Program Overview

Overview

The Master of Business program is designed for individuals seeking to accelerate their career in any field. With 9 industry-relevant specializations to choose from, this program has been designed for those seeking a career transition without prior training in the available fields of study.

Program Details

• Location: St Lucia
• Duration: 1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent), 2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
• Start Semester: Semester 1 (16 Feb, 2026), Semester 2 (20 Jul, 2026)
• Program Code: 5583
• AQF: Level 9
• Scholarships available

Entry Requirements

To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:

• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, or
• a Graduate Certificate in Business from UQ (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4. To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you'll need:
• a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Fields of Study

The program offers the following fields of study:

• Advertising
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Law for Business
• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability: Strategy and Leadership

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee: $44,344 (2026)
• International students: AUD $58,056 (2026)
• Scholarships available, including:
  • Paul Compton Scholarship
  • Qin Sirong and Yin Hongxiu Scholarship
  • Business School Master of Business Analytics – Women in STEM Scholarship
  • Business Scholarship for Chinese Students

How to Apply

All international applications should be submitted to UQ. The program code for the Master of Business is 5583. This program is available in multiple durations. You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements.

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Human resources manager
• Employee relations specialist
• Sales and marketing manager
• Business systems analyst
• Business data analyst
• Business development manager
• Startup founder
• Innovation manager
• Change management consultant
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability consultant

Program Highlights

• Gain an understanding of the global economy and business fundamentals including professional communication analysis, strategic decision-making and financial management.
• Develop specialised knowledge of essential business areas by choosing to complete at least one of 9 practical fields of study.
• Complete an optional industry placement or industry consultancy project to apply your learning, gain practical experience and expand your professional network.
• Prepare to hit the ground running in your new career by completing a career transition course in your final year of study.