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In 2017, The Economist ranked our MBA as the number one MBA in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Leadership is a key focus in the MBA. In order to measure your development, UQ Business School created the Leadership Capability Framework, which lets you assess your level of leadership and provides you with evidence of your progress.
We have three study options for the MBA: the Accelerated MBA (12 months, full-time); the Streamlined MBA, which includes weekend and evening classes (24 months); and the Flexible MBA, which gives you up to seven years to finish.
The Fudan University MBA iLab involves a mix of students from UQ Business School and from Fudan University in Shanghai. Together, students work to complete a real market entry or expansion project for a company looking to expand into China.
The MBA Career Resource Centre is a portal for you to connect with employers. Our specialist consultants work with you to understand your career goals and help with employment opportunities.
"I have twenty years of experience in the military. Doing the MBA allows me to translate those skills and abilities that I've developed into a language that the corporate world can understand." Tony Tremlett, MBA (2017)
COO, Wandering Warriors
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an applied, globally recognised masters degree designed to equip you with the sophisticated skills and knowledge required to become a successful business leader.
The MBA is a powerful differential, giving graduates a career advantage in the highly competitive employment market.
UQ’s MBA program is ranked number one in Australia by The Economist. Its unique features help to set it apart from other MBA programs and provide students with business skills relevant to a wide range of management careers.
The Social Economic Engagement Program gives MBA students a chance to work with community organisations. In small groups, you'll apply classroom knowledge with a range of charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit organisations.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers through internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice.
UQ Business School is home to some of the most innovative educators in Australia, who are bound to challenge your thinking. Many also work in consultancy for leading companies, agencies and organisations to help them address the challenges they face.
"The UQ MBA with its flexible timetables, where you can choose when you do particular courses and that you can do them part-time or on weekends would lend itself to mothers being able to study." Zoe Black, MBA (2017)
CEO and Co-Founder, Happy Paws Happy Hearts Foundation
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.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.
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.
The courses offered in the Master of Business Administration are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
Courses Program RulesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Business Administration. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Business Administration at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.
The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Master of Business Administration for the 2019 academic year. It is calculated based on an intensive full-time study load.
If you do not enrol in the intensive study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.
All fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Tuition fees for more information.
International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
All international student applications for the Master of Business Administration can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Business Administration is 5430. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
Apply nowThe following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550. Details for the GMAT can be found at the following web address: www.mba.com/global.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Master of Business Administration is:
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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