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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Master of Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
085448J
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career.
  • Build on the core units of the graduate certificate and focus in a single or multiple discipline areas to suit your personal requirements (management, marketing, accounting).
  • Our scholarships, grants and bursaries are designed to assist your philanthropy studies and enhance your contribution to the nonprofit sector.
  • Prepares you for a career in a nonprofit organisation, or work in the public or private sectors that engage with nonprofit organisations
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies) also available.
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.
Highlights
  • This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
  • Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career.
  • Build on the core units of the graduate certificate and focus in a single or multiple discipline areas to suit your personal requirements (management, marketing, accounting).
  • Our scholarships, grants and bursaries are designed to assist your philanthropy studies and enhance your contribution to the nonprofit sector.
  • Prepares you for a career in a nonprofit organisation, or work in the public or private sectors that engage with nonprofit organisations
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)
    also available.
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements 2 year program

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1.5 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in business or a related discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in business or a related discipline.
1 year program

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor honours degree in advertising marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree plus graduate certificate both in advertising marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised graduate diploma (or higher) in advertising marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
  • A recognised bachelor degree in advertising marketing or public relations with a minimum grade point average of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) followed by at least seven years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in advertising marketing or public relations.
Academic entry requirements

As part of QUT's application for admission process you will be automatically assessed for the 1.5 year program. If you wish to be considered for the 2 year program only please indicate this on your application form.

Master of Business - 1.5 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in business or related field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Master of Business - 2 year program

  • A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

These courses are designed to equip you with knowledge and skills for a career in the management of philanthropic and nonprofit organisations.

Skills critical to nonprofit management such as problem solving creative thinking negotiation ethical practices teamwork leadership networking and information management are incorporated into the teaching learning and assessment. The courses can be tailored to meet your particular interests.

QUT's Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials practical session guides readings and help guides.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School's Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction discussion cooperation and debate with other students and leaders from business government education and community sectors. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for you to include in your resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Whether you work in a nonprofit organisation are a public sector manager whose service delivery is through or partnered with nonprofit organisations or are a private sector manager who engages in business with the nonprofit sector this course can help build professional knowledge and skills relevant to the sector.

Early exit

Students may exit from the Master of Business (BS11) at the following stages once those particular course requirements have been met:

  • Graduate Diploma of Business (BS79) (Study Area A)
  • Graduate Certificate in Business (BS39) (Study Area A).
Possible careers
  • Ceo nonprofit organisation
  • Fundraiser
  • Philanthropic trust officer

Course structure

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course. Students will commence their Masters in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Accountancy.

The Master of Business is designed in three blocks of study:

1. Foundation studies (48 credit points)
2. Discipline studies (96 credit points)
3. Complementary studies (48 credit points)

Students with an undergraduate degree that is not in Business or a related field of study will undertake 192 credit points of study commencing with Foundation studies.

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in Business or related field of study with a minimum GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) will undertake 144 credit points of study in their course. Students will commence their Masters in the Foundation studies block.

Students will be able to access course progression advice from the School of Accountancy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$115k
Average salary