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. Learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
In this program you will:
- Complete a specialisation in Global Business, Health Sector Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Management or Marketing
- Study in a team environment, where you and your fellow program participants can share your real-life management challenges and how you apply problem-solving skills
- Explore the fundamentals of accounting, finance, strategic management and marketing
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual fee / Estimated total feeStart
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 3
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 3
Session 1 and Session 7 intakes are an accelerated study sequence only. Session 2, Session 3, Session 5 and Session 6 can be completed in either standard or accelerated study sequence. International students must complete the accelerated study sequence for Session 6 intake.
Session 1 and Session 7 intakes are an accelerated study sequence only. Session 2, Session 3, Session 5 and Session 6 can be completed in either standard or accelerated study sequence. International students must complete the accelerated study sequence for Session 6 intake.
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- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 3
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 3
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning, Online
- Total courses
- 16
- Total units
- 192
- Duration
- 2 years 2 years
- CRICOS code
- 088886G
- UniSC program code
- BU740
Required courses (6) 72 units
BUS703 Indigenous Australia and the State
BUS704 Social Research
BUS705 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory
MGT701 Health, Society and Culture
MGT703 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
MKG701 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Specialisation (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses towards a chosen specialisation from the following areas:
- Economics, Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Global Business
- Health Sector Business Management
- Information and Communications Technology
- Management
- Marketing
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 postgraduate level elective courses (72 units) or more from the School of Business and Creative Industries depending on specialisation.
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.
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.
English language requirements
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
- 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
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$24,696
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,400
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$54,800