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Fees

$4,062 per unit | FEE-HELP available

Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Oct

Units

12 units, 7 weeks each

Duration

2 years part-time

Why study the online Master of Business Administration at UC?

An MBA designed for government

Strong leadership and enterprise skills are in-demand in every sector, including government. UC’s MBA is the only one of its kind, giving ambitious students the option to specialise in public sector management while building practical business skills for complex organisational environments.

Career-ready learning

As well as learning from industry experts and leading academics, you’ll gain unique access to leaders in government, business and policy. Get hands-on with workshops and roundtables designed to challenge and inspire future leaders.

Flexible, supported and accelerated learning

Fit study around your life, with a flexible course structure designed for busy professionals.

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Course overview

UC’s online Master of Business Administration (Government) is designed for ambitious public sector professionals.

Grounded in Canberra’s unique position as the seat of government and a hub for professional services, policy and advocacy, this is the ultimate postgraduate degree designed to prepare government leaders to navigate complex challenges in dynamic environments.​

What you will learn

Address complex public sector challenges

Analyse and respond to multifaceted issues across complex government environments, where program implementation, enterprise and organisational performance intersect.

Shape strategic approaches in government contexts

Design and influence high-level approaches that improve outcomes across public sector organisations, complex enterprises, and service delivery environments.

Integrate policy, management and analytical perspectives

Synthesise knowledge across disciplines to inform executive decision-making in complex government, enterprise, and regulatory settings.

Exercise advanced judgement in uncertain environments

Apply critical reasoning and evidence-based thinking to high-stakes decisions in complex and evolving public sector, and enterprise contexts.

Your course pathway

This flexible MBA is designed to build on your existing expertise as you work towards your career goals. Choosing UC’s government specialisation will see you explore 12 units focused on public sector management, policy development, modern workforces, innovation and more.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Government)

4 units | 8 months*

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Master of Business Administration (Government)

12 units | 24 months*

*Maximum 5 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion. The duration is dependent on individual study path and placement requirements. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

What you will study

The Master of Business Administration (Government) comprises 12 units. Each unit duration is 7 weeks. We advise a minimum of 15 to 20 hours of online study per week.

Contemporary Legal Frameworks

Foundations of Public Policy

Strategic Influence & Advocacy

Public Sector Budgets and Procurement

Data-Driven Decision Making and Analytics

Applied Industry Project

Financial Management & Sustainable Finance

Leading Modern Workforces

Marketing Engagement & Behavioural Insights

Managerial Economics and Policy Analysis

Organisational Talent Management

Strategic Management & Innovation

Course information

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Business Administration (Government), applicants must have:

  • An Australian Bachelor qualification or equivalent, in a related field; OR​
  • An Australian Bachelor qualification in an unrelated field AND three years' relevant work experience; OR​
  • An Australian Graduate Certificate (AQF 8) in any field (or higher).

*If you do not meet the entry requirements above, you may still be eligible for admission through alternative qualifications or work experience. Please contact a Student Adviser to discuss your options.

Recognition of prior learning
Additional requirements
Fee assistance

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detailed information including:

  • What you’ll study
  • Recognition of prior learning
  • Entry requirements
  • Fees and FEE-HELP
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Career outcomes

Become a respected public sector leader.

The Master of Business Administration at UC is unlike any other. Specialise in government and graduate ready to apply new public sector expertise to your existing career, or take your career in an exciting new direction.

  • Policy Director 
    Create, execute and support transformative policy.
  • Specialist Coordinator 
    Lead teams to shape the future of government.
  • Government Leader 
    Insights straight from government decision-makers
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