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 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 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 Advanced Social Work Theories for Practice
BUS702 Introduction to Economics
BUS703 Introduction to Marketing
INF701 Principles of International Business
MGT701 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT702 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
MGT703 International Marketing
MGT712 Managing Global Logistics
MKG701 Global e-Business
PRM701 Principles of International Business
PLUS select one (1) course from:
MGT723 Cross-Cultural Management
MGT726 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
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 International Marketing
BUS705 Managing Global Logistics
BUS706 Global e-Business
BUS707 Accounting for Managers
BUS708 Evidenced Based Decision Making
BUS710 Economics for Managers
HSM701 Finance and Accounting for Managers
MGT704 Innovation Management and Professional Development
MGT711 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
MGT730 Leading and Managing Organisations
MGT731 Marketing in a Global Environment
MGT735 Teaching Arts in Primary School
MGT736 Teaching HASS in Primary School
MGT737 Professional Experience: Orientation to Teaching and Learning
MKG721 English Language and Literacy
PRM710 Teaching Primary School English: Curriculum and Pedagogy
PRM720 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years
PRM721 Teaching Science in Primary School
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.