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
- Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree 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) 132 units
ACC701 Criminal Law
BUS702 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management
BUS703 Diversity, Crime and Justice
INF701 Social Research
MGT701 Work Integrated Learning Project
MGT702 Work Integrated Learning Placement
MGT703 Endangered Animals and their Conservation
MGT712 Introduction to Environmental Management
MKG701 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills
PRM701 Learning in Australian Landscapes
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
MGT723 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments
MGT726 Communication and Thought(Recommended)
Elective courses (5) 60 units
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 (60 units) from:
BUS704 Think Health
BUS705 Introductory Bioscience
BUS706 Introduction to Behavioural Health
BUS707 Indigenous Wellbeing Foundations
BUS708 Environment and Health
BUS710 Public Health Foundations
HSM701 Australian Society: How does(n't) it work? - An Introduction to Sociology
MGT704 Health Research and Evidence
MGT711 Leadership and Team Dynamics
MGT730 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning
MGT731 Health Promotion Principles
MGT735 Concepts of Epidemiology
MGT736 Health Promotion Settings
MGT737 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation
MKG721 Science Research Methods
PRM710 Public Health Project
PRM720 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
PRM721 Health Practicum
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
- 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
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
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To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.