Why study the Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a Masters-level general business degree which will equip you with the sophisticated skills required to become a successful business leader.
The MBA program is ranked as one of the leading MBAs worldwide and number one in the Asia Pacific region. Its unique features set it apart from other MBA programs.
UQ Business School's Leadership Capability Framework provides visible evidence of your progress. There is also the chance to put your leadership skills into practice while working with community organisations, to collaborate with the renowned Fudan University MBA iLab on an international consultancy project and explore new markets on an MBA immersion tour.
UQ Business School's reputation for research and its strong links with industry ensure fresh and relevant content, while the flexible study options allow you to fit in your learning alongside your lifestyle and work commitments.
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate offer students alternative pathways to the MBA.
The accelerated full-time study mode commences in early-January and early-July of each year. All classes are facilitated and taught from the UQ Brisbane City venue, 293 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD.
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.50 on a 7 point scale and four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive Dean; or
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.50 on a 7 point scale.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
English Proficiency
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 - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BEP - 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.
view the English proficiency policy.
Visa requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Learn more about entry requirements