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Master of Business Administration

Masters by Coursework

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • 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

  • Course abbreviation

    MBA

  • Course code

    1207290

  • Credit points

    192

  • Equivalent units

    16

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

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

GA1: Intellectual rigour

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.

GA2: Creativity

Develop innovative solutions to complex business problems.

GA3: Ethical practice

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

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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

GA5: Lifelong learning

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

GA6: Communication and social skills

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

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate a critical understanding of 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
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Perth Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School 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

CategoryScore
Overall Score6.5

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
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the Award

First Year

BUSN5003 Management Communication
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
STAT5001 Applied Business Statistics
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites ECON5001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis
MGMT5002 Organisational Behaviour
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Term2,4
Anti-requisites MGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online)
ACCT5002 Accounting for Managers
Summer Term
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2
Summer Term
Term2
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Summer Term
Term2
Perth N/A
Summer Term
Term2
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Summer Term
Term2
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units
BUSN6001 Global Business
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term3
Term3
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
PROJ5001 Project Management
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
MRKT6002 Digital Marketing
Term1,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Perth N/A
Term4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
MGMT6002 The Positive Leader
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term4
Term4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Perth N/A
Term4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term4
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Business after completing the above eight (8) units

Second Year

ACCT6004 Finance
Term1,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Perth N/A
Term1,4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,4
BUSN6005 Strategy and Case Analysis
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term3
Term3
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
BUSN7003 Industry Research Project
Dual Term2,4
24 Note 1
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Dual Term2,4
Online
Dual Term2,4
Dual Term2,4
Perth N/A
Dual Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Dual Term2,4
Pre-requisites 72 credit points from masters level (AQF 9)
BUSN6010 Business Analytics for Decision Making
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
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
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
Perth N/A
Term2,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisites BUSN6009 - Managing Information Systems (Online)

Note 1:

Double-weighted unit

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Core Units
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

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
BUSN6010 Business Analytics for Decision Making
BUSN6011 Artificial Intelligence for Business Strategy
BUSN6012 Natural Language Processing for Business Applications
BUSN6004 Managing Enterprise Systems