Management & leadership courses

A management and leadership course will teach you how to lead teams, make good decisions, and improve workplace culture. Whether you want to grow in your job, start a business, or focus on areas like project management or HR, these courses can help. Studying online is flexible, so you can learn while you work and use your skills straight away.

It depends on where you are in your career and what you want to achieve.

If you’re just starting out and want to learn about the business world, a business management course like a Bachelor of Business is a great choice. You'll cover the basics of business before focusing on management, preparing you for a range of industries.

If you’re looking to boost your skills for a management role, you have a few options:

• Take a short course to improve specific skills, like decision-making, presenting, or communicating.
• Enrol in a postgraduate course, like a Master of Management, to develop your leadership across business areas.
• Focus on a specialty, such as marketing, project management, finance, or business administration. You could even consider an MBA.

Need help deciding? Book a consultation with one of our student advisors for advice.

Courses in business management cover the skills you need to succeed in leadership roles, such as:

• How to lead and motivate teams.
• Strategic decision-making and problem-solving.
• Core business areas like accounting, marketing, and operations.
• Communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills.
• Remote management techniques for modern workplaces.

You may also specialise in an area like HR, project management, or supply chain operations. 

Entry requirements vary and depend on your chosen course and level of study, so check the course page carefully for the correct information.

Generally speaking, there are no entry requirements for most short courses and single subjects. Undergraduate courses tend to require a minimum ATAR, though there are several available through us that have no entry requirements. Postgraduate courses require previous study or work experience.

However, we can help you find a pathway into your dream course no matter your academic history. It’s the reason we exist. Speak to one of our student advisors to find out more.

Management courses can lead to many exciting careers. You’ll have the knowledge to take on a role such as a:

• Team leader or general manager: Lead and motivate teams to reach their goals.
• Business manager: Make sure daily business activities run smoothly.
• Project manager: Plan and complete projects on time and on budget.
• Business development manager: Find ways to grow and improve businesses.
• HR manager: Manage hiring, employee needs, and workplace culture.
• Entrepreneur: Start and run your own business.
• Executive, like a CEO or director: Lead organisations and make big decisions.

These jobs are available in many fields, like business, healthcare, education, retail, and more, so you’re free to choose the industry that suits you best.

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.  

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.