Master of Business

Graduates of the Master of Business will have:

• a demonstrated advanced understanding of contemporary theories and issues in business, including strategy and leadership for sustainability, and of the relationship between the government and business.
• a demonstrated advanced understanding of the principles and methods that underpin research within the field of business and an ability to apply those methods appropriately. 

The Master of Business is a program designed for professionals aspiring to make the move to management roles, for current managers seeking formal qualifications and for those looking to move careers. This degree is designed to help you master essential business concepts and provide you with the frameworks and creative problem solving skills to enable you to operate effectively in the dynamic, global business economy.

This program will help you to further develop your business and management skills, build specialist knowledge within your chosen area, and accelerate your career.

Our partnership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand (IML ANZ) allows graduates to be awarded with the internationally recognised professional designation immediately after graduation*. Accrediting management and leadership excellence, Chartered Manager will help you to gain global recognition, professionalise your leadership skills, increase your employability and differentiate you from other managers.

Griffith and IML ANZ are committed to supporting you throughout your leadership journey. Along with the new fast-tracked route to Chartered Manager, you will also receive access to a range of partnership benefits.

* Upon completion of the Chartered Manager written assessment, interview and satisfying the work experience requirements.

Depending on your career aspirations and interests, you can complete majors in the following areas:

• Accounting (Nathan, Online)
• Business Analytics (Nathan, Online)
• Business Law (Nathan, Online)
• Communication (Online) (offered form 2023)
• Digital Business (Nathan, Online)
• Economics (Nathan, Online)
• Employment Relations (Nathan, Gold Coast, Online)
• Event Management (Gold Coast, Online)
• Human Resource Management (Nathan, Gold Coast, Online)
• Information Systems (Nathan, Online)
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Gold Coast, Online)
• International Business (Nathan, Online)
• International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Gold Coast, Online)
• Management (Nathan, Online)
• Marketing (Nathan, Gold Coast, Online)
• Public Policy (Online)
• Sport Management (Gold Coast, Online)
• Supply Chain Management (Nathan, Online).

This program includes a dissertation pathway. The dissertation pathway can provide a pathway to a higher degree by research for candidates with the qualifying GPA.

Recommended study pattern

This program is offered full-time and part-time at the Nathan, Gold Coast and Online. You may choose to study courses at other campuses where the program structure allows.

Students are advised that some courses are offered through Open Universities Australia (OUA). Students who wish to enrol in these courses should refer to the OUA website for additional information.

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Principles of Human Resource Management and Employment Relations 
• Accounting and Governance
• Business Data Analytics
• Leadership for Sustainable Business

Plus there’s a selection of majors and electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you.

Award requirements

To be eligible for the award of Master of Business (MBus), a student must successfully complete 160 credit points, made up of core courses AND:

• 40 credit points for one major, OR
• 40 credit points from across the majors; AND
• 40 credit points for a second major, OR
• 40 credit points from across the majors / listed electives, OR
• 40 credit points for the dissertation pathway.

To be eligible for the award of Master of Business (MBus), a student admitted with 40 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 120 credit points, made up of core courses AND:

• 40 credit points for one major, OR
• 40 credit points from across the majors; AND
• 40 credit points for a second major, OR
• 40 credit points from across the majors / listed electives, OR
• 40 credit points for the dissertation pathway.

To be eligible for the award of Master of Business (MBus), a student admitted with 80 credit points of advanced standing must successfully complete 80 credit points, made up of core courses AND:

• 40 credit points for one major OR
• 40 credit points from across the majors.

This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words 'This award was achieved with Distinction' will be recorded on the testamur.

With a network of campuses spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith University is committed to progressive multidisciplinary teaching and research and a valuable online provider with Open Universities Australia. Already attracting students from over one hundred countries, Griffith's dedication to academic excellence is available across Australia through OUA.

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To be eligible for admission to the Master of Business, a student must:

• hold any Bachelor degree (or higher) from a recognised university (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale); OR
• hold a related Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students will be eligible for 40 credit points of advanced standing; OR
• hold a related Bachelor Honours or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) from a recognised university (or another tertiary institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) - students will be eligible for 80 credit points of advanced standing; OR
• hold a Graduate Certificate in Business (3306) or a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (3389) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) students will be eligible for 40 credit points of credit; OR
• hold a related Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) students may be eligible for up to 40 credit points of credit; OR
• have a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to one of the above.

Note: Relevant work experience will be considered as part of an application.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including: 

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE. 
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training. 
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.