Master of Management (Online)

Duration

As little as 2 years

Courses

Study intakes

January, March, May, July, September, October

Study mode

100% Online

Program code

8431

Completion time dependent on individual study path, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

What you will study

Regardless of your industry, be ready to enhance your credibility and unlock your potential in a new generation of contemporary management. Explore the essentials of modern management, navigate emerging technologies to help power your strategic decision making, and join hands-on industry placements where you will turn your theory into practice. Build upon the knowledge acquired during your undergraduate degree with practical business experience, and gain sought-after communication, problem solving, and analytical skills to lead and innovate teams in an accelerating business world.

UNSW’s 100% online Master of Management is designed to provide the most relevant, practical, and contemporary business management frameworks that are critical to unlocking your potential and gaining a competitive edge in employment across a myriad of disciplines.

Nested within the Master of Management is the  Graduate Certificate in Business, which allows our students the flexibility to choose courses that suit their goals and career aspirations. Articulation into the Master of Management may be accessible through the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business.

Core courses

Managing yourself and others
Financial Management
Business Economics
Foundations of Marketing*
Law, Regulations and Ethics
Strategies for Disruption
Career Navigator
Strategic Consulting Project

*Prerequisite: Career Navigator.

Career pathways

Whether you’re looking to upskill in your current job or planning on switching careers into a managerial role, the online Master of Management at UNSW is for you.

The program supplements your existing degree, to increase your expertise and provide you with the most relevant, practical and contemporary business management skills.

Download the program guide to find out more about how the Master of Management can help you unlock your potential in a new generation of contemporary management.

There are many career pathways for Master of Management graduates. Job roles can include:

The UNSW Online experience

We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.

Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.

Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.

You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.

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Elective Courses

Plus, choose any 4 available# elective courses:

Managing with Digital Technology
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Managing People, Analytics and Change
Corporate Finance
Portfolio Management
International Finance
FinTech Ecosystems and Industry Insights
Analytics and Business

#Elective course availability is dependent on initial intake timing and following student participation in study periods. For more information, speak with a Student Advisor.

Entry requirements

General admission requirements

A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline or specialisation.

Students with a related business degree completed in the past ten years can gain RPL for the four courses outlined below, meaning they can acquire a master’s degree by studying a further eight courses.

ZZBU6002 Financial Management
ZZBU6003 Business Economics
ZZBU6004 Foundations of Marketing
ZZBU6005 Law Regulation and Ethics

Entry via nested qualification

The Graduate Certificate in Business is an entry and exit qualification for the Master of Management (8431).

For those who do not qualify for direct entry into the master’s program, you may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, you may be eligible to articulate into the Master of Management.

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Frequently asked questions

The online Master of Management at UNSW is a program designed to equip students with the most relevant, practical, and modern business management skills, which are critical to unlocking potential and gaining a competitive edge across a myriad of disciplines.

Delivered through the Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) at UNSW’s Business School, this program is suitable for a range of business professionals who may be looking to upskill, switch careers or open the door to job growth opportunities by gaining leadership skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions to business problems. Prepare for a data-driven future as you combine the knowledge of digital technology, data analytics and business strategy to power decision-making in a new generation of contemporary management.

*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022

The online Master of Management will provide you with the contemporary skills and frameworks to strategically lead, motivate, and inspire teams and organisations towards success. Through highly experiential teaching, business projects and entrepreneurial practices, students will gain the practical skills required to ensure they graduate with confidence and feel empowered with their competitive career advantage.

Job roles can include, but are not limited to:

Administrative Services Manager
Business Manager
Business Owner
Chief Executive
Entrepreneur
Events Manager
Finance Manager
General Manager
Human Resources Manager
IT Manager
Investment Manager
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Procurement Manager
Product Manager
Strategy Analyst
Wealthtech And Robo-Advisors

Yes, a career in management can be incredibly diverse and also rewarding. The flexibility to work across various business functions, strong future growth, competitive salaries, and promising career advancement opportunities are just of the some benefits that await future managers.

The online Master of Management is a post graduate-level program that provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the business world.

The program is designed to give students a strong foundation in business and teach them about the latest trends and developments in the business world. It teaches students the fundamentals of business, as well as contemporary subjects. Theory is blended with practical application through highly experiential teaching, business projects and entrepreneurial practices to ensure you graduate with confidence.

“About 50 per cent of our students are recent graduates,” says Professor Nick Wailes, Director, AGSM and Deputy Dean, UNSW Business School. “And the remaining 50 per cent are people with quite a lot of experience transitioning into managerial roles.”

Whether you’re looking to move into a management role or want to gain a deeper understanding of business principles, the online Master of Management will give you the skills and confidence you need to lead for success.

The total indicative cost of completing your degree depends on the elective courses you choose to complete and any recognition of prior learning before the commencement of your studies. For indicative domestic and international tuition fees visit the Fees page*.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program. This government loan scheme helps pay for all or part of their tuition. For more information visit: StudyAssist.

*All prices are listed in Australian dollars. Go to our Fees page for up-to-date information. Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. Study plans and completion times might vary depending on the choice of elective courses, RPL, leave and course availability. For more information, please speak with a Student Advisor.

If you are looking to study the online Master of Management at UNSW but do not have a recognised bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification), then you will need to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Business without a bachelor’s degree, you must have a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes clerical or administrative work in a commercial or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.

Generally, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate, you may be eligible to articulate into the Master of Management.

The Graduate Certificate in Business is an entry and exit qualification for the Master of Management (8431).

UNSW Online advises a minimum of 15-20 hours of study per week for the Master of Management. The study mode is 100% online so there are no on-campus requirements.

Discover some tips on how to maximise your study.

You can graduate from the Master of Management in as little as two years. This program has been designed with the working professional in mind and offers you a 100% online learning environment, meaning you can study anywhere, any time, without having to take time out of the workforce.

Each course is taught over seven-week blocks, allowing you to focus and to add immediate value to your organisation while blending study into your lifestyle.

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies provided that they meet relevant course requirements. If you are eligible for admission and you have undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Students can apply for RPL during the program application process and must ensure all relevant supporting documents are submitted for assessment if requested by Admissions, including course outlines from the same year they completed the relevant course/s as content may change over time. Courses successfully completed within the past 10 years can be used for credit transfer within a program as provided within the program rules and the University rules on credit. To receive guidance around the RPL process, speak with a Student Advisor today.

If completed similar courses in postgraduate business studies or an undergraduate degree in a business related area, Master of Management students can claim up to 4 courses (24 units of credit) of RPL advanced standing for the four courses outlined below, meaning they can acquire a master’s degree by studying a further eight courses.