Griffith University -
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
An MBA is an advanced general management degree designed for managers who wish to develop a solid business foundation, as well as skills and knowledge of cutting-edge business practices for the 21st century.
Course Overview
While completing an MBA at Griffith University, students study courses in sustainability, accounting and reporting, finance, people management, strategy and innovation and managing change through responsible leadership. Through study, you will be equipped with an understanding of the key functional areas within a business and the challenges facing businesses.
Key Facts
3rd November, 2025
What you will study
To complete the MBA, a student must acquire 120 credit points (CP) as prescribed below:
- Gain 80 CP for core MBA courses.
- Gain 40 CP for approved MBA elective courses and/or an international exchange component.
Each course is valued at 10 CP unless otherwise indicated.
Students must complete the following courses:
- Sustainability and Systems Thinking
- Marketing for a Better World
- Finance for Responsible Value Creation
- Accounting for Accountability
- Economics for a Sustainable Future
- Developing Values-based Leadership
- Leading for Sustainable People Outcomes
- Strategy for Purpose
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission to the MBA, an applicant must have one of the following:
- Any bachelor's degree (or higher) from a recognised university (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale); and have a minimum of three years of equivalent full-time work experience post-degree which includes two years of relevant work experience and one year in a role demonstrating leadership experience.
- A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or an equivalent qualification) with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.5. Students with a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will receive 40 CP of credit.
- A Griffith Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (or an equivalent qualification) with a minimum GPA of 4.5. Students with a Griffith Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management will receive 40 CP of credit.
Leadership can include direct supervisory experience and/or change management in an organisational or project-specific setting.
If you do not meet the required Grade Point Average (GPA) for direct admission, you may submit the result of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). The minimum requirement for GMAT is an overall score of 550.
Evidence of work experience must include a detailed work history (roles, responsibilities and achievements).
Upon request, applicants may be asked to provide an Applicant Statement of Leadership Experience (maximum 750 words). To demonstrate relevance of work experience, applicants will need to provide a statement detailing examples of applied leadership skills and how their experiences will be complemented by the MBA along with a sound knowledge of the Griffith Business School values.
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
Studying the MBA will prepare you for senior management positions in a wide range of industries and in all sectors, as well as the skills needed to start your own business.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $45,000 (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.