In an increasingly competitive business environment, there's a need to structure, combine and leverage internal and external resources to create value for stakeholders and maximise competitive advantage. Capability management balances the sustainable use of these resources and the development of future capabilities with current operational requirements to meet strategic business objectives.  

Degree type

Postgraduate coursework

Duration

1 year full-time

Commencing terms

Semester 1, Semester 2

Program code

8399

Delivery mode

Online

Overview

The Master of Capability Management at UNSW Canberra is for students who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning and acquisition of complex technology and systems. 

This program provides you with a high level of understanding of the issues associated with the development and management of capability and capability systems. You'll explore the technical and management factors that influence the design, performance, employability, logistic supportability and technical integrity of materiel systems to achieve capability requirements. 

Find out more

For more information on this degree, see the UNSW Handbook.

  • Students undertaking Master of Capability Management need to complete 48 Units of Credit (UOC) by completing eight 6-UOC courses from the list in the Handbook entry for the program (see the list in Course Availability below). 

    Students must take at least 18 UOC, up to a maximum of 24 UOC of core courses. Students must take at least 24 UOC, up to a maximum of 30 UOC of elective courses. Not all courses will be available in a particular year. 

    With the approval of the Program Coordinator, students may take up to two elective courses (12 UOC) from other coursework programs. 

    The courses in the program may be taken in any order, but it's recommended that core courses are completed before elective courses.

  • For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the online handbook.

Key contacts

Program Coordinator
Mr Matt Colbert 
E: m.colbert@adfa.edu.au

Student enquiries
E:
 SAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5000