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Master of Business Administration (Extended)

Broaden your managerial skills.

In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.

Study locations
  • Sippy Downs
  • SouthBank
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088886G
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
2 years full time
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$12,600
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$50,400
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • South Bank
  • Online
UniSC program code
BU740
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Total courses
16
Total units
192

In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.

The Master of Business Administration (Extended) program includes courses that explore current business issues and the opportunity to complete a specialisation in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Health Sector Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Management or Marketing.

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:

  1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; and
  2. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the Master of Business Administration (Extended) for completion of the remaining courses.

Career opportunities

Graduates of Master of Business Administration (Extended) program work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.

Program structure

Required courses (8) 

ACC701 Project Risk *
BUS702 Project Planning
BUS703 Project Integration
BUS704 Accounting for Managers
MGT701 Economics for Managers
MGT703 Managing Research
MKG701 Corporate Finance

*For Semester 2, 2017 SouthBank students are required to substitute ACC701 Accounting for Managers with ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals 

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Managing Organisations
MGT726 Strategic Management

Specialisation (4)

Select 1 specialisation* (48 units) from the following areas:

*Note: not all specialisations will be offered in all locations

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 courses from:

BUS705 Marketing Management
BUS706 Research Project
BUS707 Managerial Project
BUS708 Innovation and Management Decision Making
BUS710 International Business Law and Ethics
HSM701 Managing Across Global Cultures
INF701 International Trade and Finance
MBA730 Marketing in an International Environment
MGT702 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MGT704 Management Informatics
MGT711 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
MGT712 Managing People
MGT730 Global Business Management
MGT731 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT735 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MGT736 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
MGT737 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MKG721 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
PRM701 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management
PRM710 Supply Chain Management
PRM720 Food Marketing
PRM721 Project Management Principles

*For Semester 2, 2017 SouthBank students are required to substitute ACC701 Accounting for Managers with ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals 

Please note that the program structure of the MBA and names of courses are subject to change.

Note: Not all specialisations and USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements 

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only
  • Specialisations available at SouthBank are International Business and Management
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to Planning your study page to manage your progression
  • For Semester 2, 2017 SouthBank students are required to substitute ACC701 Accounting for Managers with ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals