Program Overview

Master of Education - Master of Business Administration

Enhance your career and develop strong educational management skills to complement your business, management or education background.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres where you can study this course. 'Online' means the course can be studied off-campus using a combination of online resources, printed material or other technologies. Some online courses include on-campus workshops and travel for professional placements.
  • Brisbane
• Commencing: The month(s) you can start the course. For courses offered at JCU Singapore and JCU Brisbane, see 'How to Apply'.
  • Brisbane: January, May, September
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of your course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of your fees. This is the Commonwealth Supported fee. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply. You can defer your fees if eligible with HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP. The Student Services & Amenities Fee is a required payment from most students.
  • $28,712.00^
  • ^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
  • Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
  • Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
  • Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
• Duration: The time it will take you to complete the course as a full-time student. Also specifies if the course is available part-time. This section will indicate if some online courses may have a longer duration due to their different delivery method.
  • 2 years full-time
• Entry Requirements: This is usually a score given to Year 12 students upon completion of their studies. Non-school leavers can have their qualifications and work experience assessed to obtain an equivalent score. The score displayed is the minimum adjusted ATAR/rank that was required for entry. Some subjects are required for entry into a course. Whereas assumed knowledge indicates a minimum level of knowledge
  • Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree
• Course Code: The course code is JCU's unique identifier for this course.

Course Detail

What to expect

Learn contemporary approaches to leadership within education and managerial environments that are applicable across a broad range of workplaces and industries. JCU’s Master of Education – Master of Business Administration is designed for educators who want professional development that includes business administration capabilities.

You will complete nine core subjects that cover educational leadership, people management, marketing and finance and an individual research project. Then, choose seven elective subjects to suit your professional interests. You can also participate in an internship either within the university or externally with a professional organisation.

Become a leader with JCU’s Master of Education - Master of Business Administration. This course will appeal to students looking for a career in management with an emphasis on education and learning paradigms.

Please note: This program does not lead to eligibility for teacher registration in Australia.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Education - Master of Business Administration.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Education - Master of Business Administration graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.

Graduates work in business management, leadership, communication, education and sustainability in both public and private organisations.

You could find employment as a management consultant, managing director, operations manager, general manager, registrar or academic administrator.

Please note: This program does not lead to eligibility for teacher registration in Australia.