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Gain the knowledge and practical skills to excel in today's fast-paced business environment. JCU MBA graduates are forward-thinking leaders who are skilled at addressing issues of relevance to businesses with the agility to pivot in response to broader issues that impact their regions.
If you are searching for an opportunity to challenge yourself, transform your career, and earn a recognised qualification, then an MBA is for you.
Aimed at modern business professionals, JCU’s MBA will challenge you to think and respond differently to business challenges by extending your knowledge and building upon your existing leadership qualities, changing you from a business manager into a business leader.
You will learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.
The flexible nature of JCU’s MBA means that you can study full-time or part-time around your prior commitments. You can also tailor the course around your interests through your choice of major.
As the only classroom-based MBA in Townsville, the programme attracts business professionals from a variety of local industries, giving you the opportunity to develop long-lasting business and social networks as you study.
As an MBA student you will study six core subjects covering a broad range of topics that will equip you to work effectively in any field of business. You then have the option to undertake an individual research project, complete a domestic or international internship with one of JCU’s leading industry partners, or to focus on a program major. The course majors include:
- Conflict Management and Resolution
- Leadership
- Project Management
JCU MBA graduates standout from the crowd thanks to their exceptional leadership skills and are highly sought after across industries in both local and global settings, particularly in relevance to the Tropics.
Thanks to the broad spectrum of topics covered through the degree MBA graduates are well placed to pursue a career in a number of business areas including human resource management, marketing, business law, IT and finance.
Locations: Townsville, Brisbane
Start dates: September, February, May
What you’ll need*:
An AQF level 7 Bachelor Degree in a cognate discipline; or an AQF level 8 degree; or 4 years managerial experience that satisfies the course co-ordinator's requirements.
* This web page is intended as a general guide for domestic students only. Prospective domestic students and all international applicants should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. Information is correct at the time of publishing. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.
Chat to JCU's MBA Academic Director, Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche, about starting your MBA journey.
Contact Carmen by:
Email - carmen.reaiche@jcu.edu.au
Phone: (07) 478 15024
Or, visit the Master of Business Administration course page on our website.
