Western Sydney University
Master of Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Master's
Examine and reflect upon the management techniques and strategies required for effective leadership.
Course overview
The Master of Management offers you the chance to study contemporary management theory and practice in a global and Australian context. Following a program of integrated study, you will learn strategic analysis and examine strategic options to assess how individuals, systems and procedures can effectively operate in various organisations and settings. Throughout the program, you will critically examine and analyse current management techniques and strategies to develop effective leadership and outcomes. This is a self-directed course encouraging you to take responsibility for your learning and to engage with the wider community, business and government.
Key facts
30th March, 2026
22nd June, 2026
14th September, 2026
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points. Each subject is worth 10 credit points.
Core subjects
Students must complete the following:
- Applied Project (Human Resources and Management)
- Financial Reports for Decision Making
- Leading Contemporary Organisations
- Managing in the Global Context
- Project Management
- Strategic Business Management
Alternate subjects
Select two of the following:
- Business, Society and the Environment
- Compliance Management
- Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship
- Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
- Innovation Through Digital Technology
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have successfully completed a graduate certificate, or higher, in a business discipline; OR
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a Business discipline (specifically management, operations management, entrepreneurship, managing the environment, business analytics, compliance management, leadership, strategic business management, organisational development or related discipline) with a GPA of 5.0 or WAM (Weighted Average Mark) of 65+ (if provided on the academic record); OR
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of two years full-time equivalent senior managerial work experience in roles determining or facilitating an organisation’s goals or strategies, resource management and business control, directing a part of a business, managing the environment, developing resources across organisation units and divisions, or in related roles; OR
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline and a minimum of five years of management work experience in unit and project management and supervision, managing stakeholders or in related roles.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), formerly known as transfer credit or advanced standing, is a way of recognising your previous study or work experience by granting credit towards your current program.
When your CPL application is approved, it means you've already demonstrated the knowledge, understanding and skills that match the learning outcomes of similar subjects or programs at WSU.
For more information, contact the university or visit its website.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Communicate effectively using Business discipline-appropriate literacy and verbal skills that express complex ideas or contexts and are suited to the audience and context.
- Collaborate effectively in teams in complex contexts.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to make informed decisions for enterprise futures within global Business contexts.
- Apply numeracy and information literacy skills to make informed decisions for Business situations.
- Identify discipline-appropriate cultural issues and make recommendations for improved Business practice.
- Identify discipline-appropriate corporate socially responsible behaviour and make recommendations for improved Business practice.
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Managing director
- General manager
- Business owner
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,840 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The fee estimate provided is indicative only and subject to change. This estimate is based on the current fee structures for a normal full-time study load.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- Specific subjects chosen.
- Duration and timing of study.
- Annual fee adjustments.
Please note that this estimate does not include the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.


















