Frequently asked questions about UQ’s MBA

With UQ, you don't have to choose between accelerating your career and focusing on your other life priorities. You can build a flexible study plan that suits you and change it whenever you need to. You can ramp up your studies through intensive courses to complete your MBA in just one year, choose our streamlined option to complete your studies around work commitments in 24 months, or adjust your study pathway as your priorities change, with up to 7 years to graduate.

Speak to our MBA admissions team about the current timetable for a snapshot of student life and how you could fit study into your life.

Yes, to be eligible you will need at least four years full-time work experience including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory or management role.

The full MBA program entry requirements are available on the Master of Business Administration page under the 'Program details' tab.

The UQ MBA is designed to equip you with the skills, knowledge and tools to move up the corporate ladder, transition industries, start your own enterprise, or find a whole new path. Throughout your studies, you will build global networks and industry connections that open doors – maybe even some unexpected ones.

In fact, 77% of our graduates find a new career path, and have an average starting salary of $170,000*. You'll also have the support of our dedicated MBA Careers and Professional Development Team, career experts who are in your corner not just during your studies but for your entire post-graduation career.

* The UQ MBA 2017 cohort.

UQ offers a range of scholarships, and FEE-HELP is available to eligible students, giving you financial support to invest in your future. 

You can find out more information about the UQ MBA, including why our students were ranked #1 in the world for student quality by The Economist, our world-class teachers, industry-led projects, flexible study options, the lifelong career advice available to you and hear success stories from MBA alumni by visiting our website.
 

We emphasise that all our GCBA and GDipBA students are recognised as part of the MBA cohort, so you’ll attend the same classes, complete the same assessment, and be graded on the same criteria. These pathways allow students who don’t initially meet the MBA degree entry criteria, but have significant work experience, to ultimately gain their MBA degree.

No! The articulation pathway will take you the same amount of time to complete as it would for a student admitted directly into the UQ MBA.

An articulation offer for the GCBA means that upon successful completion of the GCBA with a minimum grade point average of 4.0, you would articulate into the GDipBA program with credit for four courses. Then, upon successful completion of the GDipBA with a minimum overall grade point average of 4.5, you would articulate into the MBA program to complete the remaining four courses and graduate with the MBA degree.

The UQ Business School runs several information sessions about the Master of Business Administration (MBA) every year. For information on the next MBA event, see the UQ Business School Events calendar, email mba@business.uq.edu.au or call +61 7 3346 7111 to set up an appointment with an MBA Program Advisor.

UQ's MBA is a generalist program designed to give you the leadership skills and knowledge to progress your career, change roles, or start your own business. If you want to specialise, the following programs may better suit your needs:

• Master of Business (32 unit)
• Master of Business (24 unit)
• Master of Commerce (32 unit)
• Master of Commerce (24 unit)
• Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

You may be eligible to apply without a degree, if you have a significant level of relevant work and managerial experience for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA) pathway into UQ's MBA program. More information is available on the Master of Business Administration page – entry requirements are listed under the 'Program details' tab.

In these cases, you may be offered an articulation offer for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDipBA).

Upon successful completion of the GDipBA (8 courses or 16 units), with a minimum grade point average of 4.5, you can articulate into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program to complete the remaining 4 courses (8 units). Once you've completed the GDipBA program and have met the program GPA requirements, you'll need to apply for a program change into the MBA (via mySI-net).

Our average turnaround time for complete applications is 10 working days and we encourage you to apply early.

• Domestic students
  Applications for study commencing in Semester 1 each year close 30 November of the previous year. Applications for study commencing in Semester 2 close 31 May in the year of commencement year. Note that in 2020 in response to COVID-19, applications to study in Semester 2 2020 will be accepted until 30 June 2020.
• International students are required to make their application for the MBA program by 31 October each year for commencement in January of the following year or 30 April for commencement in July of the same year.

Great! Simply follow the steps detailed on our website, ensuring you have all supporting documentation. If you get stuck or have questions about your application, give us a ring on  +61 7 3346 7111 or email us.