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Discover leadership on a transformative scale

Be a leader who inspires, motivates, and drives positive change with a QUT MBA.

Whether you're starting your leadership journey or are an experienced executive, we'll help you unlock your full potential and make a meaningful impact in your organisation and community.

Co-designed with industry experts and world-class academics, our MBA programs are designed to elevate your leadership, expand your influence and broaden your capability set to make a lasting impact in a changing world.

Learn about our world class MBA program from our industry-leading academics [2min 41sec]

Ready to advance your career?

Contact our MBA program manager and start your journey.

Next intake:
Executive MBA in January 2027
Applications close:
11 January, 2027

Contact us now

Ready to advance your career?

Contact our MBA program manager and start your journey.

Next intake:  Executive MBA in January 2027
Applications close: 11 January, 2027

Make a transformative impact on the world

Rica Lacey, the Director of Indigenous Health at Darling Downs Health, has built her career by paving her own way, and now, armed with her Executive MBA, she aspires to ignite inspiration in others to make a transformative impact on the world.

Read Rica's story

Study at a leading business school

Triple international accreditation

We're Australia’s first business school to earn the triple crown accreditation. Less than 1% of all business schools globally have achieved triple accreditation, and we're proud to be part of this distinguished group. With this stamp of approval, you’ll be connecting with a business school that delivers recognised and exceptional real-world opportunities.

Pathways into the MBA

A traditional undergraduate or postgraduate degree isn’t the only way to begin your MBA journey.

At QUT Business School, we recognise the value of professional experience and qualifications. That’s why we offer multiple entry pathways into our programs.

Here are four common pathways you can take to gain entry into our MBA suite.

Explore your options

Microcredentials

Microcredentials provide you with specialised knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, board governance, and sustainable finance and investment.

Select QUT microcredentials can be converted into credit points and count as advanced standing toward your MBA.

Find out more

Leadership short courses

Designed for motivated managers and aspiring senior leaders, our Enterprise Leadership short courses offer targeted professional development.

Each course can be supplemented with an optional credential unit, offering you a pathway to a Graduate Certificate in Business, MBA, or Executive MBA.

Find out more

Public Sector Management Program (PSMP)

Tailored for mid-level managers in the public sector, our PSMP enhances managerial and leadership skills. Upon completion, you’ll earn a Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Sector Management), providing a direct pathway into the MBA and Executive MBA.

Find out more

Graduate Certificates

The most common pathway into the MBA suite is through our Graduate Certificates.

Consisting of eight units and forming one-third of the full MBA, you’ll learn in tandem with fellow MBA peers, engaging with the same subjects, content, and assessments.

This option is specifically designed for individuals who may not have formal study experience, offering an accessible and fully integrated pathway into the full MBA program.

Find out more about our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Find out more about our Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Discover the perfect MBA for your career goals

Executive MBA

Study mode
Structured
Duration
Two years part-time
Designed for
Our Executive MBA allows executives with a minimum of 10 years of industry experience to elevate their leadership skills.

Program benefits

  • Elevate your leadership impact with your own leadership coach to establish strategic goals in your career and personal development.
  • Customise your studies to align with your executive aspirations and choose between two distinct pathways.
  • Develop the capability to lead in complex environments by connecting with global companies as part of the Complex Program Leadership stream.
  • Connect with MIT Sloan School of Management on the International Leadership study tour and deep dive with some of the world’s best companies and leading researchers.
  • QUT alumni can receive a 10% tuition fee discount.

Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

Next intake
January 2027

Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Study mode
Structured
Duration
12 months part-time
Designed for
Our Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration supports professionals who may not have formal study experience to enhance their expertise, build in-depth business knowledge, and progress seamlessly into the Executive MBA.

Program benefits

  • Gain in-depth knowledge in business disciplines to lead confidently in complex environments.
  • Build practical skills in strategy, innovation and communication to enhance your leadership capabilities.
  • Learn in tandem with fellow Executive MBA peers, engaging with the same subjects, content, and assessments, with a seamless pathway into the Executive MBA.
  • Study flexibly through intensive weekend classes held monthly across each eight-week teaching period.
  • QUT alumni can receive a 10% tuition fee discount.

Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Next intake
January 2027

Online MBA

Study mode
Flexible
Duration
1.5 - 3 years
Designed for
Our Online MBA enables busy professionals to study at their own pace, fitting their learning around personal and work commitments.

Program benefits

  • The QUT Online MBA equips students with future-focused skills in digital transformation, innovation, and leadership, with opportunities to tackle real-world challenges through an applied research project.

QUT Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Next intake
July 2026

Macy Lu, QUT Women in Leadership Excellence scholarship recipient and Medical Director of Medical Imaging, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

Reach your potential with scholarship support

Whether you’re an aspiring leader or an experienced executive, our range of MBA and Executive MBA scholarships will help you reach your full leadership potential.

Designed to support leaders from diverse backgrounds, our scholarships provide valuable financial aid to future students—including female entrepreneurs, Indigenous leaders, and not-for-profit changemakers. For many, this support makes pursuing an MBA or Executive MBA possible.

Explore our full range of scholarships and eligibility criteria.

Find out about our scholarships

Connect with big thinkers

Meet our students

Build your professional network and study with like-minded, ambitious peers. In our MBA programs you will study alongside highly motivated, experienced professionals who are committed to expanding their skillset and advancing their careers into senior management and leadership positions.

You will have the unique opportunity to form meaningful connections with, and learn from, a diverse range of experts, including corporate executives, non-profit leaders, small and medium enterprise owners, and public sector professionals.

Expand your horizons with global learning experiences

In collaboration with:

Gain a world-class perspective through QUT's international learning opportunities. Depending on the program you choose, you can explore a range of exciting options, including short-term exchange programs and immersive study tours.

Executive MBA students can take part in the prestigious two-week MIT Immersion, hosted by MIT Sloan School of Management. MBA students also have the opportunity to study with renowned global business schools, including WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management.

Want a glimpse of the experience? Watch the video to experience the tour for yourself.

QUT MBA and Executive MBA students participating in the MIT Immersion Program.

Learn from the experts

Ranked No.3 nationally for our teaching, according to the 2024 BOSS Best Business Schools rankings, our award-winning academics blend their research and industry expertise to prepare you for tomorrow’s opportunities. Meet some of the experts behind your learning journey.

Learn to lead through uncertainty

Award-winning academic Professor Amisha Mehta is a renowned risk, crisis, communication and trust expert. With strong connections to industry and research, she brings real-world industry trends to the classroom. Prof Mehta promotes a tailored approach to crisis management using case studies and immersive crisis simulations. She uses her industry-funded and engaged research to give associates insights and strategies that enhance decision-making in their professional roles.

'Because I value the evidence-based professional practice and get to contribute to that through a sustained research program, I can showcase real-world examples and learnings into the classroom, ultimately supporting the decision-making and communication choices of our MBA and Executive MBA associates.'

Hear from Professor Mehta about crisis management [1min 27sec]
Listen to Professor Rosemann discuss the partnerships QUT has that help nurture real-world learning [1min 12sec]

Work directly with industry trailblazers

‘We like to bring the real world into the classroom. In my case, I work with organisations like the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the Bank of Queensland, Brisbane Airport Corporation and Tennis Australia. We use these organisations as live case studies; our associates hear from their executives, work in groups or individually on their responses and, finally, present back to the executives.’

Dr Michael Rosemann is the Director of the Centre for Future Enterprise and a Professor for Information Systems at the Business School. Dr Rosemann's main areas of research are corporate innovation (eco)systems, revenue resilience, process management and trust management. His work is focused on creating compelling future worlds with today’s possibilities that make current practices obsolete.

Bridge theory and practise with purpose

'The combination of industry practitioners and researchers in QUT's Executive MBA is brilliant. The industry practitioners really ground the theory in practice, and the researchers ensure the content is connected to the latest advancements in thought leadership.'

As an industry practitioner, Rachel Collins brings almost 20 years of leadership and consulting to our Executive MBA. Using her background as a medical practitioner and psychotherapist, Rachel integrates behavioural science and positive psychology into her evidence-based teaching.

Apply what you learn from day one

'Working for a Fortune 500 company for nearly 14 years before coming to QUT has shaped me as a professor. My perspective on teaching is a bit different from many other academics as my mind tends to lunge immediately to the question of, "How is this topic immediately relevant and able to deliver value?" As a result, my class discussions are not just theoretical but very relevant and applied.'

Professor Robert Perrons is an esteemed academic with extensive industry experience in technology management and strategy. His research focuses on innovation processes and managing new technologies in the resource and energy sectors. By combining theory with practical applications, he equips students with skills and insights to navigate the dynamic landscape of technology management.

Learn from the experts

Professor Amisha Mehta

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Dr Rachel Collis

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Professor Rob Perrons

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Support to succeed

Across our MBA programs we provide tailored support to help you leverage your learning and skills to new personal and professional opportunities.

Personal coaches

Take advantage of our expert coaches who provide advice and support for making your next career move count. Our dedicated coaches are here to help you navigate your professional journey and ensure you make informed decisions to achieve your goals.

Networking events

Attend our regular networking events designed to develop your business skills and expand your professional connections. These events provide valuable opportunities to engage with our extensive alumni network and gain insights from successful professionals in various industries.

Career workshop

Participate in our career workshop series, which consists of interactive, small group sessions that deep-dive into a key practical areas of career advancement. This program offers assistance in pivoting or advancing your career alongside your MBA cohort.

Support to succeed

Across our MBA programs we provide tailored support to help you leverage your learning and skills to new personal and professional opportunities.

Personal coaches

Take advantage of our expert coaches who provide advice and support for making your next career move count. Our dedicated coaches are here to help you navigate your professional journey and ensure you make informed decisions to achieve your goals.

Networking events

Attend our regular networking events designed to develop your business skills and expand your professional connections. These events provide valuable opportunities to engage with our extensive alumni network and gain insights from successful professionals in various industries.

Career workshop

Participate in our career workshop series, which consists of interactive, small group sessions that deep-dive into key practical areas of career advancement. This program offers assistance in pivoting or advancing your career alongside your MBA cohort.

Make it real with a QUT MBA

I've gained key business skills

"Working in a technical field, doing an MBA was a great way for me to expand into solving the business problems I'm passionate about. The MBA provides you with a great toolkit to draw from, ranging from finance to crisis management to economics."

Tia Tang

I balanced study & family

"After completing my undergraduate degree, I chose to continue my studies with an MBA at QUT. The flexibility of the course, and the scholarship I received, allowed me to balance my work, study and family commitments."

David Rajasingham

I have the confidence to build my career

"Throughout my MBA journey, my confidence has increased with opportunities to experiment, learn, pivot and grow. This has allowed me to have greater impact, influence and has positively charged my career trajectory.”

Ann-Marie Saini

Contact us now

Speak with our MBA program manager to hear about the real value of our MBA and Executive MBA and how you can take the next step towards transforming your career. Complete the form below to request a call back or contact our MBA program manager on +61 468 575 146, mba@qut.edu.au

Our MBA program manager can assist you with:

  • choosing the right course
  • eligibility and enrolment
  • program duration and fees
  • flexible study options.

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