University of Canberra
Master of Business Administration (Plus)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Uniquely blends strategic leadership training with real-world industry projects, empowering graduates to drive innovation and sustainable growth in a global business environment.
Course overview
UC’s Master of Business Administration (Plus) will allow you to develop high-level skills and competencies relevant to managing an organisation. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise in human resource management, marketing, or international business by taking four additional units, accelerating your career progression and becoming a capable and adaptable business leader.
You will study the subtle nuances of business in all its forms, with the mindset of future employment opportunities in an executive role, senior management or as an entrepreneur. UC’s MBA (Plus) covers all aspects of business administration, including finance, marketing, economics, strategic processes and people management and culminates in a research project of your choice.
What sets UC's MBA (Plus) degree apart is the opportunity to dive deeper into a specific field. Select one of three areas of specialisation that allow you to explore human resource management, marketing or international business to align with your overall business management aspirations.
Thanks to UC’s strong focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of international experience. You’ll gain a solid business mindset required to negotiate your way through an assortment of legal, industrial and cultural settings. Study UC’s Master of Business Administration (Plus) and have the confidence to navigate an increasingly dynamic and ever-changing business landscape.
Study a Master of Business Administration (Plus) 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.
- Become a versatile business expert with specialised knowledge in an area of your choice.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Business Administration (Plus), students must complete 48 credit points. Each unit is valued at three credit points.
Must pass 33 credit points as follows:
- Business Finance
- Economics for Managers
- Marketing
- Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
- Risk Management
- Research Methods
- Entrepreneurship
- International Business
- Business Decision Making
- Managing Human Capital
- Strategy, Innovation and Change
Entry requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the university.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have previous studies or professional work experience that is relevant to your intended field of study at UC, you can gain credit towards your degree. This reduces the number of units you must take to complete your course, meaning you could finish your studies sooner and save money too.
For more information, please get in touch with the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex legal, economic and global business environment, including recent developments in these fields.
- A strong foundation in problem-solving in real organisations, including managing human resources and recent developments in these fields.
- 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.
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 $33,202 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The average full-course fee is calculated based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (16 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.