Adelaide University
Master of Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Advance your knowledge through a diverse and dynamic pathway that fosters growth, leadership and meaningful impact.
Course overview
Adelaide University's Master of Management is co-designed with industry experts to deliver a future-focused degree. Discover a cutting-edge curriculum taught by Adelaide University’s experienced academics. You’ll study core business and specialised management courses to future-proof your career. With access to an industry placement, you’ll develop your personal and professional skills. Your studies will immerse you in real-world challenges and experiences, connect you with Adelaide University's network of industry and professional partners, and give you the practical skills to succeed.
This degree is ideal for professionals looking to upskill, change careers or broaden their capacity into senior positions. You’ll gain a strong grounding in business and management, ready to lead across a variety of business settings.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 96 units comprising:
- 72 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for all work-integrated learning.
- 12 units for electives.
Each course is worth six units.
Complete 72 units for all of the following:
- Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
- Business Decision Making and Problem-Solving
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
- People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
- Managing the Global Workforce
- Managing Organisational Development and Change
- Marketing
- Negotiation
- Business Analytics for Managers
- Project Management Fundamentals
- Strategy Concepts
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher, or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
With a Master of Management, you’ll be equipped with the skills and leadership qualities to tackle senior roles in a range of organisations. The versatility of this degree allows you to tailor your studies to match your skills and interests. Perhaps you’ll become a management consultant, analysing business problems and developing solutions. Maybe you’ll oversee the operations of a large private sector organisation, formulating policies and managing daily operations. Or perhaps you’ll advise businesses on their investment, finance and marketing strategies, analysing domestic and global economic factors and highlighting growth opportunities.
Careers also include:
- Business Manager
- General Manager
- Business Development Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $36,000 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.