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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience, students may be able to complete their degree in a shorter duration than indicated. -
Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MBA
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Course code
1207290
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Credit points
192
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Equivalent units
16
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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 an 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. A specialisation in Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence complements the core units.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically evaluate complex business situations using independent judgement and reflective appraisal of self and others. Design and coordinate systematic approaches to complex problem solving in a business context. |
GA2: Creativity Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems. |
GA3: Ethical practice Critique complex ethical and socially responsible business practices informed by a global perspective. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply and integrate advanced disciplinary knowledge within one or more discipline areas. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Critically evaluate complex business situations using independent judgement and reflective appraisal of self and others. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply expert communication and collaboration skills to inform and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. |
GA7: Cultural competence Create culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective. |
This course includes 11 core units and a specialisation in:
- Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Brisbane | Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Melbourne | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Perth | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Sydney | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
A 3-year Bachelor degree from any Australian university, or equivalent.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Business Administration students must complete the equivalent of 16 units (192 credit points) comprising:
- 11 core units (144 credit points), and
- Business Analytics and Artificial Intelligence specialisation (48 credit points).
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.
Course structure
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.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Year |
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT5001 | Applied Business Statistics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT5002 | Accounting for Managers |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6001 | Global Business |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MRKT6002 | Digital Marketing |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Second Year |
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| ACCT6004 | Finance |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6005 | Strategy and Case Analysis |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN7003 | Industry Research Project |
Dual Term2,4
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24 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6010 | Business Analytics for Decision Making |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6011 | Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6012 | Natural Language Processing for Business Applications | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6004 | Managing Enterprise Systems |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First Year |
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT5001 | Applied Business Statistics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT5002 | Accounting for Managers |
Summer Term
Term2
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6001 | Global Business |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MRKT6002 | Digital Marketing |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Second Year |
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| ACCT6004 | Finance |
Term1,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6005 | Strategy and Case Analysis |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN7003 | Industry Research Project |
Dual Term2,4
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24 | Note 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6010 | Business Analytics for Decision Making |
Term1,3
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6011 | Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6012 | Natural Language Processing for Business Applications | Not currently available |
12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6004 | Managing Enterprise Systems |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Note 1:
Double-weighted unit
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Core Units |
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STAT5001 | Applied Business Statistics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN6005 | Strategy and Case Analysis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BUSN7003 | Industry Research Project | Note 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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