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 2025 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 Professional Internship
BUS702 Independent Study
BUS703 Accounting for Managers
INF701 Economics for Managers
MGT701 Managing Research
MGT702 Management Informatics
MGT703 Managing Organisations
MGT712 Managing People
MKG701 Strategic Management
PRM701 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Marketing Management
MGT726 Project Management Principles(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 Research Project
BUS705 Managerial Project
BUS706 Corporate Finance
BUS707 Innovation and Management Decision Making
BUS708 International Business Law and Ethics
BUS710 Managing Across Global Cultures
HSM701 International Trade and Finance
MGT704 Marketing in an International Environment
MGT711 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MGT730 Global Business Management
MGT731 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT735 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
MGT736 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MGT737 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
MKG721 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management
PRM710 Supply Chain Management
PRM720 Food Marketing
PRM721 Project Risk
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