Master of Business (Advanced) (MBusAdv)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5323
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Stream A: School of Tourism or Stream B: School of Business (St Lucia)
Email: talm@uq.edu.au (School of Tourism) or postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au (School of Business)
Phone: 07 3381 1337 (School of Tourism) or 07 3365 6475 (School of Business)
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Semester 2 (27 Jul, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5323
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 025685D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Business (Advanced)?
The Master of Business program is designed for current managers seeking formal qualifications and for those aspiring to middle/senior management in relevant industries. This program allows students to gain specialist knowledge in a chosen field and accelerate careers within particular businesses, or tourism and leisure management disciplines.
The Master of Business (Advanced) program allows students to complete a research component which provides a pathway to higher research or doctorate levels. Alternatively, students may complete two fields of interest or additional advanced electives in the MBus(Adv). Students broaden their general management and leadership skills.
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Business offer students alternative pathways to the Master of Business and Master of Business (Advanced) with specialisation in the fields of International Event Management; International Hotel Management; International Sport and Recreation Management; International Travel and Tourism Management (Stream A); or Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Public Sector Management (Stream B).
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Master of Business (Advanced)
- Entrepreneurship Field of Study
- Human Resource Management Field of Study
- International Business Field of Study
- International Event Management Field of Study
- International Hotel Management Field of Study
- International Sport and Recreation Management Field of Study
- International Travel and Tourism Management Field of Study
- Marketing Field of Study
- Public Sector Management Field of Study
- Sustainability Major
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Master of Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 025685D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Business (Advanced)
Careers
Graduates would be targeting employment opportunities in the fields of general management, consulting, marketing or market research, venture capital or international business.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Academy of International Business
- Australian Institute of Travel and Tourism
- Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies
- Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy
- Festivals and Events Association
- Meetings and Events Australia
- Meetings Professionals International
- Market Research Society of Australia
- Sports Management Association for Australia and New Zealand
Program rules for the Master of Business (Advanced)
To complete the Master of Business (Advanced)
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Business (Advanced), a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student must undertake the program in a field in one of the following streams:
Stream A: International Event Management; International Hotel Management; International Sport and Recreation Management; International Travel and Tourism Management.
A student undertaking a field in Stream A is required to obtain #32 from the MBus List comprising -
- #8 from Part A; and
- #12 from one field of study in Part B; and
- #8 from Part D; and
- #4 of advanced elective courses at level 7 or higher. These elective courses may include Part C, must be approved by the Head of the School of Tourism, and must not be similar to any courses previously passed by the student.
Stream B: Entrepreneurship; Human Resource Management; International Business; Marketing; Public Sector Management.
A student undertaking a field in Stream B is required to obtain #32 from the MBus List comprising -
- #8 from Part E; and
- #12 from one field of study in Part F; and
- the remaining #12 as a second field of study from within Part F or from a combination of Part G and H and/or other courses approved by the Head of the School of Business.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
