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Master of Creative Business
Management (Leadership)

Master of Creative Business
Management (Leadership)

Apply Anytime - Upcoming Intakes

Semester 1: March
Semester 2: July

Duration

2 Years full time
Also available in part-time mode

Program Fee

Domestic: $20,000 AUD per year
(FEE-HELP pending approval)

Delivery

On Campus,
Brisbane CBD

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

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.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Direct Entry Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

Direct Entry Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

International applicants must also satisfy the following:

APAC’s English proficiency requirements of IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
APAC’s Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

OUTCOMES & CAREER OPTIONS

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
Social Enterprise Leader

CURRICULUM

Introductory Units (Semester 1)

CBM401 Introduction to Creativity
CBM402 Creative Futures
CBM403 Creative Technologies
CBM404 Events, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Intermediate Units (Semester 2)

CBM501 Creative Project Design and Management
CBM502 Critical Cultural Perspectives
CBM503 Research and Evaluation
CBM504 Community Arts and Cultural Events

Leadership Specialisation Units (Semester 3)

MCL601 Work Integrated Learning in Creative Leadership I
MCL611 Work Integrated Learning in Creative Leadership II
MCL603 Organisational Behaviour, Strategy and Governance
MCL613 Ethical, Sustainable and Inclusive Leadership

Leadership Units (Semester 4)

MDM611 Work Integrated Learning in Digital Marketing II
MCL604 Creative Leadership Development
MCL614 Applied Creative Leadership

FEES

Higher Education Fees apply for our courses. For information on course fee breakdowns and non-tuition fees, please see the links below.

FEE-HELP

If you are an Australian citizen looking to study a master’s degree, you may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian government’s Study Assist scheme. To find out more, visit their Study Assist page.

Course Overview

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.

Apply Now

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At APAC, your age or background does not limit your opportunity to learn with us. We recognise that valuable learning occurs in many settings and at every stage of life. When you apply, we will take into account your formal qualifications, previous studies, employment history, professional and creative practice, and other relevant experiences. As we offer two distinct entry pathways into the program: direct entry and experience-based entry.

Domestic Applicants

Direct Entry Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

International Applicants

Direct Entry Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

International applicants must also satisfy the following:

APAC’s English proficiency requirements of IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
APAC’s Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

OUTCOMES & CAREER OPTIONS

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

CURRICULUM

Year 1

Introductory Units (Semester 1)

CBM401 Introduction to Creativity
CBM402 Creative Futures
CBM403 Creative Technologies
CBM404 Events, Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Intermediate Units (Semester 2)

CBM501 Creative Project Design and Management
CBM502 Critical Cultural Perspectives
CBM503 Research and Evaluation
CBM504 Community Arts and Cultural Events

Year 2

Leadership Specialisation Units (Semester 3)

MCL601 Work Integrated Learning in Creative Leadership I
MCL611 Work Integrated Learning in Creative Leadership II
MCL603 Organisational Behaviour, Strategy and Governance
MCL613 Ethical, Sustainable and Inclusive Leadership

Leadership Units (Semester 4)

MDM611 Work Integrated Learning in Digital Marketing II
MCL604 Creative Leadership Development
MCL614 Applied Creative Leadership

FEES

Higher Education Fees apply for our courses. For information on course fee breakdowns and non-tuition fees, please see the links below.

FEE-HELP

If you are an Australian citizen looking to study a master’s degree, you may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian government’s Study Assist scheme. To find out more, visit their Study Assist page.

How do I Apply ?

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

For direct entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

Your curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
A certified copy of your academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for your Bachelor qualification or higher
A certified copy of your identity documents e.g. your Passport or Birth Certificate
A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)

For experience-based entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

A certified copy of your Australian Year 12 Statement of Results or equivalent
A certified copy of your identity documents e.g. your Passport or Birth Certificate
A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)
A curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
Evidence of creative and/or professional practice on the provided template (Download Creative or Professional Practice template)

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

APAC recommends that international applicants apply through an official APAC International Education Agent. Our Agents will guide you through the application process and may assist you with your student visa application if your admission application is successful.

For direct entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

Your curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
A certified copy of your academic transcript/s and award certificate/s for your Bachelor qualification or higher in the original language and official English translations (if applicable)
A certified copy of the identity page of your Passport
A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)
A copy of your English proficiency test results

For experience-based entry, you will need to submit the online application and upload the following documents:

A certified copy of your Year 12 transcript and completion certificate or equivalent in the original language and official English translation (if applicable)
A certified copy of the identity page of your Passport
A 200-300 word entry statement (Click here)
A curricular vita (CV) on the provided template (Download Template)
Evidence of creative and/or professional practice on the provided template (Download Creative or Professional Practice template)
A copy of your English proficiency test results

If you are assessed as academically eligible, you will receive a Letter of Offer conditional on satisfying APAC’s Genuine Student (GS) requirements.

Upon satisfaction of all conditions of offer, you will receive an unconditional Letter of Offer. Once you have paid the required fees and accepted your Letter of Offer, APAC will issue you with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) so that you can apply for a student visa.