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Master of Business Administration

Overview

With a reputation for excellence, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) will give you the leadership agility to navigate an ever-changing business landscape and drive outcomes in your industry. 

Great leadership requires more than ambition. It's your curiosity, passion and relentless drive that will ignite disruptive thinking and create change. 

Challenge your thinking by learning from MBA teachers who are renowned academics at the forefront of research. Our connection to industry keeps the learning fresh and relevant, supporting you in addressing real business challenges. Designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of multiple business functions, you'll increase your confidence to make complex business decisions. You'll learn with an experienced cohort who will enrich your studies and connect you with ongoing career opportunities. 

Enjoy the flexibility of tailoring your study, with different study plans to align with your goals and career needs. Create your own balance of AM or PM classes, and weekend or week-long intensives. 

Incorporate your workplace projects into your studies for applied learning opportunities, work with industry clients on solutions to real challenges, or explore your entrepreneurial projects. 

Whether you want to accelerate your career, switch industries or start your own business, this engaging program will help you reach your potential. 

Location
Brisbane City
Duration
1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Start Semester
Semester 1 (15 Jan, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Program Code
5430
AQF
Level 9
Location
Brisbane City
Fees
A$91421
Duration
1 Year full-time
Start Semester
Semester 1 (15 Jan, 2024), Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2024)
Semester dates for 2025 are yet to be confirmed
Program Code
5430
CRICOS Code
060533G
AQF
Level 9

Program highlights

Program highlights

  • Study full-time over 1 year or part-time over up to 10 years, flex your unique study plan as required.
  • Learn online, or attend classes at UQ Brisbane City in the heart of the CBD.
  • Gain international experience and expand your global network with short-term exchanges to partner institutions like Harvard Business School.
  • Achieve your career goals with ongoing personalised support from a team of experts, industry mentoring, exclusive career events and 1-1 career consultations.

11 in the world for business administration

Academic Ranking of World Universities 2023

1 in Queensland for business and management studies

QS World University Rankings 2023

Watch UQ MBA: Camilla Roberts on YouTube.

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Work placements
  • Online study
  • Overseas study
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:

  • Management Frameworks
  • Leading People and Teams
  • Innovation Leadership
  • Information Technology for Business Value

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Chief executive officer
  • Director of Operation
  • Chief financial officer
  • Marketing director
  • National sales manager
  • Chief operations officer (COO)

Average annual salary range

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

$205-225K

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Average annual salary range

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

$210-230K

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Next steps after graduation

After you graduate, you can continue to access one-on-one career advice at any stage in your career. You’ll also be invited to regular networking and professional development events with your peers. 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ, and
  • 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ, and
  • 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.

Relevant work experience

Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation, and include 2 years in a dedicated supervisory/management role (of people or projects).

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English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

 

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:

  • Official transcripts of previous studies.
  • Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
  • Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
  • Evidence of residency status.
  • Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test as deemed necessary by the School for admission purposes.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.

Additional application information

The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:

  • Official transcripts of previous studies.
  • Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
  • Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.

Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.

Fees and Scholarships

Indicative annual fee

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (24 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Check the courses and program structure for more details. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.

$86,559

2024

$86,559

2024

Speak to the MBA Team to discuss fees and payment options

Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (24 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Check the courses and program structure for more details. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase. 

AUD $91,421

2024

AUD $91,421

2024

Learn more about postgraduate fees

Government assistance

Financial aid

As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.

Learn more about financial aid

FEE-HELP

Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Business Administration pay tuition fees.

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

Learn more about FEE-HELP

Centrelink support

Scholarships

You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:

How to apply

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Important dates

The closing date for this program is:

  • To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

For support with applying – or if you have any questions about university life – get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.

Contact the ATSIS Unit

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