Master of Business Administration (Plus)

The Master of Business Administration (Plus) at the University of Canberra is a two-year master’s degree in business leadership, strategy, and organisational management. Students study in Australia’s national capital, with opportunities to engage directly with public and private sector organisations in Canberra as part of the degree’s applied focus. There is an emphasis on real-world learning, so you’ll solve business problems drawn from genuine workplace settings and often work on group projects alongside classmates from different backgrounds.

This MBA covers core business disciplines including finance, marketing, human resources, business analytics, and strategic management. Students follow a structured sequence of units, each tied to specific credit points, and progress through trimesters or semesters. Many students take advantage of work-integrated learning, often through internships, consulting projects, or placements with local employers, enhancing industry connections and job readiness. Towards the end, you might complete a capstone project, putting together everything you’ve learned into a consultancy-style assignment, often for an external organisation.

Graduates develop practical management techniques, leadership confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The course suits professionals seeking advancement into roles with more responsibility, those pivoting industries, or anyone preparing for senior management or executive positions. The learning environment is collaborative, mixing students from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, all with access to advice about Australian business practices and global management trends.

International students in Australia can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study and may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) after completing their MBA, which allows post-study work experience. Students and graduates should always confirm requirements and details on the official university page.

• Management consultant
• Project manager
• Business development manager
• Operations manager
• General manager
• Marketing manager
• Product manager
• Policy adviser (public sector and NGOs)
• Industries: corporate, government, startup, consulting, and not-for-profit sectors across Australia