Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Brisbane: February, May, September
Fees
$25,060.00^
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Duration
2 years full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree
Course Code
117404
Course detail
Learn contemporary approaches to leadership within education and managerial environments that are applicable across a broad range of workplaces and industries. JCU’s Master of Education – Master of Business Administration is designed for educators who want professional development that includes business administration capabilities.
You will complete nine core subjects that cover educational leadership, people management, marketing and finance and an individual research project. Then, choose seven elective subjects to suit your professional interests, or you can choose to explore the global education environment in depth through the Global Contexts major. You can also participate in an internship either within the university or externally with a professional organisation.
Become a leader with JCU’s Master of Education - Master of Business Administration. This course will appeal to students looking for a career in management with an emphasis on education and learning paradigms.
Please note: This program does not lead to eligibility for teacher registration in Australia.
JCU Master of Education - Master of Business Administration graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.
Graduates work in business management, leadership, communication, education and sustainability in both public and private organisations.
You could find employment as a management consultant, managing director, operations manager, general manager, registrar or academic administrator.
Please note: This program does not lead to eligibility for teacher registration in Australia.
Master of Education – Master of Business Administration
Handbook year | 2022 |
Course code | 117404 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Arts, Society and Education Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF Level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy or have successfully completed an AQF level 8 qualification from James Cook University within the previous two years. |
Special admission requirements | Note: this course does not lead to teacher registration. In exceptional cases, applicants may be admitted to the course if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments and their candidature is approved by the Division. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 48 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education - Master of Business Administration, JCU graduates will be able to:
Learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) for Masters level coursework programs. |
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the fundamental abilities, attributes, skills and behaviours needed to complete the learning outcomes of a course while preserving the academic integrity of the university’s learning, assessment and accreditation processes. Students and prospective students must be able to demonstrate that they have acquired or have the ability to acquire the inherent requirements for their degree. |
Reasonable adjustments | Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist students manage additional circumstances impacting on their studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a degree. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
LB5202:03 Marketing Essentials
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers
LB5236:03 International Political Economy or LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment
OPTIONS
Select an Education major from Table A
or
Select 12 credit points of specified ED level 5 subjects from List 1
PLUS
Select 9 credit points of subjects specified in List 2
List 1
ED5855:03 Behaviour Management
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5883:03 Global Education
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
List 2
LB5229:03 Economics for a Sustainable World
LB5230:03 Managing Strategic Resources and Operations
LB5231:03 Corporate Responsibility and Governance
LB5233:03 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
TABLE A (Majors)
Type of major | Optional, Single |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Brisbane |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Brisbane |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points Except where a student transfers from one JCU award to another, then credit may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards |
Currency | Credit should not be granted for subjects completed more than 10 years prior to enrolment for the award for which credit is being sought. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF EDUCATION – MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION |
Approved abbreviation | MEd-MBA |
This is a joint degree | Yes |
Inclusion of majors on | The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |
Special Awards | Not applicable |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD25,060.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.