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Curtin Graduate School of Business

Master of Business Leadership

Developing future leaders is at the core of the Curtin MBL, one of the longest running postgraduate leadership courses in Australia.  Immersing you in a diverse program with real-world challenges, this course introduces you to a wide range of leadership scenarios and practical course work. This program will enhance and further develop key talents enabling graduates to lead in a responsible manner that is ethical and sustainable, innovative and inclusive. All MBL students must complete the following units plus 2 electives. Please note that certain units have prerequisites. Chosen electives must be approved by the MBL Course Director.

 

Unit Code unit nameCredits
FOUNDATION UNITS
11388 Leadership Development 510 
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]
25
5698

Organisational Behaviour 550

25
CORE UNITS
10975 Critical Thinking 620 
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]
25
11390

Leadership in a Dynamic Global Environment 620
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]

25
13302

Leading and Facilitating Teams 620
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]

25
5755

Managerial Effectiveness 571
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]

25
5757

Organisational Change and Development 573
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]

25
11386

Philosophy and Ethics 620
[PR: Organisational Behaviour 550]

25
311855

Strategic Leadership 610
[PR: Critical Thinking 620, Leadership in a Dynamic Global Environment 620 and Leadership Development 620]

25
optional UNITs
select two from the list of MBA optional units.
please consult with the mbl course director before selecting your units.
CAPSTONE UNIT [a minimum of 225 credits must be completed before undertaking this unit]
11391 Sustainable Leadership Practice 610 25

CGSB Professional Portfolio: 40 Hours

In addition to completing the MBL components, students are also required to complete a Professional Portfolio (minimum of 40 hours of professional development).

Please take note of the prerequisites [PR] required for some units as listed.

Entry to all CGSB courses is via competitive entry.  For details about applying to these courses, please visit our How to Apply pages.

Please note that International student are still subject to the competitive entry requirements however must apply through the Curtin International Office

Testimonial person

"The Master of Business Leadership (MBL) is a very authentic course. It asks you to self-reflect; question yourself, figure out who you are, what your values are and what you really stand for. If you are not game to figure these things out, then you are really not in a position to lead or manage others."
Christine Symons
Part-time student and full-time Professional

Curtin University