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Overview
Early graduation options
You may be able to graduate sooner with:
- The QUT Business School is the only business school in Australia to hold triple international accreditation. This means your QUT business degree meets international best practice standards and will be recognised wherever you work in the world.
- Link the breadth of general management knowledge and skills of an MBA with the depth of expertise in a chosen specialist discipline.
- Complete in 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
| QUT course code | BS24 |
| Attendance | Part-time or Full-time |
| Course duration | 2 years full-time
4 years part-time |
| Start month |
2013
February, July
Note: Note: The July intake for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies has units scheduled in 6TP4 which starts before the commencement of semester 2. Please see the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies course structure. |
| Delivery |
On campus
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| CRICOS code | 069779A |
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Details
This double-degree program links the breadth of general management knowledge and skills of an MBA with the depth of expertise in a chosen specialist business discipline.
The MBA component equips you with knowledge and skills across a broad range of business areas. You will also attain a higher level of strategic thinking, enhance your abilities as a manager, and advance your leadership prospects.
The specialist masters component complements your MBA by adding deep specialist knowledge and skills, preparing you well for senior roles in progressive organisations.
Professional recognition
Graduates completing the Master of Business (Professional Accounting)/Master of Business Administration meet the academic component of the requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, the National Institute of Accountants, and enrolment in their respective professional programs. Graduates are also eligible for exemptions in the qualifying program for membership of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Graduates completing the Master of Business (Applied Finance)/Master of Business Administration meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and are entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice. Graduates may also meet the academic component of requirements for professional level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited–Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and electives chosen.
Units
Course design
Students will undertake specified coursework units from each of the Master of Business and Master of Business Administration. Students may select one of the following study areas for the Master of Business component:
- Accounting
- Applied Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- International Business
- Marketing
- Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies
- Professional Accounting
- Public Relations
- Strategic Advertising.
Course design
Students are required to complete 192 credit points of units (96 credit points from each of the Master of Business (Study Area A) and MBA programs).
Professional recognition
Certain units offered in the Master of Business (Accounting)/MBA may assist with preparation for the professional programs offered by CPA Australia; the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia; the National Institute of Accountants as part of their respective membership requirements; and for the Chartered Financial Analysts program.
Graduates completing the Master of Business (Professional Accounting)/MBA may meet the academic component of requirements for associate membership of CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the National Institute of Accountants, and enrolment in their respective professional programs.
Graduates completing the Master of Business (Applied Finance)/MBA meet the academic component of requirements for Senior Associate membership of the Financial Services Institute of Australia, and maybe entitled to full ASIC RG146 Tier 1 accreditation to provide financial product advice. Graduates may also meet the academic component of the requirements for the professional level membership of the Finance and Treasury Association Limited-Certified Finance and Treasury Professional, depending on prior study and elective chosen.
Pathways to further study
The Master of Business/MBA (BS24) may be a pathway of study into the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) (BS25). Additional pathways may be available through consultation with the Director of Graduate Studies.
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Entry requirements
Prospective students must meet the MBA entry requirements. For the MBA entry requirements, refer to www.qut.edu.au/study/courses/master-of-business-administration-mba
For all study areas except Accounting, entry requirements are an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with an overall minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4.0 (on a 7 point scale). Applicants for the Accounting study area must have an appropriate undergraduate degree in Accountancy.
For the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies major, it is compulsory for enrolled students to attend the ACPNS Orientation and Intensive Weekend at the Gardens Point Campus of QUT. During this weekend students will participate in a specialised orientation program and also attend the first lectures of available units. Further information on the ACPNS Orientation and Intensive is available at www.bus.qut.edu.au/research/cpns/whatweteach/orientation.jsp
To be considered for admission, applicants must:
- demonstrate proficiency in the English language
- hold a Bachelor degree in any field from a recognised university with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on QUT's 7-point scale
- have a GMAT score of at least 550
- have a minimum three years full-time equivalent relevant managerial or professional work experience post-degree
- provide two referee reports on proforma.
Prior academic achievement
Prior academic study at the Bachelor level can be in any field at any recognised tertiary institution. Original or certified copies of academic transcripts that show date of completion or conferral of degree(s) and a Grade Point Average (GPA) must be provided. Not all undergraduate degrees from overseas institutions are assessed as being equivalent to Australian bachelor degrees. Applicants who have not completed a recognised bachelor degree, including the three-year diploma in China, will be considered for admission into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration based on their Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score, prior work experience and referee reports.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
As applicants may come from a range of fields and their work experience may be diverse, a management aptitude test score is a useful indicator of an applicant's ability to meet the program's academic requirements. All applicants are required to undertake the GMAT. There will be no exemptions based on prior education or experience. GMAT test scores are valid for five years.
If you have already undertaken the GMAT QUT needs to see a certified copy of your Test Takers Score. If you are planning to take the GMAT, please have the results sent directly to QUT (our identification number is 1677).
GMAT details (PDF file, 271.78 KB)
Work experience
Relevant work experience indicates applicants will be able to contribute to class discussion. A minimum of three years full-time equivalent professional or managerial work experience is required after the completion of an undergraduate degree. To enable us to assess your work experience, a current curriculum vitae providing details of your roles, responsibilities and achievements is required.
Referee reports
All applicants must obtain two referee reports on the referee proforma. At least one referee report should be from your current employer. The referees may choose to send the recommendations directly to QUT (fax, email and postal addresses are provided on the proforma).
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2013: $12,600 (indicative) per 48 credit points (subject to annual review)
Student Services and Amenities Fee
You'll need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
Find out if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Master of Business/Master of Business Administration (MBA)
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 362.47 KB)
