Course summary

The internationally-recognised MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to advance your career in today’s competitive global markets. You'll gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, as well as learning how to solve complex issues and manage the challenges of technology and finance, and other critical business factors.

Your professional expertise will be honed by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. In addition to core units, the course builds substantial expertise in an area through the completion of a research project.

You have the option of selecting either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or choosing two elective units from a wide range of subjects together with the industry research project. The industry research project is ideal for developing extensive knowledge of an issue related to your current workplace or to a career you wish to pursue.

The Master of Business Administration is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. 

The internationally-recognised MBA develops business knowledge and practical skills to advance your career in today’s competitive global markets. You'll gain a broad understanding of contemporary management operations, as well as learning how to solve complex issues and manage the challenges of technology and finance, and other critical business factors.

Your professional expertise will be honed by completing practical assessment activities in leadership, problem solving and communication skills. In addition to core units, the course builds substantial expertise in an area through the completion of a research project.

You have the option of selecting either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or choosing two elective units from a wide range of subjects together with the industry research project. The industry research project is ideal for developing extensive knowledge of an issue related to your current workplace or to a career you wish to pursue.

The Master of Business Administration is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year. Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant undergraduate and postgraduate study. 

You will study four foundation units, eight core units and select either a specialisation, which includes an industry research project, or two elective units in addition to the industry research project. By studying a specialisation, you build substantial and specialised expertise to complement the general management focus of the core units.

Specialisations available:

  • Accounting
  • Managing and Leading People.

Course Learning Outcome

Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

Design and coordinate systematic approaches to complex problem solving in a business context.

Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices informed by a global perspective.

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.

Demonstrate high level critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a complex business environment.

Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective.

As part of this course, students may choose to undertake a 150-hour internship (equivalent to one unit) in either a paid or unpaid position. This practical experience, combined with theoretical understanding, enhances the learning experience for students. 
 
The pre-requisite unit, BUSN5002 Business Professional Practice, assists students to identify suitable roles and prepare an interview-standard job application. Access to a database of potential employers and positions and ongoing support from the dedicated Work Integrated Learning team is provided.

Course overview

Course code

1207290

Course abbreviation

MBA

Credit points

192

Equivalent units

16

Duration

2 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Duration

2 years full-time

Availability details

Domestic

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1 N/A N/A

Fee information

Fee paying

International

Location Teaching period Annual Fees CRICOS
Gold Coast Term 1 $30,400 ($3,800 per unit) 079662J
Melbourne Term 1 $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) 080919A
Perth Term 1 $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) 080919A
Sydney Term 1 $35,440 ($4,430 per unit) 080919A

Course requirements

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

To be eligible to receive the Master of Business Administration students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:

  • 13 core units (168 credit points), and 
  • 2 option units (24 credit points)

OR

  • 1 specialisation (192 credit points) in Accounting or Managing and Leading People.

Exit Awards

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

Schedule of units

Title Note

Core Units
BUSN5003 - Management Communication
STAT5001 - Business Analytics
MGMT5002 - Organisational Behaviour
ACCT5002 - Accounting for Managers
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001 - Global Business
PROJ5001 - Project Management
MRKT6002 - Digital Marketing
MGMT6002 - The Positive Leader
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units
ACCT6004 - Finance
BUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems
BUSN6005 - Strategy and Case Analysis
ACCT6015 - Corporate Governance
BUSN7003 - Industry Research Project
Select one (1) of the options below to complete EITHER a General MBA OR a Specialisation.

Course progressions

Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.

Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment

Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search.

Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors

Title Note
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003 - Management Communication
STAT5001 - Business Analytics
MGMT5002 - Organisational Behaviour
ACCT5002 - Accounting for Managers
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001 - Global Business
PROJ5001 - Project Management
MRKT6002 - Digital Marketing
MGMT6002 - The Positive Leader
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ACCT6004 - Finance
General MBA Unit
BUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems
ACCT6015 - Corporate Governance
BUSN6005 - Strategy and Case Analysis
General MBA Unit
BUSN7003 - Industry Research Project Note 1

Title Note
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003 - Management Communication
STAT5001 - Business Analytics
MGMT5002 - Organisational Behaviour
ACCT5002 - Accounting for Managers
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001 - Global Business
PROJ5001 - Project Management
MRKT6002 - Digital Marketing
MGMT6002 - The Positive Leader
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ACCT6004 - Finance
Accounting Specialisation Unit
BUSN6004 - Managing Information Systems
ACCT6015 - Corporate Governance
BUSN6005 - Strategy and Case Analysis
Accounting Specialisation Unit
BUSN7003 - Industry Research Project Note 1

Notes

Note 1: Double-weighted unit