Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a Masters-level general business degree which will equip you with the sophisticated skills and knowledge required to become a successful business leader.

UQ Business School's MBA program is ranked as one of the leading MBAs worldwide and number one in the Asia Pacific region. Its unique features help to set it apart from other MBA programs and provide added value to students.

UQ Business School's Leadership Capability Framework provides visible evidence of your progress. There is also the chance to put your leadership skills into practice while working with community organisations, to collaborate with the renowned Wharton School on an international consultancy project and explore new markets on an MBA immersion tour.

UQ Business School's reputation for research and its strong links with industry ensure fresh and relevant content, while the flexible study options allow you to fit in your learning alongside your lifestyle and work commitments.

The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate offer students alternative pathways to the Master of Business Administration.

• Management Frameworks
• Accounting and Business Analysis
• Business Economics
• Financial Management
• International Management
• Marketing Management
• Operations Design
• Information Technology for Business Value
• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Leading People and Teams
• Innovation Leadership
• Integrated Strategic Analysis
• Information Technology for Business Value

Prerequisites

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.

Additional application requirements

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 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 must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
• Evidence of residency status.

A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 060533G

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.

Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.

Careers

Graduates can expect to find increased employment opportunities in middle to high level management or consultancy in business including mid to large sized corporations or government agencies.

While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.