Master of Leadership in Service Innovation FAQ's

• To study in Trimester 1, applications close on 2 Jan 2022
• To study in Trimester 2, applications close on 1 May 2022
• To study in Trimester 3, applications close on 31 July 2022

It costs approximately $27,000 AUD to study the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation.

The first component of the program, UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters®, includes five modules that teach you how to become an effective leader. The cost of completing these five modules is $1,849 AUD. However, each MicroMasters course is priced differently and can be paid for separately rather than one large sum upfront. Visit the UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® website for individual course prices and conversion rates. 

The second component of the program, MLSI Core Courses, includes eight courses that will allow you to stay one step ahead of the abrupt and constant innovation disrupting contemporary industries. The total cost of this component is $24,640 AUD. Each course is approximately $3080 AUD. If you wish to complete two courses per teaching period, $6160 AUD.

These fees are subject to change and are indexed by the University annually. Students are not permitted to pay monthly and are required to pay by the due date for the teaching period.

If you are applying as an international student, you will also need to pay a $100 application fee. 

The UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters®is a compulsory component of the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program, even for applicants with vast career experience. This part of the program can be completed before, during or after the UQ courses.

To earn the MicroMasters® credential, learners must complete and successfully earn a Verified Certificate in all four Business Leadership courses and pass the Capstone Assessment course. The capstone assessment involves a knowledge test, a leadership reflection essay and a video presentation.

Yes, you can study the MLSI Core Courses of the program before UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters®, but only if you have already previously completed a bachelor’s degree (and relevant work experience, if required). If you have applied to study the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation and haven’t previously completed a bachelor’s degree, you will need to complete the UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® before applying to commence the Master of Leadership in Service Innovation. 

UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters®
Average length of time to complete: 3–10 weeks per course, up to 5 or 6 months in total
Expected effort: 8–10 hours per week, per course
Number of courses: 5 courses

MLSI Core Courses
Average length of time to complete: 9–10 weeks per course
Expected effort: 4–5 hours per week, per course
Number of courses: 8 courses. We usually recommend studying 2 courses per trimester.

If you have a bachelor’s degree and have been accepted into the program without conditions, you can complete the entire master’s degree in 1.5 years by studying the UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® and MLSI Core Courses at the same time. This will allow you to graduate sooner, but will also mean a greater study load.

If you’d like to discuss the best way to organise your studies, please reach out to our Postgraduate Student Liaison Officers at info@business.uq.edu.au.

Yes! You are welcome to do the MicroMasters® part of the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program first. This can help you get a taste of online learning and the course topics before you move on to the MLSI Core Courses. 

We have many professionals enrolled in the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program who haven’t completed a bachelor’s degree. As long as you complete the UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® with a passing score of at least 65% in the Capstone Assessment course and can provide evidence that you have completed at least three years full-time work experience in one of the following disciplines (via employment records and reference letters from your supervisors), your application will be considered:

• accounting
• advertising
• business
• business administration
• commercialisation
• data analytics
• economics
• event management
• finance
• health services/health practitioners
• hotel or tourism management
• international business
• international development/international relations
• information systems
• innovation management
• marketing
• management
• operations/project management
• strategy
• sustainability
• technology (agricultural, information, nano, bio)

The MicroMasters® component of the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program is delivered via the edX learning platform. The edX offices are based in the US, so while course prices are listed on the website based on your location, conversion rates constantly change, so you will be charged in US dollars. 

To complete the full Master's program, you will complete eight courses that are run separately to edX by The University of Queensland. Because the University is based in Australia, the fees associated with the MLSI Core Courses of the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation are in Australian dollars.

Yes, all students need appropriate English language skillls for admission to The University of Queensland. You can demonstrate you meet English requirements by providing evidence of test results, study or work experience. For more information, please visit UQ Future Students.

Great! You can either register for UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® component of the program via edX, or to apply for the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program you can submit an application via UQ Future Students.

If you have questions about the Master of Service in Leadership Innovation program, the application process and what it’s like to study at UQ, please complete our request a call back form, and we’ll be in touch!

Yes, students in the Master of Leadership in Service Innovation will have access to all resources available for on-campus students, including UQ Employability and also BEL Careers and Employability. Students can consult with our Careers Advisors, participate in Career and Professional Development events and access our virtual internship opportunities online. Students are encouraged to participate in these valuable employability opportunities to further their career development and plan ahead. 

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this program: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this program in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

You'll study this 100% online course from the comfort of your home. Because the program is fully online, entry into Australia is not required. Consequently, the program does not support international student visa applications.

Designed for professionals, the Master of Leadership in Service Innovation program fees prioritise affordability. Please note that because the Master of Leadership in Service Innovation is already competitively priced against other UQ programs, we do not currently offer program-specific scholarships for this program. We encourage students to explore scholarship opportunities through UQ Scholarships and Business School Scholarships. 

You can exit the Master's early when completing the UQx Business Leadership MicroMasters® credential and receive a verified certificate of completion after you finish the capstone assessment course.