Top 5 reasons to study an MBA
If you’re a professional looking to upskill, increase your opportunities or explore a new career path, you might be considering a Master of Business Administration.
Also known as an MBA, this course has become a buzzword in recent years, with many successful entrepreneurs, business leaders and even famous actors completing the degree.
But what does a master’s degree in business administration actually involve, and why should you do one?
The business sphere is vast and ever-evolving. So too is an MBA. Each Master of Business Administration degree is unique to the university you complete it at. JCU offers the option of a 1.5-year Master of Business Administration, or a 2-year Master of Business Administration, which can be studied online. Both courses focus on applying and integrating sustainable economic, social and environmental business performance methods within new or existing business models. In cultivating this focus, these MBAs are well-suited to those wishing to contribute to business within the Tropics, and rural and regional areas. However, like all MBAs, they are highly relevant to business dealings in metropolitan areas as well.
Students in MBA courses build foundational knowledge in innovation, corporate strategy and data analysis. They study effective leadership skills, complete a practical internship or project, and elect to focus their studies in areas including project management, strategic operations, sustainable economics and more.
No matter what field you’re in, you’ll find that a master’s degree in Business Administration can help you progress your career and meet your professional goals.
Read on to find out the top five reasons why you should study an MBA with JCU today.
1. Develop a multidisciplinary approach
In the 21st century, the business sphere demands diversity within your expertise. A JCU MBA is structured to develop your skills in key areas including strategy, data modelling, sustainability and innovation.
You’ll combine your previous education and work experience with our progressive approach to business learning, ensuring that you develop methods for problem-solving that draw on multiple disciplines.
JCU is also ranked #2 in Queensland for Business by the AFR BOSS Best Business Schools for 2024. This means that you’ll be equipped to provide modern solutions to a variety of problems, no matter where your MBA takes you.
2. Expand your network
As they say in business, it’s often not what you know, but who you know. When you study a Master’s degree in Business Administration, you’ll build valuable networking skills to grow your professional connections.
Whether you study online or on-campus, you'll benefit from opportunities to hone your strengths in collaborative learning environments, supporting both workplace performance and the creation of lasting friendships.
JCU also incorporates a work-integrated learning unit into the MBA – LB5520: Professional Project/Internship. Here, you’ll put your skills to the test and make valuable connections with those who could soon become part of your network – or even your next employer.
3. Refine your leadership skills
Success in business relies on the ability to effectively lead teams in dynamic environments. JCU’s LB5241: Leadership Futures subject empowers you to construct a leadership framework that suits your management style, and the professional context within which you work.
Examine current theories and practice in leadership, and experience how leadership and management perspectives are integrated across each subject within the Master of Business Administration course. You’ll emerge with a flexible, evidence-based approach to leadership that will carry you throughout your career.
4. Advance or change up your career
According to the 2022 Graduate Outcomes Survey, 93% of those with a postgraduate degree in Business Management were in full-time employment, with a median salary of $120,000. The Master of Business Administration is recognised across the globe, which could lead to career progression anywhere.
An MBA is highly valued for the breadth of skills and experience it signifies, meaning you could easily pivot into a new industry or sector.
Graduates are equipped to move into executive level positions, run small-medium business and explore versatile career paths. You'll emerge with knowledge and skills that can be adapted to numerous industries.
5. Activate your critical thinking skills
The ability to think critically and consider problems from a variety of perspectives is essential for those considering roles in management, strategy, operations and logistics.
Critical thinking skills are embedded across JCU’s Master of Business Administration. Throughout the course, you’ll learn to respond effectively to problems by developing data-driven solutions informed by qualitative and quantitative data, current research, real-world observations and business experience.
Develop the skills to effectively analyse large quantities of information, disseminate key ideas, and use this to inform your decision-making. Whether your role involves allocating resources, balancing the books, or leading a team of 500 staff members, you’ll have the confidence to make effective decisions and account for them to relevant stakeholders.
Benefit from all this and more from when you study a master’s degree in Business Administration with JCU.
Our MBAs can be completed in 1.5 years, or 2 years if you wish to study online. Those with prior study or work experience may also be eligible for recognition in the form of credit, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to complete your degree in less time.
"If you want to take your career to the next level and open doors you never knew existed, getting your MBA is the best decision you can make. Our MBA curriculum goes beyond theoretical knowledge, providing hands-on experience through case studies, internships, and networking opportunities with industry professionals."
Associate Professor Carmen Reaiche
LECTURER
Business Director, Master of Business Administration
Study a Master of Business Administration today
Embrace a flexible means of advancing your career. With multiple MBA offerings and delivery modes available, it's a qualification that works around your lifestyle.
Explore our MBA courses for further information. Our friendly Future Students team can also help you determine which course works best for you and guide you through the application process.