Get the skills you need to lead.
You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.
- 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.
- * Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.
- * Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.
You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.
It concentrates on helping you develop skills in four main areas of management: accountancy, economics, marketing, and organisational behaviour.
The program delivers these four key competencies in practical settings to increase your executive decision-making capability. Learn to read and understand key data and other business information and feel confident about your ability to lead an organisation.
You can gain this qualification in as little as four months and you can complete it online, if you choose.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree other than in Business (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
Program structure
Required courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
These courses can be used to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas:
ACC701 Cultural Diversity in Nursing and Midwifery
BUS702 Caring for the Older Client
BUS703 Life Crisis - Translating Theory Into Caring Practice
BUS706 The Child Client
BUS707 Communication Theory and Practice
BUS708 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
BUS710 Communication and Thought
HSM701 Introduction to Journalism
INF701 Introduction to Creative Advertising
MGT701 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
MGT702 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
MGT712 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MKG701 Editing for the Communications Professional
MKG721 Risk, Crisis and Issues Management
PRM701 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
PRM710 Communication Campaign Planning
PRM720 Community Engagement Events
PRM721 International Communication
*Specialisation are available as part-time options only.
+Project Management specialisation is only available as a Semester 1 commencement.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 48
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Part-time - Trimester 3 commencement (November)
- (Sippy Downs) Project Management specialisation - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (Health Sector Buisness Management specialisation)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 commencement (Health Sector Business Management specialisation)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only
- 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