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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) (BS11)

Masters.
Queensland University of Technology

250

in world overall ranking*

25

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Master of Business major in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies develops advanced capabilities for leading and managing organisations across the nonprofit and third sector. You’ll study responsible enterprise, governance and legal issues, fundraising and philanthropy, and evaluation, with options for postgraduate business electives. The program can be taken on campus or online with full-time or part-time study pathways. This is a masters qualification in business and commerce.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for specialist and leadership roles in nonprofits, charities, social enterprises, foundations, and corporate social responsibility teams. Typical pathways include philanthropy or fundraising manager, nonprofit program manager, governance and compliance officer, social impact analyst, and third-sector strategy or evaluation roles. Skills also support work with government and community partners across policy, service delivery and impact measurement. This is a masters qualification in business and commerce.


Living Costs in Brisbane**


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

Average Salary***


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

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2 years

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Semester 1, Semester 2

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Online
Gardens Point

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconQUT COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

A$3,120

tick iconTRIPLE CROWN SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

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