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
- A bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) 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 Numerical Analysis
BUS702 Dynamics 1
BUS703 Mechanics of Materials
INF701 Engineering Materials
MGT701 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MGT702 Engineering Research Methodology
MGT703 Computational Mechanics
MGT712 Manufacturing Technology
MKG701 Engineering Project Management
PRM701 Mechanical Design 2
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Thermofluids 2
MGT726 Engineering Project 1(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 Engineering Project 2
BUS705 Engineering System Design
BUS706 Advanced Dynamics and Control
BUS707 Materials Technology
BUS708 Production Engineering
BUS710 Thermofluids 3
HSM701 Communication and Thought
MGT704 Think Health
MGT711 Cell Biology
MGT730 Introduction to Behavioural Health
MGT731 Human Physiology
MGT735 Human Anatomy
MGT736 Science Research Methods
MGT737 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
MKG721 Human Pathophysiology
PRM710 Functional Anatomy
PRM720 Introduction to Sports Medicine
PRM721 Motor Control and Learning
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