Master of Business Administration MBA | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Master of Business Administration MBA

Fast track your ambitions to become a senior manager and leader.

Study locations
  • Sippy Downs
  • SouthBank
  • Online
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
066777E
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3 (only at Sippy Downs and Online)
Program length (full-time)
1.5 years (3 Semesters)
Semester tuition fee 2017
A$11,900
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$35,700
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.
  • Please note: Trimester 3 commencement is not available at SouthBank
Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • South Bank
  • Online
UniSC program code
BU710
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3 (only at Sippy Downs and Online)
Duration
1.5 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Fee type 2017
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
12
Total units
144
Footnotes
  • Please note: Trimester 3 commencement is not available at SouthBank

Program structure

Required courses (8) 

ACC701 Human Pathophysiology
BUS702 Biochemistry
BUS703 Microbiology
BUS704 Medical Microbiology
MGT701 Medical Biochemistry
MGT703 Medical Laboratory Placement 2
MKG701 Introductory Counselling Skills

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Foundations of Human Behaviour
MGT726 Introduction to Social Work and Human Services(Recommended)

Elective courses (4)

These elective courses can be used to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas:

OR select 4 courses from:

BUS705 Introduction to Criminology
BUS706 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
BUS707 Group Processes and Practice
BUS708 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
BUS710 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
HSM701 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
INF701 Organisations: Communication Skills for Practice
MBA730 Working With Children, Youth and Families
MGT702 Ethics, Law and the Helping Professions
MGT704 Introduction to Social Work Practice Theories
MGT711 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
MGT712 Social Justice, Welfare and the State
MGT730 Mental and Physical Health and Wellbeing
MGT731 Human Services Placement 1
MGT735 Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
MGT736 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
MGT737 Social Research
MKG721 Community Development and Social Action
PRM701 Developmental and Family Counselling
PRM710 Counselling for Crisis, Trauma and Loss
PRM720 Positive Psychology for Counselling
PRM721 Direct Practice Processes

* 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: 144

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements 

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 144 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