Master of Business Administration . (MBAD)

Back to top Program aims The USQ MBA program will enhance student analytical skills related to management, people, markets, finance, and technical knowledge.

Graduates will be able to solve complex organisational problems and be able to manage change through the mastery of particular skills related to creativity, information literacy, and self reflection.

The program focuses on how to demonstrate leadership in global sustainability and how to understand the nature of ethical decisions across contemporary business practice.

The USQ MBA program will enable graduates to work in virtual and non-traditional work environments and increase personal mastery in oral and written communication.

Core courses

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of business and a minimum of two years’ professional work experience, or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

For candidates who have a Bachelor degree or equivalent (AQF level 7) in a non-related discipline from a recognised institution, with two years' professional work experience in the area of business, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Business Administration. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, they will be eligible for entry into the Master of Business Administration.

Candidates with a Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) or higher qualification in any discipline, with two years' professional work experience in the area of business may apply for entry into the Master of Business Administration. Eligibility for entry will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

The MBA graduate will be able to:

• demonstrate applied knowledge of people, markets, finances, technology and management skills in practice
• identify and solve complex organisational problems, creatively, and practically to increase the effectiveness of management processes
• communicate professionally and effectively in a range of modes to various audiences to achieve targeted outcomes
• demonstrate an understanding of organisations in the global environment and the impact of these on organisational systems
• evaluate, synthesise and critically review theoretical frameworks with other evidence to provide solutions to real-world problems
• demonstrate reflective practice and apply learning to different contexts
• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of interpersonal communication on specific management processes and outcomes using relevant theories and concepts
• comprehend and address complex ethical dilemmas
• demonstrate an understanding of complex sustainable dilemmas and the need for responsible leadership
• demonstrate an understanding of the skills required to work in non-traditional and virtual working environments
• demonstrate the skills required for leadership of other, working in teams and working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in both virtual and real-time spaces
• communicate professionally and effectively in both oral and written communication to various audiences to achieve targeted outcomes.