- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Intakes - when to apply
- Scholarships
- Program requirements and notes
- Enquiries
Program summary
Program title: Master of Management
Award abbreviation: MMgt
Degree type: coursework
Modes of study: on campus, online
Duration: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Commence: Session 1, Session 4 or Session 8
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, online postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places, international online fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU733
CRICOS code: 065612A
Program overview
The Master of Management provides a broad spectrum of business and management courses that encourage candidates to deepen their knowledge in these areas beyond what they gained in their undergraduate degree. The Master of Management is an internationally recognised coursework Masters degree in Business that provides an alternative to the MBA for candidates who do not have the work experience required for MBA admission.
The Master of Management provides graduates with an in depth understanding of general business management principles and their application both locally and globally. Candidates will develop specific skills necessary to succeed in today's job market. Candidates develop the capacity to work as effective managers within public and private sector organisations, regionally, internationally and globally.
Upon completion of the Master of Management degree candidates are able to apply management and business theory in a modern business situation.
Master of Management studies develop competencies related to:
- analysis of business problems and situations
- business decision making
- written and oral communication
- creativity, questioning and investigation
- working individually and in teams
- adoption of a global outlook, and
- moral and social responsibility
These skills are essential tools for managers in their careers and to help their organisations succeed.
Admission requirements
- either a bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Management or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent; or
- the USC Graduate Certificate in Management with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Program structure
8 required courses:
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS704 Corporate Finance
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Management Informatics
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
Program schedule
Session 3, 2009 26 October–14 February 2010
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS704 Corporate Finance
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Management Informatics
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Sustainable International Business Management
Session 1, 2010 11 January–25 April *
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
INF701 Business Transformation through Technology and Artificial Intelligence
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
Session 4, 2010 3 May–15 August
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
Session 8, 2010 30 August–12 December
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
INF701 Business Transformation through Technology and Artificial Intelligence
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
* Session 3, 2009 will overlap with session 1, 2010. If you are affected by this overlap please contact the Faculty of Business (contact details below).
Intakes - when to apply
There will be three intakes each year. Prospective candidates should apply by no later than:
Session 3, 2009 - 30 September 2009
Session 1, 2010 - 30 November 2009
Session 4, 2010 - 30 March 2010
Session 8, 2010 - 30 July 2010
Scholarships
Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.
For more information visit student scholarships for business masters programs.
Program requirements
- Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Management program structure.
- Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
- International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enquiries
Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1221
Fax: + 61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au