Business Administration degrees

A business administration degree opens doors to rewarding career opportunities across numerous sectors. You could work in human resources, marketing, administration, eCommerce, small business management, finance, manufacturing, banking, government, or communications. 

Common roles for graduates include administrative services manager, financial analyst, human resource specialist, and market research analyst. Your career direction will depend on your area of specialisation and interests, with opportunities available across both private and public sectors. 

Yes, you can work in human resources with a business administration degree. Human resources is one of the key career pathways available to business administration graduates. HR specialist roles are common career options for those with business administration qualifications. 

A business administration degree develops the managerial and administrative skills needed for HR work, including understanding organisational operations, people management, and strategic decision-making. Many business administration programs also allow you to focus on HR specialisations if you want to deepen your expertise in this area. 

The duration of a business administration degree at UniSQ depends on which qualification you choose. At UniSQ you can study several postgraduate business administration degrees, including:

• Graduate Certificate of Business Administration - consists of four units of study and takes six months to complete with a full-time study load (two subjects at a time), or part-time equivalent. 
• Graduate Diploma of Business Administration - consists of eight units of study and takes one year of full-time study to complete, or part-time equivalent.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) - consists of twelve units of study and takes one and a half years of full-time study, or part-time equivalent.

If you study part-time, the duration will be longer depending on your individual study load and commitments. 

If you have any questions regarding our courses and which would be the perfect fit for you, contact us and we can talk through your options.  

In a business administration degree, you'll learn how to ethically lead and advance an organisation with effective business management and administration techniques. You'll develop managerial and administrative skills for professional application in business and organisations across a variety of industries and sectors. 

At the graduate certificate level, you'll study leadership identity and strategic decision making, plus MBA courses that may include business data, culture, organisational policy, system design, communication and leadership in crisis. A graduate diploma, on the other hand, allows you to go beyond operational management and apply strategic knowledge to real-life contexts through problem-based assessment scenarios. The MBA focuses on scenario-based learning and real-life projects with assignments that address specific problems, opportunities for collaboration, and no exams. 

Your learning will focus on core business principles and theories that prepare you to make informed decisions that impact businesses and communities. 

A business administration degree requires you to develop strategic thinking, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of how organisations operate. You'll need to master both theoretical concepts and practical management techniques that apply across different business contexts. The level of difficulty of your study will depend on a number of factors including your academic strengths, chosen specialisation and personal circumstances. 

At UniSQ, you'll learn in a diverse, supportive and flexible learning environment with experienced lecturers who bring expert knowledge to help you succeed. 

UniSQ is ranked #1 in Queensland for business and management graduates in full-time employment, and is also rated 5/5 stars for postgraduate business and management overall educational experience (Good Universities Guide 2025). 

You'll connect and engage with industry leaders and learn contemporary business management and practice in an inclusive and supportive learning environment. You’ll also benefit from our flexible study options that allow you to fit study into your life while balancing your work, social and family commitments.  

You can study 100% online with multiple start dates throughout the year, meaning you can study where and when you want.