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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 Hydrology and Geomorphology *
BUS702 Measuring Sustainability
BUS703 Communication and Thought
BUS704 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
MGT701 Assessing Learning
MGT703 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication
MKG701 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education

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

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Introductory Chemistry
MGT726 Organic Chemistry

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 Inorganic Chemistry
BUS706 Advanced Biological Chemistry
BUS707 Physical Chemistry
BUS708 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
BUS710 Environmental Chemistry
HSM701 Analytical Sciences
INF701 Organic Chemistry
MBA730 Inorganic Chemistry
MGT702 Introductory Chemistry
MGT704 Advanced Biological Chemistry
MGT711 Physical Chemistry
MGT712 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
MGT730 Environmental Chemistry
MGT731 Theories of Counselling: From Freud to Integrative Practice
MGT735 Introductory Counselling Skills
MGT736 Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Skills and Applications
MGT737 Strengths Based Counselling: Collaborative Approaches
MKG721 Expressive Therapies: Counselling with the Creative Arts
PRM701 Advanced Counselling Skills 1: Interpersonal Processes
PRM710 Professional Development 1: Clinical Practice
PRM720 Internship 1
PRM721 Internship 2

*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