Course code: 2642 · Course director: Professor Owen Hughes ·
Offered in day teaching mode at Caulfield campus and in distance education mode
from the School of Business and Electronic Commerce, Gippsland campus ·
Caulfield campus course normally completed in two semesters of full-time study
or four semesters of part-time study · Normally four semesters by distance
education
This course has been designed to provide high-level training in the fields of
international trade, diplomacy, economics, international law and environmental
law policies, and contemporary international politics within an Australian
context. It would contribute to the development of private and public sector
managers engaged in international trade, the diplomatic corps, workers in
international organisations and NGOs, and other professionals interested in
these areas.
Applicants require the Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy and Trade or the
equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Alternatively,
applicants are required to satisfactorily complete the first four compulsory
subjects and two elective subjects that form the Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy
and Trade component before progressing to the remainder of the masters
program.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of
Management as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually
and are therefore subject to change. A limited number of departmental
scholarships covering tuition fees may be available.
Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of three credit exemptions for
subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of
study. Refer to the course director for further details.
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Diplomacy and Trade
with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to the Master
of Diplomacy and Trade.
The
course consists of six subjects:
(a) Four core subjects:
(b) Two elective subjects chosen from the following list:
Note that only two 5000 level subjects may be studied as electives.