University of Southern Queensland
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
The MBA provides the tools to advance your career while delivering value and innovation to your organisation.
Course overview
Study UniSQ’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 8-week teaching periods. With six start dates each year, benefit from the convenience of kick-starting your study when it suits you.
Gain relevant skills with assignments that focus on specific problems, real-life projects, opportunities for collaboration, and no exams.
Two capstone courses allow you to apply your research and analytical skills to explore mega-trends, technological advances and paradigm shifts at the local and global level that have the potential to impact the future of business. Graduate with an outcome-focused MBA degree that gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently execute strategic decisions.
The digital learning journey encompasses learning from lecturers who have real industry experience, coaching calls, podcasts, readings, concepts and real-world problem-solving.
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
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree students must fulfil 12 units.
- Leveraging Your Leadership Identity
- Making Decisions Strategically
- Analysing Business Data
- Leading a High-Performance Culture
- Shaping Organisational Policy
- Balancing Drivers of Business Performance
- Designing Systems for Impact
- Communicating Strategically
- Mobilising Your People
- Leading Through a Crisis
- Driving Growth and Innovation
- Dreaming Big (Capstone)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Australian university three-year bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 or recognised equivalent) with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 7.0.
- A minimum of three years' full-time relevant professional work experience, post degree, at a management or supervisory level.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business Administration provides an articulation pathway into the MBA.
English language requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The UniSQ MBA provides the capabilities and self-development for you to successfully apply for and be a serious contender for senior and executive roles. Be prepared for roles such as:
- Chief executive officer
- Senior executive
- Chief operating officer
- Chief technology officer
- Chief information officer
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief financial officer
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Synthesise contemporary and advanced bodies of knowledge to transform business.
- Critically analyse complex data to drive innovative and sustainable business performance.
- Communicate with impact to influence internal and external stakeholders, both locally and globally.
- Leverage personal attributes and skills to respond creatively to business challenges.
- Exercise professional judgement informed by reflection and responsible ethical practice to make evidence-based decisions.
- Mobilise complex networks of people, systems and/or resources to respond to challenges and capitalise on emergent local and global opportunities.
- Apply the research process to address complex business problems.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $17,392 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (eight units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
This is an indicative guide only. Your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment. The University of Southern Queensland review its fees annually. They may increase each year.
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold.