CQUniversity
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Develop advanced leadership and management capabilities through flexible online study, combining strategic business expertise with contemporary people management, emotional intelligence and leadership with integrity.
Course overview
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a fully online postgraduate qualification that can be completed in 1.5 years full-time or three years part-time. Designed for emerging and aspiring leaders, the course develops advanced management and leadership capabilities through flexible online study. Students can tailor their qualification through a choice of majors aligned with their industry or career goals.
Throughout the course, you will build expertise across leadership, people management, strategy, marketing, operations management, economics, accounting and business analytics. A strong emphasis on emotional intelligence, integrity and change management prepares you to lead people and manage organisational change. Contextual learning, reflective practice and engagement with academics who bring real-world business and public sector experience ensure your learning remains practical and relevant.
On successful completion, you will graduate with the Master of Business Administration. The qualification prepares graduates to lead organisational strategy, manage change and pursue leadership opportunities across business, the public sector and purpose-driven organisations.
Key facts
12th July, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Master of Business Administration, you must successfully complete units totalling 72 credit points as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
- Managing People, Organisations and Context
- Marketing Management and Digital Communications
- Economics for Managers
- Accounting for Management Decision Making
- Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making
- Operations Management and Business Analytics
- Leadership and Integrity
- International Business, Strategy and Corporate Transformation
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following:
- A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) equivalent bachelor's degree or a higher equivalent qualification, with three years of full-time relevant business experience.
- Five years of relevant business experience.
Relevant business experience includes a working knowledge of how a business operates, such as budgeting, staffing, project management, financial reporting, process management or human resources.
Professional experience must be shown in a letter of employment, which is presented on a company letterhead and signed and dated by a delegated authority. Just so you know, the letter must have your full name, position title, duties performed and length of service.
English language requirements
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of one of the following criteria:
- A secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent).
- An AQF Certificate IV qualification.
- An AQF diploma-level qualification.
- Bachelor's level qualification study for at least two years full-time with a minimum overall GPA of 4.0 completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America.
If you do not satisfy any of the above criteria, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores below:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): The overall band score was at least 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subset.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: Requires 79 or better overall and no score less than 21.
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): Requires an overall score of 62 with no sub-score less than 54.
- Occupational English Test: Grades A or B only in the four components.
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between the final examination date and the commencement date of study. They must appear on a single result certificate. Each student will be assessed individually.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This MBA is the premier business qualification for practising managers and leaders in contemporary organisations. Completing this course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills that will provide opportunities for career advancement.
You will be better equipped to develop and implement strategies to advance business and organisational opportunities upon completion.
Learning outcomes
- Review, analyse and communicate advanced knowledge of business theory and provide creative solutions to complex business problems.
- Integrate new knowledge with previous experience to analyse complex business issues and develop solutions.
- Communicate theoretical concepts, complex business management knowledge, and ideas to various audiences.
- Participate responsibly in teams, leading and contributing emotionally intelligently, reflecting on team processes and the ability to achieve outcomes.
- Research and identify good practices and implement business strategies to enhance organisational effectiveness.
- Demonstrate a high level of learning autonomy, including personal development through reflective practice and a commitment to creativity, ethical, legal and social responsibility.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $33,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.