Master of Business and Innovation (MBSI)

Back to top Program aims The Master of Business and Innovation is an advanced cross disciplinary academic program that aims to build and extend business related skills in two specialised areas.

It provides students with the ability to match their specialisations with their career goals.

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, 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, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Business and Innovation. Upon completion and achievement of a minimum GPA of 4.0, they will be eligible for entry into the Master of Business and Innovation.

Candidates with a Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) or higher qualification in any discipline may apply for entry into the Master of Business and Innovation. 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

Upon completion of the Master of Business and Innovation, students will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in business and emerging cross-disciplinary specialisations
• independently undertake critical analysis, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in business and emerging cross-disciplines
• engage in independent research using a relevant theoretical framework as a practitioner or learner
• demonstrate expert judgement, autonomy and responsibility in the application of established theories to a body of knowledge or practice
• communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.