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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
Annual tuition fee 2018
A$25,200
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 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) 96 units

ACC701 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS702 Introduction to Financial Planning
BUS703 Retirement and Superannuation
BUS704 Insurance and Risk Management
MGT701 Personal Investment Management
MGT703 Tax and Estate Planning
MKG701 Financial Plan Construction

PLUS select 1 course from:

MGT723 Accounting for Managers
MGT726 Economics for Managers

Specialisation (4) 48 units

Select 1 specialisation* from the following areas:

*Note: not all specialisations will be offered in all locations

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:

BUS705 Managing Research
BUS706 Corporate Finance
BUS707 Leading and Managing Organisations
BUS708 Strategic Management
BUS710 Marketing Management
HSM701 Research Project
INF701 Managerial Project
MBA730 Innovation and Management Decision Making
MGT702 International Business Law and Ethics
MGT704 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT711 International Trade and Finance
MGT712 Marketing in an International Environment
MGT730 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MGT731 Management Informatics
MGT735 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Business and Management
MGT736 Leading People
MGT737 Global Business Management
MKG721 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
PRM701 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
PRM710 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
PRM720 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
PRM721 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement

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
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only
  • Specialisations available at SouthBank are International Business and Management
  • To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
  • 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 the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses