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
- Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree 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 Introduction to Systems Design
BUS702 Introduction to Telecommunications and Networks
BUS703 Introduction to Management
INF701 Introduction to Data Science
MGT701 Creative Problem Solving with Programming
MGT702 Accounting for Business
MGT703 ICT Professional Practice
MGT712 ICT Internship
MKG701 ICT Industry Project
PRM701 ICT Project Management
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Communication and Thought
MGT726 Business Analytics(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 Business
BUS705 Introduction to Informatics
BUS706 Introduction to Economics
BUS707 Introduction to Management
BUS708 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events
BUS710 Introduction to Marketing
HSM701 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
MGT704 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
MGT711 Business Law and Ethics
MGT730 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests
MGT731 Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
MGT735 Event Management
MGT736 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events
MGT737 Business Events
MKG721 Animal Ecology Field Course
PRM710 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
PRM720 Cell Biology
PRM721 Science Research Methods
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