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
- A bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) 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)
ACC701 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
BUS702 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
BUS703 Marketing Management
INF701 Accounting for Managers
MGT701 Economics for Managers
MGT702 Managing Research
MGT703 Management Informatics
MGT712 Managing Organisations
MKG701 Managing People
PRM701 Strategic Management
PLUS select 1 course from:
MGT723 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MGT726 Marketing Management(Recommended)
Elective courses (5)
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 from:
BUS704 Project Management Principles
BUS705 Research Project
BUS706 Managerial Project
BUS707 Corporate Finance
BUS708 Innovation and Management Decision Making
BUS710 International Business Law and Ethics
HSM701 Managing Across Global Cultures
MGT704 International Trade and Finance
MGT711 Marketing in an International Environment
MGT730 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
MGT731 Global Business Management
MGT735 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning
MGT736 Leveraging Innovation, Design and Creativity
MGT737 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MKG721 Retail Supply Chain Management and Procurement
PRM710 Supply Chain Sustainability and Risk Management
PRM720 Supply Chain Management
PRM721 Food Marketing
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
- Some specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only.
- 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 'Planning your study' page to manage your progression