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University of Queensland Master of Business Administration (MBA)

University of Queensland (UQ) Business School

University of Queensland (UQ) Business School
MBA
On Campus
QLD
CRICOS: 0060533G
Course Code: 5770

The University of Queensland (UQ) Master of Business Administration (MBA) will equip you with the skills and confidence to lead change, innovate during challenging times and tap into a globally connected network. You’ll acquire the critical thinking skills, creativity and leadership agility needed to navigate an ever-changing business landscape full of unforeseeable challenges.

The program allows you to create a unique study plan to suit your schedule, with full-time and part-time options, weekend and PM classes plus intensives.

Learn online, or attend classes at UQ Brisbane City in the heart of the CBD.

Course Facts

12 months

Full Time Duration

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Domestic Fees (2025)

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International Fees (2025)

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Commencements

Course Overview

Here’s what sets the UQ MBA apart from other MBA programs and gives UQ graduates an advantage in a highly competitive employment market.

Award-winning teaching staff
UQ’s engaging and passionate lecturers are experts in their field and have won more national awards than any other Australian university. No matter what challenges the world faces, UQ MBA teachers have the knowledge and industry networks to find the best business solutions.
Career and professional development support
Achieve your professional goals in record time with the support of UQ’s dedicated MBA Careers and Professional Development Team. UQ MBA students and alumni enjoy lifelong access to tailored expert advice, exclusive career events, free one-on-one consultations and introductions to industry connections.
Learn and network with the best
Ranked #1 in Queensland and #1 worldwide for student quality*, your peers will have an average of 12.5 years’ experience with at least 6 years in managerial positions. You’ll study with a diverse class of passionate peers before joining a global network of over 4000 alumni striving to collaborate and help each other succeed. These connections will prove invaluable throughout your career. See our high-achieving MBA class of 2021.
Quality learning experience
Apply everything you’ve learnt during your studies by working in teams to design and execute a strategic project for an industry partner in the corporate, no-for-profit or startup sector.
Excellent graduate outcomes
UQ MBA graduates say the program prepared them for leadership positions in their chosen career and offered them opportunities to advance quicker. 100% of UQ alumni seeking a new job after graduation secured one within 3 months.
Scholarships available
UQ offers a range of scholarships for prospective MBA students. More information can be found on UQ’s Scholarships website and the UQ Business School Scholarships website.
Flexible study options for your lifestyle
Complete your MBA in 1 year, 2 years or up to 7 years with our customised, flexible timetables designed to suit your schedule. Enjoy the flexibility of studying in person at their convenient Brisbane CBD location, online via live lectures and classes, or both.
Personal transformation
95% of UQ graduates found the program rewarding not only on a professional level, but a personal level as well. Discover the skills and confidence to lead change in an ever-changing business landscape.

Course Structure

To complete the UQ MBA, you’ll study 12 courses, including one capstone project designed to prepare you for industry success.

Course Delivery

The amount of time you’ll spend studying each week will vary depending on which study mode you choose:

Accelerated
You can complete the MBA program in 1 year (12 months) by studying full-time in intensive blocks between January and November. International students will need to complete the MBA using this option.
Streamlined
Complete the MBA program over 2 years (24 months) alongside your work commitments.
Customised flexibility
Study at your own pace, with up to seven years to complete the program.

Entry Requirements

Domestic applicants for the UQ MBA program must have:
- four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years in a dedicated management or supervisory roleas approved by the Executive Dean as well as a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.50 on a 7-point scale, OR
- a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from UQ or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.50 on a 7-point scale.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550. IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
If you have graduated from the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ course, you can get course credit into the UQ MBA program.

*The Economist 2021 ranking and the UQ MBA 2019 cohort

About University of Queensland (UQ) Business School

University of Queensland (UQ) Business School

UQ Business School leads the agenda in business learning, innovation and impactful research. Our mission is to educate, inspire, engage and enable courageous, sustainable and socially responsible business practices, enriching our communities.

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AFR BOSS Best Business Schools (2024)

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Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Global MBA Rankings (2024)

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