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Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments.
Master of Business (Management)
Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments.
Invest in your education
Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the 13,670 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.
Program overview
- Step into the shoes of a leader who champions innovation, embraces change and guides their team to success.
- Learn how to effectively deliver projects, and how to develop and implement new business ideas.
- Deepen your understanding of business intelligence and learn to harness complex datasets for informed decision-making, improved customer insights, and enhanced business performance.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in effective communication, problem-solving, and data analysis.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Complete this 2-year program in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
Program overview
- Step into the shoes of a leader who champions innovation, embraces change and guides their team to success.
- Learn how to effectively deliver projects, and how to develop and implement new business ideas.
- Deepen your understanding of business intelligence and learn to harness complex datasets for informed decision-making, improved customer insights, and enhanced business performance.
- Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in effective communication, problem-solving, and data analysis.
- Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
- Complete this 2-year program in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
- QUT Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2023 rankings.
Why choose this course?
There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career and progress into a senior management position. With the influence of globalisation, technological advancements, and a growing focus on sustainability, you now have a unique opportunity to shape the future of work. By championing diversity, fostering inclusive cultures, and embracing innovation, you can make a positive and meaningful impact both within your organisation and the world at large.
Explore this course
Within this program, you'll discover how successful enterprises generate a profit while also prioritising ethical and sustainable practices to minimise their impact on people and the planet. You'll delve into the ethical frameworks in business, practice critical systems thinking, and develop problem-solving skills essential for effective leadership.
You'll also explore the transformative landscape of the digital revolution, which has redefined business practices. In an era where data is fundamental for strategic decision-making, this program will enhance your understanding of business intelligence. You'll learn how to extract value from complex datasets, address contemporary issues facing organisations using data, evaluate ethical considerations, explore possibilities in artificial intelligence (AI), and create data-driven business strategies based on industry-accepted data analytic processes.
Finally, real-world learning is embedded in this program, and from your very first semester, you will meet and be taught by award-winning academics deeply rooted in industry and prominent management professionals who guest lecture often in our units. This immersive approach will prepare you to tackle the challenges of today's business world and empower you to contribute to a sustainable and ethical future of work.
Flexible delivery
Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.
Overseas exchange
If you would like to attain two internationally accredited masters in just 18 months, you may consider our international double masters program. In an exchange study, you complete part of your degree at Maastricht University in the Netherlands. Through cross-crediting of your course content, you are able to obtain the full degrees from both institutions – and you may be able to complete the double degree in the same time that it would take you to complete your QUT Master of Business program. For more information, visit international double degrees.
Careers and outcomes
Upon completing QUT’s Master of Business (Management), you will be well-prepared for roles in team leadership, coordination, and front-line management across a spectrum of corporate and public sector enterprises, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
Professional recognition
Graduates will meet the membership entry requirements for the Australian Institute of Management.
Possible careers
- Business development manager
- Chief diversity and inclusion officer
- Customer experience manager
- General manager
- Head of operations
- Project manager
- Public administration manager
- Small business owner
- Sustainability manager
- Team leader
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:
1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.
The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:
• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.
• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.
Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Management.
The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:
1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)
Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.
Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.
The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:
• Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.
• Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.
Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Management.
- Course code
- BS11
- CRICOS code
- 085448J
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- Online
- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 1 - 2 years full-time
- 3 - 4 years part-time
- 1.5 - 2 years full-time
- February and July
- February and July
Entry Requirements
2 year program
You must have a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale).
1.5 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
1 year program
You must have one of:
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A recognised bachelor honours degree in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale); or
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A recognised bachelor degree in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT’s 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time full-time (or equivalent) work experience in management.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
As part of QUT's application for admission process, you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only, please indicate this on your application form.
Master of Business - 1.5 year program
- A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
- A completed recognised bachelor degree in management with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Master of Business - 2 year program
- A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway
Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.
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, 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. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
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| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online / IELTS One Skills Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 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.
Advanced standing
If you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business (Management) within the last seven years you will receive credit for 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available to students who have studied a related postgraduate program with another institution within the last five years.
Advanced standing
If you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Business (Management) within the last seven years you will receive credit for 48 credit points.
Advanced standing may also be available to students who have within the last five years:
- studied a related postgraduate program with another institution
- professional work experience in a related field
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2025 fees
2025: Available from July
2024 fees
2024: $32,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $36,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Laurie Cowled Indigenous Scholarship for Business Students
A scholarship for future and current Indigenous female students enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate studies in business.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; Women
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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