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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 Research Project 2 *
BUS702 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
BUS703 Research Project 3
BUS704 Research Project 4
MGT701 Practicum Placement 4
MGT703 Communication and Thought
MKG701 Introductory Bioscience

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

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Concepts in Human Occupation
MGT726 Introduction to Psychology A

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 Human Physiology
BUS706 Human Anatomy
BUS707 Participation in Occupation
BUS708 Introduction to Psychology B
BUS710 Science Research Methods
HSM701 Introduction to Human Development
INF701 Functional Anatomy
MBA730 Occupational Therapy Theory
MGT702 Occupational Therapy Skills
MGT704 Evaluation of Occupational Performance
MGT711 Neurological Causes of Occupational Dysfunction
MGT712 Foundations of Practice: Identifying the Occupational Therapist Role in Practice
MGT730 Enabling Occupation: The Child and Adolescent
MGT731 Enabling Occupation: The Adult
MGT735 Psychosocial Aspects of Occupational Therapy
MGT736 Foundations of Practice: Identifying Occupational Therapist Skills in Practice
MGT737 Enabling Occupation: The Older Person
MKG721 Occupational Therapy Reasoning, Research & Evaluation (Project Pathway)
PRM701 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being, Becoming an OT I
PRM710 Integrating Theory and Skills into Practice: Doing, Being and Becoming an OT II and III
PRM720 Professional Issues in Occupational Therapy
PRM721 Occupational Therapy Innovation

*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