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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 location
  • Sunshine Coast
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
088886G
Commence
Session 1 (accelerated), Session 2, Session, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 (accelerated)
Program length (full-time)
2 years or 1.5 years accelerated delivery^
Annual tuition fee 2021
A$27,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$54,800
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.
  • ^The courses in the accelerated program offerings (Sunshine Coast and online) will be scheduled across various teaching periods a year which will facilitate completion of the 192 unit master degree in one and a half years.
Study locations QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast N/A
  • Online N/A
UniSC program code
BU740
Commence
Session 1 (accelerated), Session 2, Session, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7 (accelerated)
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
Blended Learning, Online
Fee type 2021
  • Postgraduate coursework places
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 Global Business, Health Sector Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Management or Marketing.

In this program you will:
  • Study in a team environment, where you and your fellow program participants can share your real-life management challenges and how you apply problem-solving skills
  • Explore the fundamentals of accounting, finance, strategic management and marketing
  • Have the flexibility to study either on campus or online
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
  2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
  3. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements

Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least 3 years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted to the qualifying Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

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.

Intakes - when to apply

Sunshine Coast and Online intakes are:* Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7.

*Session 1 and Session 7 intakes are an accelerated study sequence only

*Session 2, Session 3 and Session 5 can be completed in either standard or accelerated study sequence

*Session 6 can be completed in a standard or accelerated study sequence. International students must complete the accelerated study sequence

Program structure

Required courses (6) 72 units

BUS703 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
BUS704 Property Economics
BUS705 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
MGT701 Planning and Environmental Law
MGT703 Rural and Regional Sustainability
MKG701 Landscapes, place and people

Specialisation (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses towards a chosen specialisation from the following areas:

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 postgraduate level elective courses (72 units) or more from the School of Business and Creative Industries depending on specialisation.

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
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
  • 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 the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses