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James Cook University Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Enhance your career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Course Facts

18 months

Full Time Duration

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Domestic Fees (2025)

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International Fees (2025)

January, May, September

Commencements

Course Overview

Enhance your career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Take advantage of the MBA’s flexibility and tailor your degree to suit your professional needs or interests. Be exposed to a broad range of disciplines, including economics, marketing, international business and entrepreneurship.

Learn from leading business experts and benefit from an emphasis on modern governance and sustainable business practices. You will have the opportunity for real-world networking with highly-influential links to industry and government agencies. Advance your business career and develop the skills to lead innovative and sustainable change.

Joint degree options

Joint degrees give postgraduate students expertise in a complementary discipline and can enhance career prospects. At JCU the Master of Business Administration can be combined as a joint degree in:

Master of Business Administration – Master of Conflict Management and Resolution
Master of Information Technology – Master of Business Administration
Master of International Tourism and Hospitality Management – Master of Business Administration
Master of Professional Accounting – Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Health – Master of Business Administration

Students at the Townsville campus also have the option to major in Conflict Management and Resolution.

Course Structure

Students are required to complete 36 credit points including five core subjects (3 credit points each) and seven electives.

Core subjects (15 credit points):

LB5202:03 Marketing Essentials
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5212:03 Accounting and Finance for Managers
LB5235:03 Applied Research Project
LB5236:03 International Political Economy or LB5228:03 The Changing Business Environment

PLUS

Three subjects (9 credit points) from the following:

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

PLUS

4 elective subjects (12 credit points)

Entry Requirements

The following course pre-requisites have been designed to ensure the assumed base introductory knowledge within the Accounting, Marketing and Management disciplines.

Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate* discipline from this or another university; or
Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline from this or another university and two years business experience in a managerial role**; or
completion of an AQF level 8 honours degree in any discipline from this or another university; or
completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from this or another university; or
four years business experience in a managerial role**, to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator; or
Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

About James Cook University

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Build strong networking and communication skills that are highly relevant to the business, commerce and finance spheres. You’ll develop a flexible knowledge and skillset that can be adapted to support your success across several career paths. Examine key areas within the field, including accounting, data analysis, economics, financial markets, leadership, legal obligations and risk management. Graduate job-ready or begin work within the industry while you study. JCU’s strong focus on professional development and practical learning will equip you to take on a range of commercial, government or not-for-profit opportunities.

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