The University of Western Australia Unveils MBA (Global) Online Program to Empower Leaders with Advanced Business Skills

Business Wire India
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is excited to announce its Batch 9, a highly anticipated Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Global) program. This innovative program offers professionals the opportunity to pursue an online MBA without taking a break from work, providing the flexibility needed to balance career growth and education. This global MBA will allow graduates to earn industry-recognised dual credentials. Graduates will receive a Professional Certificate in Advanced Business Management by IIM (Indian Institute of Management) Kozhikode, ranked 3rd (NIRF India Rankings, 2024), after successful completion of the first year, followed by a Master's in Business Administration (Global) from UWA on successful completion of the second year of this program. With a global curriculum and award-winning teachers and researchers from UWA and IIMK, graduates will also become part of UWA’s prestigious alumni network of over 145,000 international professionals.

UWA is a world top 100 university (QS 2025) and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) – Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. In addition, the UWA Business School is ranked 4^th Best Business Schools in Australia (The Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Business Schools, 2024) and is accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). These are leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America, meaning employers around the world recognise the quality of a UWA degree in business. As a leading global university, UWA is renowned for producing highly employable graduates who go on to forge long and successful careers. UWA graduates consistently receive high levels of satisfaction from employers. This makes the MBA (Global) program from UWA an ideal course for mid-to senior level working professionals seeking opportunities to enhance their management or leadership skills.

Batch 9 of the MBA (Global) program welcomes a diverse mix of professionals with varying levels of work experience. Here’s a breakdown of previous cohort of the MBA (Global) program by:

Relevant years of work experience:

The past participants showcased a diverse work experience spectrum, with 31% of participants having 11–15 years of experience, followed by 26% in the 5–10 years range, and 20% with over 20 years of expertise. Early-career professionals with less than 5 years accounted for 17%, while those with 16–20 years formed a smaller, focused group at 6%.

Range of industries:

The past participants represented a wide range of industries, including Information Technology, Finance, Hospitality, Manufacturing, and medical sectors, with a notable segment falling under "Others," showcasing the program's appeal across diverse professional backgrounds.

*Others include Pharma / Biotech, Retail, Technology, Banking, Healthcare, Advertising/Marketing/PR amongst others.

Range of job functions:

The past cohort exhibited a balanced mix of functional expertise, with participants specializing in Information Systems/Technology, General Management, Engineering, and Finance/Accounting. A notable segment also came from diverse areas categorized under Others, underscoring the program's versatility in attracting professionals from varied domains.

*Others include Consulting, Manufacturing, Operations, and R&D, amongst others.

Range of companies:

The previous cohort featured professionals from esteemed organizations such as KPMG India, Tata Consultancy Services, Novartis Healthcare India, EY, Mercedes-Benz India, Infosys, J.P. Morgan Chase, Walmart Global Tech India, PayPal, State Bank of India, and VMware. This diverse representation underscores the program's appeal across various industries and its capacity to attract talent from leading global enterprises.

Vipul Kolambe, Presentation Specialist at Atlas Copco, shared his experience, “This program’s versatility has significantly enriched my journey from a fashion designer and creative lead to an entrepreneur. It has provided me with a wealth of resources and insights that have expanded my horizons and helped me seize opportunities and address challenges while building an efficient business. The program has helped me enhance my strategic thinking skills, refine my leadership objectives, and discover innovative solutions, ensuring that my business and I remain competitive and forward-thinking in a rapidly evolving market. The UWA Global MBA program curriculum imparts real world skills in the field of finance, data analysis, operations and marketing that has surely given me a transformative experience for my business and personal growth.”

The UWA MBA (Global) is now accepting applications for Batch 9. Visit the program page to learn more about this transformative educational opportunity.


About UWA

The University of Western Australia (UWA), is ranked 77th globally (QS 2025) and its the only WA university in the world’s Top 100. The UWA Business School is one of a few institutions in Australia to be accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). These are leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America, meaning employers around the world recognise the quality of a UWA degree in business. The UWA Business School is also a signatory of the UN PRME. By working alongside industry partners on real challenges, and taking on networking opportunities, work placements, and internships, you’ll gain the skills, knowledge and connections to kick start your dream career.

About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
 
Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering a wide range of academic programmes in the field of management education. These include the Fellow Programme in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes and Faculty Development Programs. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Info park, Kochi, in 2013 dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK has also the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic programmes such as the one-year Post Graduate programme in Business Leadership (2019) MBA in Finance and MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE a first-of-its-kind start-up incubation programme and the Indian Business Museum.

IIMK is ranked 3rd as per NIRF India Rankings 2024: Management. The institute also features regularly among top global institutes for its flagship MBA (PGP) and EMBA programme (EPGP) in the QS World University Rankings. The institute has leapfrogged 100 spots to be placed in the Top 151-200 Institutes in Business & Management Studies globally, as per the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024. IIM Kozhikode is also globally accredited by EQUIS (EFMD) and AMBA (UK) and is on the verge of a triple-accreditation crown.

IIM Kozhikode also made its debut in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings in 2023 and was recently ranked #70 among the top-80 open-enrolment executive programme providers globally for the year 2024. The feat has further consolidated the 28- year’s IIM’s footing in an exclusive list of the foremost providers of executive education in the world. The institute had also entered in global top-100 at Rank #77 for FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2023 Rankings, for its full time MBA programme. IIM Kozhikode has successfully delivered close to 1300 MDP programmes over the past two decades, training more than 41,000 participants from 150+ organisations, which also includes several Fortune 500 companies in the process.