Launch your career in management with the popular Master of Business (Management). Gain specialist business knowledge and skills for leadership positions in various fields. This masters course will help you take a confident step towards a senior role in business or the public sector. You’ll develop your strategic thinking, leadership, research and negotiation skills. Your study outcomes will be supported by our strong industry connections, and a practical focus on case studies and work-related activities. Depending on study choices, you’ll also develop professional expertise in: people/HR management learning & development organisational change business innovation. Careers in business management The fields of general management and human resource management are both predicted to experience strong growth over the next few years. Careers in management are diverse, and titles include: business manager corporate general manager human resource manager learning and development coordinator operations manager project manager Course structure To attain the Master of Business (Management), students will be required to complete 192 credit points (equivalent to 16 units) consisting of: 72 credit points (equivalent to 6 units) core units 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units. Plus either OPTION 1 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) capstone research project unit; and, 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) elective units. Students to select from any postgraduate units from across the University (subject to availability). Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling. OR OPTION 2 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and, 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit. Students may exit this course with Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) if they meet graduation requirements of the course. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective management strategies. 2. Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings. 3. Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for new management contexts. 4. Demonstrate accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to contemporary and future professional management challenges. 5. Work as a reflective management practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making. 6. Communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations. 7. Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly. 8. Plan and execute a substantial research based project or evidence-based capstone experience to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels to enhance the sustainability, viability and effectiveness of management practices.