Program Overview

Master of Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Queensland is designed to equip students with the leadership agility to navigate an ever-changing business landscape and drive outcomes in their industry. The program is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding of multiple business functions, increasing confidence in making complex business decisions.

Overview

• The MBA program is available in full-time and part-time study modes, with weekend and PM classes, plus intensives.
• Students can learn online or attend classes at UQ Brisbane City in the heart of the CBD.
• The program offers international experience and expands the global network with optional short-term exchanges to partner institutions like Harvard Business School.

Program Highlights

• Create a unique study plan to suit your schedule.
• Learn from renowned academics at the forefront of research.
• Gain practical experience through work placements, online study, overseas study, seminars, and workshops.
• Design your own customized program to gain maximum value, aligning your learning experience with your interests and career goals.

What You'll Study

• The program includes a range of courses, such as:
  • Digitalising Business
  • Strategic Human Resources Management
  • Operations Delivery and Transformation
  • Innovation Leadership
• Students can incorporate their own workplace projects into their studies for applied learning opportunities.

Career Possibilities

• Postgraduate study can lead to various careers, including:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Director of Operations
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • Marketing Director
  • National Sales Manager
  • Chief Operations Officer (COO)
• Average annual salary ranges for these positions are provided, based on data from seek.com.au.

Entry Requirements

• To be eligible for entry, students need:
  • A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a GPA of 4.5 on a 7-point scale, plus 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience.
  • Alternatively, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ with a GPA of 4.
• International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.

Fees and Scholarships

• The indicative annual fee for the MBA program is approximately $64,224 (2026).
• As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country or from the Australian Government.
• FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.

How to Apply

• All international applications should be submitted to UQ, with the program code 5770.
• The closing date for this program is:
  • To commence study in semester 2: April 30 of the year of commencement.
  • To commence study in Semester 1: October 31 of the previous year.
• Students will need to provide supporting documentation, including official transcripts, CV, and two written references.

Additional Application Information

• Summer semester commencement is only available to domestic students continuing from the UQ Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
• Permanent residents may need to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test.
• Further information on how to prepare your MBA application is available.