Master of Management (Advertising and Brand Management)

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

A completed bachelor degree in a business related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
A completed bachelor degree which includes a major in business, commerce, marketing or management; or
A completed graduate certificate or higher qualification in a business related discipline from a recognised higher education institution.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

Course Details

The Master of Management (Advertising and Brand Management) will help you develop an advanced understanding of business and management, and graduate with the capabilities to be a successful leader and decision-maker in any business setting.

Gain advanced marketing knowledge and skills to develop smart and robust solutions to complex marketing issues modern organisations face in today’s business climate.

You will learn about business analytics, buyer behaviour and resource management with a focus on digital media, the design and planning of effective media, and brand management strategy. Graduate with the knowledge and skills to design successful marketing and branding strategies, and the expertise to accelerate your career as a business professional.

You will benefit from a range of experience-based learning opportunities, including overseas study and business mentoring by a senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program. Our summer and winter schools offer exciting study and learning opportunities. With options such as intensives and internships, you can spread your study load across the year, increase your exchange opportunities or fast track your degree.

What you'll learn

This qualification comprises of 12 courses. You will study four core courses and six specialist courses.

Advance your knowledge and skills in contemporary management practice. Learn how to effectively manage organisations and achieve key business objectives. Develop advanced management knowledge with a specific focus on building smart solutions to complex marketing issues in modern organisations. Develop your expertise in core areas that include:

business ethics
people, leadership and performance
business analytics
strategic thinking

Your career

With a Master of Management (Advertising and Brand Management) from UniSA, your specialist skills and advanced knowledge will be welcomed across a broad range of industries. You will graduate equipped to be a leader and decision-maker, ready to operate at senior levels of an organisation in roles such as:

Advertising manager: supervising the production of advertising campaigns; developing plans to increase sales for clients; acting as a liaison between their agency and its clients
Brand manager: responsible for driving the growth of a brand; ensuring all aspects of a brand’s marketing and manufacturing match; creating a brand strategy and ensuring all aspects of a product or an activity align with the brand
Digital marketing manager: driving sales and conversions; optimising website usability; implementing digital and email marketing campaigns; analysing and reporting on website performance and other digital channel initiatives; driving search optimisation and Google adwords strategy
Marketing manager: overseeing and leading a marketing team and all functions; setting strategy; managing marketing plans, budgets and resources; assigning tasks and setting targets
Media planner or campaign manager: combining creative thinking with factual analysis to target marketing campaigns at audiences; identifying the best mediums for building brand awareness and sales
Social media manager: directing the social media presence of a brand, product, individual or organisation; overseeing social media marketing and advertising; developing strategies to increase effectiveness; measuring performance; managing and creating content

Alternative Pathways

If you would like to strengthen your business knowledge with a shorter qualification, the Graduate Certificate in Marketing (four courses) may suit you. This provides an entry pathway into the Master of Management.

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