Master of Business Administration (MBA)

QUT's MBA will teach you to challenge conventions and go beyond established pathways, equipping you to lead and manage decisively in a complex business world. As a QUT MBA student you will critically analyse business situations and develop innovative solutions to real-world cases.

Tailored with your professional commitments in mind, our classes are conveniently scheduled weekly on weeknights outside of working hours. Through our flexible and innovative units, you will develop the skills essential to becoming a global business professional. The practical nature of this MBA course enables you to apply concepts and management techniques learned in class directly to your workplace.

Our MBA program is designed to transform your thinking, expand your skills and open the way to confident leadership to make an impact in an ever-changing world.

Study at a globally-ranked business school

Taking your next career step can be both exhilarating and daunting. The QUT MBA gives you the confidence to elevate your career by transforming your thinking and broadening your capability set.

Tailor your MBA to your career aspirations and engage in flexible study with short teaching periods (6 weeks), weeknight classes (scheduled outside of working hours) and part-time learning options.

Join a university in the top 1% of business schools worldwide. QUT was the first and is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation. This means that our courses are recognised globally, allowing your career to advance wherever life takes you.

Develop your real-world skills

With practical coursework and our immersive, real-world delivery style, our MBA is designed to grow your confidence and broaden your capability. The MBA program draws together all disciplines and arms you with the ability to analyse quickly and act decisively.

In the final stages of the program these skills are applied in a real venture or for a project with an organisation.

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Build your connections

Build your network by studying with like-minded peers who will challenge you with unique perspectives from a range of industries and backgrounds. Throughout your MBA degree you will be taught by industry-proven business professionals who are leaders in their fields. They will inspire you to consider new ways of thinking and responding to complex problems.

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Global learning opportunities

MIT Immersion Program

In an Australian-first initiative, MIT Sloan School of Management and QUT Business School are collaborating, with a focus on an innovative immersion program for QUT MBA students.

For two weeks, selected QUT MBAstudents will have the opportunity and option to immerse themselves into the MIT ecosystem, where they will be taught by leading global academics. The immersion program focuses on leadership, entrepreneurship and digital transformation. This will equip you with the digital leadership skills to innovate and problem solve with emerging technologies.

Short-term exchanges

Study with some of the most prestigious global business schools with QUT's online short-term international exchange program. QUT MBA students have participated in exchange opportunities through Copenhagen Business School and WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, amongst others.

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How you will learn

The MBA program delivery has been designed to complement learning outcomes including:

• in-person lectures: study around your life commitments with weeknight classes, where you'll build valuable connections with your cohort
• online learning materials: engage with comprehensive online materials at your own pace, allowing for flexible learning that fits around your life
• overseas and domestic study tours: gain new perspectives by participating in international and local study programs, expanding your business knowledge and cultural awareness and engaging with senior industry leaders
• workplace projects: apply theoretical knowledge directly into your organisation through workplace projects
• workshops: enhance your practical skills through hands-on workshops, designed to simulate real business challenges and foster problem-solving techniques.

Which MBA course is right for you?

QUT offers two MBA courses for professionals with varying experience and career aspirations. Explore the difference between our two MBA courses to determine what is right for you and your career.

Masters of Business Administration (MBA)

For industry professionals wanting to expand their leadership skills, the MBA was designed to build industry connections, career-ready skills and real-world opportunities.

Executive MBA

Looking to elevate your career as an experienced leader? The Executive MBA is designed to navigate the next step into senior leadership and is suitable for executives with a minimum of 10 years industry experience.

Learn more about our MBA and EMBA.

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Careers and outcomes

Our MBA cohort is made up of ambitious professionals from a diverse range of industries including:

• business
• healthcare
• sports
• not-for-profit
• technology.

Whether you aim to accelerate your career and move into senior management or executive positions, transition to a new industry, or launch your own venture, the QUT MBA equips you with the strategic mindset, leadership skills, and industry insights to make it happen.

Meet our MBA alumni

Discover how our graduates have transformed their careers and lives through their MBA studies. Read their stories.

What can you do with an MBA?

QUT's MBA postgraduate degree will empower you with the skills, knowledge, expertise and industry connectivity to achieve your career goals. Throughout the MBA program you will:

• develop skills in strategic thinking, decision-making, team management and change management
• establish proficiency in financial analysis, economics, budgeting, investment and risk management
• build competence in market research, brand management, supply chain management and process improvement
• expand skills in business planning and innovative thinking
• grow strong communication skills in presenting, negotiating, interpersonal communication and networking.