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 2024 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 Thermodynamics
BUS702 Numerical Analysis
BUS703 Digital Signal Processing
INF701 Engineering System Design
MGT701 Machine Component Design
MGT702 Engineering Computer Applications and Interactive Modelling
MGT703 Electronic Design
MGT712 Engineering Management
MKG701 Robotics and Autonomous Systems
PRM701 System Dynamics and Control
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
MGT723 Engineering Project 1
MGT726 Image Processing and Machine Vision(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 Actuators and Drives in Mechatronic Systems
BUS705 Advanced Digital and Embedded Systems
BUS706 Engineering Project 2
BUS707 Advanced Control Systems Engineering
BUS708 Foundations of Engineering
BUS710 Earth's Surface Processes
HSM701 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MGT704 Physics
MGT711 Engineering Statics
MGT730 Introduction to the Internet of Things
MGT731 Introduction to Engineering Design
MGT735 Introductory Calculus
MGT736 Geographic Information Science and Technology
MGT737 Mechanics of Materials
MKG721 Introductory Chemistry
PRM710 Biodiversity and Ecology
PRM720 Soil Mechanics
PRM721 Soil Properties, Processes and Rehabilitation
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.