University of New England
Master of Neuroscience and Business
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain a deep understanding of how neural processes influence behaviour, along with advanced skills and knowledge in contemporary business practices.
Course overview
With this flexibly delivered program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of human physiology, neurobiology, neuroanatomy, clinical neuroscience and behavioural neuroscience, as well as a broad range of business leadership, strategic planning and innovation skills.
Whether you wish to broaden your knowledge or upskill in a highly sought-after combination of fields, or have studied neuroscience or business at undergraduate level, this course could be the ideal fit for you.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
February, 2026
June, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units worth 72 credit points, with no more than 18 credit points at the 400-level.
Please note: Students should study their chosen Neuroscience units first, then the Business units, then one of two Research Principle Methods units (NEUR502 or BUS505). These units must be completed before enrolling in SCI501 or BUS599.
Core units
Complete the following unit:
- A Walk Through the Brain
Research Principle and Methods
Complete one of the following units:
- Research Methods
- Research Methods in Neuroscience
Capstone
Complete one of the following units:
- Special Topics in Science A
- Innovation in Business
Listed units - Neuroscience
Complete six from the following units:
- Neurobiology
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Understanding and Changing Human Behaviour
- Neurobiological Bases of Autism
- Neurobiology and Treatment of Depression
- Neurobiology of Anxiety Disorders
- Reading The Mind: The Electroencephalogram
- The Aging Brain
- Treatment Approaches in Neuroscience
- Neuroscience, Deviance, and Villainy
- Mapping the Brain with Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Listed units - Business
Complete three from the following units:
- Strategic Planning and Sustainability
- Advanced Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Management Practices in Responsible Organisations
- Organisational Leadership: Theory and Practice
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under four admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.
Rule B: You have completed a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or bachelor honours (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
Rule D: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Science
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Nursing
- Social work
- Business or accounting
- Health
- Counselling
- Other similar disciplines as determined by the course coordinator
English language requirements
You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted under Rule A or B into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be granted 24 CP of Specified Advanced Standing.
If you are admitted under Rule D, you will be granted 48 CP of Specified Advanced Standing.
The maximum amount of Advanced Standing which can be granted towards this course is 48 CP. Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units:
- BUS505 - Research Methods
- BUS599 - Innovation in Business
- NEUR502 - Research Methods Neuroscience
- SCI501 - Special Topics in Science A
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You could consider applying for opportunities in the following fields, based on your other qualifications:
- CEO or general manager
- Management consultant
- Operations manager
- Recruitment manager or consultant
- Policy development
- Business analyst
- Entrepreneurship
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate, through their own study and practice, advanced knowledge of neuroanatomy, cellular function within the human brain, and how these may impinge upon a range of human behaviour within business settings.
- Utilise cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of professionals working in a business setting.
- Demonstrate a well-developed ability to use creativity and judgement in analysing neurobiological processes as they relate to human behaviour in business, and to focus those abilities to everyday issues in business.
- Demonstrate postgraduate-level skills analysing information and evaluating evidence based practice/research drawn from a range of sources, reports, organisations and data sets within business settings.
- Demonstrate and apply an advanced ability to critically evaluate and formulate proposals for undertaking research regarding neurological processes in business settings.
- Demonstrate a preparedness to pursue a specialised knowledge and understanding to enhance professional skills and research in the general field of business neuroscience.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $11,172 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year fee in 2026: $17,472 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
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.
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 unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.