Explore career options in business administration, leadership and management
Here you can find information on the types of careers and employment roles a degree relating to business administration, leadership and management may land you.
You can also discover where to look for job vacancies, as well as professional associations, mentoring and international opportunities.
Opportunities
Depending on prior experience and areas of specialisation, graduates with a business administration, leadership or management degree have diverse career opportunities across various sectors, including management consulting, finance, marketing and operations.
Graduates possess key skills in responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and an understanding of Asia-Pacific priorities and influences. These are highly valuable in consulting, senior leadership and entrepreneurial careers.
As a graduate, you will be well equipped for roles such as team leaders, project managers and executives, where you can leverage your strategic thinking and leadership skills to drive organisational success. This versatility allows you to pursue dynamic career pathways that align with your interests and expertise.
Career fields
- Operations management
- Project management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human resources
- Business development
- Healthcare management
- Government and public sector
- Entrepreneurship
- Information technology management
- Real estate and property management
Employment roles
- Management consultant
- General manager
- Financial analyst/manager
- Marketing manager
- Data manager
- Health services manager
- Operations manager
- Human resources manager
- Project manager
- Sales manager
- Customer experience manager
- Product manager
- Entrepreneur/startup founder
- Organisational development consultant
- Business unit manager
- Executive director
- Change management specialist
- Training and development manager
- Program manager
- Team leader
Occupation snapshot
Weekly earnings
$2,100
Future demand
Strong
Employed
Over five years to May 2024, one of the largest increases in employment was recorded for managers (up by 21.6%).
Full-time share
Varies by managerial role and can range from 74% (health services managers) to 89% (general managers).
This data is based on the occupation profile for Managers, retrieved from the Government's Jobs and Skills Australia and Australian Bureau of Statistics websites October 2025.
Your employability
In addition to knowledge and skills directly related to your program of study, you will also develop a range of other skills such as teamwork, analytical, communication through academic study, employment, voluntary work, sporting and recreational activities and life experience.
Recognising the value employers place on these skills is an important factor in your graduate job search. You can further develop your employability with these resources:
Vacancies
Information on relevant vacancies can be found in a wide range of sources, including:
Notable alumnus: Damien Lefrancke
After graduating with his MBA from Griffith University in December 2023, Damien Lefrancke stepped into the role of State Manager for QLD and NSW at Telstra Business, leading major transformation projects across the region. He credits the program’s values-based learning for shaping his leadership style and applying practical skills, like digital inclusion and stakeholder engagement, to real-world challenges in the telecommunications sector and broader sustainability goals.
Job application resources
Craft a stand-out resume and cover letter, and learn how to prepare for job interviews.
Approach potential employers
Many work opportunities are not advertised, so we recommend approaching potential employers with the aim of researching their needs and how your skills, experience, interests and qualifications could match theirs.
This is called informational interviewing and will benefit you by:
- clarifying your specific career direction
- enhancing your professional network
- increasing your chances of being offered a job.
Industry outlook
The Your Career website includes helpful information such as job descriptions, employment prospects, average weekly earnings and skills requirements. Every job title in the database has a skills section to help you identify and describe essential skills for your future career.
The My Future website also has job descriptions and a useful career insight section.
The Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching website has up-to-date information on graduate salaries, especially the Graduate Outlook Survey (GOS) National Report, which contains undergraduate salary figures.
More detailed information is available at the Labour Market Insights portal.
Professional associations
Joining a professional association is a great way to interact with people in your field who can assist you to explore your career options and potentially find employment opportunities. Such associations hold regular professional development and networking events.
Relevant professional associations include:
Mentoring
The award-winning Industry Mentoring Program provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your employability and build professional networks.
The Program is available to students with more than 80CP as well as recent graduates.
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to promoting decent work and economic growth, advancing the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption and production, and advocating for peace, justice, and resilient institutional frameworks.
Further careers information
Careers counselling
Individual career counselling sessions are available to all current students and recent graduates.
You can book an initial appointment via CareerHub.
Career planning
Our website has an array of career planning resources you can explore at any stage of your student journey.
Career Readiness
Check out our Career Readiness site in Learning@Griffith for additional information and resources for your career development learning:
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Please note: The content on this webpage is a guide only. Please refer to degree-specific information and accreditation requirements of your profession on the Degree and Course Finder website and with the relevant professional accreditation body for your degree.