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Master of Business Administration [36cp]

James Cook University, Townsville/Cairns, QLD, Australia

About this program

Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests. Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings. Enhance your career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration (MBA). Gain an in-depth understanding of sustainable enterprise, corporate strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship. JCU MBA graduates are highly sought after for their ability to analyse current practices and outcomes in a business or organisation and develop innovative methods for enhancing its enterprise and success.

Cost & duration

Duration1.3 yr
Tuition (international)A$46,700
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified handbook.jcu.edu.au

Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Townsville and Brisbane Campus (CO5124, LB5231, LB5233, CP5406, CO5117, LB5230, LB5229, LB5202, LB5520, LB5113, LB5241, LB5203)
  • Singapore Campus (LB5230, LB5202, LB5113, LB5241)
  • Singapore Campus, Select 12 credit points from the following list (CO5117, CO5109, CO5124, LB5231, LB5233, CP5406, LB5235, LB5520, LB5203)
  • Singapore Campus, Select a Major or the General Stream (Area of Study: MBA-ANA, Area of Study: MBA-CMK, Area of Study: MBA-ENT, Area of Study: MBA-FIN, Area of Study: MBA-GTM, Area of Study: MBA-MTO)

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

The following course pre-requisites have been designed to ensure the assumed base introductory knowledge within the Accounting, Marketing and Management disciplines. A minimum completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree and two years business experience in a managerial role or completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from this or another university; or four years business experience in a managerial role*, to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator; or Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

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