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) 132 units
ACC701 Advancing Sustainability: Planet, People and Prosperity
BUS702 Introduction to Behavioural Health
BUS703 Public Health Foundations
INF701 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
MGT701 Health Promotion Principles
MGT702 Health Promotion Settings
MGT703 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
MGT712 Public Health Project
MKG701 Health Practicum
PRM701 Public Health Foundations
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
MGT723 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
MGT726 Health Promotion Principles(Recommended)
Elective courses (5) 60 units
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 (60 units) from:
BUS704 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
BUS705 Communication and Thought
BUS706 Planning Principles and Practice
BUS707 Spatial Governance and Planning
BUS708 Changing Planet Earth
BUS710 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics
HSM701 Property Economics
MGT704 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
MGT711 Planning and Environmental Law
MGT730 Regions, Change and Sustainability
MGT731 Landscapes, Place and People
MGT735 Urbanism and Urban Design
MGT736 Planning Theory
MGT737 Regional Infrastructure Planning
MKG721 Planning Design Studio
PRM710 Participation and Conflict Resolution
PRM720 Professional Planning Practice
PRM721 Community Planning Studio
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
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
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To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.