Master of Business (Advanced) (MBusAdv)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5323
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 25300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Apply online
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Business School
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 8101
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Semester 2
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5323
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.
CRICOS Code: 025685D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Master of Business (Advanced)?
The Master of Business program is designed for current managers seeking formal qualifications and for those aspiring to middle/senior management in relevant industries. This program allows students to gain specialist knowledge in a chosen field and accelerate careers within particular business disciplines.
The Master of Business (Advanced) program allows students to complete a research component which provides a pathway to higher research or doctorate levels. Alternatively, students may complete two fields of interest or additional advanced electives in the MBus(Adv). Students broaden their general management and leadership skills.
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Business offer students alternative pathways to the Master of Business and Master of Business (Advanced) with specialisation in the fields of Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, Public Sector Management, and Sustainability.
What you can study
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Business (Advanced)
- Entrepreneurship
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Public Sector Management
- Sustainability
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Business (Advanced).
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in any field with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale OR Graduate Diploma in Business with a GPA of at least 4.75 on a 7 point scale.
Field of Study: For students who have previously undertaken studies in business or commerce, entry will only be considered for a field not already studied.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 025685D
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Domestic full-fee place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 25300
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 30800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Business (Advanced)
Careers
Graduates would be targeting employment opportunities in the fields of general management, consulting, marketing or market research, venture capital or international business.
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Human Resources Institute
- Academy of International Business
- Australian Institute of Management
- Australian Marketing Institute
- Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management
- Australian and New Zealand International Business Academy
- Meetings Professionals International
- Market Research Society of Australia
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Business (Advanced)
To complete the Master of Business (Advanced), a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
A student is required to obtain #32 from the MBus List comprising -
- #8 from Part A; and
- #12 from one field of study in Part B; and
- the remaining #12 as a second field of study from within Part B or from a combination of Part C and Part D and/or other courses approved by the Head of the School of Business.
Students who have previously undertaken studies in business must not choose a field of study similar to one previously studied within another program.
Students must seek the permission of the Head of the School of Business before enrolling in any courses in Part D.
Refer to the MBus(Adv) rules for further information. These rules should be read in conjunction with the General Award Rules.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Business (Advanced).
Program Rules for the Master of Business (Advanced)
Early exit points
Based upon course selection, students may be able to exit this award with the:
