University of Canberra

Master of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Strengthen business, leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities through a two-year online MBA, with the option to complete a generalist pathway or specialise in Government.

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Course overview

The University of Canberra's Master of Business Administration (Online) is a 36-credit-point postgraduate course completed over two years part-time. Delivered entirely online, the course is designed for professionals seeking advanced knowledge across business leadership, management and organisational decision making.

Key areas of study include financial management, sustainable finance, organisational talent management, marketing, economics, analytics, leadership and strategic management. Students examine how data, evidence and contemporary business practices can inform decisions across complex organisational environments.

The course comprises 24 credit points of required study and a 12-credit-point award option. Students can complete the standard MBA through a selection of electives or choose the Government specialisation, which covers public policy, strategic influence, public sector budgets and contemporary legal frameworks. An Applied Industry Project is included in the required course structure.

Published career outcomes for the generalist MBA include Senior Executive, Managing Director/CEO and Specialist Consultant. The Government specialisation lists Policy Director, Specialist Coordinator and Government Leader as career outcomes.

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
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
24 months (Full time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Price Per Unit
$4,062
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The estimated per-unit fee is based on the indicative tuition fee per subject.

$2,253 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for CSP where the government pays part of your fees.
Intake
March, 2027
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.
12
Fees
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FEE-HELP and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

The Master of Business Administration comprises 12 units. Each unit duration is seven weeks.

Core units

What you will study

The Master of Business Administration comprises 36 credit points, including 30 credit points of required units and 6 credit points of restricted-choice units.

Required units – 30 credit points

  • 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 units – choose 6 credit points

Choose two units from:

  • International Marketing
  • Risk Management
  • BGL Research Project
  • Gross National Happiness
  • BGL Industry Project
  • Business Project Management
  • BGL Internship A

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration, applicants must have:

An Australian Bachelor qualification or equivalent, in a related field;

OR

An Australian Bachelor qualification in an unrelated field AND three years' relevant work experience

English language requirements

There are non-standard English requirements for this course. To be eligible, you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band below 6.0.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Master of Business Administration (Government) students may receive a maximum of four units of RPL (12 credit points). Assessments for credit are processed by the faculty education team and approved by the Program Director of the University of Canberra.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Ability to understand and navigate the increasingly complex global business environment including recent developments.
  • 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 management of work and organisations demonstrating skills with creativity and initiative in new situations.
  • An ability to make ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business decisions in a complex business environment demonstrating a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
  • An ability to apply research principles and methods to real-world issues in managing business organisations.
     

Fees and CSP

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)

Average indicative full-course student contribution in 2027: From $27,036 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The indicative CSP full-course amount is based on the 36 credit point (12 unit) course structure and UC’s 2027 Band 4 student contribution rate.

  • Indicative CSP fee per unit: $2,253
  • 2027 published annual CSP amount: $18,025
  • Indicative CSP full-course fee: From $27,036

The Australian Government subsidises part of the tuition fees for students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). Students pay the remaining amount, known as the student contribution amount.

Student contribution amounts are:

  • Calculated for each unit you enrol in.
  • Based on the study area and EFTSL of each unit.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

Eligible Commonwealth supported students may be able to use HECS-HELP to defer payment of their student contribution amount.

Domestic full-fee paying place

Average indicative full-course fee in 2027: $48,750 (Domestic full-fee paying place)

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

Student fees may vary depending on:

  • The number and type of units studied.
  • Credit received for previous study.
  • Annual changes to tuition fees.

You may also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee.

Student fees are subject to change. Contact the University of Canberra directly to confirm current fees.

Eligible domestic full-fee paying students may be able to use FEE-HELP to defer payment of their tuition fees.