University of Canberra
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Study the subtle nuances of business in all its forms to secure your future employment in an executive role, in senior management or as an entrepreneur.
Course overview
The University of Canberra’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with the chance to develop high-level competencies relevant to a variety of different types of enterprises.
The MBA covers all aspects of business administration, including finance, marketing, economics, strategic processes and people management. It culminates in the completion of a research project of your choice. Due to the course’s strong focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of international experience, as well as the solid business mindset required to negotiate your way through an assortment of legal, industrial and cultural settings. You will be confident interacting in an increasingly complex business environment.
Study a Master of Business Administration at UC and you will:
- Formulate a marketing strategy, with particular emphasis on the development of product, distribution, promotion, pricing strategies and tactics.
- Understand and apply the basic techniques of corporate finance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the broad body of knowledge inherent in the process of strategic management.
- Compare and contrast different forms of entrepreneurial theory and thinking in their role for idea and business development in the global economy.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of fundamental economic theories and learn how best to apply them in practical business situations.
Key facts
10th August, 2026
15th February, 2027
9th August, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of Business Administration, students must complete 36 credit points. Each unit is valued at three credit points.
Students must pass 30 credit points as follows:
- Business Finance
- Economics for Managers
- Marketing
- Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
- Research Methods
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Business Decision Making
- Managing Human Capital
- Strategy, Innovation and Change
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in a related field.
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in an unrelated field and three years' work experience.
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in an unrelated field and a Graduate Certificate in Business or higher.
English language requirements
Applicants must have an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex global business environment, including recent developments.
- A strong foundation in problem-solving in real organisations, including managing resources and recent developments.
- Ability to plan and manage innovation and organisational change using cognitive, technical and creative skills.
- Professional development and experience in the management of work and organisations, demonstrating skills with creativity and initiative in new situations.
- An ability to make ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
- An ability to apply research principles and methods to real-world issues in managing business organisations.
Career outcomes
Career opportunities include:
- Company director
- President
- Vice president
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Board member
- Marketing director
- Entrepreneur
- Management consultant
- HR director
- Venture capitalist
- Head of finance
- IT director
- Angel investor
- Health services director
Fees and CSP
Average full-course fee in 2026: From $24,506 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The average full-course fee is calculated based on a full-time study load of 36 credit points (12 units).
Student fees 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.