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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

  • 17% international / 83% domestic

Master of Business (Management)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
085448J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments
  • Designed for students from a broad range of professions who now wish to enhance and further their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit, which focuses on managing high-performance organisations
  • Upon completion, you will have an understanding of the important aspects necessary for managing at the non-executive level, or in a small to medium-sized business
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.
Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments
  • Designed for students from a broad range of professions who now wish to enhance and further their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management
  • Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit, which focuses on managing high-performance organisations
  • Upon completion, you will have an understanding of the important aspects necessary for managing at the non-executive level, or in a small to medium-sized business
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements 2 year program

You must have a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.

1 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor honours degree in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or

  • A recognised bachelor degree in management with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time full-time (or equivalent) work experience in management.

Academic entry requirements

As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in management with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).
Pathway

Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication: Applicants with an overall IELTS score of 6 (Reading and Writing no less than 5.5 and no other sub-score below 5) (or accepted equivalent) may be considered for the Graduate Certificate / Masters pathway.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

This course is designed for people from a broad range of occupations and professions who wish to enhance their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management. You will be introduced to theoretical principles of management and the skills to deal with real-world business problems in changing and dynamic environments. The course will extend your knowledge on how to analyse business situations at strategic and operational levels provide managerial solutions to business issues and monitor the effectiveness of management decisions. You will gain a competitive edge for managerial success by learning how to effectively self-manage lead and manage teams and communicate competently in diverse contexts.

QUT's Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials practical session guides readings and help guides.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School's Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction discussion cooperation and debate with other students and leaders from business government education and community sectors. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for you to include in your resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates will be equipped for team-leadership coordinator and front-line management roles within corporate and public sector enterprises from small business to large companies. Positions may include:

  • Team leader
  • Coordinator
  • Project manager
  • Manager
  • Small business owner/manager
  • Branch manager.
Professional recognition

Graduates will meet the membership entry requirements for the Australian Institute of Management.

Early exit

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:

  • Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).
Possible careers
  • Administrator
  • Government officer
  • Manager

Course structure

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Management.

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course.

The enrolment program students will undertake will depend on their prior study:

* Undergraduate degree in the same discipline as their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Discipline studies block.

* Undergraduate Business degree in a different discipline to their chosen major: Students will commence their study in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Management.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$115k
Average salary