuition fees, every year, with the VU Block Model® India Scholarship.

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The VU Block Model® Scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate strong academic performance and a commitment to excellence. This scholarship offers varying levels of tuition fee reductions, making it easier for high-achieving students to begin their journey with us.

Selection is merit-based, and decisions are made holistically by the Admissions Committee. A limited number of scholarships will be awarded each year, based on programme demand.

Students who score more than 80% are eligible for consideration for the Merit Scholarship. The award will be determined upon the declaration of results and shall be based on the strength of the applicant pool and the applicant's academic merit.

Careers

An MBA (Global) opens pathways to leadership roles across a wide range of industries. Whether you’re transitioning from an early-career position or preparing to step into senior management, this qualification enhances your strategic thinking, managerial capabilities and global mindset.

As organisations continue to seek leaders who can navigate complexity, drive performance and manage diverse teams, MBA graduates remain in high demand across both established and emerging sectors.

Potential career paths include: