Get the skills you need to lead.
You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.
- 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.
- ^Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.
- ^Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.
You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.
It concentrates on helping you develop skills in four main areas of management: accountancy, economics, marketing, and organisational behaviour.
The program delivers these four key competencies in practical settings to increase your executive decision-making capability. Learn to read and understand key data and other business information and feel confident about your ability to lead an organisation.
You can gain this qualification in as little as four months and you can complete it online, if you choose.
Admission requirements
Bachelor's degree other than in Business (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses (48 units) from:
These courses can be used to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas:
ACC701 Teaching Arts in Primary Schools
BUS702 Professional Practice: Teacher as Researcher
BUS703 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
BUS706 Accounting for Managers
BUS707 Economics for Managers
BUS708 Managing Research
BUS710 International Business Law and Ethics
HSM701 Managing Across Global Cultures
INF701 International Trade and Finance
MGT701 Marketing in an International Environment
MGT702 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MGT712 Management Informatics
MKG701 Leading and Managing Organisations
MKG721 Leading People
PRM701 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
PRM710 Marketing Management
PRM720 Food Marketing
PRM721 Project Management Principles
*Specialisation are available as part-time options only.
+Project Management specialisation is only available as a Semester 1 commencement.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 48
Recommended study sequences
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 1 commencement (February)
- (Sippy Downs) Semester 2 commencement (July)
- (Sippy Downs) Part-time - Trimester 3 commencement (November)
- (Sippy Downs) Project Management specialisation - Semester 1 commencement (February)
- Study Plan - Semester 1 commencement (Health Sector Buisness Management specialisation)
- Study Plan - Semester 2 commencement (Health Sector Business Management specialisation)
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only
- To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.