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Charles Sturt University

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Master of Applied Business (with specialisations)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Take your business career development to the next level with our Master of Applied Business, offering nine dynamic specialisations and an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 4 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$33,680 per year

About this course

Overview

Take your business career development to the next level with our Master of Applied Business. Led by industry experts, this postgraduate business degree puts you at the apex where theory and practice meet - and gives you expertise relevant to any business context.

Choose from nine dynamic specialisations: everything from business analytics and digital marketing to project management and conflict resolution strategies.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Business
  • Graduate Diploma of Applied Business

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent).

Applicants without a bachelor degree may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business or the Graduate Diploma of Applied Business on the basis of professional attainment and/or work experience. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, students will be eligible for admission to the Master of Applied Business and receive credit for applicable subjects.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Use your specialised skills and knowledge to drive success - in your organisation and your career. Whether as a project manager, a business analyst, a digital marketer, or any number of dynamic roles, you'll have the confidence and skills to truly make your mark.

Course structure

Course information

The course consists of three (3) core subjects, one (1) compulsory subject and eight (8) restricted electives. Students may choose to graduate with one or two specialisations or may complete eight (8) restricted electives to graduate with the generic award, without a specialisation.

Core subjects
  • MGT501: Contemporary Management (8 credit pts)
  • HRM502: Human Resource Management (8 credit pts)
  • HRM552: Organisational Behaviour (8 credit pts)
Compulsory subject
  • IKC502: Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities (8 credit pts)
Specialisations

Select one (1) or two (2) specialisations, with the remaining subjects being made up of restricted electives.

  • Business Data Analytics (32 credit pts)
  • Digital Marketing and Analytics (32 credit pts)
  • Fraud and Financial Crime (32 credit pts)
  • Global HRM (32 credit pts)
  • Industrial Relations and Legal Studies (32 credit pts)
  • Leading for Impact (32 credit pts)
  • Managing the Organisation (32 credit pts)
  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (32 credit pts)
  • Project Management (32 credit pts)
Restricted electives

Instead of a specialisation, students may choose 64 points of restricted electives. Restricted electives can also be drawn from any of the specialisations.

  • ACG508: Accounting Standards, Application and Disclosures (8 credit pts)
  • ACG509: Global Perspectives of Accounting (8 credit pts)
  • ACG510: Risk Based Auditing (8 credit pts)
  • ACG511: Interpreting and Communicating Accounting (8 credit pts)
  • ACG512: Data Analysis for Financial Decision-making (8 credit pts)
  • ACG513: Contemporary Cost Accounting for Management Decision-making (8 credit pts)
  • ACG514: Ethics, Governance and Developments in Accounting Thought (8 credit pts)
  • ACG515: Accounting For Strategic Decision Making (8 credit pts)
  • ECO511: Economics for Business (8 credit pts)
  • FIN516: Corporate Finance (8 credit pts)
  • FIN535: Strategic and Contemporary Financial Issues (8 credit pts)
  • HRM534: Contemporary Issues in HRM (8 credit pts)
  • HRM550: Evaluating Human Resources (8 credit pts)
  • HRM563: Organisational Development and Workforce Capabilities (8 credit pts)
  • ITC505: ICT Project Management (8 credit pts)
  • ITC506: Applied IT Ethics (8 credit pts)
  • ITC514: Linux Server Administration (8 credit pts)
  • ITC539: Android App Development (8 credit pts)
  • ITC542: Networking Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
  • ITC544: IT Fundamentals (8 credit pts)
  • ITC556: Database Systems (8 credit pts)
  • MGM512: Transforming Services and Operations (8 credit pts)
  • MGT553: Project Management (8 credit pts)
  • MGT583: Managing for Sustainability (8 credit pts)

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt