About Management in Murdoch University
Course Description
Management used to be about organising, directing and controlling – but the world has changed. Today’s managers are facing new challenges, often with teams working across a range of locations and a constantly changing set of challenges to handle.
You’ll learn how to identify opportunities, assess challenges and find the best solutions to real-world management issues. You’ll work with real organisations on real projects to develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a successful manager.
Five out of the top 10 highest paying jobs in WA are in management roles*. But if money is not your main motivation, you can use your management degree to follow an exciting career path and make a real difference to not for profit and charity organisations across the world.
*Source: 2018 SEEK Salary Report
6 reasons to study Management at Murdoch
- Work with real organisations on real projects, and complete internships through our work integrated learning program. Some of our students have interned with local governments, Myer and RAC Arena.
- Gain the kind of management, negotiation and problem-solving skills that will help you in any career path you choose, in a rapidly-changing world.
- Future job growth for management and business, HR and marketing professionals high. By 2022 there will be 147,000 new jobs*.
- Explore careers anywhere in the world, as Bachelor of Business is a globally-recognised degree.
- Murdoch’s rated 5 stars for learner engagement and student support for Business and Management courses* so you know you’ll be supported through your studies.
- Study two majors in three years and graduate with two specialisations, further enhancing your career prospects.
What you’ll learn
Build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career or study goals. Here are some of the things you’ll learn:
- strategic management
- organisational development and change
- business analytics and decision making
- knowledge management
- workplace law.
Your future career
There’s a growing demand for management across practically every industry – so when you graduate, your skills will be in high demand.
Careers could include:
- Team Leader or Office Supervisor
- Management Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Business Executive or Owner
- Consultant.
Academic qualification equivalents:
- Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0
- TOEFL : 73 with no band less than 18
- PTE : 50 with no band below 50
Murdoch University Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1973 |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; part-time and online |
| Campus accommodation capacity |
800+ |
| Application portal |
Online/Agent |
| Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
| International student satisfaction rate |
90% |
| Alumni |
70,000+ |
| Cost of living |
500 AUD per week |
| Students Enrolled |
23,000 |
| Financial aid |
Scholarships |
Murdoch University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The tuition fee varies with course and degree. The cost of the complete program for some courses is tabulated below:
| Programs |
Cost of the Program (AUD) Undergraduate |
Cost of the Program (AUD) Postgraduate |
| Business and Law |
88, 557 - 1,46,830 |
15,777 - 88, 557 |
| Creative Arts |
80,370 - 1,47,983 |
15,777 - 66,262 |
| Engineering |
88,557 - 1,33, 180 |
17,013- 68,734 |
| Health |
93,764 - 156,684 |
15,850 - 1,13,332 |
Cost of Living depends upon the lifestyle and preferences of the person. Approximately living expenses in Perth can be estimated to 500 AUD per week. Let us have a look at various expenses estimated per week:
| Item |
Cost per week (AUD) |
| Rent |
180 |
| Utilities such as gas, water and electricity |
35 |
| Food |
120 |
| Public transport |
20 |
| Clothing, toiletries and entertainment |
120 |
| Health insurance |
9 |
