University of Canberra
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
Study the subtle nuances of business in all its forms to secure your future employment in an executive role, in senior management or as an entrepreneur.
Course overview
The University of Canberra’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) will provide you with the chance to develop high-level competencies relevant to a variety of different types of enterprises.
The MBA covers all aspects of business administration, including finance, marketing, economics, strategic processes and people management. It culminates in the completion of a research project of your choice. Due to the course’s strong focus on Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you will graduate with an impressive portfolio of international experience, as well as the solid business mindset required to negotiate your way through an assortment of legal, industrial and cultural settings. You will be confident interacting in an increasingly complex business environment.
Study a Master of Business Administration at UC and you will:
- Formulate a marketing strategy, with particular emphasis on the development of product, distribution, promotion, pricing strategies and tactics.
- Understand and apply the basic techniques of corporate finance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the broad body of knowledge inherent in the process of strategic management.
- Compare and contrast different forms of entrepreneurial theory and thinking in their role for idea and business development in the global economy.
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of fundamental economic theories and learn how best to apply them in practical business situations.
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
10th August, 2026
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.
Complete the following:
- 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
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in a related field.
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in an unrelated field and three years' work experience.
- A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in an unrelated field and a 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).
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 their website for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- An ability to apply research principles and methods to real-world issues in managing business organisations.
- Ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex global business environment, including recent developments.
- Ability to make ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment, demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
- A strong foundation in problem-solving in real organisations, including managing resources and recent developments.
- Ability to plan and manage innovation and organisational change using cognitive, technical and creative skills.
- Professional development and experience in the management of work and organisations, demonstrating skills with creativity and initiative in new situations.
Career outcomes
- Company director
- President
- Vice president
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Board member
- Marketing director
- Entrepreneur
- Management consultant
- HR director
- Venture capitalist
- Head of finance
- IT director
- Angel investor
- Health services director
Fees and CSP
Estimated full-course fee in 2025: From $25,488 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Full-course fee in 2025: $46,350 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Annual fee in 2025: $30,900 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee per unit in 2025: $3,862.50 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
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 only need to pay some of your tuition fees. The student contribution amount is 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 units 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.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.