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 Engaging effectively with culturally diverse people
BUS702 Master of Social Work Field Education 1
BUS703 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
INF701 Collective Critical Practice: Developmental Approaches
MGT701 Ethical Social Work Practice in Complex Contexts
MGT702 Advocacy and Leadership in Social Policy Contexts
MGT703 Critical Practice: Mental Health
MGT712 Children, Youth and Families: Challenges, Critique and Change
MKG701 Social Work in Health and Mental Health
PRM701 Master of Social Work Field Education 1
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Master of Social Work Field Education 2
MGT726 Research Methods in 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 Accounting for Managers
BUS705 Economics for Managers
BUS706 Managing Research
BUS707 Management Informatics
BUS708 Managing Organisations
BUS710 Managing People
HSM701 Strategic Management
MGT704 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MGT711 Marketing Management
MGT730 Project Management Principles
MGT731 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
MGT735 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
MGT736
MGT737 Supply Chain Management
MKG721 Food Marketing
PRM710
PRM720
PRM721
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