1999 Business and Economics Handbook - Graduate Certificate in Management

Graduate Certificate in Management - GradCertMgt

General
Course objectives
Admission requirements
Fees
Credit for work done previously
Mode of offering
Duration
Course structure
Progression to further studies

General

Course code: 0568
Course directors: Ms Nell Kimberley, Mr Jeff McLean
This four-subject course has been designed to provide an introductory graduate qualification in management. Two of the subjects are core subjects, and two are electives. The program can be completed in one year of part-time study, and depending on the units chosen, can easily articulate into further graduate studies such as the Graduate Diploma in Business Management.

Course objectives

On completion of the course students should:

gain an introductory-level experience in the principles of management in a complex and rapidly changing environment;
be familiar with the key competencies required by the generalist manager;
have an understanding of the processes by which managers can influence individual and group performance in organisations.

Admission requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant employment experience. Applicants without a first degree who have a minimum of six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 1999 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Mode of offering

Classes are normally offered in evening, and/or in Friday/Saturday teaching modes at the Caulfield campus.

Duration

The Graduate Certificate in Management is normally completed in two semesters of part-time study.

Course structure

The course consists of four subjects:
(a) Two core subjects:

MGF9940 Managerial competencies
MGF9601 Managing people and organisations

(b) Two electives chosen from the following subjects:

AFF9720 Accounting for managers
MGF9210 Introduction to systems thinking
MGF9720 Managing in a changing environment
MGF9761 Strategic planning and management
MGF9831 Managing employee relations
MGF9851 Human resource management issues
MGF9880 Managing quality and productivity
MGF9890 Information management
MKF9780 Marketing concepts and strategies

Progression to further studies

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Management meet the entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Business Management and are exempted from four subjects in the Graduate Diploma program.