Adelaide University
Master of Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Offers a diverse and dynamic path with opportunities for growth, leadership and 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, connecting you to Adelaide University's network of industry and professional partners and giving 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 features
- Discover cutting-edge and future-oriented management courses.
- Study through a digital lens, underpinned by AI and innovative technologies.
- Gain real-world experience in an industry-related project or exchange program.
- Complete specialised management courses under the guidance of experts.
- Get hands-on in dedicated collaboration spaces, computer labs and research facilities.
- Learn from leading academics and professional staff.
Key facts
July, 2026
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
Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.
Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.
Credit determinations will be:
- Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
- Academically sound.
- Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.
Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.
Credit will only be granted if it:
- Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
- Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
- Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
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)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.