Fast Facts
Location
Available to Australian students for inter-campus study in Singapore. Conditions apply.
Commencing
- Townsville: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
Fees
$32,168.00^
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities feeFee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or AQF level 8 degree; or 4 year managerial experience that satisfies the course co-ordinator's requirements
Course Code
116204
Course detail
Enhance your career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA). Gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable enterprise, corporate strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. JCU MBA graduates are highly sought after for their ability to analyse current practices and outcomes in a business or organisation and develop innovative methods for enhancing its enterprise and success.
JCU’s Master of Business Administration degree has a strong focus on applying and integrating sustainable economic, social and environmental business performance methods to new or existing business models. You will learn how to evaluate the context of a business or organisation and identify the appropriate performance method/s that will enhance its performance or solve a key issue within the business’s framework. You will study a broad body of theoretical and technical knowledge and gain skills in critically analysing complex contemporary business issues and making effective decisions or recommendations for improvement.
This Master of Business Administration degree has six core subjects covering a broad range of topics and will equip you to work effectively in any field of business. You can specialise your degree by choosing from several majors, including Leadership, Economic Resilience, Entrepreneurship and Project Management. You can also choose to undertake either a research project, or a professional internship with one of JCU’s leading industry partners. Both the research project and the internship provide extensive experience that will prepare you for your future career as well as networking opportunities that will benefit your professional development.
Advance your business career and develop the skills to lead innovative and sustainable change. JCU MBA graduates are highly valued by employers for their expert knowledge, skills, and experience, particularly in relevance to the Tropics.
Majors
Economic Resilience (Townsville)
Build strong and sustainable business practices with an Economic Resilience major. You’ll develop an advanced understanding of the economic principles of disaster analysis and response, sustainable business development, and business continuity and resilience. The skills you develop will become an asset within industries and are designed to assist businesses, governments and NGOs to weather any storm as they plan, prepare and recover from diverse challenges.
Entrepreneurship (Brisbane)
Develop your expertise with an Entrepreneurship major and learn the principles of business consulting, venture capital and project management. With this major, you’ll become a valuable source of knowledge and expertise across diverse industries, including engineering, IT, consulting, procurement, health, defence and construction. Gain hands-on experience with the capacity to apply your skills in real-world entrepreneurial environments. You’ll be able to consult on business planning, problem solving, performance improvement and consider diverse capital and seed funding opportunities.
Leadership (Townsville, Brisbane)
Use your love of innovation, entrepreneurship and people-management to strengthen your employability. Learn how to lead businesses in highly competitive environments, solve complex organisational problems, plan effectively and hire the right employees. Managing finances, resources, and direct business operations with confidence in a fast-paced setting. You will learn a variety of transferable skills, important in managing a business or team in any industry.
Project Management (Townsville, Brisbane)
Learn how to harness your passion, resolve and vision to deliver groundbreaking results for business, government and the community. Develop vital skills in linear planning, leadership and management, and risk assessment in complex projects.
Be in high demand as a professional in a field equally important across disciplines, industry sectors and government both in Australia and internationally. Gain the skills and expertise to guide businesses towards success during turbulent times, contributing to the prosperity, health, safety and sustainability of tropical communities.
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Additional information
Master’s Degree in Business Administration
An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is one of the most practical and applicable postgraduate degrees one can pursue. And the JCU MBA at Queensland is the most applicable MBA you can find. The degree covers six main subjects that aid graduates across all their possible career paths, including marketing, human resources, finance, analytics, and more. Meanwhile, students can also specialise in one of several different Majors, each of which focuses on a different aspect of business and enterprise. Thanks to all the material covered in this course, graduates can pursue a seemingly endless pool of varying job opportunities.
JCU has also ensured that the degree offers students plenty of networking opportunities. After all, no amount of business theory competes with knowing and impressing the right person. That’s why this MBA is a balance of learning and connecting. Your capstone project at the end of the degree can be either a research project or a professional internship. The research project would involve plenty of interviews with industry experts; it is also an opportunity to meet many of those in your chosen field beforehand. The internship, similarly, gives you practical experience and allows you to leave a positive impression on one of JCU’s industry-leading partners. In other words, this MBA will allow you to meet the right people and will ensure that you have the expert knowledge to know what you are doing when you meet them.
The Majors and the Associated Career Opportunities
- Leadership: Here, students learn how to thrive in a highly competitive setting. That involves choosing the right people, considering all the variables in a decision, managing resources, and planning accordingly.
- Project Management: Every business undertakes large-scale projects involving multiple departments. This specialisation teaches students to take point on those projects and ensures they operate efficiently and punctually. This major is ideal for those who seek management and executive positions.
How to Apply for the MBA (Business Administration) at JCU in QLD
You can apply for the MBA Master of Business Administration through the JCU Online Application Portal.
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Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Business Administration.
JCU Master of Business Administration graduates have outstanding leadership skills and are sought after in a wide range of industries.
Graduates pursue careers in economics, finance, human resource management, marketing, accounting, business law, and information technology.
You could work as a management consultant, marketing manager, market research analyst, investment banker, operations manager, or financial advisor.
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD32,168.00
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Learn more about fees and financial support
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Real stories
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Alumni
Eyal Azulay
Master of Business Administration
This course gives an opportunity for emerging and existing leaders to develop strategic leadership skills to achieve personal and organisational goals. The course’s various subjects challenge me to think differently and provide me with essential tools to improve my communication and collaboration.
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Alumni
Aaron Newman
Master of Business Administration
My professional development has benefited from the MBA in a number of ways, from applying new knowledge to my management role at the time to enabling me to think more strategically about the business. The lecturers connected us with emerging leaders in the business community, providing valuable network opportunities.
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Lecturer
Associate Professor Monica Jurin
Academic Director, Master of Business Administration
Elevate your executive skills with the JCU Master of Business Administration — navigating complexity, analysing data and optimising decisions strategically. Develop management proficiency across various areas including people, marketing, financials, operations, innovation, entrepreneurship and change.
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Lecturer
Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche
Business Director, Master of Business Administration
If you want to take your career to the next level and open doors you never knew existed, getting your MBA is the best decision you can make. Our MBA curriculum goes beyond theoretical knowledge, providing hands-on experience through case studies, internships, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.