Highlights

  • 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.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage real-world business situations at operational and strategic levels.
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments.
  • Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.

Highlights

  • 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.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage real-world business situations at operational and strategic levels.
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments.
  • Find out more at our upcoming MBA and Postgraduate Business Information Event.

Explore this course

What to expect

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.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School’s Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction, discussion, cooperation and debate with other students, business, government, education and community leaders. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry, community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for students to include in their resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities, but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Careers and outcomes

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.

Possible careers

  • Administrator
  • Government Officer
  • Manager

Details and units

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).

 

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units).

Requirements

Course code
BS39
CRICOS code
031769E
Delivery
  • On-campus or external
Campus
  • Gardens Point
Campus
  • Gardens Point
Duration
6 months full-time
1-2 years part-time
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline; or

At least seven years full-time (or equivalent part-time) relevant professional experience.

Minimum academic requirements

Academic entry requirements

A completed recognised bachelor degree in any discipline.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests.

English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Cambridge English Score
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry. 		176 169 169 169 169
IELTS Academic
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		6.5 6 6 6 6
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT
Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. 		79 16 16 21 18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2021 fees

2021: $14,800 per course (48 credit points)

2021 fees

2021: $17,200 per course (48 credit points)

2020 fees

2020: $14,300 per course (48 credit points)

2020 fees

2020: $16,500 per course (48 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for

Centrelink payments

Real graduate

'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'

Natasha Furner

Real graduate

'As a people manager at Goodlife Health Clubs, I am passionate about working with others to grow and develop in their current roles and help prepare them to maximise their potential in the future. QUT taught me best practice for organisations and helped me to make significant positive impact where I am working.'

Natasha Furner