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
- A bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) 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 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS702 Leading and Managing Organisations
BUS703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
INF701 Marketing in a Global Environment
MGT701 Research Methods in Arts and Social Science
MGT702 Communication Theory and Practice
MGT703 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives
MGT712 Communication and Thought
MKG701 Introduction to Journalism
PRM701 Introduction to Creative Advertising
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
MGT726 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change(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 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
BUS705 Editing for the Communications Professional
BUS706 Crisis and Issues Management
BUS707 The Writer and the Law
BUS708 Communication Campaign Planning
BUS710 Community Engagement Events
HSM701 International Communication
MGT704 Public Relations Writing
MGT711 Researching Media and Audiences
MGT730 Public Relations Internship/Industry Project
MGT731 Social Media
MGT735 Politics and the Media
MGT736 Communication and Thought
MGT737 Cell Biology
MKG721 Human Physiology
PRM710 Human Anatomy
PRM720 Foundations in Medical Science
PRM721 Chemistry
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