The Master of Applied Management is designed for both management professionals and recent graduates, whether domestic or international, who seek to pursue advanced studies. This programme aims to prepare participants for further education or to help them secure more senior roles.
SIT now offers this course in a HyFlex (Hybrid-Flexible) format, blending face-to-face and online learning.
18 months full-time,
Up to five years part-time
2026 Intake 3: 12 October to 24 December 2027
2027 Intake 1: 22 February to 14 April 2028
2027 Intake 2: 14 June to 09 June 2028
2027 Intake 3: 04 October to 29 September 2028
The Zero Fees Scheme applies to this programme.
International Fees can be found here.
The Master of Applied Management is aimed at management practitioners and recent graduates (domestic and international), wishing to undertake an advanced programme of study in order to prepare for further study or to assist with obtaining a more senior position. Public and private sector organisations employing graduates of the Master of Applied Management will benefit from the advanced knowledge and capabilities (including analytical, managerial and research) that the graduates have acquired during their programme of study.
Master of Applied Management students will undertake a coherent programme of 180 credits approved by the Programme Manager with the following pathway:
Both of these compulsory Papers:
MGT804 Research methodology and Proposal – 30 credits
The student will prepare a research proposal for a relevant topic in applied management, including reviewing relevant literature, formulating a methodology and completing an ethics application.
MGT910 Research Project – 60 credits
The student will develop expertise in conducting applied research that informs professional practice in management.
Plus 90 credits from the following elective papers:
MGT805 Applied Management – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in undertaking strategic analysis, formulating strategy appropriate to an organisation’s internal and external environment and measuring the impact of the implemented strategy to improve efficiency and productivity.
MGT806 International Management – 30 credits
The student will critically examine key aspects of management practice in a global environment, will be able to identify and evaluate trends of globalisation, and recommend a strategy for international business expansion.
MGT807 Sustainable Business Practices – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in analysing and assessing contemporary issues in sustainable business practices. Specific focus will be on the economic, environmental, social and cultural costs of doing business.
MGT827 Applied Marketing – 30 credits
The student will develop knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and managing marketing strategies that are effective in creating customer value, long-term profitability, and sustainable practices.
MGT 828 Applied Business Planning – 30 Credits
The student will acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop a business model and business plan for a proposed or existing business. The student will apply business planning theory to develop and present a business plan for the establishment and ongoing operation of a proposed business or for enhancing an existing business.
(Pre-requisites: completed MGT 827 Applied Marketing Paper.)
Please note that these papers may be changed by the Head of School (or designate) depending on the availability.
For graduates who know they want to become business leaders, SIT's Master of Applied Management can be a way to start achieving your career goals more quickly. This Master's programme will give you the tools to advance your management, decision-making and problem-solving skills so you can move into senior managerial positions.
The variety of sectors and organisation types this qualification is able to be applied to is huge. Almost every type of organisation has scope for management careers. Graduates may opt to become self-employed practitioners, or pursue domestic and/or international professional careers in roles such as: strategic manager, change manager, general manager, operations manager, international manager, human resource manager, marketing manager, or management consultant.
Graduates of the Master of Applied Management will be able to:
Entry requirements
To apply for the Master of Applied Management, you’ll need:
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Enterprise, you may be able to receive credits towards the Master of Applied Management if you achieved:
You’ll need to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) when you apply for the programme.
Special admission
Mature-aged applicants may be considered if they can demonstrate their ability to succeed in the programme through relevant previous study or work experience that meets the required standard for entry.
You may also be able to enrol in selected courses provisionally. After successfully completing these, you can apply for special admission or admission through the mature entry pathway.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide evidence of your English language ability.
Accepted options include previous study completed in English or an approved English language test.
Common test requirements include:
Other recognised evidence of English proficiency may also be accepted. Test scores must be achieved in a single test within the two years before enrolment.
To be awarded the Master of Applied Management, students will have been credited with all required papers as specified in the schedule of papers. The total credit value of the Master of Applied Management is 180 credits.
In Semesters 1 and 2, students are required to take two 30-credit papers. Each paper includes six hours of lectures per week, meaning students will attend four sessions per week, each lasting three hours (a total of 12 hours of class time per week). Classes may be scheduled anytime between 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday. In addition to scheduled classes, students are expected to devote approximately 28 hours per week to study. This includes self-directed learning and group work outside of class time.
Assessments may include, but are not limited to: tests, assignments, case studies, presentations, reports and final examinations.
Assessments for the Dissertation may also include a research proposal, literature review, research report and presentation.