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. Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
- 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 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS703 Innovation Management and Professional Development
INF701 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT701 International Trade and Finance
MGT702 Global Business Management
MGT703 Marketing in a Global Environment
MGT712 Communication and Thought
MKG701 Anatomy and Physiology
PRM701 Midwifery Foundations
PLUS select one (1) course from:
MGT723 Developing Midwifery
MGT726 Midwifery Practice 1
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 Practice Principles for Midwifery and Nursing
BUS705 Health Assessment in Nursing and Midwifery Practice
BUS706 Introductory Bioscience
BUS707 Health, Culture and Society
BUS708 Research Foundations
BUS710 Therapeutics in Midwifery
HSM701 Midwifery Practice 2
MGT704 Advancing Midwifery
MGT711 Challenges to Mental Health
MGT730 Preparing for Midwifery Practice
MGT731 Midwifery Practice 3
MGT735 Midwifery Internship
MGT736 Caring for Child, Youth and Family
MGT737 Health Law and Ethics
MKG721 Drug Therapy
PRM710 Cultural Diversity in Nursing and Midwifery
PRM720 Health Alteration
PRM721 Life Crisis - Translating Theory Into Caring Practice
NOTE: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
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 who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
- 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.