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Master of Business Administration (Extended)

Broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles

In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.

CRICOS code
088886G
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program length (full-time)
2 years full time
Semester tuition fee 2016
A$11,400
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$45,600
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
UniSC program code
BU740
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2
Duration
2 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Total units
192

In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.

The Master of Business Administration (Extended) program includes courses that explore current business issues and the opportunity to complete a specialisation in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Health Sector Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Management or Marketing.

Admission requirements

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:

  1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; and
  2. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Career opportunities

Graduates of Master of Business Administration (Extended) program work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.

Program structure

Program requirements and notes
  • Students are required to complete 8 required courses, a Specialisation, plus 4 electives, a total of 16 courses, from the lists below.
  • Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
  • Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Required courses (8) 

ACC701 Professional Internship
BUS702 Quantitative Research Methods
BUS703 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
BUS704 Advanced Health Assessment
MGT701 Responding in the Emergency Context
MGT703 Global Emergency Issues
MGT723 Assessment in Mental Health
MKG701 Simulation in Practice Education

Specialisation (4)

Select 1 Specialisation (48 units) from the following areas:

Elective courses (4)

Select 4 courses from:

BUS705 Research Project A
BUS706 Research Project B
BUS707 Research Project C
BUS708 Research Project F
BUS710 Accounting Principles
HSM701 Business Analytics
INF701 Introduction to Economics
MBA730 Management and Organisational Behaviour
MGT702 Introduction to Informatics
MGT704 Communication and Thought
MGT711 Business Finance
MGT712 Taxation Law and Practice
MGT730 Business Law and Ethics
MGT731 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MGT735 Introduction to Financial Planning
MGT736 Retirement and Superannuation
MGT737 Insurance and Risk Management
MKG721 Personal Investment Management
PRM701 Tax and Estate Planning
PRM710 Financial Plan Construction
PRM720 Accounting Principles
PRM721 Business Analytics

Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 192