- 2 years (or part-time equivalent)
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
- View dates
- AUD 33,600
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
The best business decisions draw on more than one perspective. Your MBA should too.
UniSQ's Master of Business Administration (MBA) takes a fresh approach to postgraduate business education, developing your capabilities to navigate complexity and problem-solving, drive organisational transformation, and make strategic decisions that create lasting value.
Explore leadership, innovation, digital transformation, sustainability, ethics, and strategic decision-making through real-world case studies, practical learning experiences, and interactive discussions.
Develop the creativity, adaptability and critical thinking needed to lead effectively in uncertain environments while considering the broader social, environmental and economic impacts of business decisions.
Choose to study an online MBA or attend classes on campus. We provide the flexibility to advance your career while balancing your professional and personal commitments.
Build your MBA, your way
Benefit from UniSQ's innovative stackable MBA structure, which allows you to tailor your learning journey and build credentials as you work towards your degree.
Customise your studies by combining core MBA courses with electives aligned to your professional interests and career aspirations.
If you're interested in research, you can choose research-focused courses that provide a pathway to further study, including a PhD.
Earn qualifications as you progress
UniSQ's MBA is built around three stackable graduate certificates, each focused on a distinct area of business capability: Business Growth and Transformation, Strategic Leadership and Governance, and Operational Excellence and Financial Performance.
Unlike a traditional MBA where your qualification is awarded at graduation, you will receive recognised postgraduate qualifications after completing each stage, allowing you to build valuable credentials, demonstrate new capabilities in the workplace, and strengthen your professional profile while completing your master’s degree.
Whether you're seeking career advancement, preparing for a leadership role, or expanding your expertise in a new area, the stackable MBA structure provides flexibility to build capabilities when and where they matter most.
Furthered my career
I found I had hit a ceiling in middle management roles within human resources. The MBA has certainly furthered my career and helped me to obtain more senior roles and promotion in larger organisations.
Susan - Master of Business Administration
Career outcomes
The Master of Business Administration prepares you to lead in complex organisational environments across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.
By graduation, you'll be equipped to influence organisational direction, foster innovation, and create sustainable outcomes in an increasingly interconnected world.
Career opportunities may include:
general manager or executive manager
business development or operations director
strategy manager
management consultant
transformation or change manager
sustainability manager
public sector executive
not-for-profit executive leader
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or Chief Operating Officer (COO).
This MBA degree in Australia also provides a foundation for further research, including progression to PhD studies for those interested in advancing knowledge and solving complex business and societal challenges through research.
What you'll study
To graduate from the Master of Business Administration (MBA), you must successfully complete 16 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Other study options
At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.
Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Master of Research or PhD (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
Completion of a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7), or recognised equivalent, with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 7.0.
A minimum of 3 years' full-time relevant professional work experience in business at management or supervisory level.
For applicants who do not meet the above requirements, completion of one of the following graduate certificates provides an articulation pathway into the Master of Business Administration:
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
The University accepts applications all year. Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Orientation | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1, 2027 | Monday 8 February | Monday 15 February |
| Trimester 2, 2027 | Monday 24 May | Monday 31 May |
| Trimester 3, 2027 | Monday 6 September | Monday 13 September |
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
You can contact one of our approved agents to guide you through the application process. Our agents provide:
- advice on your study plans
- advice on applying to UniSQ
- document certification
- assistance with any pre-departure arrangements
- assistance with your visa requirements.
To support your application, you will need to submit certified copies of:
- identity documents (passport)
- evidence of your English language proficiency
- senior high school (A levels/Year 12) certificate and academic transcripts
- all post-secondary study certificates and academic transcripts (if any)
- evidence of work experience (if required).
Application dates can vary so be sure to check our key dates to get all the details.
It is important to apply early to allow enough time for your application to be assessed and processed to meet study commencement dates and participation in Orientation activities. You should also factor in visa processing requirements and timeframes, where applicable.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. Please allow up to 14 days for assessment. If further assessment is required for course credits or exemptions, this process may take longer.
Once you have received your letter of offer from UniSQ, you will need to return your signed acceptance of offer form. The UniSQ team will contact you at this time with more information regarding next steps.
Find out more
Connect with us - start a conversation, whenever suits you.
Frequently asked questions
An MBA, or Master of Business Administration, is one of the world's most widely recognised postgraduate qualifications. While traditional MBA programs are often structured around individual business disciplines such as marketing, finance and operations, UniSQ's online MBA takes a contemporary approach that focuses on solving complex, real-world business challenges.
Designed for current and aspiring leaders, the program develops advanced problem-solving capabilities, strategic thinking, ethical leadership and the creativity needed to drive positive organisational and societal impact. Through an integrated curriculum, you'll learn to navigate contemporary business issues, lead with confidence, and accelerate your progression into senior leadership positions without stepping away from your career.
An MBA develops your strategic thinking, financial literacy, leadership capability and decision-making across a range of business disciplines. UniSQ's Master of Business Administration uses scenario-based learning and real-life projects, giving you practical tools to move into executive leadership with confidence.
Where traditional postgraduate programs are often organised around academic disciplines, UniSQ’s MBA reimagines the curriculum around problem-solving capabilities. Rather than treating business problems as compartmentalised into finance, marketing, or operations, the new MBA views them as complex, integrated challenges. This MBA are deliberately designed to build the skills and perspectives needed to become an equipped problem solver, someone capable of navigating uncertainty, aligning competing priorities, and leading transformation.
Yes. Entry to UniSQ's MBA degree in Australia is open to applicants with a bachelor's degree in any discipline, provided you have relevant professional work experience. Alternative entry pathways are also available.
Please view the entry requirements section of this page for full details including pathways options.
The cost of an online MBA in Australia will vary depending on the education provider you choose.
You may not have to pay for your course fees upfront – you may be eligible for FEE-HELP or financial support.
Please view the fees and scholarships section of this page for details.
UniSQ’s MBA suite is built around a modular, stackable model that enables students to complete three Graduate Certificates. It is an approach that allows them to progressively earn, in flexible ways, recognised credentials on the path to the full MBA.
Take the next steps from operational management to strategic business leader with UniSQ’s MBA.
- Benefit from our innovative learning structure! Study at your own pace in three trimesters across the year.
- Study 100% online and choose from three different start dates a year allowing you study where and when you want.
- UniSQ’s MBA has industry designed subjects and workplace specific assignments to give you a competitive edge. Plus, no exams so you can focus on what matters.
- With a focus on scenario-based learning and real-life projects, our MBA will provide you with the skills you need to lead, add value and innovate across your organisation.
- UniSQ is rated 5/5 stars for postgraduates in full-time employment in Business and Management (Good Universities Guide 2026).
Yes. UniSQ's MBA is delivered 100% online, so you can study an MBA online in Australia from anywhere while you keep working. You study across three trimesters with multiple start dates a year, and there are no exams.
If you prefer face-to-face learning, our MBA is also offered at the UniSQ Springfield campus.
