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Business Administration

Available Programs:
Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
 

JCU Degree Code: 24704
CRICOS Code: 023352G
Duration: 16 months (Full Time)
Fast Track Option: 12 months (Full Time)
Intake: March, July, November
Campus: Brisbane

Total No. of Subjects: 12

Overview

The Master of Business Administration continues to be recognised as the premier management and business administration qualification. The degree has global currency and provides its holders with a distinct advantage in both national and international labour markets . A Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are available to students seeking shorter courses in business administration, or for those who wish to progress to an MBA incrementally.

Career Opportunities

A JCU MBA offers a wide variety of career opportunities in both the private, public and government sectors of the global economy. The knowledge, expertise and skills developed in this MBA program prepares students for managerial positions in many industries and organisations

Professional Recognition

JCU is currently accrediting its MBA program with the Association of MBAs (AMBA), which is a major international accreditation organisation based in London in the United Kingdom . Many of the world’s leading MBA courses are accredited with AMBA. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Course Structure

JCU’s MBA equips students with the necessary interdisciplinary knowledge for undertaking integrated analysis of these fundamental business and management scenios. This is achieved through undertaking a series of core and advanced business administration subjects.

Subjects

To take any 12

LB5002 Data Management & Information Technology
LB5003 Economics for Managers
LB5004 Business & the Law
LB5212 Accounting for Managers
LB5201 Business: A Global Perspective
LB5202 Marketing & Innovation
LB5204 Globalisation, Governance & the State
LB5205 Human Relations in the Workplace
LB5203 Sustainable Enterprise
LB5206 Competitive Strategy
LB5207 Entrepreneurship & Risk Management
LB5208 Leadership in Contemporary Organisations
LB5210 Independent Studies (Internship)

 
 
Internship Option

In the final trimester, high performing students, subject to meeting performance criteria, may choose to take up an Industry Internship as an alternative to a classroom based subject.
  • Integrates theory & practice.
  • Enhances professional soft skills, as expected at postgraduate level
  • Develops abilities to investigate, analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations
  • career-related experience informs career choice.
English Language Entry Requirements

You must provide evidence of English proficiency if English is not your first language.
  • IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of at least 5.5 in each component
  • TOEFL: A minimum score of 550, with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.0; or a computer-based score of 213 with an essay rating of at least 4.0; or an internet-based score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 19.
  • Alternative pathways that provide evidence of equivalent levels of English

Results must be less than two years old at the time of application.
Academic Entry Qualifications
An undergraduate degree in any discipline or other qualifications deemed equivalent; or evidence of professional experience that meets the approval of the Head of School or Faculty.

Qualifications deemed not quite equal to an Australian degree may give entry to Postgraduate Qualifying Program (PQP) and then to MBA.

Advanced Standing Credit

JCUB recognises advanced standing credit for equivalent studies at an equivalent level from Australian or overseas universities. The credit is determined after receipt of application. Subjects successfully completed for the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration can be credited towards the Master of Business Administration.