Master of Business Administration (1.5 years)

About the course

UOW’s Master of Business Administration develops responsible, strategic leaders who can navigate complexity, drive innovation and make confident data-informed decisions. Grounded in the Principles of Responsible Management Education, it emphasises ethical and sustainable leadership. You study core business areas including economics, accounting, marketing, finance, people and culture, AI, project management and supply chain management, culminating in a capstone consulting project with real clients in a Master coursework business degree.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue management and leadership roles across industries, applying broad business knowledge and practical consulting experience. Career pathways include business consultant, business development manager, operations manager, marketing manager, finance manager, account executive, product and sales manager, general manager, entrepreneur and CEO. The programme prepares you to lead teams, shape strategy and drive organisational change in contemporary business environments as a Master coursework qualification in Business & Commerce.

Living Costs in Wollongong**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 16 - 21	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,452 - 1,921	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,188 - 1,572
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 7	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 242 - 320

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)