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 Contemporary Accounting Issues
BUS702 Auditing and Professional Practice
BUS703 Risk Management
INF701 Tax and Estate Planning
MGT701 Financial Plan Construction
MGT702 Employment and Industrial Law
MGT703 Trade and Finance in a Global Economy
MGT712 Managing Global Logistics
MKG701 International Business Strategy
PRM701 Network Management and Security
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Mobile App Development
MGT726 Database Programming(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 Architecture and Systems Integration
BUS705 ICT Professional Practice
BUS706 Advanced Strategic Management
BUS707 Marketing Communication
BUS708 Sports Marketing
BUS710 Marketing for Social Change
HSM701 Marketing Research Project
MGT704 Marketing Futures
MGT711 Property Economics
MGT730 Property Investment Valuation and Market Analysis
MGT731 Property Research Project
MGT735 Property Development and Project Management Processes
MGT736 Statutory and Specialist Valuation
MGT737 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning
MKG721 Screen Media and Pop Culture
PRM710 Multimedia Advertising
PRM720 Fundamentals of Photography
PRM721 Art, Design and Digital Culture
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