OpenFieldMaster of Business Administration (Tropical Leadership Focus)
Executive-focused MBA tailored for executives managing organizations in tropical, developing, and regional economic zones.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Recognised bachelor degree in any field with minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no subscore below 6.0)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GMAT not required with professional resume
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume detailing managerial experience and 500-word statement of intent
- Recommendation letters
- 2 employer references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Executive leadership bursaries up to AUD $6,000 available for industry candidates
- Application fee
- AUD $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- AUD $34,400 per year full-time
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official James Cook University, Townsville City Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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