At QUT’s Graduate School of Business we are leaders in life-long learning, enabling our students to reach their full potential.

Our mission is to co-create accessible and impactful executive education experiences alongside industry, government, non-profit sectors and our community. These industry-collaborated programs aim to benefit organisations and society in our complex world.

We achieve this by working with our partners to design and deliver research-led programs that aim to develop high-performing, future-focused leaders who can respond with agility to changing operating environments.

Our belief that education and curiosity is ongoing is central to our life-long learning approach. As a result, our programs are designed to be accessible to a diverse range of leaders from all backgrounds and sectors. We also offer a range of scholarships and learning support for our programs.

Our range of course offerings cover short courses and graduate certificates through to our MBA programs. These programs are paired with our expert support to prepare you for your next career move.

If you have aspirations to achieve your leadership potential to positively impact your community and the world, contact our team at gsb@qut.edu.au for more information.

MBA and EMBA

Our challenging multidisciplinary postgraduate courses, designed to enrich your leadership and decision-making in complex business environments.

Discover our MBA suite

Continuing professional education

We offer professional development opportunities, including short courses and customised education programs, to strengthen your and your organisation’s skill set.

Explore study options

Microcredentials

Access microcredentials which are designed to equip you with the capabilities to thrive in your career.

Sustainable Finance & Investment microcredential

AI for Business Value microcredential

Enterprise Leadership Program

Public sector leadership

Take your career in government to new heights. If you're looking to develop your management skills and advance into a leadership role, explore QUT's Public Sector Management Program (PSMP).

Discover PSMP

Our accreditation

We are Australia’s first business school with triple international accreditation. Less than 1% of all business schools globally have achieved triple accreditation, and we’re proud to be part of this distinguished group.

Our accreditation status is recognised globally as an excellence indicator. This allows us to provide exclusive access to a global network of top-ranking universities for exchange opportunities and international recognition of our credentials for alumni looking to advance their career overseas.

In collaboration with

QUT Business School MIT Sloan School of Management

In an Australian-first initiative, MIT Sloan School of Management and QUT Business School are collaborating, with a focus on an innovative immersion program for QUT MBA students.

For two weeks, selected QUT students will immerse themselves into the MIT ecosystem where they will learn about leadership, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.

'The MIT Immersion Program overlayed with my Executive MBA studies has provided me with the skillsets and growth mindset to take on future senior and executive positions in my career with confidence and capability to lead and act in unfamiliar and complex environments.'

Kyle Stockman
Business Development Manager - Future Business, Nova Systems
Executive MBA Associate

'The MIT Immersion Program really opened my eyes to how entrepreneurial practices can apply beyond only start-ups, which is how I traditionally thought about entrepreneurship and innovation. In fact, anyone can be an entrepreneur, even within their own organisations.'

Ashley Cacciola
Business Development Manager, Boeing Defence Australia
MBA associate

Real Deal Community Initiative

QUT Business School has proudly launched the Real Deal Community Initiative, a dedicated pro bono centre that supports not-for-profit and for-purpose organisations. As part of this initiative, our esteemed Executive MBA and MBA students and alumni will work closely with organisations to enhance existing projects and enable new initiatives, leveraging our expertise for positive community impact.

Learn more about this initiative

Your learning experience

At the Graduate School of Business, we pride ourselves on the award-winning academics and leading industry practitioners who deliver our programs. Our teaching teams are curated from QUT experts and visiting academics from our international partner business schools. This high calibre of experts translates complex research into actionable resources to provide our students with a competitive advantage.

Lead by our prominent real-world learning ethos, immersive study and interdisciplinary learning opportunities from research centres across QUT are at the forefront of our program design. This equips our students with premium applied learning they can implement directly and immediately in their workplace.

Our teaching focuses on ethical leadership, complex project management, entrepreneurial mindsets and data-informed decision making. This is delivered through applied knowledge, practical and relevant assessment, and work integrated projects throughout our programs.

Our facilities

Bloomberg room

The Bloomberg room houses our Student Managed Investment Fund technology, which allows finance students to harness hands-on experience building a real investment portfolio.

Social Media Intelligence Centre

The Social Media Intelligence Centre acts as a hub for monitoring and tracking social media conversation and trends. It creates data visualisations using real-time information and is a powerful tool in teaching, learning and research.

Our people

Our people

Professor Amisha Mehta
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Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
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Professor Larry Neale
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School of Advertising, Marketing & PR
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Marketing
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Professor Gavin Nicholson
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School of Accountancy
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Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
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Professor Robert Perrons
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School of Management
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Strategy, management and organisational behaviour
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Professor Michael Rosemann
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Information systems
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Professor Julie-Anne Tarr
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School of Accountancy
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Accounting, auditing and accountability
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Business Insights

Discover the QUT Business School experience from our thought leaders, researchers, alumni and our industry partners.

Every Career Can Benefit From A QUT MBA – Just Ask This Oboist and Nurse

7 March, 2025

Every Career Can Benefit From A QUT MBA – Just Ask This Oboist and Nurse

7 March, 2025

Every field requires strong leaders, and the QUT MBA offers an excellent opportunity for those looking to unlock their full potential and embark on a transformative leadership journey.

How QUT Is Redefining Its MBA For A More Sustainable Future

11 February, 2025

How QUT Is Redefining Its MBA For A More Sustainable Future

11 February, 2025

Giving these future leaders an understanding of not just the risks but the many opportunities associated with a sustainability-first approach has been at the heart of the QUT MBA and Executive MBA programs’ ongoing evolution in recent years.

How these QUT Business School alumni started their own businesses

23 January, 2025

How these QUT Business School alumni started their own businesses

23 January, 2025

If you want to run your own business, you need more than just theories in textbooks. We focus on the real world as much as the academic one. It’s an approach that gave these three business founders the confidence and skills to turn ideas into reality.

How these Queenslanders advanced their careers early – and how you can too

18 December, 2024

How these Queenslanders advanced their careers early – and how you can too

18 December, 2024

Getting that first job after university can be tough. But in Brisbane, a globally renowned business school is giving its graduates all the tools they need to make the leap from classroom to career.

How QUT Is Changing The Way You MBA

2 December, 2024

How QUT Is Changing The Way You MBA

2 December, 2024

The traditional university learning journey is evolving faster than ever, with students embracing a range of new learning experiences and degree pathways.

QUT Executive MBA Students Take Experiential Learning To The Next Level

12 November, 2024

QUT Executive MBA Students Take Experiential Learning To The Next Level

12 November, 2024

Real-world application of classroom knowledge is one of the most effective ways of enhancing your critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Forging a Path to Leadership in the Agriculture Industry

10 October, 2024

Forging a Path to Leadership in the Agriculture Industry

10 October, 2024

Our life experiences shape us as individuals and as leaders. For Brodie Ellery, a QUT Graduate Certificate in Business (Enterprise Leadership) student, growing up in rural southeast Queensland laid the foundation for his desire to lead.

How QUT’s MBA Suite Empowers Leaders to Make a Difference

30 September, 2024

How QUT’s MBA Suite Empowers Leaders to Make a Difference

30 September, 2024

Many of our MBA students are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact. They approach their studies with a clear purpose: to use their newfound knowledge, skills, and experience to create a positive impact in their organisation or community.

How Esther Au Became a Philanthropic Leader in Healthcare

19 September, 2024

How Esther Au Became a Philanthropic Leader in Healthcare

19 September, 2024

Esther Au, a QUT Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Sector Management) and Executive MBA alumnus, has consistently been at the forefront of change in the healthcare industry and public sector.

Understanding the Looming AI Crisis: Why Do So Many Data Science Projects Fail?

18 September, 2024

Understanding the Looming AI Crisis: Why Do So Many Data Science Projects Fail?

18 September, 2024

The promise of data science has captivated organisations across various industries, luring them with the potential of uncovering hidden insights, optimising operations, and improvements to the bottom line.

Driving Transformational Change in the Disability Sector with a QUT Executive MBA

30 August, 2024

Driving Transformational Change in the Disability Sector with a QUT Executive MBA

30 August, 2024

Jason Ruler, a QUT Executive MBA alumnus, has always been driven by a passion for leading meaningful change and creating positive social impact.

In-Demand Skills to Add to Your Toolkit for Career Growth

8 August, 2024

In-Demand Skills to Add to Your Toolkit for Career Growth

8 August, 2024

In today's fast-paced environment, continuous learning is essential for career advancement and job security. One of the best ways to stay ahead is by investing in your professional development.

How A QUT MBA Helped This Creative Soul Become A HR Leader

25 July, 2024

How A QUT MBA Helped This Creative Soul Become A HR Leader

25 July, 2024

Jonathan Butler-White had always dreamed of working in the creative industries. His vision was to build a career behind the camera in the world of film and television and go on to become a respected producer or camera operator.

Life after sport: Tennis pro swaps court for classroom

19 July, 2024

Life after sport: Tennis pro swaps court for classroom

19 July, 2024

It took just 12 hours for tennis pro John Millman to transition from life on the ATP Tour to life as a QUT MBA student after he retired from professional tennis at the Australian Open in January this year.

From Learning to Leading: Eliza Young's Journey from Short Courses to a Postgraduate Qualification

27 June, 2024

From Learning to Leading: Eliza Young's Journey from Short Courses to a Postgraduate Qualification

27 June, 2024

Are you aware that embarking on a short course could be your gateway to obtaining a postgraduate certification? Eliza Young started her recent study journey with QUT’s short courses in Enterprise Leadership...

How to gain employer support for your professional development

20 May, 2024

How to gain employer support for your professional development

20 May, 2024

Learn effective strategies to gain your employer's support for professional development. Discover available opportunities, craft a compelling pitch, and advance your career.

QUT and RMC Demonstrate Power of Partnership

13 May, 2024

QUT and RMC Demonstrate Power of Partnership

13 May, 2024

In a significant development at the Royal Military College (RMC) Duntroon, staff cadets have embraced the innovative COVE Plus platform for their academic essays.

Exploring QUT's Public Sector Management Program: A Gateway to Career Advancement

8 March, 2024

Exploring QUT's Public Sector Management Program: A Gateway to Career Advancement

8 March, 2024

Since its establishment in 1991, PSMP has become a widely respected postgraduate program that caters to all tiers of government. QUT has been delivering this program across the Commonwealth Government and all States and Territories since 2015.

How A QUT MBA Equipped Michelle To Expand Her Career Into The Boardroom

23 February, 2024

How A QUT MBA Equipped Michelle To Expand Her Career Into The Boardroom

23 February, 2024

Being a director of any organisation comes with a raft of responsibilities and obligations that can be daunting for the uninitiated. One of the best ways to gain the skills required to be a director is with a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

How this MBA student is taking her MBA to a global level

20 December, 2023

How this MBA student is taking her MBA to a global level

20 December, 2023

Looking for a career change and a global role, Neuroscientist Annett Koenig decided to study a QUT MBA. This year she travelled to QUT’s partner school, the WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, to complete their MBA European Summer Program.

Is An International Study Tour The Perfect Way to Finish An Executive MBA?

19 December, 2023

Is An International Study Tour The Perfect Way to Finish An Executive MBA?

19 December, 2023

An Executive MBA can be one of the richest learning experiences of anyone’s life and the gateway to a new world of career opportunities. Capping your Executive MBA journey with an international study tour can elevate the experience to the next level.

QUT MBA students expand their horizons at MIT Sloan

19 December, 2023

QUT MBA students expand their horizons at MIT Sloan

19 December, 2023

We offer a variety of global learning opportunities in in collaboration with some of the world's most renowned business schools, including the MIT Immersion Program, offered as part of our International Leadership stream within our Executive MBA and MBA.

PSMP Graduate Driving Positive Change in NT Education

23 November, 2023

PSMP Graduate Driving Positive Change in NT Education

23 November, 2023

Victoria Ikutegbe is an assistant director for the Northern Territory’s Department of Education. In her role, she leads a team of analysts devoted to improving student engagement at school.

QUT Executive MBA Students Connect with Top Global Companies

1 November, 2023

QUT Executive MBA Students Connect with Top Global Companies

1 November, 2023

As part of the complex program leadership and strategic procurement stream, a group of Executive MBA students recently completed a two-week immersive study tour in Europe.

How This QUT Executive MBA Went From NFP Service Delivery To Service Design

1 November, 2023

How This QUT Executive MBA Went From NFP Service Delivery To Service Design

1 November, 2023

When front-line social worker Joanne Allen-Keeling wanted to take the step from delivering services to designing services for struggling and at-risk kids, she decided a QUT Executive Master of Business Administration might provide the skills she needed.

How A QUT Executive MBA Gave This HR Executive An Instant Career Lift

19 October, 2023

How A QUT Executive MBA Gave This HR Executive An Instant Career Lift

19 October, 2023

When Emma Wright started her Executive MBA at QUT Business School in early 2022, she hoped it would give her the skills to take on a more senior role and one day become a Chief Executive Officer. Little did she know how quickly success would come.

The Problem with Problems

5 October, 2023

The Problem with Problems

5 October, 2023

As the world descended into pandemic induced chaos in March 2020, a beacon of analytics hope emerged from an unlikely place – the East Coast of New Zealand.

Navigating the NSW Public Sector: How my QUT certificate is impacting my career

22 September, 2023

22 September, 2023

Completing a Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management through Queensland University of Technology has been a game-changer for my career in the NSW (New South Wales) Public Sector.

Transition Your Career To Leadership With A QUT MBA

22 August, 2023

Transition Your Career To Leadership With A QUT MBA

22 August, 2023

Transitioning from being a technical expert in a specialist field to a well-rounded leader overseeing large organisational structures is one of the most challenging things any professional will undertake during their career.

Fuelled by First Nations Pride: First-in-family university & MBA graduate shifting the paradigm in shipping

23 November, 2022

Fuelled by First Nations Pride: First-in-family university & MBA graduate shifting the paradigm in shipping

23 November, 2022

There are some people in life who are destined to take the road less travelled and change things for the better. This encapsulates the career trajectory of Kira Seeley, Managing Director of WRL Shipping & Co-Founder of catering company Heart to Harvest.

QUT students immerse themselves at MIT Sloan

17 November, 2022

QUT students immerse themselves at MIT Sloan

17 November, 2022

The MIT Immersion Program allows select QUT MBA students to build their digital leadership & entrepreneurial capabilities. This year, fifty students across our MBA suite had the opportunity to learn from global experts at MIT Sloan School of Management.

Conversations, Coaching and Capability Help Unlock Staff Potential

10 November, 2022

Conversations, Coaching and Capability Help Unlock Staff Potential

10 November, 2022

Middle management is all about people, and the public service is no exception. Effective team-building requires a commitment to best practice in leadership.

Executive MBA students tour Europe for study program

7 November, 2022

Executive MBA students tour Europe for study program

7 November, 2022

As part of their Executive MBA studies, a group of Brisbane and Canberra students recently visited Europe for an intensive two-week study tour. These students experienced some of the world’s most complex projects firsthand.

How an Executive MBA helped these engineers turn a small consultancy into a major player

13 October, 2022

How an Executive MBA helped these engineers turn a small consultancy into a major player

13 October, 2022

When Tim Strong and Steve Cheyne showed up for the first session of their Executive MBA in 2015, they had no idea it would lead to a partnership that has helped build one of the most respected engineering services in the Queensland Resources Industry.

How an Executive MBA “in the trenches” helped Angel Chan pivot from The Big Four to start-up world

13 October, 2022

How an Executive MBA “in the trenches” helped Angel Chan pivot from The Big Four to start-up world

13 October, 2022

When Angel Chan decided to pivot her career from consultancy to a rapidly-growing start-up, it didn’t take her long to realise that learning ‘on the job’ would not be enough to make a successful transition. Her Executive MBA provided the support needed.

Accelerate into leadership with flexible learning

1 September, 2022

Accelerate into leadership with flexible learning

1 September, 2022

QUT's Executive MBA allows you to continue your career while also elevating your leadership capabilities for future opportunities. Two of our alumni, Anush Avakian and Mark Bailey, share how they were able to continue their Defence careers while studying.

Securing your employer's support in your MBA journey

4 August, 2022

Securing your employer's support in your MBA journey

4 August, 2022

As you are weighing up your decision to invest in your leadership journey, we understand there will be many things to consider, such as the commitment of time, energy and focus that will be required to complete a master's program.

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