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How much should I expect to pay?

The number of units you must complete to graduate depends on the course and if you receive advanced standing. This, in turn, will effect how much your Southern Cross University Online online course fees will cost you.

For example, if you hold a bachelor degree, graduate diploma or certificate in a similar field, or have equivalent work experience, you could receive up to eight units advanced standing for the MBA and up to six units advanced standing for the Master of Healthcare Leadership – significantly reducing the cost of your degree and the length of your study.

Schedule of fees

Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Business Administration (MBA) 16 units to complete $3,080 $49,280*
Graduate Diploma in Business 8 units to complete $3,080 $24,640
Graduate Certificate in Business 4 units to complete $3,080 $12,320
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Education 8 units to complete $2,699 $21,592
Graduate Certificate in Education 4 units to complete $2,699 $10,796
Graduate Certificate in Educational Wellbeing 4 units to complete $2,699 $10,796
Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity 4 units to complete $2,699 $10,796
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Engineering Management 8 units to complete $3,080 $24,640
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of IT Management 12 units to complete $3,080 $36,960
Graduate Diploma in IT Management 8 units to complete $3,080 $24,640
Graduate Certificate in IT Management 4 units to complete $3,080 $12,320
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Laws (Business Law) 8 units to complete $3,399 $27,192
Graduate Certificate in Business Law  4 units to complete $3,399 $13,596
Master of Business Law 8 units to complete $3,399 $27,192
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Project Management 12 units to complete $3,080 $36,960
Graduate Diploma in Project Management 8 units to complete $3,080 $24,640
Graduate Certificate in Project Management 4 units to complete $3,080 $12,320
Course Course length Cost per unit* Total cost*
Master of Healthcare Leadership 12 units to complete $2,658 $31,896
Master of Mental Health 12 units to complete $2,658 $31,896
Master of Mental Health Nursing 12 units to complete $2,658 $31,896
Graduate Diploma of Mental Health 8 units to complete $2,658 $21,264
Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Nursing 8 units to complete $2,658 $21,264
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership 4 units to complete $2,658 $10,632
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Nursing 4 units to complete $2,658 $10,632
Graduate Certificate in Mental Health 4 units to complete $2,658 $10,632

How can I get assistance?

The Australian Government offers a FEE-HELP loan to eligible students, which can pay for all, or part, of your online university fees. You pay the loan back through your tax, once your income reaches a particular level.

If you are an Australian citizen, or you hold a permanent humanitarian visa and will be living in Australia while you study, you are eligible for FEE-HELP. New Zealand citizens or people holding another type of permanent visa are not eligible.

Read more about FEE-HELP and how to apply.