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.
- 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.
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:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; and
- 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 Counselling for the Human Services Professional *
BUS702 Accounting for Managers
BUS703 Economics for Managers
BUS704 Managing Research
MGT701 Corporate Finance
MGT703 Managing Organisations
MKG701 Strategic Management
*For Semester 2, 2017 SouthBank students are required to substitute ACC701 Accounting for Managers with ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Marketing Management
MGT726 Research Project
Specialisation (4)
Select 1 specialisation* (48 units) from the following areas:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (available at Sippy Downs only)
- Health Sector Business Management (available at Sippy Downs only)
- International Business (available at Sippy Downs and SouthBank)
- Management (available at Sippy Downs and SouthBank)
- Marketing (available at Sippy Downs only)
- Project Management (available only at Sippy Downs)
- Supply Chain Management (available at Sippy Downs only)
*Note: not all specialisations will be offered in all locations
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS705 Managerial Project
BUS706 Innovation and Management Decision Making
BUS707 International Business Law and Ethics
BUS708 Managing Across Global Cultures
BUS710 International Trade and Finance
HSM701 Marketing in an International Environment
INF701 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MBA730 Management Informatics
MGT702 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
MGT704 Managing People
MGT711 Global Business Management
MGT712 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT730 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MGT731 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
MGT735 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MGT736 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
MGT737 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management
MKG721 Supply Chain Management
PRM701 Food Marketing
PRM710 Project Management Principles
PRM720 Project Risk
PRM721 Project Planning
*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
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- Study Plan - Trimester 3 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (1.5 years full-time)
- (Sippy Downs) Fast track - Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (South Bank) - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (South Bank) - Semester 2 commencement (July)
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