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Master of Business Administration

Masters.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Business Administration (MBA) develops capable managers and leaders through a choice of specialisations and a focus on responsible decision-making. You’ll build skills to lead in complex, modern organisations, shaping cultures that support innovation and progress in competitive global contexts. The course strengthens problem-solving, interpersonal and relationship management, and personal and professional development as a Masters coursework qualification in business.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue management and leadership roles across a wide range of industries and organisational settings. Typical pathways include team or departmental management, operations and project leadership, business development, strategy and change initiatives, and roles requiring strong stakeholder and relationship management. The MBA is designed to support career progression into higher responsibility positions and broader organisational leadership at Masters coursework level in business.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$40,650 per year

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A$31,650 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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Online
City

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J52

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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tick iconINTERNATIONAL RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (IRTPS)

A$28,092

tick iconAIMS@JCU SCHOLARSHIPS

A$33,092

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