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 (AQF Level 7) 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:
ACC701 Introduction to Professional Communication
BUS702 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship
BUS703 Editing for the Communications Professional
BUS706 Media Publishing: Law & Ethics
BUS707 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
BUS708 Social Media
BUS710 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
HSM701 Public Relations Writing
INF701 Communicating Sustainability
MGT701 Communication Research
MGT702 Reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Writing
MGT712 Transmedia Storytelling Campaigns
MKG701 Creativity, Design and Communication Project
MKG721 Global Communication
PRM701 Contemporary Issues in Steiner Education
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.