Duration

2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.

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 Online

Enquiries for Australian students

UQ Business School

Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au

Phone: 07 3346 8100

Web:

Duration

2 Years full-time

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

32

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.

CRICOS Code: 025685D

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

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 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

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 business 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 Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Public Sector Management, and Sustainability.

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)

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 Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.

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 Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 025685D

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

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 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.

This program is eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing.

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 Human Resources Institute
  • Academy of International Business
  • Australian Institute of Management
  • Australian Marketing Institute
  • Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
  • Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy
  • Meetings Professionals International
  • Market Research Society of Australia

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 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
  • the remaining #12 as a second field of study from within Part B or from a combination of Part C and Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of the School of Business.

Students who have previously undertaken studies in business must not choose a field of study similar to one previously studied within another program.

Students must seek the permission of the Head of the School of Business before enrolling in any courses in Part D.

Refer to the MBus(Adv) rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.

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: