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Master of Business Administration (2-Year) in Finance

James Cook University - Brisbane Campus

Australia,Queensland

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 38,008/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2026

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1961

Total Students: 20,308 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Ground Floor/349 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Business Administration (2-Year) in Finance

Program Overview

Advance your career in business with this flexible course tailored to suit your professional interests, whether in economics, marketing,international business or entrepreneurship.Learn alongside leading industry experts with opportunities for real-world learning and networking in domestic and international settings.

What to Expect

Enhance your leadership abilities and career prospects with JCU’s Master of Business Administration [2-Year] (MBA). Gain an in-depth understanding of areas such as sustainable enterprise, corporate strategy, project management, innovation and entrepreneurship. JCU MBA graduates are highly sought after for their ability to analyse current practices and outcomes in a business or organisation and develop innovative methods for enhancing its enterprise and success.

JCU’s Master of Business Administration [2-Year] degree has a strong focus on applying and integrating sustainable economic, social and environmental business performance thinking and methods to new or existing business models. You will learn how to evaluate the context of a business or organisation and identify the appropriate performance method/s that will enhance its performance or solve a key issue within the business’s framework. You will study a broad body of theoretical and technical knowledge and gain skills in critically analysing complex contemporary business issues and making effective decisions or recommendations for improvement.

This two-year, leadership-oriented Master of Business Administration degree has ten core subjects covering a broad range of topics and will equip you to work effectively in any field of business. You can specialise your degree by choosing from five majors, including Conflict Management and Resolution, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Project Management.

Major: Finance
Keep pace with technological advancements and the financial landscape with a major in Finance. You’ll gain broad knowledge of diverse areas within international and corporate finance. Gain practical skills in advanced investment and portfolio analysis and advanced financial risk management. In this major, you’ll establish a financial mindset with expertise in financial planning, decision making and financial and credit risk modelling, through practical learning focused on contemporary financial markets.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

3 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2026		Open
may 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Closed

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,008 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in James Cook University - Brisbane Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 86 - 21 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

A JCU Master of Business Administration [2-Year] will equip you with the skills and confidence to take charge in a variety of commercial management situations. Your broad knowledge base, strong interpersonal and leadership skills will be in high demand in a variety of industries.
As a Master of Business Administration graduate you will have a greater capacity to facilitate change and improvement in fields such as accounting, business law, economics, finance, human resources, and information technology.
Graduate with confidence from the university ranked number one in Queensland for full-time employment outcomes*. Your advanced leadership skills and strong critical thinking abilities will enable you to excel in your current career or pursue careers such as chief financial officer, operations manager, investment banker, market research analyst and management consultant.

Scholarships

Scholarships: 25% academic based + 5% English Proficiency Scholarship

Scholarship Criteria- English Proficiency

English Proficiency Scholarship
Test type	Minimum required for receiving Scholarship	Amount of Scholarship
IELTS	7 overall (6 bands in each sub section)	5%
PTE	65 overall (54 in each sub section)	5%

Note: Across all 2025 intakes for Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

International Excellence Scholarship

The JCU International Excellence Scholarship provides a 25% tuition fee reduction throughout the entire duration of approved full degree study programs, provided recipients maintain a strong GPA each semester.
Scholarship eligibility is automatically assessed during the JCU admissions process. Eligible candidates will receive an offer for their program of study and the International Excellence Scholarship concurrently.

Note:- The International Excellence Scholarship is for eligible high achieving students from the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, PNG and Middle East. Some programs are ineligible for the International Excellence Scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to end on honours degrees, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs.
Student Level	Undergraduate & Postgraduate coursework
Student Status	International; new students
Area of Study	Excluding but is not limited to, the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science, and online and non-award programs.
Scholarship criteria/type	International; Tuition fee scholarship
Scholarship Value	25% off tuition fee
Scholarship duration	Duration of student’s course* (ongoing GPA requirement applies)
Number of scholarships available	Varies
Application Open / Close	Automatically assessed when application is received

Australia Awards students and SACM students and all other government scholarships/sponsorships covering full tuition fees, international students transferring from joint programs, and study abroad and exchange students are not eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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