Master of Applied Management

Continuous learning has never been more vital as change continues to control leaders' business lives. Broadening one's skill set gives you an edge and the understanding to make logical, informed decisions.

Become a key driver to influence positive change in your organisation's workforce. Effective leaders manage their teams and operations well, anticipate and mitigate problems, handle issues that arise, and avoid the need to escalate situations unnecessarily. Become a manager who recognises, values, and applies the natural talents fo their employees to drive productivity in socially responsible ways.

The Master of Applied Management is aimed at management practitioners and recent graduates, wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position. Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Master of Applied Management will benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical, managerial and research) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.

Part 01

Compulsory Paper

MGT 804 Research Methodology and Proposal (30 credits)

Note: This paper must be taken as one of your last papers prior to enrolling in the research project or thesis.

The student will prepare a research proposal for a relevant topic in applied management, including reviewing relevant literature, formulating a methodology and completing an ethics application.

Part 02

Students must complete 30 credits from the Following Papers

MGT 805 Applied Management (30 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in undertaking strategic analysis, formulating strategy appropriate to an organisation’s internal and external environment and measuring the impact of the implemented strategy to improve efficiency and productivity.

MGT 806 International  Management  (30 credits)

The student will critically examine key aspects of management practice in a global environment, will be able to identify and evaluate trends of globalisation, and recommend a strategy for international business expansion.

MGT 807 Sustainable Business Practices (30 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in analysing and assessing contemporary issues in sustainable business practices. The specific focus will be on the economic, environmental, social, and cultural costs of doing business.

Part 03

Students undergoing the Masters with Research Project (MGT910) pathway must complete 60 more credits from the list below or from Part 02.

Students undergoing the Masters with Thesis (MGT902) pathway must complete 30 more credits from the list below or from Part 02.

MGT 813 Project Management and Governance (15 credits)

This course aims to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable participants to explain the practice and application of project management in various contexts, identify and apply the principles of successful project management and governance, and examine the role of projects in achieving business strategy.

MGT 821 Business Communications (15 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in professional business communication.

MGT 822 Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 credits)

The student will develop the knowledge and skills required to apply entrepreneurial attitudes, attributes and innovative practices to the development and strategic management of business enterprises.

MGT 824 Business Human Resources (15 credits)

The student will critically evaluate the human resources needed for a business enterprise: critique the role of planning in human resource management.

MGT 827 Applied Marketing (30 credits)

The student will develop knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and managing marketing strategies that are effective in creating customer value, long-term profitability, and sustainable practices.

MGT 828 Applied Business Planning (30 Credits)

The student will acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop a business model and business plan for a proposed or existing business. The student will apply business planning theory to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and ongoing operation of a proposed business or for enhancing an existing business. 

(Pre-requisites: completed MGT 827 Applied Marketing Paper.)

Research Paper Options(complete one of the following)

MGT910 Research Project (60 credits, 34 weeks)

Please check with StudyLink to determine loans and allowances eligibility due to the extended duration of this paper. 

Pre-requisites: Completed all required compulsory and elective papers

The student will develop expertise in conducting applied research that informs professional practice in management.

For this paper, you will be assigned a primary supervisor.

Word Count: 20,000 (excluding references and appendices)

MGT902 Thesis (90 credits, 34 weeks)

Pre-requisites: Completed all required compulsory and elective papers; a minimum grade of B- in each (variations may be approved by the Board of Studies).

The student will develop expertise in conducting publishable research about applied management.

For this paper, you will be assigned a primary supervisor.

Word Count: 40,000 (excluding references and appendices)