Build on your management talent and take your career to a new level.
This program is for managers from a broad field of occupations who want to enhance their strategic and operational management skills. USC has two new specialist electives to the program to meet increasing job demands – Project Management and Health Sector Business Management.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2024 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
This program is for managers from a broad field of occupations who want to enhance their strategic and operational management skills. USC has two new specialist electives to the program to meet increasing job demands – Project Management and Health Sector Business Management.
In this program, you will improve your ability to evaluate business decision-making and work on real world business problems and situations. Develop important skills in managing people and teams.
The Master’s program gives you a complete theoretical foundation in all areas of management, including finance, informatics and marketing.
Admission requirements
- A bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.
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Students admitted to the program with a completed AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business are eligible to have the volume of learning in this program reduced by 48 units.
- Applicants from a non-English speaking background must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements.
Program structure
Required courses (11)
ACC701 Introduction to Screen and Media Industries
BUS702 Playing with Words: an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
BUS703 Communication for the Creative Professional
INF701 Fundamentals of Photography
MGT701 Drawing Practice
MGT702 Introduction to Key Concepts of Fashion
MGT703 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
MGT712 ICT for Academic and Professional Applications
MGT723 Innovation: Addressing Challenges
MKG701 Creative Production
PRM701 Introduction to Design and Concept
Elective courses (5)
These elective courses can be used to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas:
- Health Sector Business Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Select 5 courses from:
BUS704 Communication and Thought
BUS705 Cell Biology
BUS706 Chemistry
BUS707 Science Research Methods
BUS708 Public Health Foundations
BUS710 Environment and Health
HSM701 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
MGT704 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
MGT711 Introduction to Behavioural Health
MGT730 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
MGT731 Health Promotion Principles
MGT735 Introduction to Mathematics
MGT736 Mathematics Foundations
MGT737 Health Promotion Settings and Advocacy
MKG721 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
PRM710 Introduction to Psychology A
PRM720 Current Directions in Psychology
PRM721 Research Methods and Analysis 1
Total units: 192
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements and notes
- Students must complete a minimum of 16 courses including 11 required courses from those listed below.
- Use your electives to specialise in Health Sector Business Management, Project Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
- Students admitted to the program with a completed AQF level 7 Bachelor degree or equivalent in Business are eligible to reduce their volume of learning by 48 units. Courses not required to be studied will be advised upon admission.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2015:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.