Program Overview

Master of Business

The Master of Business is designed to set students apart, with a focus on extending theoretical skills into tangible outcomes for the betterment of business and communities. Students can choose from a range of specialisations, including traditional pillars of business such as Human Resources and more emergent areas of focus such as managing cyber risk.

Specialisations in the Master of Business

• Counselling Leadership: Strengthen business leadership by integrating counselling skills to effectively address modern workplace challenges.
• Digital Marketing: Drive business change using digital skills to analyse customer data, develop insights, and inform data-driven marketing strategies.
• Finance: Advance in the world of finance with knowledge in FinTech innovation, portfolio management, and financial decision-making.
• Health Leadership: Excel in dynamic healthcare environments, gain vital leadership qualities, and foster a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
• Leadership: Build confidence, adaptability, and effective leadership skills to build and lead high-performing teams and drive business success.
• Managing Cyber Risk: Develop expertise to manage cyber risk, respond to security threats and challenges, and achieve cyber resilience within organisations.
• People and Culture: Build and lead sustainable workforces by learning to cultivate employee engagement, build staff capability, and develop ethical solutions for emerging challenges.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate, students can use their skills to improve performance, create efficiencies, promote products and services, lead projects from ideas to completion, analyse data, and help make informed decisions. Career opportunities are available in various industries, including:

• Finance and banking
• Consulting
• Healthcare
• Tech companies
• Retail or manufacturing
• Government and non-for-profit organisations
• Education
• Real estate

Professional Accreditation

Students who complete the People and Culture specialisation successfully meet the criteria for accreditation with the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).

Why Study Business at UniSQ?

• Career-ready graduates: UniSQ is rated #1 in Queensland for graduates in full-time employment in business and management.
• Globally ranked: UniSQ is a top business and management university according to QS World University Rankings 2025.
• Top starting salary: Rated #1 in Queensland for graduate starting salary in business and management.

What You'll Study

To graduate from the Master of Business, students must successfully complete 16 units of study.

Degree Structure

• Core (4 units)
  • MGT5100: Harnessing Human Capabilities for the Future of Work
  • MGT5102: Strategy, Innovation and Business Research
  • FIN5100: Data and Decision Making
  • MGT6606: The Ready Business Professional
• Foundation Courses (4 units)
  • MGT5101: Adaptive Leadership
  • MKT5001: Service Experience
  • MGT5103: Talent Strategy
  • ECO5000: Managerial Economics
• Specialisation Courses (8 units)
  • Students select two specialisations from the available options.

Entry Requirements

• Academic entry requirements:
  • Completion of an approved bachelor degree in the area of business, or equivalent.
  • Equivalent minimum of three years' professional work experience (at Skill level 1-3).
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.

Fees and Scholarships

• Commonwealth supported: AUD 17,392 (indicative annual fee).
• Student Services and Amenities fees may apply.
• HECS-HELP: a government loan scheme that allows students to defer payment until their income reaches a certain threshold.
• UniSQ Scholarships: available for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need.

How to Apply

• Complete the online application directly to UniSQ.
• Study dates: Trimester 1, 2, or 3.
• Application closing dates and orientation dates are available on the UniSQ website.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who is a Master of Business best suited for?
  • A Master of Business degree is a great postgraduate study option for those who already hold a bachelor degree and want to build upon their existing expertise, gain knowledge in a new discipline, or expand their skillset to prepare for a career change.
• What Master of Business specialisations can I choose from?
  • UniSQ offers various specialisations, including Counselling Leadership, Digital Marketing, Finance, Health Leadership, Leadership, Managing Cyber Risk, and People and Culture.
• Why study a Master of Business with UniSQ?
  • UniSQ is rated #1 in Queensland for graduates in full-time employment in business and management, and offers a strong network of like-minded individuals, expert knowledge, and flexible study options.
• What are the entry requirements?
  • Students need to hold an approved bachelor degree in the area of business, or equivalent, or have a minimum of three years' professional work experience (at Skill level 1-3).
• What are the career opportunities for those graduating with a Master of Business?
  • Graduates can pursue various career paths, including financial advice, management, marketing, human resources, customer service, events management, construction, and IT and cyber safety.