Broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles
In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
- 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.
In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
The Master of Business Administration (Extended) program includes courses that explore current business issues and the opportunity to complete a specialisation in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, International Business, Health Sector Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Management or Marketing.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the Master of Business Administration (Extended) for completion of the remaining courses.
Career opportunities
Graduates of Master of Business Administration (Extended) program work in a diverse range of roles in industry and public sector organisations.
Program structure
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to complete 8 required courses, a Specialisation, plus 4 electives, a total of 16 courses, from the lists below.
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
- 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.
Required courses (8)
ACC701 Clinical Psychological Practice 1
BUS702 Clinical Psychological Practice 2
BUS703 Professional Skills 1
BUS704 Advanced and Transcultural Counselling
MGT701 Advanced Research Design and Methods
MGT703 Professional Skills 2
MGT723 Clinical Health Psychology and Psychopharmacology
MKG701 Communication and Thought
Specialisation (4)
Select 1 Specialisation (48 units) from the following areas:
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Health Sector Business Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
Elective courses (4)
Select 4 courses from:
BUS705 Introduction to Media and Communication Industries
BUS706 Introduction to Journalism
BUS707 Visual Journalism
BUS708 News Writing and Reporting
BUS710 Editing for the Communications Professional
HSM701 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
INF701 Television & Video Journalism
MBA730 Radio Journalism
MGT702 Online Journalism
MGT704 Feature Writing
MGT711 Investigative and Data Journalism
MGT712 Newsroom
MGT730 News Rounds
MGT731 Professional Journalism Practice A
MGT735 Professional Journalism Practice B
MGT736 Business Analytics
MGT737 Introduction to Marketing
MKG721 Accounting for Business
PRM701 Communication and Thought
PRM710 Introduction to Economics
PRM720 Introduction to Management
PRM721 Introduction to Informatics
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.