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- Transform your thinking to lead and manage in complex business environments.
- Students undertake an extensive foundation component of 16 core units of six credit points each and a further 48 credit points of optional units in the areas of leadership and strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, or in discipline areas which interest them.
- Students will complete their MBA with a workplace project that will offer them the opportunity to creatively plan for a new venture or to engage in a consultancy project for an organisation
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Events.
Highlights
- Transform your thinking to lead and manage in complex business environments.
- Students undertake an extensive foundation component of 16 core units of six credit points each and a further 48 credit points of optional units in the areas of leadership and strategy, entrepreneurship and innovation, or in discipline areas which interest them.
- Students will complete their MBA with a workplace project that will offer them the opportunity to creatively plan for a new venture or to engage in a consultancy project for an organisation
- Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Events.
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What to expect
The program will teach you to challenge conventions and go beyond established pathways, and equip you to lead and manage decisively in a complex business world. As a QUT MBA student you will critically analyse business situations and develop innovative solutions to real-world cases. Through flexible and innovative units, you will develop the skills essential to becoming a global business professional. The practical nature of this course enables you to apply concepts and management techniques learned in class directly to your workplace. You gain the knowledge and skills to become an effective leader and manager within your organisation.
Career outcomes
Possible careers
- Account Executive
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Operating Officer
- Executive Project Manager
- General Manager
- Project Manager
Details and units
The MBA program is made up four components that build on each other to provide you with an integrated and multi-disciplinary curriculum to equip you to take on the challenges and opportunities of a complex business environment.
Each MBA unit of 6 credit points is delivered in a seven-week module (six weeks teaching with final assessment in week seven).
1. Building Foundations
- Strategic Management
- Communicating to Influence
- Economics in Business
- Problem Framing for Creative Action
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Strategically
- Personal Leadership and Change
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
2. Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making
- Understanding and Leading Others
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management
- Contemporary Human Resources Management Issues
- Managing Technological Innovation
- Understanding Leadership and Complexity
- Corporate Governance and Accountability
3. Concentrations
Students can then add greater depth in an area of interest by choosing a concentration in Leadership and Strategy or a specific discipline pathway from within the QUT Business School's postgraduate offerings or from other schools and faculties at QUT.
Leadership and Strategy
- Systems Thinking for Managers
- Investment Strategies for Technology
- Negotiation Skills and Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement and Media Principles
- Improving Business Operations
- Advanced Strategy for Global Business
If you complete the Leadership and Strategy concentration the title will appear on your academic transcript.
Discipline-specific concentration
Students may choose 36 credit points of MBA units and/or 36 credit points from a specific area of interest in a discipline. Discipline areas could include Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance or Healthcare.
4. Integrated Workplace Project
The final component of the MBA program is made up of one capstone unit which provides you with the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the program to real opportunities in a new venture or within an organisation.
- Integrated Workplace Project
The MBA program is made up four components that build on each other to provide you with an integrated and multi-disciplinary curriculum to equip you to take on the challenges and opportunities of a complex business environment.
Each MBA unit of 6 credit points is delivered in a seven-week module (six weeks teaching with final assessment in week seven).
1. Building Foundations
- Strategic Management
- Communicating to Influence
- Economics in Business
- Problem Framing for Creative Action
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Strategically
- Personal Leadership and Change
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
2. Multi-Disciplinary Decision Making
- Understanding and Leading Others
- Business Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Management
- Contemporary Human Resources Management Issues
- Managing Technological Innovation
- Understanding Leadership and Complexity
- Corporate Governance and Accountability
3. Concentrations
Students can then add greater depth in an area of interest by choosing a concentration in Leadership and Strategy or a specific discipline pathway from within the QUT Business School's postgraduate offerings or from other schools and faculties at QUT.
Leadership and Strategy
- Systems Thinking for Managers
- Investment Strategies for Technology
- Negotiation Skills and Strategies
- Stakeholder Engagement and Media Principles
- Improving Business Operations
- Advanced Strategy for Global Business
If you complete the Leadership and Strategy concentration the title will appear on your academic transcript.
Discipline-specific concentration
Students may choose 36 credit points of MBA units and/or 36 credit points from a specific area of interest in a discipline. Discipline areas could include Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance or Healthcare.
4. Integrated Workplace Project
The final component of the MBA program is made up of one capstone unit which provides you with the opportunity to apply what you have learned in the program to real opportunities in a new venture or within an organisation.
- Integrated Workplace Project
Requirements
- Course code
- GS75
- CRICOS code
- 045502F
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1.5 years full-time
- 3 years part-time
- 1.5 years full-time
- March and September
- March and September
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 (on QUT's 7-point scale); and
A minimum 3 years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of 2 years relevant professional work experience and 1 year minimum supervisory/management experience; and
Submit two completed referee report forms
Additional entry information
Applicants may be required to attend an interview with the MBA Director to demonstrate relevant work experience.
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).
Pathways
Applicants may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum of 7 years work experience (6 years minimum equivalent professional work experience plus 1 year minimum supervisory/management experience). Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a GPA 4.5 (or higher) students can articulate into the Master of Business Administration.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 (on QUT's 7-point scale); and
- A GMAT score of at least 550; and
- A minimum three years full-time equivalent relevant managerial or professional work experience post-degree; and
- Submit two completed referee report forms
Additional entry information
You may be required to be available for an interview with the MBA Director to demonstrate relevant work experience.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge Advanced English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
|
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
|
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile. |
58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
|
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. |
79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!
If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2020 fees
2020: $41,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
We offer a number of merit-based scholarships to exceptional successful applicants to the MBA and MBA (Major) programs. Eligibility for a scholarship is based on GMAT score, undergraduate grade point average, work experience, plus a written supporting statement from the applicant.
2020 fees
2020: $49,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Scholarships
We offer a number of merit-based scholarships to exceptional successful applicants to the MBA and MBA (Major) programs. Eligibility for a scholarship is based on GMAT score, undergraduate grade point average, work experience, plus a written supporting statement from the applicant.
2019 fees
2019: $39,900 per year full-time (96 credit points)
We offer a number of merit-based scholarships to exceptional successful applicants to the MBA and MBA (Major) programs. Eligibility for a scholarship is based on GMAT score, undergraduate grade point average, work experience, plus a written supporting statement from the applicant.
2019 fees
2019: $47,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Scholarships
We offer a number of merit-based scholarships to exceptional successful applicants to the MBA and MBA (Major) programs. Eligibility for a scholarship is based on GMAT score, undergraduate grade point average, work experience, plus a written supporting statement from the applicant.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
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.
Scholarships
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
MBA and EMBA Scholarships
A scholarship for future postgraduate students applying for an MBA or EMBA in the QUT Business School.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
Further your studies
'QUT has a lot of opportunities for you to further your studies. I did a three-week exchange to Germany where I learned all about the EU and the challenges facing these different countries. This was a fun and interesting learning experience and I’ll always be thankful to QUT for the opportunity.'
Manager, Sales and Customer Initiatives, QT Mutual Bank
Management expertise
'Most healthcare professionals move into management roles without the necessary expertise. I wanted to change that, so I chose to do my MBA to improve the quality of health care in Australia.'
Business Manager, Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Flexible study options
After completing his undergraduate degree at QUT, David Rajasingham chose to continue his studies with our MBA. The flexibility of the course and the scholarship he received allowed him to balance his work, study and family commitments. David now works as a Technology Solutions Specialist with Telstra Business.
Enhance your career
'I chose to do my MBA as part of a succession plan at Airbus Group Australia Pacific. I’d been identified as a potential future production director, and the QUT MBA was a critical part of my development in preparing to take that role on.'
Production Director, Airbus Group Australia Pacific
Practical experiences
'One of the highlights of my MBA was the study tour to China which took a group of students to Beijing, Shangai and Xian to meet with leading Australian and Chinese companies. It gave us an extremely useful, practical understanding of intercultural communication with Australia’s largest trading partner.'
Professor of Media and Communication, QUT
Further your studies
'QUT has a lot of opportunities for you to further your studies. I did a three-week exchange to Germany where I learned all about the EU and the challenges facing these different countries. This was a fun and interesting learning experience and I’ll always be thankful to QUT for the opportunity.'
Manager, Sales and Customer Initiatives, QT Mutual Bank
Management expertise
'Most healthcare professionals move into management roles without the necessary expertise. I wanted to change that, so I chose to do my MBA to improve the quality of health care in Australia.'
Business Manager, Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy
Flexible study options
After completing his undergraduate degree at QUT, David Rajasingham chose to continue his studies with our MBA. The flexibility of the course and the scholarship he received allowed him to balance his work, study and family commitments. David now works as a Technology Solutions Specialist with Telstra Business.
Enhance your career
'I chose to do my MBA as part of a succession plan at Airbus Group Australia Pacific. I’d been identified as a potential future production director, and the QUT MBA was a critical part of my development in preparing to take that role on.'
Production Director, Airbus Group Australia Pacific
Practical experiences
'One of the highlights of my MBA was the study tour to China which took a group of students to Beijing, Shangai and Xian to meet with leading Australian and Chinese companies. It gave us an extremely useful, practical understanding of intercultural communication with Australia’s largest trading partner.'
Professor of Media and Communication, QUT
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