Master of Management

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA):

1. GA1: Intellectual rigour Critically evaluate and synthesise advanced management principles and frameworks to design and implement strategies in complex and dynamic business environments. Evaluate and refine systematic problem-solving methodologies to address intricate and complex business and management challenges, delivering innovative and evidence-based solutions.
2. GA2: Creativity Evaluate and refine systematic problem-solving methodologies to address intricate and complex business and management challenges, delivering innovative and evidence-based solutions.
3. GA3: Ethical practice Design and appraise ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable business operations. Reflect on professional practice and leadership impact to drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and adapt effectively to emerging trends and business challenges.
4. GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Critically evaluate and synthesise advanced management principles and frameworks to design and implement strategies in complex and dynamic business environments. Reflect on professional practice and leadership impact to drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and adapt effectively to emerging trends and business challenges.
5. GA5: Lifelong learning Critically evaluate and synthesise advanced management principles and frameworks to design and implement strategies in complex and dynamic business environments. Reflect on professional practice and leadership impact to drive continuous improvement, foster innovation, and adapt effectively to emerging trends and business challenges.
6. GA6: Communication and social skills Formulate advanced communication skills to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to advance business vision and strategy.
7. GA7: Cultural competence Design and appraise ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable business operations. Formulate advanced communication skills to effectively influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to advance business vision and strategy.

Become a leader of innovation, impact and sustainable success with the Master of Management.

This course will equip you with the advanced knowledge, strategic thinking and innovative skills to lead organisations to success in dynamic and complex business environments.

Students will develop the practical skills and knowledge in ethical leadership, cultural competence and creative problem-solving in order to drive sustainable success and meaningful impact in global and local contexts.

This course will hone your professional expertise through practical assessment activities in leadership, problem-solving and communication skills.

Advanced standing may apply to students who have completed relevant postgraduate study.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Master of Management students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points) comprising 8 core units.

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Majors

This course comprises eight (8) core units in business intelligence, economics and business success, marketing innovation, operational excellence, financial analysis, people and culture, and strategy and value creation. 

Exit points

Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Management after completing the following four (4) units:

BUSN5011 Business Intelligence BUSN5012 Economics and Business Success BUSN5013 Marketing Innovation BUSN5014 Operational Excellence

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Indicative total fee $18,024

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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A recognised Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related discipline AND a minimum of two years of full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience: OR a recognised Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in any discipline AND five years of full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience OR: completion of the Graduate Certificate in Management (1008125).

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs.

• Overall: 6.5
• Listening: minimum 6.0
• Speaking: minimum 6.0
• Reading: minimum 6.0
• Writing: minimum 6.0

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.

The course includes hands-on learning through the Southern Cross Executive Challenge, a capstone project that simulates real-world executive challenges. Students will develop the strategic thinking, problem-solving and leadership skills necessary to tackle complex business issues and lead organisations to success in a competitive environment.