Advancing Business Administration for Over 45 Years

History of MBA Australasia, an organisation that has not only stood the test of time but continues to thrive after more than 45 years. Our longevity is a testament to our unwavering dedication to supporting students and graduates in the field of management. As a not-for-profit organisation, our mission is to elevate the stature and enhance the value of MBA and DBA qualifications in the Australasian region.

Established in 1978 as the Graduate Management Association of NSW, we quickly expanded our reach, going national in 1993 under the new name Graduate Management Association of Australia. This expansion was made possible through the amalgamation of several esteemed entities:

  • The Graduate Management Association Limited(NSW)
  • The MBA Society Inc. University of Adelaide
  • The Graduate Management Association (Victoria)
  • The Queensland Master of Business Administration Association
  • The Graduate Management Association University of Western Australia

 

In 2017, we embarked on a new chapter, organising annual conferences exclusively for the MBA community. Then, in 2020, we took a significant step forward by merging with MBA Australasia, solidifying our position as the premier body for MBA and DBA students and graduates in the Australasian region.

MBAus Conference Co-Founders - Emma, Soumya, Peter and Nathan (ESPN) at the inaugural 2017 MBAus Conference

Our objectives are to:

  • Promote the standing of MBA and DBA education in Australasia.


  • Enhance the value of MBA and DBA qualifications in Australasia.


  • Provide a forum for the interaction of members and students from various management schools.


  • The continuing development of members by actively pursuing the regular exchange of ideas and knowledge between members and leaders in industry and management education.


  • Maintain the position as the nationally recognised Professional Association for MBA qualifications in Australasia.

Meet the team

MBAus Board of Directors

Masud Hossain


Director and President

Warren Kennard


Director

Dr Stefan Smith


Director and Treasurer

Bhavna Kapur


Director

Dinesh Singh


Director

Kyle Arthars


Director and Company secretary

Ross Barclay


Director

Peter Justin Yu


Director

MBAus State and Territory Committees

Brian Jones


President – Victoria Chapter

Bhavna Kapur


President – Western Australia Chapter

Want to know more?

Speak with our team to learn more about our history, upcoming events, member benefits, and more.