Build on your management talent and take your career to a new level.
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 who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
- 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 Teaching Science: The Sky is the Limit
BUS702 Teacher as Global Practitioner
BUS703 Professional Experience: The Professional Teacher
INF701 Teacher as Researcher
MGT701 Using Data for Learning
MGT702 Communication and Thought
MGT703 Introduction to Psychology B
MGT712 Introduction to Psychology A
MKG701 Communication and Thought
PRM701 Cell Biology
PLUS select one (1) course from:
MGT723 Chemistry
MGT726 Science Research Methods
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
Select 5 courses from:
BUS704 Environment and Health
BUS705 Biodiversity and Ecology
BUS706 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
BUS707 Foundations of Sustainability
BUS708 Measuring Sustainability
BUS710 Introduction to Mathematics
HSM701 Mathematics Foundations
MGT704 Communicating Sustainability
MGT711 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
MGT730 Environmental Health Risk Management
MGT731 Regions, Change and Sustainability
MGT735 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning
MGT736 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
MGT737 Think Health
MKG721 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
PRM710 Introduction to Behavioural Health
PRM720 Anatomy and Physiology
PRM721 Introduction to Coaching Science
NOTE: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
Recommended study sequences
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements and notes
- Students must complete a minimum of 16 courses including 11 required courses from those listed below.
- Use your electives to specialise in Health Sector Business Management, Project Management, International Business, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Management or Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management.
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
- Students who have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline may be eligible to receive credit of up to 48 units (4 courses).
- 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.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2015:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.