University of Queensland
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Strengthen strategic leadership, financial decision-making and people management skills through applied business learning, collaborative problem-solving and engagement with experienced professionals at UQ's Brisbane City campus.
Course overview
The University of Queensland's Master of Business Administration (MBA) is designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capabilities, broaden their business expertise and take on more complex management responsibilities. The program combines strategic thinking with practical business learning, helping students approach organisational challenges and make informed decisions across different business environments.
You'll explore financial management, business analysis, strategy, leadership and people management, alongside elective topics such as digital transformation, operations, marketing and innovation. Through case studies and applied activities, you'll examine business challenges, evaluate strategic opportunities and explore approaches to organisational change. Flexible Core options include the Impact Academy series and research-based courses, allowing you to tailor part of your studies to your professional interests.
Delivered at UQ's Brisbane City location, the program can be completed in 1.5 years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent for domestic students. Learning combines interactive classes, workshops and collaborative activities, supported by flexible online learning options. You'll have opportunities to exchange perspectives with experienced professionals and apply your knowledge to business challenges. Graduates may pursue opportunities in senior management, executive leadership, consulting and business development.
Key facts
26th July, 2027
29th November, 2027
What you will study
At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.
To earn the Master of Business Administration, you must successfully complete 24 units, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.
Complete 10 units from all of the following:
- Accounting and Business Analysis
- Financial Management
- Strategy: From Design to Practice
- Leading People and Teams
- Resonant Leadership
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline, with a minimum GPA of 4.5 on UQ's 7-point scale, plus at least four years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience.
- The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ, with a minimum GPA of 4.0 on UQ's 7-point scale.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience should typically be gained after graduation and include at least two years in a dedicated supervisory or management role involving people or projects.
GMAT requirements
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550. Australian permanent residents may also be required to complete a GMAT test, depending on their circumstances.
Additional application requirements
Applicants must provide academic transcripts, a CV detailing their professional and management experience, a managerial statement outlining relevant responsibilities, professional referee details and evidence of residency status.
English language requirements
Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the following requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition): Overall score of 87, with a minimum of 19 in listening, reading and speaking, and 21 in writing.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 64, with a minimum of 60 in each communicative skill.
- Cambridge English Scale (CES): Overall score of 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
- Bridging English (BE): Minimum overall grade of 4, with at least a C in each macro skill.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is not accepted.
Other ways of meeting English language requirements may be available. Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This may reduce the number of units you need to complete.
Students who have successfully completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course may be eligible for two units of credit towards an MBA Flexible Core Course, subject to university approval.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue career opportunities in roles such as:
- Chief executive officer
- Director of operations
- Chief financial officer
- Marketing director
- National sales manager
- Chief operations officer (COO)
- Strategy and innovation manager
- Program director
- Chief marketing officer
- Chief human resources officer
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $64,224 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 with the cost of a university course.