Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
23 monthsProgramme duration
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
EMBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
On Campus
From your first day in the program, you’ll join a community of senior professionals focused on leadership transformation. The QUT Executive MBA is structured around immersive learning, collaboration, and reflection, ensuring that each unit directly connects to your professional context.
The learning environment is designed for executives—interactive, small-group based, and supported by personalised coaching and mentoring. You’ll engage in dynamic discussions, live case studies, and experiential learning activities that allow you to apply insights immediately within your workplace.
At the end of the first year of your Executive MBA, you’ll choose between two specialised leadership pathways. Each providing a distinct lens through which to build capability and confidence:
International leadership
Explore global business, stakeholder engagement, and entrepreneurship, culminating in the MIT Sloan Immersion Program—an international learning experience focused on innovation and leadership in complex systems.
Complex program leadership and strategic procurement
Develop expertise in leading large-scale, high-risk, and globally distributed projects. This stream draws on more than 15 years of QUT experience in complex program delivery, strategic procurement, and risk management.
Evidence-Based, practice-focused curriculum
Benefit from QUT’s strong industry connections and practical learning approach.
Unlike traditional degrees, our MBA suite is built around real-world application—offering immersive, experiential learning that helps you develop transferable skills, apply knowledge immediately, and build future-focused expertise.
You will:
1:1 Personalised leadership coaching and executive mentoring
Your leadership growth is supported throughout the program by structured, individualised guidance.
In the first half of the program, you will work with an executive coach who provides feedback on leadership style, supports development goals, and offers practical guidance for applying learning in your role.
In the second half of the program, you will be paired with a senior executive or board member as your mentor – meeting monthly to explore leadership, decision-making and governance.
Global opportunities
The QUT EMBA includes immersive study tours and global learning opportunities that connect theory with international best practice.
You’ll learn directly from leading organisations and global experts—building insight into the challenges and opportunities of leadership across diverse cultural and business contexts. These experiences are an integral part of the EMBA journey, not optional extras.
The learning environment is designed for executives—interactive, small-group based, and supported by personalised coaching and mentoring. You’ll engage in dynamic discussions, live case studies, and experiential learning activities that allow you to apply insights immediately within your workplace.
At the end of the first year of your Executive MBA, you’ll choose between two specialised leadership pathways. Each providing a distinct lens through which to build capability and confidence:
International leadership
Explore global business, stakeholder engagement, and entrepreneurship, culminating in the MIT Sloan Immersion Program—an international learning experience focused on innovation and leadership in complex systems.
Complex program leadership and strategic procurement
Develop expertise in leading large-scale, high-risk, and globally distributed projects. This stream draws on more than 15 years of QUT experience in complex program delivery, strategic procurement, and risk management.
Evidence-Based, practice-focused curriculum
Benefit from QUT’s strong industry connections and practical learning approach.
Unlike traditional degrees, our MBA suite is built around real-world application—offering immersive, experiential learning that helps you develop transferable skills, apply knowledge immediately, and build future-focused expertise.
You will:
- Learn from award-winning academics and industry experts
- Work on real-world projects and live client briefs
- Complete assessments aligned with current workplace challenges
- Gain insights from industry guest lecturers
1:1 Personalised leadership coaching and executive mentoring
Your leadership growth is supported throughout the program by structured, individualised guidance.
In the first half of the program, you will work with an executive coach who provides feedback on leadership style, supports development goals, and offers practical guidance for applying learning in your role.
In the second half of the program, you will be paired with a senior executive or board member as your mentor – meeting monthly to explore leadership, decision-making and governance.
Global opportunities
The QUT EMBA includes immersive study tours and global learning opportunities that connect theory with international best practice.
You’ll learn directly from leading organisations and global experts—building insight into the challenges and opportunities of leadership across diverse cultural and business contexts. These experiences are an integral part of the EMBA journey, not optional extras.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
EMBA
Study Level
MBA
Study Mode
On Campus
From your first day in the program, you’ll join a community of senior professionals focused on leadership transformation. The QUT Executive MBA is structured around immersive learning, collaboration, and reflection, ensuring that each unit directly connects to your professional context.
The learning environment is designed for executives—interactive, small-group based, and supported by personalised coaching and mentoring. You’ll engage in dynamic discussions, live case studies, and experiential learning activities that allow you to apply insights immediately within your workplace.
At the end of the first year of your Executive MBA, you’ll choose between two specialised leadership pathways. Each providing a distinct lens through which to build capability and confidence:
International leadership
Explore global business, stakeholder engagement, and entrepreneurship, culminating in the MIT Sloan Immersion Program—an international learning experience focused on innovation and leadership in complex systems.
Complex program leadership and strategic procurement
Develop expertise in leading large-scale, high-risk, and globally distributed projects. This stream draws on more than 15 years of QUT experience in complex program delivery, strategic procurement, and risk management.
Evidence-Based, practice-focused curriculum
Benefit from QUT’s strong industry connections and practical learning approach.
Unlike traditional degrees, our MBA suite is built around real-world application—offering immersive, experiential learning that helps you develop transferable skills, apply knowledge immediately, and build future-focused expertise.
You will:
1:1 Personalised leadership coaching and executive mentoring
Your leadership growth is supported throughout the program by structured, individualised guidance.
In the first half of the program, you will work with an executive coach who provides feedback on leadership style, supports development goals, and offers practical guidance for applying learning in your role.
In the second half of the program, you will be paired with a senior executive or board member as your mentor – meeting monthly to explore leadership, decision-making and governance.
Global opportunities
The QUT EMBA includes immersive study tours and global learning opportunities that connect theory with international best practice.
You’ll learn directly from leading organisations and global experts—building insight into the challenges and opportunities of leadership across diverse cultural and business contexts. These experiences are an integral part of the EMBA journey, not optional extras.
The learning environment is designed for executives—interactive, small-group based, and supported by personalised coaching and mentoring. You’ll engage in dynamic discussions, live case studies, and experiential learning activities that allow you to apply insights immediately within your workplace.
At the end of the first year of your Executive MBA, you’ll choose between two specialised leadership pathways. Each providing a distinct lens through which to build capability and confidence:
International leadership
Explore global business, stakeholder engagement, and entrepreneurship, culminating in the MIT Sloan Immersion Program—an international learning experience focused on innovation and leadership in complex systems.
Complex program leadership and strategic procurement
Develop expertise in leading large-scale, high-risk, and globally distributed projects. This stream draws on more than 15 years of QUT experience in complex program delivery, strategic procurement, and risk management.
Evidence-Based, practice-focused curriculum
Benefit from QUT’s strong industry connections and practical learning approach.
Unlike traditional degrees, our MBA suite is built around real-world application—offering immersive, experiential learning that helps you develop transferable skills, apply knowledge immediately, and build future-focused expertise.
You will:
- Learn from award-winning academics and industry experts
- Work on real-world projects and live client briefs
- Complete assessments aligned with current workplace challenges
- Gain insights from industry guest lecturers
1:1 Personalised leadership coaching and executive mentoring
Your leadership growth is supported throughout the program by structured, individualised guidance.
In the first half of the program, you will work with an executive coach who provides feedback on leadership style, supports development goals, and offers practical guidance for applying learning in your role.
In the second half of the program, you will be paired with a senior executive or board member as your mentor – meeting monthly to explore leadership, decision-making and governance.
Global opportunities
The QUT EMBA includes immersive study tours and global learning opportunities that connect theory with international best practice.
You’ll learn directly from leading organisations and global experts—building insight into the challenges and opportunities of leadership across diverse cultural and business contexts. These experiences are an integral part of the EMBA journey, not optional extras.
Admission Requirements
4.5+
Entry requirements You must have a:
You must also submit responses to the following mandatory reflective questions:
- recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale); and
- minimum five years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of three years relevant professional work experience and two years minimum supervisory/management experience.
You must also submit responses to the following mandatory reflective questions:
- Motivation to complete the QUT MBA
- Intended contribution to the cohort
- Work/life/study balance strategy
- Current leadership philosophy
Work experience
Relevant work experience indicates an applicants capacity to contribute to workshop discussion and the wider student body. To enable us to assess your work experience, a current curriculum vitae providing details of your roles, responsibilities and achievements is required.
Additional entry requirements
You may be required to:
- attend an interview with the MBA Director or nominee.
23 Months
Jan
Tuition fees
Domestic
42,500 AUD
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