Master of Business Administration
Overview
Great leadership requires more than ambition. It's your curiosity, passion and relentless drive that will ignite disruptive thinking and create change.
With a reputation for excellence, our Master of Business Administration (MBA) will give you the leadership agility to navigate an ever-changing business landscape and drive outcomes in your industry.
Challenge your thinking by learning from MBA teachers who are renowned academics at the forefront of research. Our connection to industry keeps the learning fresh and relevant, supporting you to address real business challenges. Designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of multiple business functions, you'll increase your confidence to make complex business decisions. You'll learn with an experienced cohort from a breadth of industries who will enrich your studies and connect you with ongoing career opportunities.
Enjoy the flexibility of tailoring your study, with different study plans to align with your goals and career needs. Create your own balance of AM or PM classes, and weekend or week-long intensives. Complete the program full-time in 1 year or part-time over up to 10 years, and flex your plan as required.
Incorporate your workplace projects into your studies for applied learning opportunities, work with industry clients on solutions to real challenges or explore your own entrepreneurial projects.
Whether you want to accelerate your career, switch industries or start your own business, this engaging program will help you reach your potential.
Program highlights
- Tailor learning opportunities to your personal interests and ambitions via assessment and your choice of 2 capstone courses.
- Gain international experience and expand your global network with short-term exchanges to partner institutions like Harvard Business School.
- Attend classes at UQ Brisbane City in the heart of the CBD or online. Create a unique study plan that flexes with your needs.
- Achieve your career goals with ongoing personalised support from a team of experts, industry mentoring, exclusive career events and 1-1 career consultations.
- Discover the skills, confidence and leadership agility to navigate an ever-changing business landscape full of unforeseeable challenges.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Work placements
- Online study
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Management Frameworks
- Leading People and Teams
- Innovation Leadership
- Information Technology for Business Value
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Chief executive officer
- Director of Operation
- Chief financial officer
- Marketing director
- National sales manager
- Chief operations officer (COO)
Average annual salary range
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The flexibility of the UQ MBA has been fantastic. I’ve been able to take courses after work in the evenings, on weekends, and in short-burst intensive modes to fit around my life. This flexibility has let me accelerate the program by taking on more study when I’ve had the time available.
The UQ MBA has had a massive impact on my career. It gave me the skills and confidence to start my own business. A few weeks after I finished the program, I launched BB Civil.
The level of personalised support in the UQ MBA has been incredibly valuable. The career support team have been steadfast advocates for my professional journey. They’ve guided me to consider how my career choices have led me to where I am and can shape where I want to go.
The flexibility of the UQ MBA has been fantastic. I’ve been able to take courses after work in the evenings, on weekends, and in short-burst intensive modes to fit around my life. This flexibility has let me accelerate the program by taking on more study when I’ve had the time available.
The UQ MBA has had a massive impact on my career. It gave me the skills and confidence to start my own business. A few weeks after I finished the program, I launched BB Civil.
The level of personalised support in the UQ MBA has been incredibly valuable. The career support team have been steadfast advocates for my professional journey. They’ve guided me to consider how my career choices have led me to where I am and can shape where I want to go.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
- the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation, and include 2 years in a dedicated supervisory/management role (of people or projects).
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:
English language requirements
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.
BE - 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.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
- Evidence of residency status.
- Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test as deemed necessary by the School for admission purposes.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (24 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Check the courses and program structure for more details. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$80,208
2023
Fee information for 2024 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2023.
$80,208
2024
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (24 units). Your fees will vary according to your study load. Check the courses and program structure for more details. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $91,421
2023
Fee information for 2024 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2023.
AUD $91,421
2024
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Business Administration pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Master of Business Administration is 5430.
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Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Master of Business Administration is 5430.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - April 30 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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