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
From Session 2, 2020 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 Environment, Heritage and Tourism
BUS703 Politics and the Media
BUS705 Accounting for Managers
INF701 Managing Research
MGT701 Innovation Management
MGT702 Management Informatics
MGT703 Leading and Managing Organisations
MGT712 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
MKG701 Strategic Management
PRM701 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
PLUS select 1 course (12 units) from:
BUS702 Marketing Management
BUS502 Project Management Principles
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.