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Strategic business leaders made here

Our business courses empower you to achieve your professional goals and lead with impact. Through flexible online learning, you'll gain the practical skills and expert insights that are essential for an impactful career in business. With a focus on human-centered leadership, innovation, and real-world problem-solving, our postgraduate business programs are designed to advance your career and prepare you to thrive in any industry.

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Business

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration
2 years
Units
12
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Duration
12 months minimum
Units
6
Graduate Certificate of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Leadership
Duration
6 months minimum
Units
3
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Duration
6 months minimum
Units
3

Business Psychology

Master of Business Psychology
Duration
20 months minimum
Units
10
Graduate Certificate of Business Psychology
Duration
8 months minimum
Units
4

Why choose business courses at ECU?

Globally accredited qualifications

Our business courses are AACSB-accredited, a mark of excellence held by less than 6% of business schools globally, ensuring you receive world-class education that prepares you to lead in competitive industries.

Focus on people-first business

Our courses emphasise human-focused leadership, equipping you with tools to empower people, foster collaboration and implement transformational strategies that lead to meaningful business growth and innovation.

#1 for teaching quality in Australia

Rated #1 for teaching quality by AFR’s BOSS Rankings, ECU’s business faculty ensures you gain practical skills and expert insights for a seamless transition from classroom learning to workplace application.

Flexible online learning

Advance your career without putting your life on hold. Study at your own pace with flexible online and accelerated courses tailored for busy professionals, allowing you to balance your education with career, family and other commitments.

Which postgraduate qualification is right for you?

Graduate Certificate

A focused program, ideal for those looking to build on their existing specialist area and move their career forward.

Graduate Diploma

In-depth skills development for career progression, sometimes as a pathway to or early exit from a Master’s program.

Master’s Degree

A comprehensive program to develop career-relevant ideas, knowledge and specialist skills at an advanced level.

Meet your MBA Program Director

Dr Naoise McDonagh
Director of the Master of Business Administration program at the School of Business and Law

Dr McDonagh has worked in the university sector for over a decade, across New Zealand and Australia. Prior to entering academia Dr McDonagh had careers in both the private sector (construction), and the public sector (military service). Dr McDonagh’s academic research specialises in addressing the nexus between international business, government regulation and geopolitics. His research aims to inform business and government on ways to address economic security, international trade resilience and trade governance. He holds a BA and MA from the University of Galway (Ireland) and a PhD from the University of Auckland (New Zealand).

As Director of the MBA program Dr McDonagh is passionate about the role of MBA education in shaping, inspiring and upskilling students on the path to future success. As a proud faculty member of the School of Business and Law, he aspires to support the school’s mission to enrich society and transform lives through education and research. He looks forward to meeting you on your educational journey with ECU!

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