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James Cook University, Brisbane

Brisbane , Queensland ,Australia

Master of Business Administration

Enhance your leadership abilities and career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration [2-Year] (MBA). Gain an in-depth understanding of areas such as sustainable enterprise, corporate strategy, project management, 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.

JCU’s Master of Business Administration [2-Year] degree has a strong focus on applying and integrating sustainable economic, social and environmental business performance thinking and methods to new or existing business models. You will learn how to evaluate the context of a business or organisation and identify the appropriate performance method/s that will enhance its performance or solve a key issue within the business’s framework. You will study a broad body of theoretical and technical knowledge and gain skills in critically analysing complex contemporary business issues and making effective decisions or recommendations for improvement.

This two-year, leadership-oriented Master of Business Administration degree has ten core subjects covering a broad range of topics and will equip you to work effectively in any field of business. You can specialise your degree by choosing from six majors, including Conflict Management and Resolution, Economic Resilience, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Project Management.

You can also choose to undertake either a research project, or a professional internship with one of JCU’s leading industry partners. Both the research project and the internship provide extensive experience that will prepare you for your future career as well as domestic and international networking opportunities that will benefit your professional development.

Advance your business career and develop the skills to lead innovative and sustainable change. JCU MBA graduates are highly valued by employers for their expert knowledge, skills and experience, particularly in relevance to the Tropics.

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Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline; or equivalent
 
English language requirements
 
Band 2
 
English Language Requirements for Students from Non-English Speaking Backgrounds
 
 
Band P
 
Band 1
 
Band 2
 
Band 3a
 
Band 3b
 
Band 3c
 
IELTS
 
5.5
 
(no component lower than 5.0)
 
6
 
(no component lower than 6.0)
 
6.5
 
(no component lower than 6.0)
 
7
 
(no component lower than 6.5)
 
7
 
(with 7.0 in three components and 6.5 in one component)
 
7
 
(no component lower than 7.0)
 
TOEFL
 
(internet based)
 
56
 
(no component less than 16)
 
74
 
(no component less than 18)
 
86
 
(no component less than 21)
 
94
 
(no component less than 23)
 
94
 
(23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing)
 
94
 
(23 in Speaking, 24 in Listening and Reading, and 27 in Writing)
 
Pearson
 
(PTE Academic)
 
46
 
(no component less than 42)
 
52
 
(no component less than 52)
 
58
 
(no component less than 54)
 
65
 
(no component less than 58)
 
65
 
(with 65 in three components and 58 in one component
 
65
 
(no component less than 65)
 
C1 Advanced/
C2 Proficiency
 
162
 
(no component less than 154)
 
169
 
(no component less than 169)
 
176
 
(no component less than 169)
 
   
ISLPR
 
At least 2 in each skill area
 
At least 3 in each skill area
 
   
OET*
 
 
No component less than B
 
No component less than B
 
No component less than B
 
No component less than B
 
No component less than B
 
AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam Overall 60% with no exam sub-score below 60% Overall 65% with no exam sub-score below 65% Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%  
JCUCEAP
 
EAP Level 2
 
EAP Level 3
 
EAP Level 4
 
EAP Level 5
 
EAP Level 5

  • Course Code: 107829K
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 69920 AUD
    Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
    Application Fee: N/A
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