Program summary
Admission requirements
Program requirements
Program structure
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Program summary
Award abbreviation: MMgt
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Modes of study: on campus and online
Duration: 1-year minimum full-time, 6 years maximum part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places, domestic online fee-paying places, international fee-paying places, international online fee-paying places
Total courses: 12
Commencement: this program runs on a session basis, three times a year, commencing in late February, June and October. There are three intakes per year
Program code: BU731 Fiji, BU732 online and on campus
CRICOS code: 060947G for on campus mode only. International students selecting the on campus mode must enrol full-time in 4 courses per session. In addition, the online mode is not available for international students to study in Australia on a student visa.
Program overview
The Master of Management provides graduates with an in-depth understanding of general business management principles and their application both locally and globally. Students are given the opportunity to specialise in a particular area of business management that will allow them to develop specific skills to succeed in today's job market. Students develop the capability to manage business organisations on a local level as well as regionally, internationally and globally.
Subject areas in this graduate degree program range from Strategic Management and Human Resource Management to the wider arena of Business Law and Ethics, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
This program is designed as a stepping-stone for those looking to break into the world of Business Management. Upon completion students are able to apply management and business theory in a modern business situation. The degree will advance your level of attributes in:
- written and oral communication
- enquiry
- teamwork
- global outlook
- moral and social responsibility
- creativity
These skills are essential tools for managers to help their organisations succeed.
Admission requirements
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution..
Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following required qualifications:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or
- TOEFL - 575 with TWE of 5 (paper-based test) or 230 (computer-based test), or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - Level A Pass, or
- previous degree completed in English
International students also need to refer to the English language requirements.
Advanced standing
Students with an undergraduate degree
No advanced standing will be granted to students with an undergraduate qualification.
Students with postgraduate qualifications
Students who have completed equivalent postgraduate courses elsewhere may apply for advanced standing up to a maximum of 50 percent for the Master of Management, Graduate Diploma in Management and the Graduate Certificate in Management. The content of the courses would need to overlap the University of the Sunshine Coast course content by least 70 percent.
Program requirements
Students are required to successfully complete 12 courses as specified in the Master of Management program structure. International students wishing to study on campus must study full-time and are required to complete four courses from those listed for each session of enrolment. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
Program structure
Session 1, early March - mid June
ACC701 Accounting for Managers
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MKG701 Marketing Management
Session 2, late June - mid October
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Information Systems for Managers
MGT701 Managing Organisations
Session 3, late October - mid February
BUS704 Corporate Finance
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au