University of Canberra

Master of Business Administration (Plus)

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

Develop advanced business and management knowledge while choosing from general study or specialisations in human resource management, marketing management or international business.

Course overview

The University of Canberra's Master of Business Administration (Plus) is a two-year postgraduate course designed to develop advanced knowledge across business, management and organisational leadership. The course is delivered on campus at Bruce and comprises 48 credit points.

Build knowledge across finance, marketing, economics, strategic management, leadership, entrepreneurship and people management. The course develops the analytical and decision-making skills used to examine complex business issues across different organisational settings.

Choose an award structure with no specialisation or specialise in Human Resource Management, Marketing Management or International Business. Work-integrated learning is incorporated into the course, alongside a real-world research project, with opportunities to connect business theory to organisational challenges.

Graduates can apply their knowledge across management, consulting, finance, marketing, human resources and entrepreneurship. Published career examples include company director, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, marketing director, management consultant and HR director.

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
24 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. It is based on a full-time study load of 100 credit points (eight units) per year.
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.
16
Fees
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HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
HECS, CSP

What you will study

To complete the Master of Business Administration (Plus), students must complete 48 credit points (16 units). Students select one of four award options: no specialisation, Human Resource Management, Marketing Management or International Business.

All award options include 27 credit points (nine units) of common study:

Core units

  • Economics for Managers
  • Marketing
  • Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
  • BGL Research Project
  • Research Methods
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Decision Making
  • Managing Human Capital
  • Strategy, Innovation and Change

No specialisation – 21 credit points

Students complete seven restricted-choice units from:

  • Business Finance
  • Risk Management
  • Project Management
  • Institutions of Law and Government
  • Business and Management in Context
  • International Business
  • Asia Pacific Business
  • Sustaining the Employment Relationship
  • Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Sourcing and Building Capability
  • Digital Marketing
  • Workplace Law in Context
  • Shaping Behaviour and Strengthening Performance
  • Integrating and Aligning Human Capital
  • Global e-Business
  • Global Marketing Communication and Branding

Human Resource Management specialisation – 21 credit points

  • Institutions of Law and Government
  • Business and Management in Context
  • Sustaining the Employment Relationship
  • Sourcing and Building Capability
  • Workplace Law in Context
  • Shaping Behaviour and Strengthening Performance
  • Integrating and Aligning Human Capital

Marketing Management specialisation – 21 credit points

  • Institutions of Law and Government
  • Business and Management in Context
  • Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs
  • Global Marketing Communication and Branding

International Business specialisation – 21 credit points

  • Business Finance
  • Institutions of Law and Government
  • Business and Management in Context
  • International Business
  • Asia Pacific Business
  • Global e-Business
  • Global Marketing Communication and Branding

 

 

Entry requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the university.

English language requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have previous studies or professional work experience that is relevant to your intended field of study at UC, you can gain credit towards your degree. This reduces the number of units you must take to complete your course, meaning you could finish your studies sooner and save money too.

For more information, visit the university page.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

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

Career outcomes

Career opportunities include:

  • 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

Average full-course fee in 2027: From $34,408 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

Domestic full-fee paying place in 2027:

  • Fee per unit: $4,062
  • Fee per annum: $32,500
  • Full-course fee: $65,000

The average full-course fee is calculated based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (16 units).

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of 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 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.

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 area each unit relates to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

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