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.
- ^The courses in the accelerated program offerings (Sunshine Coast and online) will be scheduled across six sessions a year which will facilitate completion of the 192 unit master degree in one and a half years.
- ^The courses in the accelerated program offerings (Sunshine Coast and online) will be scheduled across six sessions a year which will facilitate completion of the 192 unit master degree in one and a half years.
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
Intakes - When to apply
Sunshine Coast and Online intakes will be Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6 and Session 7.
Students commencing in Session 7 or Session 1 who wish to complete in an accelerated study mode and who do not enter with a reduced volume of learning will need to negotiate a study plan with the Program Coordinator.
Program structure
Required courses (11) 132 units
ACC701 Global Communication
BUS703 Newsroom
BUS705 Communication and Thought
INF701 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change
MGT701 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
MGT702 Professional Practice: The Inquiring Teacher
MGT703 Teaching Primary School Mathematics
MGT712 Teacher as Global Practitioner
MKG701 Professional Learning: Pedagogies of Inclusive Practice
PRM701 Children’s Literature and Literacy
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Sustainable Teaching Practices: Information and Communication Technologies
BUS502 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 electives at 500, 600 or 700 level from the USC Business School.
These electives can be used to complete the following specialisations:
- Health Sector Business Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 192
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
- 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.