Australian Catholic University

What you'll study

This program concentrates on core business disciplines to give you a broad managerial toolkit. Study typically comprises a small set of postgraduate units covering:

• Management and Organisational Behaviour – leadership, team dynamics and change management in contemporary organisations.
• Accounting and Financial Decision-Making – interpreting financial information for managerial decisions, budgeting and performance measurement.
• Marketing Principles – market analysis, customer behaviour and strategic approaches to marketing in a digital environment.
• Strategic Foundations or Business Analytics – introductory strategy development and/or use of quantitative tools and data to support business decisions.

Units emphasise applied workplace skills: case studies, project work and practical assessments rather than solely theoretical exams. The programme can usually be taken part-time or full-time and is offered through a combination of on-campus and online delivery to suit working professionals.

Entry requirements

Admission is normally granted to applicants who hold an undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with substantial professional experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis through recognition of prior learning or equivalent professional standing.

Domestic applicants typically need to meet ACU's general postgraduate entry standards. International applicants must demonstrate English language competence; ACU accepts a range of recognised English tests and alternative evidence of proficiency. Specific entry documentation, such as certified academic transcripts and a curriculum vitae, will be required as part of the application.

Career prospects

Graduates emerge with practical skills applicable across business functions. Typical roles include:

• Team leader or first‑line manager in public, private and not-for-profit organisations
• Project coordinator or operations officer responsible for implementing business initiatives
• Marketing or business development officer supporting customer and market strategies
• Financial analyst or budget officer in smaller organisations where broad business knowledge is valued

The qualification is also commonly used as a stepping stone to a Master of Business or MBA, allowing students to ladder into higher‑level postgraduate study and further managerial careers.

Why study at Australian Catholic University

ACU offers a values-based approach to business education with an emphasis on ethical leadership and social responsibility. Small class sizes and accessible teaching staff mean you receive personalised feedback and practical guidance on workplace challenges.

Flexible study modes across multiple campuses and online make the programme suitable for working professionals. ACU maintains links with industry and provides career services, mentoring and practical learning opportunities to help graduates transition into management roles or progress within their current organisations.