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Master of Management

Program summary

Program title: Master of Management
Award abbreviation:
MMgt
Degree type: coursework
Modes of study: on campus, online
Duration: 8 months full-time; 16 months part-time
Commence: Session 1, Session 4 or Session 8
Fee type 2010: postgraduate coursework places, online postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places, international online fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU733
CRICOS code: 065612A

Program overview

The Master of Management provides a broad spectrum of business and management courses that encourage candidates to deepen their knowledge in these areas beyond what they gained in their undergraduate degree. The Master of Management is an internationally recognised coursework Masters degree in Business that provides an alternative to the MBA for candidates who do not have the work experience required for MBA admission.

The Master of Management provides graduates with an in depth understanding of general business management principles and their application both locally and globally. Candidates will develop specific skills necessary to succeed in today's job market. Candidates develop the capacity to work as effective managers within public and private sector organisations, regionally, internationally and globally.

Upon completion of the Master of Management degree candidates are able to apply management and business theory in a modern business situation.

Master of Management studies develop competencies related to:

  • analysis of business problems and situations
  • business decision making
  • written and oral communication
  • creativity, questioning and investigation
  • working individually and in teams
  • adoption of a global outlook, and
  • moral and social responsibility

These skills are essential tools for managers in their careers and to help their organisations succeed.

Admission requirements

  • either a bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Management or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent; or
  • the USC Graduate Certificate in Management with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent
  • candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements

Program structure

8 required courses:
BUS703 Professional Experience: Orientation to the Profession
BUS704 Chemistry
BUS705 Discovering Science
BUS706 Changing Planet Earth
INF701 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
MGT702 Cell Biology
MGT703 Communication and Thought
MGT704 Organic Chemistry

Program schedule

Session 3, 2009  26 October–14 February 2010
BUS703 Inorganic Chemistry
BUS704 Introductory Calculus
BUS705 Physical Chemistry
BUS706 Biochemistry
INF701 Analytical Sciences
MGT702 Environmental Chemistry
MGT703 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education
MGT704 Assessing Learning

Session 1, 2010  11 January–25 April *
BUS705 Professional Experience: Managing Learning Environments
BUS707 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1
INF701 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 2
MGT702 Teaching Junior Secondary Geography

Session 4, 2010 3 May–15 August
BUS703 Teaching Junior Secondary Mathematics
BUS704 Medicinal Organic Chemistry
BUS706 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 1
MGT703 Teaching Senior Secondary Science 2

Session 8, 2010  30 August–12 December
BUS705 Teaching Senior Secondary Geography
BUS707 Teaching Senior Secondary Mathematics
INF701 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching
MGT702 Diversity and Inclusion

* Session 3, 2009 will overlap with session 1, 2010. If you are affected by this overlap please contact the Faculty of Business (contact details below).

Intakes - when to apply

There will be three intakes each year. Prospective candidates should apply by no later than:

Session 3, 2009 - 30 September 2009
Session 1, 2010 - 30 November 2009
Session 4, 2010 - 30 March 2010
Session 8, 2010 - 30 July 2010

Scholarships 

Candidates wishing to apply for a scholarship must complete a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees, and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements evidenced by prospective students as part of their admissions process. Further information will be provided on request for prospective students interested in applying for a scholarship.

For more information visit student scholarships for business masters programs.

Program requirements

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Management program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
  3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Enquiries 

Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1221
Fax: + 61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

 

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