Become a next-level business leader.
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
- Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution, or equivalent.
- 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 Business Law and Ethics
BUS702 Cross-Cultural Management
BUS703 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
INF701 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
MGT701 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
MGT702 Business Events
MGT703 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MGT712 Event Management
MKG701 Communication and Thought
PRM701 Secondary Professional Learning 1: Transitioning into the Profession
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Cell Biology
MGT726 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education(Recommended)
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
OR select 5 courses from:
BUS704 Biodiversity and Ecology
BUS705 Human Physiology
BUS706 Plant Diversity and Ecology
BUS707 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
BUS708 Microbiology
BUS710 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
HSM701 Plant Growth and Reproduction
MGT704 Advanced Genetics
MGT711 Genetics
MGT730 Individual Learner Needs
MGT731 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
MGT735 Teaching Junior Secondary Arts
MGT736 Teaching Science: Curriculum A
MGT737 Arts Education: Curriculum B
MKG721 Teaching Science: Curriculum B
PRM710 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion
PRM720 Secondary Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
PRM721 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 192 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- 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 have the volume of learning in this program reduced by 48 units
- 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
- Refer to the 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression