University of Southern Queensland
Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Master's
The MBA provides the tools to advance your career while delivering value and innovation to your organisation.
Course overview
Study UniSQ’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 8-week teaching periods. With six start dates each year, benefit from the convenience of kick-starting your study when it suits you.
Gain relevant skills with assignments that focus on specific problems, real-life projects, opportunities for collaboration and no exams.
Two capstone courses allow you to apply your research and analytical skills to explore mega-trends, technological advances and paradigm shifts at the local and global level that have the potential to impact the future of business. Graduate with an outcome-focused MBA degree that gives you the knowledge and skills to confidently execute strategic decisions.
The digital learning journey encompasses learning from lecturers who have real industry experience, coaching calls, podcasts, readings, concepts and real-world problem-solving.
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
What you will study
To complete this degree, students must fulfil 12 units.
- Leveraging Your Leadership Identity
- Making Decisions Strategically
- Analysing Business Data
- Leading a High-Performance Culture
- Shaping Organisational Policy
- Balancing Drivers of Business Performance
- Designing Systems for Impact
- Communicating Strategically
- Mobilising Your People
- Leading Through a Crisis
- Driving Growth and Innovation
- Dreaming Big (Capstone)
Entry requirements
Applicants must have the following:
- Australian university three-year bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7 or recognised equivalent) with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 7.0.
- A minimum of three years' full-time relevant professional work experience, post degree, at a management or supervisory level.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, UniSQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business Administration provides an articulation pathway into the MBA.
English language requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Synthesise contemporary and advanced bodies of knowledge to transform business.
- Critically analyse complex data to drive innovative and sustainable business performance.
- Communicate with impact to influence internal and external stakeholders, both locally and globally.
- Leverage personal attributes and skills to respond creatively to business challenges.
- Exercise professional judgement informed by reflection and responsible ethical practice to make evidence-based decisions.
- Mobilise complex networks of people, systems and/or resources to respond to challenges and capitalise on emergent local and global opportunities.
- Apply the research process to address complex business problems.
Career outcomes
Expand your strategic thinking capabilities and become ready to transition into senior and executive roles regardless of industry. As a graduate, you apply for jobs as a:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Senior Executive
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,392 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight units (normally eight courses) per year.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 programs.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course 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.