Master of Business Administration (MBA) (GS75)

About the course

QUT’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) provides an integrated, multi-disciplinary curriculum designed to build capability for leadership and decision-making in complex business environments. The program combines core study with elective choices and culminates in an applied capstone workplace project. Students are advised to follow the recommended progression through foundation and decision-making components. This is a Masters-level qualification in business and management.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue leadership and management roles across private, public and not-for-profit organisations, applying broad business knowledge in strategy, governance, innovation, marketing, analytics and people management. The program’s integrated workplace project supports practical application to real organisational or new-venture challenges. Career pathways may include business manager, strategy or operations lead, consultant, product or innovation manager, and emerging executive roles. This is a Masters-level qualification in business and management.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)