Become an expert in workplace management through study and hands-on experience. Gain the skills needed to manage project teams and lead change with the Master of Management. This course focuses on managing people, systems and projects in today’s global organisations. It allows graduates to build on their qualifications with specialised expertise. Management study areas include: innovation leadership managing staff organisational development and change staff learning people/HR management. We make sure your learning is relevant and applicable to real work situations. You’ll take part in case studies and work-related activities. These are designed to strengthen your research, strategic-thinking and negotiation skills. Your study will be underpinned by ethical leadership values. The course develops your professional skills for a career and senior role in business, not-for-profit organisations or the public sector. Careers in management The Masters of Management prepares you for a career in specialist areas including: learning and development or HR development change management or organisation development leadership roles in innovation and business sustainability. General management and HR management are both predicted to experience strong growth over the next few years. Course structure To attain the Master of Management, students will be required to complete 144 credit points (equivalent to 12 units) consisting of: 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) core units 84 credit points (equivalent to 7 units) professional core units Plus either/or 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. OPTION 2 12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) research proposal unit; and, 24 credit points (equivalent to 2 units) minor thesis unit. 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.