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Overview
Course Overview
The Master of Business Management is an innovative degree designed for those who want to become leaders and managers in different industries. The course is designed for professionals of any field to undertake study in business management.
The course is a discipline-based degree with core units covering, Applied Business Research, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Business Communication. You may select a specialisation in Marketing, International Business, Sustainable Tourism or Social Innovation. In addition, you will have the opportunity to select elective units, and these could include an Internship with an organisation of your choice. You will learn to apply the skills in a range of corporate and 'not for profit' organisations.
The course will enable professionals in business or other careers to attain advanced skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers in the workplace. The combination of face to face and online delivery with group discussions, and examination of workplace case studies, will enhance learning and achievement of key skills needed in professional careers. The diverse profile of students will further enable collaboration with peers beyond postgraduate study.
Career Information
The Master of Business Management provides specialist management education and training that will enable students to operate as a manager in the international and domestic business spheres. This course combines a comprehensive range of management units with opportunities to choose electives from other fields of interest.
Course Details
| Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in postgraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Postgraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | MBM |
| AQF Level | Level 9: Masters Degree (Coursework) |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2026
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
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Term 3 - 2027
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Term 3 - 2026
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Term 3 - 2019
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Term 3 - 2018
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Term 1 - 2018
International Availability
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Term 3 - 2027
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Term 2 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 3 - 2026
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Term 3 - 2018
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Term 1 - 2018
For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact
13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at
https://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements
A 3 year Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualifications in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution, or a CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Management.
International Students or domestic students born outside of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, Ireland, South Africa or USA must meet English Language Proficiency requirements. Minimum scores required are:
• IELTS (Academic) score of at least 6.0 (with no band score less than 5.5), or
• TOEFL overall score of 75 with no score less than 17, or
• Pearson Test of English Academic overall score of 54 with no score less than 46, or
• Cambridge English Advanced overall test score of 169 (with no individual band score of less than 154).
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study.
The above are minimum entry requirements.
The following applicants may be eligible for a shorter course duration:
Course Duration (1.5 Year – 12 units)
• Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree in a related discipline.
• Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree and a minimum of 3 year post graduation fulltime relevant work experience.
Course Duration (1 Year – 8 units)
• Applicants with Honours or postgraduate qualifications in a related discipline.
• Applicants with a recognised Bachelor degree and a minimum of 5 year post graduation fulltime relevant work experience.
NOTE:
Related discipline for this course is a major sequence of study in management/business/commerce, as determined appropriate by the Head of Course.
Relevant work experience refers to a role with responsibilities in management/business/commerce, and must be supported by evidence to the satisfaction of the Head of Course.
Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor degree or equivalent qualifications in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | CH76 - Graduate Certificate in Management |
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| Exit Awards | CH76 - Graduate Certificate in Management |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| MGMT20148 - Undertaking independent research on management and governance of innovative business practices in contemporary society. |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 627 |
| 2024 | 571 |
| 2023 | 609 |
| 2022 | 418 |
| 2021 | 142 |
Inherent Requirements
There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Being able to comply with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in academic and professional practice.
Examples are:
- Knowing, understanding and complying with the laws of the Sovereign State in which you reside, work and/or study.
- Complying with the policies and practices of businesses or organisations in which you may be placed.
- Complying with the requirements for student registration with organisations such as the Australian Institute of Management, the Australian Marketing Institute, the Australian Human Resources Institute and the like.
Examples are:
- Performing a wide range of advanced written communication skills that address critical business problems and solutions. These include (but are not limited to) constructing logical and succinct academic essays, business reports or minor academic thesis that demonstrate substantive research while using correct CQU referencing.
- Performing a wide range of advanced verbal, non-verbal and ICT communication skills that address critical business problems and solutions. These include (but are not limited to) being able to deliver an enhanced message (in English) for maximum effectiveness, while utilising a variety of technologies or media; the ability to deliver succinct yet effective communication; the ability to deliver effective communication that results in impact and/or influence; the ability to design and deliver effective verbal presentations, in clear English, that utilises a variety of technologies or visual media that combines with appropriate business management concepts and language.
- Utilising a variety of technologies and/or visual media as well as speak in front of an audience with an appropriate middle or senior management/leadership voice, manner, style and presence that addresses the required outcomes as well as the needs of the audience.
- Being highly proficient in the use of computers and various programs and tools as a means of being an advanced business and management communicator.
- Performing advanced communication skills under pressure.
- Developing the skills of reflective practice to increase self-awareness with personal delivery of advanced communication skills, including being able to determine personal developmental needs with advanced communication deficiencies.
- Using appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, body movements and gestures, being mindful of personal space time boundaries and cultural sensitivities.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and respond appropriately as well as in practice environments.
- Utilising proxemics and haptics - physical locations and objects in a manner that enhances openness and trust.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and applying to academic assessment items the knowledge, skills, processes, tools and techniques of the course to real world examples and contexts of management or discipline specific issues.
- Applying theoretical knowledge, research evidence, policies and procedures in management and or cognate discipline practice.
Examples are:
- Relating positively and effectively to a wide variety of business and community stakeholders.
- Understanding, acquiring and demonstrating the components of emotional intelligence to effective working relationships and outcomes.
- Combining appropriate business deliberations with the inclusion of the relevant interpersonal factors of the people connected in those processes.
- Being consultative and collaborative in creating and maintaining effective working relationships and outcomes.
- Engaging in personal reflection as a way of increasing self-awareness regarding how individuals interact and affect others.
- Creating cultural competence, sensitivity and willingness to work with a vast array of people both in Australia and abroad.
- Recognising others as sentient human beings with rights that must not be violated.
- Recognising others in the workplaces as ends in themselves and never exclusively as means to an end.
- Demonstrating the skills of collaborating with fellow students and colleagues, modifying and reflecting on practice during a project, or modifying and reflecting on work integrated learning in response to supervisor feedback.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
International Business Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with management and governance of business practices in contemporary society
- 2. Analyse critically and synthesise complex information, problems and theories that relate to management and governance of business practices
- 3. Research and apply information and theories to improve management and governance of business practices
- 4. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan enhanced management and governance of business practices
- 5. Interpret and communicate business information to inform strategic decisions and innovation
- 6. Demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and responsibility in global business contexts.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Marketing Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with management and governance of business practices in contemporary society
- 2. Analyse critically and synthesise complex information, problems and theories that relate to management and governance of business practices
- 3. Research and apply information and theories to improve management and governance of business practices
- 4. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan enhanced management and governance of business practices
- 5. Interpret and communicate business information to inform strategic decisions and innovation
- 6. Demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and responsibility in global business contexts.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Social Innovation Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with management and governance of business practices in contemporary society
- 2. Analyse critically and synthesise complex information, problems and theories that relate to management and governance of business practices
- 3. Research and apply information and theories to improve management and governance of business practices
- 4. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan enhanced management and governance of business practices
- 5. Interpret and communicate business information to inform strategic decisions and innovation
- 6. Demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and responsibility in global business contexts.
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Sustainable Tourism Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply advanced and integrated understanding of the complex body of knowledge associated with management and governance of business practices in contemporary society
- 2. Analyse critically and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories that relate to management and governance of business practices
- 3. Research and apply information and theories to improve management and governance of business practices
- 4. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders to plan enhanced management and governance of business practices
- 5. Interpret and communicate business information to inform strategic decisions and innovation
- 6. Demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and responsibility in global business contexts.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice | ||||||
| 2. KNOWLEDGE Have an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level | ||||||
| 6. SKILLS Have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences | ||||||
| 7. SKILLS Have technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning | ||||||
| 9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to use high level personal autonomy and accountability | ||||||
| 10 APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Requirements
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
- Complete 1 major
- Complete electives
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MGMT20144 | Management and Business Context | |
| BUSN20017 | Effective Business Communications | |
| HRMT20024 | Managing Human Resources | |
| MRKT20052 | Marketing Management and Digital Communications | |
| FINC20018 | Managerial Finance | |
| ACCT20070 | Accounting in Australia | |
International Business Major
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT20057 | Global Marketing in the Digital Era | |
| LAWS20062 | International Commercial Law | |
| FINC20023 | International Financial Management | |
| HRMT20025 | International Human Resource Management | |
| BUSN20016 | Research in Business | |
| MGMT20148 | Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Organisations | |
Marketing Major
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MRKT20055 | Science of Consumer Behaviour | |
| MRKT20054 | Service Industry Marketing In the Digital World | |
| MRKT20057 | Global Marketing in the Digital Era | |
| MRKT20056 | Digital Marketing and Machine Learning | |
| BUSN20016 | Research in Business | |
| MGMT20148 | Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Organisations | |
Social Innovation Major
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| MGMT20142 | Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability | |
| MGMT20143 | Think Big | |
| MGMT20132 | Innovation and Sustainable Business Development | |
| MGMT20141 | Enterprise Project | |
| BUSN20016 | Research in Business | |
| MGMT20148 | Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Organisations | |
Sustainable Tourism Major
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| Number of units: 6 | Total credit points: 36 |
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| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| TOUR20018 | Introduction to Sustainable Tourism | |
| TOUR20020 | Managing Tourism in Natural and Protected Areas | |
| TOUR20021 | Tourism Impacts on Community, Culture and Heritage | |
| TOUR20023 | Tourism as a Strategy for Sustainable Development | |
| BUSN20016 | Research in Business | |
| MGMT20148 | Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Organisations | |
Elective
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| Number of units: 4 | Total credit points: 24 |
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Students will be able to choose 4 electives from any six credit point postgraduate units. They will be encouraged to choose units that enhance their career development and are relevant for their course of study
More Details
Queensland Police Service
Our partnership with the Queensland Police Service
recognises previous study undertaken in the QPS Management Development Program,
meaning personnel may be eligible for credit of up to 6 units of the 16 unit
MBM. Refer to the Credit Transfer website at http://www.cqu.edu.au/credittransfer for further details.
Computing Requirements
As a student, it is necessary to have access to a computer or equivalent device in order to complete your coursework. You should have a good understanding of technology and the ability to navigate the online environment, which may involve completing online assessments, participating in online forums, and responding to emails. There may be instances where you need to use a computer or equivalent device for in-class tasks or assessments. It is important that you have dependable access to the internet and a computer or equivalent device capable of video conferencing for online classes. Make sure to review your unit profiles to learn about any specific technology requirements for your coursework.