Master of Business (Management) (2 years)

Highlights

• This 2 year program can be completed in 1.5 years if you have a bachelor degree in business or a related field. See entry requirements for details.
• Hone your analytical, decision-making, communication and problem solving skills to advance your career
• Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments
• Designed for students from a broad range of professions who now wish to enhance and further their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management
• Your knowledge and research skills are developed throughout the course and taken to an advanced level in the capstone unit, which focuses on managing high-performance organisations
• Upon completion, you will have an understanding of the important aspects necessary for managing at the non-executive level, or in a small to medium-sized business
• QUT’s Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR’s BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings
• Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

This course is designed for people from a broad range of occupations and professions who wish to enhance their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management. You will be introduced to theoretical principles of management, and the skills to deal with real-world business problems in changing and dynamic environments. The course will extend your knowledge on how to analyse business situations at strategic and operational levels, provide managerial solutions to business issues, and monitor the effectiveness of management decisions. You will gain a competitive edge for managerial success by learning how to effectively self-manage, lead and manage teams and communicate competently in diverse contexts.

QUT’s Master of Business has been redesigned to ensure it meets the new quality assurance standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework for masters by coursework programs. The learning outcomes of the course have been refreshed to provide you with a more engaging and real world learning experience.

Why choose this course?

This course is designed to extend your real-world management knowledge and skills. You will acquire a strong theoretical and practical understanding of the key principles and practices of business management as well as hone your analytical, decision making and problem solving skills.

In undertaking this study area you will also acquire knowledge and skills to apply to the challenges and complexities of managing at strategic and operational levels. You will also develop skills in leading and managing teams, self-management and the ability to collaborate with others in diverse contexts, gaining a competitive edge for managerial success in today’s rapidly changing and dynamic business environment.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.

Careers and outcomes

Graduates will be equipped for team-leadership, coordinator and front-line management roles within corporate and public sector enterprises from small business to large companies. Positions may include:

• Team leader
• Coordinator
• Project manager
• Manager
• Small business owner/manager
• Branch manager.