Course Overview

About This Course

The Creative Business Management suite of degrees equips students with the skills, knowledge, and strategic thinking needed to navigate and lead in the evolving workforce. This program fosters a deep understanding of creative purpose, technological advancements, future-thinking, and entrepreneurial strategies, preparing students to develop sustainable and impactful creative careers.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Direct Entry (Domestic & International): You may be considered for direct entry to the course if you have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or higher in a related field of study within the last 10 years.
Experience-Based Entry (Domestic & International): You may be considered for experience-based entry to a course based on a combination of your educational achievements and the skills you have developed through professional, work and/or life experience, creative practice, and/or non-accredited learning.
English Proficiency (International applicants only): IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Genuine Student Requirement (International applicants only): Must satisfy APAC's Genuine Student (GS) requirement.
Required Documents for Direct Entry (Domestic): Curricular vita (CV) on the provided template; certified copy of academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for Bachelor qualification or higher in a related field; certified copy of identity documents (e.g. Passport or Birth Certificate); a 200–300 word entry statement.
Required Documents for Experience-Based Entry (Domestic): Certified copy of Australian Year 12 Statement of Results or equivalent; certified copy of identity documents; a 200–300 word entry statement; curricular vita (CV); evidence of creative and/or professional practice on the provided template.
Required Documents for Direct Entry (International): Curricular vita (CV); certified copy of academic transcript/s and award certificate/s in original language and official English translations (if applicable); certified copy of identity page of Passport; a 200–300 word entry statement; copy of English proficiency test results.
Required Documents for Experience-Based Entry (International): Certified copy of Year 12 transcript and completion certificate in original language and official English translation (if applicable); certified copy of identity page of Passport; a 200–300 word entry statement; curricular vita (CV); evidence of creative and/or professional practice; copy of English proficiency test results.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Technical Roles: Program Manager, Cultural Organisation Manager, Studio Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader or Department Lead, Innovation and Strategy Manager, Engagement and Inclusion Lead, Community or Cultural Development Manager. Creative Roles: Creative Director, Producer or Executive Producer, Creative Business Consultant, Social Enterprise Leader.

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

CBM401

Introduction to Creativity

CBM402

Creative Futures

CBM403

Creative Technologies

CBM404

Events, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

CBM501

Creative Project Design and Management

CBM502

Critical Cultural Perspectives

CBM503

Research and Evaluation

CBM504

Community Arts and Cultural Events

MCL601

Graduate Studio 1

Leadership Specialisation Unit

MCL604

Creative Leadership Development

Leadership Specialisation Unit

MCL611

Graduate Studio 2

Leadership Specialisation Unit

MCL614

Applied Creative Leadership

Leadership Specialisation Unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the intake dates for the Master of Creative Business Management (Leadership)?

The program has two intakes per year: Semester 1 starting in May and Semester 2 starting in August. Applications are open anytime.

How much does the Master of Creative Business Management (Leadership) cost?

The program fee is $20,000 AUD per year for domestic students and $24,000 AUD per year for international students. FEE-HELP is available for eligible Australian citizens.

Can I be admitted to the program without a bachelor's degree?

Yes. APAC offers an experience-based entry pathway where you may be considered based on a combination of your educational achievements and the skills you have developed through professional, work and/or life experience, creative practice, and/or non-accredited learning.

What English proficiency score do international applicants need?

International applicants must satisfy APAC's English proficiency requirements of an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification.

What career roles can I pursue after completing this degree?

Graduates may pursue a range of technical and creative roles, including Program Manager, Cultural Organisation Manager, Studio Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader or Department Lead, Innovation and Strategy Manager, Engagement and Inclusion Lead, Community or Cultural Development Manager, Creative Director, Producer or Executive Producer, Creative Business Consultant, and Social Enterprise Leader.

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