University of Canberra

Master of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Develop postgraduate business knowledge across finance, marketing, economics, leadership, strategy and people management through the University of Canberra's 36-credit-point MBA.

Course overview

The University of Canberra's Master of Business Administration is a 1.5-year postgraduate course delivered on campus at Bruce. The 36-credit-point course combines required business study with restricted-choice units that allow some flexibility within the degree.

Develop knowledge across business finance, economics, marketing, leadership, entrepreneurship, international business, decision making and strategic management. Studies also cover research methods and the management of people within contemporary organisations.

The course comprises 30 credit points of required study and 6 credit points of restricted-choice study. Restricted choices include options such as international marketing, risk management, an industry project, a business research project, project management and an internship.

The MBA is designed for graduates seeking advanced knowledge for business, management and entrepreneurial settings. Its broad business focus can support the development of skills relevant to executive, senior management and entrepreneurial work.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
18 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
$4,062
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee.

$2,253 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees. The estimated per unit fees are calculated using the annual CSP rate.
Campus
Bruce
Intake
15th February, 2027
9th August, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
HECS, CSP

What you will study

To earn the Master of Business Administration, students must complete 36 credit points. Each unit is valued at three credit points.

Required

Students must pass 30 credit points as follows:

  • Business Finance
  • Economics for Managers
  • Marketing
  • Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
  • Research Methods
  • Entrepreneurship
  • International Business
  • Business Decision Making
  • Managing Human Capital
  • Strategy, Innovation and Change
Restricted choice

Entry requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Applicants must have a bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a related field OR Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in an unrelated field AND three years' work experience OR Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in an unrelated field AND Graduate Certificate in Business or higher.

English language requirements

Applicants must have an overall IELTS Academic score of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy. Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • The ability to make ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
  • The ability to apply research principles and methods to real-world issues in managing business organisations.
  • The ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex global business environment, including recent developments.
  • The ability to plan and manage innovation and organisational change using cognitive, technical and creative skills.
  • A strong foundation in problem solving in real organisations, including managing resources and recent developments.
  • Professional development and experience in the management of work and organisations, demonstrating creativity and initiative in new situations.

Career outcomes

Career opportunities include:

  • Executive roles
  • Senior management
  • Entrepreneurship

Fees and CSP

Average full-course fee in 2027: From $24,506 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Domestic full-fee paying place in 2027:

  • Fee per unit: $4,062
  • Fee per annum: $32,500
  • Full-course fee: $$48,750

The average full-course fee is calculated based on a full-time study load of 36 credit points (12 units).

Student fees 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.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.