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 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
BUS702 Coastal Geomorphology
BUS703 Engineering Project Management
BUS704 Restoration Ecology
MGT701 Population Ecology and Genetics
MGT703 Engineering Project 1
MKG701 Engineering Project 2
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems
MGT726 Applied Geospatial Analysis
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 Coastal Conservation Planning
BUS706 K'gari-Fraser Island Field Studies
BUS707 Special Field Studies Topic
BUS708 Special Research Project
BUS710 Workplace Learning I
HSM701 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering
INF701 Design of Water Supply Systems
MBA730 Design of Roads and Drainage
MGT702 Applied Systems Modelling
MGT704 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
MGT711 Social Media
MGT712 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement
MGT730 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
MGT731 Social Media Internship
MGT735 Social Media Management
MGT736 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
MGT737 Social Media
MKG721 Social Media: Monitoring and Measurement
PRM701 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
PRM710 Structural Engineering
PRM720 Mechanics of Materials
PRM721 Engineering Materials
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