Master of Business

What you will study

To be eligible for the award of Master of Business, a student must acquire 160 credit points (CP). Each course is valued at 10 CP, unless otherwise indicated.

There are three structures of study available. Your eligibility for a particular program structure depends on your previous qualifications and relevant work experience.

Standard program

Choose six from the following courses:

• Principles of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
• Accounting and Governance
• Business Data Analytics
• Leadership for Sustainable Business
• The Purpose and Future of Work
• Marketing Foundations
• Global Business Strategy
• Government-Business Relations in Global Context

Complete the following courses:

• One major OR courses across the majors (40 CP)
• Courses from across the majors/listed electives OR second major OR dissertation pathway (40 CP)
• Electives (20 CP)

Program with 40 CP of advanced standing

Choose two from the following courses:

• Leadership for Sustainable Business
• The Purpose and Future of Work
• Global Business Strategy
• Government-Business Relations in Global Context

Complete the following courses:

• One major OR courses across the majors (40 CP)
• Courses from across the majors/listed electives OR second major OR dissertation pathway (40 CP)
• Electives (20 CP)

Program with 80 CP of advanced standing

Choose two from the following courses:

• Leadership for Sustainable Business
• The Purpose and Future of Work
• Global Business Strategy
• Government-Business Relations in Global Context

Complete the following courses:

• One major OR courses across the majors (40 CP)
• Electives (20 CP)

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Business, a student must have one of the following:

• Any bachelor's degree (or higher) from a recognised university (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale).
• A related bachelor's degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students will be eligible for 40 CP of advanced standing.
• A related bachelor honours or graduate diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised university (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students will be eligible for 80 CP of advanced standing.
• A Graduate Certificate in Business or a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students will be eligible for 40 CP of credit.
• A related Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students may be eligible for up to 40 CP of credit.
• A combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

Note: Relevant work experience will be considered as part of an application.

English 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 program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0.
• A minimum score of 575 on TOEFL.
• An internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19).
• No score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only).
• A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English).
• An overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

If you do not meet the university's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. The university's Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

A Master of Business degree gives you the foundation to advance your career in a range of industries and professions. You will be prepared to use your extensive business skills in increasingly diverse settings and may find career opportunities in a variety of areas including not-for-profit, government and corporate organisations.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2025: $32,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 CP.

The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.