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The University of South Australia has announced that it has launched a new Global Executive MBA focusing on defence and space, in collaboration with international partners.
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The MBA is expected to help overcoming skills gaps in the defence and space markets, building a pool of talent across the AUKUS nations.
Launching in 2023, the MBA will seek to address the industry’s challenges, featuring online components as well as face-to-face teaching in Adelaide, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC and London.
“Global security is complex. Ongoing volatility means that future leaders in defence and space need advanced knowledge, skills and a global perspective. This customised Executive MBA will cover cyber security, space systems, geopolitics and defence procurement as well as strategic business topics,” Matt Opie, director of defence at the University of South Australia said.
According to the University, the first cohort will be hand-picked from Defence and defence industry across the AUKUS countries.
“South Australia is at the forefront of the nation’s defence and space endeavours, where 30 per cent of Australia’s defence spend is allocated,” Opie continued.
“We have almost 100 years of defence heritage, research and industry, and with a burgeoning space sector, this state and the University of South Australia are well placed to deliver an MBA program that meets the future requirements of the defence and space sectors.”
Dr Ruchi Sinha, director of the program, explained that the degree is broader than a traditional MBA.
“It will be a specially curated and customised global executive program with defence and space-specific case studies, industry projects, expert guest speakers and international visits to cities with world- renowned defence and space expertise,” Dr Sinha said.
