- Program summary
- Program overview
- Admission requirements
- Program structure
- Intakes - when to apply
- Costs
- Scholarships
- Enquiries
- Recommended enrolment patterns
Program summary
Award abbreviation: MMgt
Degree type: postgraduate coursework
Modes of study: on campus, online
Duration: 2 sessions full-time. 4 years maximum part-time
Total courses: 8
Fee type 2009: postgraduate coursework places, online postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places, international online fee-paying places
Commence: commences in March 2009 and June 2009
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 Information Systems for Managers
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
Program schedule
Session 1, 2 March – 14 June
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Information Systems for Managers
Session 2, 29 June – 11 October
BUS704 Corporate Finance
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
Session 3, 26 October – 14 February 2010
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Information Systems for Managers
Intakes - when to apply
There will be two intakes each year. Prospective candidates should apply by no later than 30 January (first intake) and 29 May (second intake).
Note
Only a full-time study option is available to international students.
Costs
The cost of the 8-course Master of Management program is A$18,000 **
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.
Enquiries
For further details about this program please contact:
Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1221
Fax: + 61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au
** Please note that fees are subject to change.