James Cook University

Master of Business Administration (Leadership)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Use your love of innovation, entrepreneurship and people-management to strengthen your employability. Learn how to lead businesses in highly competitive environments, solve complex organisational problems, plan effectively and hire the right employees. Managing finances, resources, and direct business operations with confidence in a fast-paced setting. You will learn a variety of transferable skills, important in managing a business or team in any industry.

Delivery mode

James Cook University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • City Arcade, 383 Flinders Street, Townsville
  • 349 Queen Street, Brisbane

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Admission Requirements

The following course pre-requisites have been designed to ensure the assumed base introductory knowledge within the Accounting, Marketing and Management disciplines.

  • Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate* discipline from this or another university; or
  • Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline from this or another university and two years business experience in a managerial role**; or
  • completion of an AQF level 8 honours degree in any discipline from this or another university; or
  • completion of an AQF level 8 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from this or another university; or
  • four years business experience in a managerial role**, to the satisfaction of the course coordinator; or
  • Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

Course pre-requisites

  • *Cognate disciplines: accounting and finance, marketing, management, commerce, human resource management, economics, tourism and hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.
  • **Business experience: applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, accounting, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2

  • IELTS - 6.5 (no component lower than 6.0)
  • TOEFL - 86 (no component less than 21)
  • Pearsons - 58 (no component less than 54)
  • C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency - 176 (no component less than 169)
  • OET* - No component less than B
  • AEMG English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry Program (AEAP DEP) Final Exam - Overall 70% with no exam sub-score below 70%
  • JCUCEAP - EAP Level 4
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $0 - $44,400 $0 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.
Standard Tuition:
$44,400
Standard Tuition:
$0
Full Fee Tuition:
$44,400
Full Fee Tuition:
$0
Enquire with James Cook University to find out more.
Study mode On Campus
Duration 18 Months
Estimated fee* $0 - $44,400 $0 Support may be available

Career opportunities

The Master of Business Administration (Leadership) will prepare you for the following roles.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officers (also known as CEOs) head large businesses and corporate enterprises. They steer the direction of the organisation and rep...

Avg yearly income $234,000
Entry barriers Low

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

A Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) develops and oversees the strategic marketing initiatives of an organisation. You might work in various industries,...

Avg yearly income $169,000
Entry barriers Low

General Manager

General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business the...

Avg yearly income $156,000
Entry barriers Low

Managing Director

A Managing Director oversees the operations and strategic direction of a company. You might work in various industries, leading the business toward...

Avg yearly income $239,980
Entry barriers Low

Operations Manager

An Operations Manager coordinates the daily running of a business or organisation. You might oversee activities such as staff recruitment and train...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

About James Cook University

As Australia’s only university established to focus on the issues of Northern Australia and the Tropics worldwide, JCU is dedicated to helping the world’s tropical regions to prosper.

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide we are focused on addressing the critical challenges facing the tropics, in areas as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts and Society.

Inspired by a research-rich environment, the significance of our endeavours is recognised globally by the most credible world university rankings providers. Our strong performance is assessed on quality, relevance and impact.

JCU was awarded 5 Stars for teaching and employability in the QS Stars Rankings for 2021 and 5 Stars for full-time employment, graduate starting salary and student teacher ratio by the Good Universities Guide for 2023.

Career-focused courses provide an exceptional student experience, led by industry professionals who are passionate about sharing their expertise, because experience has no substitute.