MBA stands for Master of Business Administration

For the Master of Business Administration programme, a person shall have:

i)   Passed the Graduate School of Business Management Admissions Test (GSBAT); and,

ii)  An undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of three years of significant work experience in an executive or professional position involving considerable authority and decision-making; or

iii) Postgraduate Diploma from Graduate School of Business, The University of the South Pacific with a minimum GPA of 3.0 plus 5 years of significant work experience in an executive or professional position involving considerable authority and decision making.

Yes, there is an alternative pathway for candidates who hold an undergraduate diploma (level 6) from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of five years of significant work experience in an executive or professional position involving considerable authority and decision-making. Such candidates apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration (PGCBA) as the entry programme to complete an MBA. You can then apply for admission into the subsequent Postgraduate Diploma (PGDBAD) following completion of the PGCBA programme. With the required PGDBAD GPA of at least 3.0, you can subsequently staircase to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme. Courses completed under the PGDBAD&PGCBA are normally credited to the MBA programme.

To apply to the MBA programme, visit the Graduate School of Business website – https://www.usp.ac.fj/gsb or email at mba@usp.ac.fj.

i) Birth certificate (certified copy of original)
ii) Academic Transcript & Awards (certified copy of original)
iii) Detailed CV iv) 2 x work reference letters detailing (official employment reference letters) a. Position
b. Duration of employment in each position and overall c. Brief of work done (to show managerial/supervisory experience if any).

31 October the year before offering for Laucala Campus. Outside Laucala applicants check with your nearest USP campus for its MBA cohort deadline. Applications and all supporting admission documents must be received by the application deadline. International Students Please refer to the following link for more information about the USP international office and how you can complete your MBA with USP –  https://www.usp.ac.fj/study-at-usp/international-students/ Tuition and Fees.

MBA tuition fees are published yearly via the USP handbook & calendar fee schedule. The current 2024-2025 tuition fee per MBA course is FJD 1800.00 (regional fees). International fees apply to citizens of non-USP member countries; the amount is also published in the yearly USP H&C fee schedule.

Fees can be paid through personal savings, superannuation, USP Instalment Payment Agreement and/or Sponsorship.

The MBA programme consists of 12 courses. Full-time students can complete the programme in one year while part-time students normally take two to three years to complete the programme, depending on the number of courses they can complete per trimester.

Yes. We will consider your application immediately after you complete your undergraduate degree or Diploma programme provided you meet the admission requirement of a minimum of three and five years of significant work experience in an executive or professional position involving considerable authority and decision-making.

Yes, along with the significant work experience mentioned, the minimum academic qualification required is an undergraduate degree

The MBA programme is a specific type of master’s degree that focuses inherently on business skills. Unlike most MBA programmes, dedicated master’s degree programmes don’t require years of work experience. However, master’s degree programmes often require students to have earned an undergraduate degree within the same area of study for admission, while students pursuing an MBA may complete their undergraduate studies in a major other than business.

No, we do not offer a Pre-MBA Programme, however, we have two staircasing programmes leading to MBA programme.

Yes, we accept both full-time and part-time students.

No. The MBA programme at the Graduate School of Business is an on-campus programme that must be completed face-to-face.

Students can apply to change their degree status once they have started the programme. Full-time students are permitted to work a maximum of 24 hours per week. Students working more than 24 hours per week must be considered part-time.

Classes are held in the evenings from 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm in Laucala and the region, whereas the lectures for Lautoka and Labasa are held on Saturdays from 8.30 am – 4.00 pm.

CEO’s, Managers, Supervisors, Doctors’ Nurses, Teachers, Professionals.

This will depend on your qualifications and your work experience.

The assessment committee will assess your application and provide options for enrolling in programmes that will provide a pathway for enrolling in the MBA programme.

You can forward your application, and the outcome of the decision will be relayed to you.

Two senior people from the current organization, one from the current organization and one reference from the previous employer.

The Graduate School of Business Assessment Test is an important part of the business school application process. The GSBAT consists of a literacy and numeracy standardized exam that is often required for admission to graduate business programmes (MBA) globally. A sample GSBAT paper will be provided before the examination.

Yes, all students are required to attend a mandatory 10-minute interview. This interview is not graded.

Yes, students must write to the school to express their interest in rejoining the programme.

13 weeks – 11 weeks of lecture and 2 weeks of examination

A student who obtains three fail grades is normally not allowed to continue with the Master of Business Administration programme.

Studying for an MBA will allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge about your industry; it can offer additional benefits that will span the duration of your career. You will develop leadership proficiency during the course and study in-depth management strategy and analysis.

Upon completion of the MBA studies, the graduates are registered in the alumni network of the respective university. Members of the alumni network, keep in touch even decades after their graduation. It is a great opportunity to build up your network, as you have access to school alumni networks, professors who are experts in their field, and fellow students with a wealth of experience to share.